
Cold Mountain 30th Anniversary Release Weekend
A 30-year tradition returns with Cold Mountain Winter Ale, an evolving seasonal brew shaped by Highland’s brewers. Celebrate the release weekend that kicks off Asheville’s holiday season.
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A 30th-anniversary Cold Mountain release celebration with fresh pours and release-weekend energy in a bustling brewery taproom. Ideal for beer collectors and locals looking to toast a landmark seasonal brew with friends.

A 30th-anniversary Cold Mountain release celebration with fresh pours and release-weekend energy in a bustling brewery taproom. Ideal for beer collectors and locals looking to toast a landmark seasonal brew with friends.
A 30th-anniversary Cold Mountain release celebration with fresh pours and release-weekend energy in a bustling brewery taproom. Ideal for beer collectors and locals looking to toast a landmark seasonal brew with friends.

Sample Highland Brewing’s seasonal Cold Mountain beer before a guided nighttime tour to see red and gray wolves. The 21+ experience includes two bottles to take home and wolf-inspired artwork.

Sample Highland Brewing’s seasonal Cold Mountain beer before a guided nighttime tour to see red and gray wolves. The 21+ experience includes two bottles to take home and wolf-inspired artwork.
Sample Highland Brewing’s seasonal Cold Mountain beer before a guided nighttime tour to see red and gray wolves. The 21+ experience includes two bottles to take home and wolf-inspired artwork.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.
Steaming oyster roast and casual holiday party vibes in a brewery taproom, with plenty of pints and community mingling. A fundraising night supporting the NC Brook Trout Association and local conservation work.

Smooth, malty Cold Mountain Winter Ale reduction meets a hazelnut fudge swirl in a small-batch ice cream release, with dairy and vegan scoops available while supplies last.

Smooth, malty Cold Mountain Winter Ale reduction meets a hazelnut fudge swirl in a small-batch ice cream release, with dairy and vegan scoops available while supplies last.
Smooth, malty Cold Mountain Winter Ale reduction meets a hazelnut fudge swirl in a small-batch ice cream release, with dairy and vegan scoops available while supplies last.
Browse locally made gifts and seasonal goods while supporting independent regional vendors during an afternoon holiday market, with the casual taproom atmosphere of a neighborhood brewery.
Browse locally made gifts and seasonal goods while supporting independent regional vendors during an afternoon holiday market, with the casual taproom atmosphere of a neighborhood brewery.
Browse locally made gifts and seasonal goods while supporting independent regional vendors during an afternoon holiday market, with the casual taproom atmosphere of a neighborhood brewery.

A festive downtown celebration centers on Asheville’s annual holiday tree lighting, with a Southern Highland Craft Guild market, evening entertainment, festive drinks, and traditions for the whole family.

A festive downtown celebration centers on Asheville’s annual holiday tree lighting, with a Southern Highland Craft Guild market, evening entertainment, festive drinks, and traditions for the whole family.
A festive downtown celebration centers on Asheville’s annual holiday tree lighting, with a Southern Highland Craft Guild market, evening entertainment, festive drinks, and traditions for the whole family.

Fast-paced crokinole flicking matches and casual tournament-style play in a brewery taproom, with boards provided and plenty of craft beer on hand. A friendly, social meetup welcoming beginners and seasoned players alike.

Fast-paced crokinole flicking matches and casual tournament-style play in a brewery taproom, with boards provided and plenty of craft beer on hand. A friendly, social meetup welcoming beginners and seasoned players alike.
Fast-paced crokinole flicking matches and casual tournament-style play in a brewery taproom, with boards provided and plenty of craft beer on hand. A friendly, social meetup welcoming beginners and seasoned players alike.

Local musicians recreate The Band’s legendary 1976 farewell concert with a celebratory set honoring The Last Waltz’s 50th anniversary. Expect classic rock and iconic songs from a landmark night in music history.

Local musicians recreate The Band’s legendary 1976 farewell concert with a celebratory set honoring The Last Waltz’s 50th anniversary. Expect classic rock and iconic songs from a landmark night in music history.
Local musicians recreate The Band’s legendary 1976 farewell concert with a celebratory set honoring The Last Waltz’s 50th anniversary. Expect classic rock and iconic songs from a landmark night in music history.

A theatrical holiday pub crawl pairs local craft brews at four South Slope breweries with a playful, audience-interactive retelling of Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas story.

