
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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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.
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 lively pub quiz pairs WNC trivia with world-famous Highland brews, bringing brainteasers and craft beer together for a relaxed taproom game night.

A lively pub quiz pairs WNC trivia with world-famous Highland brews, bringing brainteasers and craft beer together for a relaxed taproom game night.
A lively pub quiz pairs WNC trivia with world-famous Highland brews, bringing brainteasers and craft beer together for a relaxed taproom game night.

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.

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.

DJ Colé
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.

Browse an evening market of local vendors while sipping craft beer in a cozy brewhouse. Find distinctive last-minute holiday gifts during a festive seasonal shopping event.

Browse an evening market of local vendors while sipping craft beer in a cozy brewhouse. Find distinctive last-minute holiday gifts during a festive seasonal shopping event.
Browse an evening market of local vendors while sipping craft beer in a cozy brewhouse. Find distinctive last-minute holiday gifts during a festive seasonal shopping event.

Browse artists’ and craftspeople’s wares at an outdoor holiday market inspired by traditional European gatherings. Cozy fire pits, warm cider, and community-centered shopping create a festive seasonal atmosphere.

Browse artists’ and craftspeople’s wares at an outdoor holiday market inspired by traditional European gatherings. Cozy fire pits, warm cider, and community-centered shopping create a festive seasonal atmosphere.
Browse artists’ and craftspeople’s wares at an outdoor holiday market inspired by traditional European gatherings. Cozy fire pits, warm cider, and community-centered shopping create a festive seasonal atmosphere.

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.

An evening performance in Highland Brewing’s taproom as part of Matt Smith’s curated Well Crafted Music Series, pairing a brewery-stage concert atmosphere with fresh pours and a laid-back Asheville crowd.

An evening performance in Highland Brewing’s taproom as part of Matt Smith’s curated Well Crafted Music Series, pairing a brewery-stage concert atmosphere with fresh pours and a laid-back Asheville crowd.
An evening performance in Highland Brewing’s taproom as part of Matt Smith’s curated Well Crafted Music Series, pairing a brewery-stage concert atmosphere with fresh pours and a laid-back Asheville crowd.

Crokinole boards hit the table for a relaxed, social night of flicking discs, friendly rivalries, and casual tournament-style rounds. Gather in a brewery taproom with pints flowing and plenty of drop-in play for newcomers and regulars.

Crokinole boards hit the table for a relaxed, social night of flicking discs, friendly rivalries, and casual tournament-style rounds. Gather in a brewery taproom with pints flowing and plenty of drop-in play for newcomers and regulars.
Crokinole boards hit the table for a relaxed, social night of flicking discs, friendly rivalries, and casual tournament-style rounds. Gather in a brewery taproom with pints flowing and plenty of drop-in play for newcomers and regulars.

Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.

Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.
Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.

Fat Tuesday
MoreA Fat Tuesday fundraiser brings Asheville neighbors together to help students stay in school, connect families with support, and launch peace leaders through the Rotary Club’s community initiatives.

A Fat Tuesday fundraiser brings Asheville neighbors together to help students stay in school, connect families with support, and launch peace leaders through the Rotary Club’s community initiatives.
A Fat Tuesday fundraiser brings Asheville neighbors together to help students stay in school, connect families with support, and launch peace leaders through the Rotary Club’s community initiatives.

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.

Early-morning parade viewing pairs breakfast sandwiches and a bloody mary bar with festive brewpub energy. Families can stop by the downstairs Humbug Hideout for free Santa photos from noon to 2.

Early-morning parade viewing pairs breakfast sandwiches and a bloody mary bar with festive brewpub energy. Families can stop by the downstairs Humbug Hideout for free Santa photos from noon to 2.
Early-morning parade viewing pairs breakfast sandwiches and a bloody mary bar with festive brewpub energy. Families can stop by the downstairs Humbug Hideout for free Santa photos from noon to 2.

A Sherlock Holmes themed pub crawl winds through downtown Asheville with clue driven stops and playful sleuthing between pints. Expect costumes, Victorian mystery vibes, and social teams unraveling a lighthearted whodunit at each bar.

A Sherlock Holmes themed pub crawl winds through downtown Asheville with clue driven stops and playful sleuthing between pints. Expect costumes, Victorian mystery vibes, and social teams unraveling a lighthearted whodunit at each bar.
A Sherlock Holmes themed pub crawl winds through downtown Asheville with clue driven stops and playful sleuthing between pints. Expect costumes, Victorian mystery vibes, and social teams unraveling a lighthearted whodunit at each bar.

A cryptid themed pub crawl that kicks off at a local brewery for pints and playful creature energy before moving bar to bar through downtown. Expect costume friendly nightlife vibes, group mingling, and a Halloween style social crawl feel.

A cryptid themed pub crawl that kicks off at a local brewery for pints and playful creature energy before moving bar to bar through downtown. Expect costume friendly nightlife vibes, group mingling, and a Halloween style social crawl feel.
A cryptid themed pub crawl that kicks off at a local brewery for pints and playful creature energy before moving bar to bar through downtown. Expect costume friendly nightlife vibes, group mingling, and a Halloween style social crawl feel.
