
Heritage Fire Asheville: 2026 Tour Stop
Chef-driven tasting festival centered on live-fire cooking and heritage-inspired barbecue, with pours of craft beer in an outdoor brewery setting. Expect a walk-around, mingle-friendly evening with multiple stations and a celebratory summer vibe.
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An over the top hot dog showdown with nine local teams battling through 2,500 dogs, ridiculous games, and a Royal Wiener crown at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Pre party hang at Asheville Sports Club plus celebrity chef antics supporting mental health for local food and beverage workers.

An over the top hot dog showdown with nine local teams battling through 2,500 dogs, ridiculous games, and a Royal Wiener crown at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Pre party hang at Asheville Sports Club plus celebrity chef antics supporting mental health for local food and beverage workers.
An over the top hot dog showdown with nine local teams battling through 2,500 dogs, ridiculous games, and a Royal Wiener crown at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Pre party hang at Asheville Sports Club plus celebrity chef antics supporting mental health for local food and beverage workers.
An over the top hot dog showdown where local teams battle through ridiculous games and tastings, with celebrity chefs adding hype and flair. A community fundraiser supporting mental health’s food and beverage industry.
An over the top hot dog showdown where local teams battle through ridiculous games and tastings, with celebrity chefs adding hype and flair. A community fundraiser supporting mental health’s food and beverage industry.
An over the top hot dog showdown where local teams battle through ridiculous games and tastings, with celebrity chefs adding hype and flair. A community fundraiser supporting mental health’s food and beverage industry.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.

Neighborhood taproom hangout pairing house-brewed beer with wood fired pizza and a steady rotation of local entertainment. Expect an easygoing community vibe with live sets that range from bluegrass to reggae near Biltmore and downtown.

Neighborhood taproom hangout pairing house-brewed beer with wood fired pizza and a steady rotation of local entertainment. Expect an easygoing community vibe with live sets that range from bluegrass to reggae near Biltmore and downtown.
Neighborhood taproom hangout pairing house-brewed beer with wood fired pizza and a steady rotation of local entertainment. Expect an easygoing community vibe with live sets that range from bluegrass to reggae near Biltmore and downtown.

A loud, high-energy night pairing heavy metal performances with a meat-forward dinner spread in a packed, club-style setting. Expect big riffs, mosh-ready intensity, and barbecue-style flavors fueling the crowd.

A loud, high-energy night pairing heavy metal performances with a meat-forward dinner spread in a packed, club-style setting. Expect big riffs, mosh-ready intensity, and barbecue-style flavors fueling the crowd.
A loud, high-energy night pairing heavy metal performances with a meat-forward dinner spread in a packed, club-style setting. Expect big riffs, mosh-ready intensity, and barbecue-style flavors fueling the crowd.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

A full-scale anniversary blowout transforms the RAD Beer Garden into a carnival-style midway with interactive attractions and a few towering surprises. Expect heavy-hitting limited beer releases and a high-energy summer party atmosphere.

A full-scale anniversary blowout transforms the RAD Beer Garden into a carnival-style midway with interactive attractions and a few towering surprises. Expect heavy-hitting limited beer releases and a high-energy summer party atmosphere.
A full-scale anniversary blowout transforms the RAD Beer Garden into a carnival-style midway with interactive attractions and a few towering surprises. Expect heavy-hitting limited beer releases and a high-energy summer party atmosphere.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.
A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.

A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.

A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.

A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A weekly Wednesday social bike ride through Asheville city streets, rolling out from Bear’s Smokehouse with Asheville on Bikes. Post-ride hang vibes with New Belgium Brewing partnership for a casual community meetup.
A weekly Wednesday social bike ride through Asheville city streets, rolling out from Bear’s Smokehouse with Asheville on Bikes. Post-ride hang vibes with New Belgium Brewing partnership for a casual community meetup.
A weekly Wednesday social bike ride through Asheville city streets, rolling out from Bear’s Smokehouse with Asheville on Bikes. Post-ride hang vibes with New Belgium Brewing partnership for a casual community meetup.

Patriotic late-night bar hopping for Independence Day, starting at a downtown cider taproom and rolling through a string of local spots. Expect a high-energy pub crawl vibe with drinks, crowds, and festive July 4th party atmosphere.

Patriotic late-night bar hopping for Independence Day, starting at a downtown cider taproom and rolling through a string of local spots. Expect a high-energy pub crawl vibe with drinks, crowds, and festive July 4th party atmosphere.
Patriotic late-night bar hopping for Independence Day, starting at a downtown cider taproom and rolling through a string of local spots. Expect a high-energy pub crawl vibe with drinks, crowds, and festive July 4th party atmosphere.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.

Community-forward brewpub gatherings in a creatively repurposed downtown space, centered on nourishing conversation and local culture. Expect rotating live sets and art show energy alongside house-brewed beer in an intimate taproom vibe.

Community-forward brewpub gatherings in a creatively repurposed downtown space, centered on nourishing conversation and local culture. Expect rotating live sets and art show energy alongside house-brewed beer in an intimate taproom vibe.
Community-forward brewpub gatherings in a creatively repurposed downtown space, centered on nourishing conversation and local culture. Expect rotating live sets and art show energy alongside house-brewed beer in an intimate taproom vibe.

Weekly social bicycle ride that starts and ends at a barbecue spot, with a friendly group pace geared toward conversation and community. Roll out together, then wind down with smoked meats and hangout time afterward.

Weekly social bicycle ride that starts and ends at a barbecue spot, with a friendly group pace geared toward conversation and community. Roll out together, then wind down with smoked meats and hangout time afterward.
Weekly social bicycle ride that starts and ends at a barbecue spot, with a friendly group pace geared toward conversation and community. Roll out together, then wind down with smoked meats and hangout time afterward.
Spicy summer festival energy with DJ Jason soundtracking a hot pepper celebration at a brewery. Browse a vendor village, taste entries in a homemade hot salsa contest, and watch (or brave) the hot pepper eating challenge in a family friendly setting.
Spicy summer festival energy with DJ Jason soundtracking a hot pepper celebration at a brewery. Browse a vendor village, taste entries in a homemade hot salsa contest, and watch (or brave) the hot pepper eating challenge in a family friendly setting.
Spicy summer festival energy with DJ Jason soundtracking a hot pepper celebration at a brewery. Browse a vendor village, taste entries in a homemade hot salsa contest, and watch (or brave) the hot pepper eating challenge in a family friendly setting.
Guided coffee cupping with side by side tasting to sharpen sensory perception, identify flavor notes, and calibrate your palate. Hands on specialty coffee education in a training lab setting with fellow Asheville coffee lovers.
Guided coffee cupping with side by side tasting to sharpen sensory perception, identify flavor notes, and calibrate your palate. Hands on specialty coffee education in a training lab setting with fellow Asheville coffee lovers.
Guided coffee cupping with side by side tasting to sharpen sensory perception, identify flavor notes, and calibrate your palate. Hands on specialty coffee education in a training lab setting with fellow Asheville coffee lovers.

An open air evening farmers market with local produce, baked goods, and small batch pantry staples alongside artisan vendor booths. Stroll the outdoor plaza for casual shopping, neighborhood hangouts, and ready to eat treats.

An open air evening farmers market with local produce, baked goods, and small batch pantry staples alongside artisan vendor booths. Stroll the outdoor plaza for casual shopping, neighborhood hangouts, and ready to eat treats.
An open air evening farmers market with local produce, baked goods, and small batch pantry staples alongside artisan vendor booths. Stroll the outdoor plaza for casual shopping, neighborhood hangouts, and ready to eat treats.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.