A theatrical holiday pub crawl pairs local craft brews at four South Slope breweries with a playful, audience-interactive retelling of Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas story.
A theatrical holiday pub crawl pairs local craft brews at four South Slope breweries with a playful, audience-interactive retelling of Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas story.

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MoreA late-night DJ set brings a steady pulse of music to a brewery gathering, creating space to unwind, socialize, and move to the beat.

Fast-paced crokinole matches and casual board-game socializing unfold around round wooden boards, flicked discs, and friendly rivalries. Expect a laid-back brewery taproom vibe with pints in hand and plenty of pickup games for newcomers and regulars alike.

Fast-paced crokinole matches and casual board-game socializing unfold around round wooden boards, flicked discs, and friendly rivalries. Expect a laid-back brewery taproom vibe with pints in hand and plenty of pickup games for newcomers and regulars alike.
Fast-paced crokinole matches and casual board-game socializing unfold around round wooden boards, flicked discs, and friendly rivalries. Expect a laid-back brewery taproom vibe with pints in hand and plenty of pickup games for newcomers and regulars alike.

Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.

Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
A cozy winter evening pairs craft brews with live music and seasonal cheer, bringing beer lovers together for a lively community festival in the mountains.
A cozy winter evening pairs craft brews with live music and seasonal cheer, bringing beer lovers together for a lively community festival in the mountains.
A cozy winter evening pairs craft brews with live music and seasonal cheer, bringing beer lovers together for a lively community festival in the mountains.

A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.

A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.
A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.

An evening of craft beer pours paired with an intimate songwriter showcase in Highland Brewing’s taproom setting. Expect a laid back mix of local originals and crowd friendly covers with an easygoing, after hours vibe.

An evening of craft beer pours paired with an intimate songwriter showcase in Highland Brewing’s taproom setting. Expect a laid back mix of local originals and crowd friendly covers with an easygoing, after hours vibe.
An evening of craft beer pours paired with an intimate songwriter showcase in Highland Brewing’s taproom setting. Expect a laid back mix of local originals and crowd friendly covers with an easygoing, after hours vibe.

A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.

A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.
A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.

Fast-paced pub quiz night paired with world-famous craft brews in Highland Brewing’s taproom. Expect team competition, local WNC flair, and a lively barroom hangout atmosphere.

Fast-paced pub quiz night paired with world-famous craft brews in Highland Brewing’s taproom. Expect team competition, local WNC flair, and a lively barroom hangout atmosphere.
Fast-paced pub quiz night paired with world-famous craft brews in Highland Brewing’s taproom. Expect team competition, local WNC flair, and a lively barroom hangout atmosphere.

Costumed cryptids and mythical creatures roam downtown on a late-night pub crawl starting at a brewery, with themed drink specials and plenty of bar-to-bar mingling. Expect playful photo ops, costume-spotting, and a rowdy, Halloween-adjacent vibe.

Costumed cryptids and mythical creatures roam downtown on a late-night pub crawl starting at a brewery, with themed drink specials and plenty of bar-to-bar mingling. Expect playful photo ops, costume-spotting, and a rowdy, Halloween-adjacent vibe.
Costumed cryptids and mythical creatures roam downtown on a late-night pub crawl starting at a brewery, with themed drink specials and plenty of bar-to-bar mingling. Expect playful photo ops, costume-spotting, and a rowdy, Halloween-adjacent vibe.
A friendly small-town beer festival that pours a wide range of brews while supporting downtown Tryon’s local businesses. Expect an upbeat evening crowd and a community-forward fundraiser atmosphere around Depot Street.
A friendly small-town beer festival that pours a wide range of brews while supporting downtown Tryon’s local businesses. Expect an upbeat evening crowd and a community-forward fundraiser atmosphere around Depot Street.
A friendly small-town beer festival that pours a wide range of brews while supporting downtown Tryon’s local businesses. Expect an upbeat evening crowd and a community-forward fundraiser atmosphere around Depot Street.

A Sherlock Holmes–themed pub crawl threads through downtown Asheville with clue chasing, playful detective banter, and costumed camaraderie. Expect pints and social sleuthing that blends brewery hopping with interactive mystery vibes.

A Sherlock Holmes–themed pub crawl threads through downtown Asheville with clue chasing, playful detective banter, and costumed camaraderie. Expect pints and social sleuthing that blends brewery hopping with interactive mystery vibes.
A Sherlock Holmes–themed pub crawl threads through downtown Asheville with clue chasing, playful detective banter, and costumed camaraderie. Expect pints and social sleuthing that blends brewery hopping with interactive mystery vibes.
