THE BIG WIENER PARTY 2026
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.
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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.
A summertime barbecue bash centered on hot dogs and Bear’s Smokehouse favorites in a casual restaurant setting. Built for big-group mingling and laid-back afternoon party energy.
A summertime barbecue bash centered on hot dogs and Bear’s Smokehouse favorites in a casual restaurant setting. Built for big-group mingling and laid-back afternoon party energy.
A summertime barbecue bash centered on hot dogs and Bear’s Smokehouse favorites in a casual restaurant setting. Built for big-group mingling and laid-back afternoon party energy.
A loud night of metal in a high-energy club setting paired with a meat-forward meal spread that leans into smoky, indulgent flavors. Expect a late-night crowd, heavy riffs, and a rowdy concert atmosphere.
A loud night of metal in a high-energy club setting paired with a meat-forward meal spread that leans into smoky, indulgent flavors. Expect a late-night crowd, heavy riffs, and a rowdy concert atmosphere.
A loud night of metal in a high-energy club setting paired with a meat-forward meal spread that leans into smoky, indulgent flavors. Expect a late-night crowd, heavy riffs, and a rowdy concert 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.
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.
World Cup Final soccer action streams live on a big screen while you dig into smoky barbecue plates and sip cold Modelo. A high energy watch party built for cheering crowds, late night eats, and match day camaraderie.
World Cup Final soccer action streams live on a big screen while you dig into smoky barbecue plates and sip cold Modelo. A high energy watch party built for cheering crowds, late night eats, and match day camaraderie.
World Cup Final soccer action streams live on a big screen while you dig into smoky barbecue plates and sip cold Modelo. A high energy watch party built for cheering crowds, late night eats, and match day camaraderie.
Grease slick platters of spicy, honey glazed, and Carolina style wings compete in judged flavor battles with tasting booths, escalating hot sauce heat levels, local vendor booths, and rowdy, family friendly community energy.
Grease slick platters of spicy, honey glazed, and Carolina style wings compete in judged flavor battles with tasting booths, escalating hot sauce heat levels, local vendor booths, and rowdy, family friendly community energy.
Grease slick platters of spicy, honey glazed, and Carolina style wings compete in judged flavor battles with tasting booths, escalating hot sauce heat levels, local vendor booths, and rowdy, family friendly community energy.
A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.
A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.
A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.
A casual weekly group bike ride built for social pace and friendly conversation, welcoming riders of varied experience. Roll out from a barbecue joint and circle back to hang out, refuel, and meet locals.
A casual weekly group bike ride built for social pace and friendly conversation, welcoming riders of varied experience. Roll out from a barbecue joint and circle back to hang out, refuel, and meet locals.
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A summer evening concert in Grovemont Park with Kellin Watson and the Feelgood bringing upbeat funk and soul grooves. Spread out on the lawn for an outdoor, community-friendly hang in Swannanoa.
A summer evening concert in Grovemont Park with Kellin Watson and the Feelgood bringing upbeat funk and soul grooves. Spread out on the lawn for an outdoor, community-friendly hang in Swannanoa.
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Nostalgic 1991 throwback anniversary bash with a high energy brewery party atmosphere, local vendor pop ups, and a retro giveaway. Daytime celebration of community and creativity with activities plus an optional Ride With GPS route for getting there.
Nostalgic 1991 throwback anniversary bash with a high energy brewery party atmosphere, local vendor pop ups, and a retro giveaway. Daytime celebration of community and creativity with activities plus an optional Ride With GPS route for getting there.
Nostalgic 1991 throwback anniversary bash with a high energy brewery party atmosphere, local vendor pop ups, and a retro giveaway. Daytime celebration of community and creativity with activities plus an optional Ride With GPS route for getting there.
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.
An evening fundraiser with catered dinner, DJ Big Wave dance-floor energy, and a Zim Zoom photo booth, plus live remarks from local leaders. Live and silent auctions—hosted by guest auctioneer DIVINE the Bearded Lady—support survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking.
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An evening fundraiser with catered dinner, DJ Big Wave dance-floor energy, and a Zim Zoom photo booth, plus live remarks from local leaders. Live and silent auctions—hosted by guest auctioneer DIVINE the Bearded Lady—support survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
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.
An evening farmers market in Biltmore Park’s Town Square with seasonal produce, baked goods, and small-batch pantry staples alongside artisan vendors. A relaxed outdoor stroll-and-shop vibe with neighbors gathering in the plaza.
An evening farmers market in Biltmore Park’s Town Square with seasonal produce, baked goods, and small-batch pantry staples alongside artisan vendors. A relaxed outdoor stroll-and-shop vibe with neighbors gathering in the plaza.
An evening farmers market in Biltmore Park’s Town Square with seasonal produce, baked goods, and small-batch pantry staples alongside artisan vendors. A relaxed outdoor stroll-and-shop vibe with neighbors gathering in the plaza.
An all-day anniversary bar party with complimentary wine, cider, and cheese tastings, plus cake pairings and special bottle releases. Casual drop-in vibes for toasting Asheville’s weird beautiful community with plenty of mingling.
An all-day anniversary bar party with complimentary wine, cider, and cheese tastings, plus cake pairings and special bottle releases. Casual drop-in vibes for toasting Asheville’s weird beautiful community with plenty of mingling.
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World Cup final soccer on big screens with a lively watch party atmosphere—crowds cheering, high stakes moments, and smoky barbecue plates. A communal game-day hangout geared for fans who want food, drinks, and shared hype.
World Cup final soccer on big screens with a lively watch party atmosphere—crowds cheering, high stakes moments, and smoky barbecue plates. A communal game-day hangout geared for fans who want food, drinks, and shared hype.
World Cup final soccer on big screens with a lively watch party atmosphere—crowds cheering, high stakes moments, and smoky barbecue plates. A communal game-day hangout geared for fans who want food, drinks, and shared hype.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
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Independence Day weekend festivities at a historic mountaintop resort with wide Blue Ridge views and patriotic summer-night energy. Expect a resort-style celebration atmosphere geared toward holiday crowds and outdoor gathering.
Independence Day weekend festivities at a historic mountaintop resort with wide Blue Ridge views and patriotic summer-night energy. Expect a resort-style celebration atmosphere geared toward holiday crowds and outdoor gathering.
Independence Day weekend festivities at a historic mountaintop resort with wide Blue Ridge views and patriotic summer-night energy. Expect a resort-style celebration atmosphere geared toward holiday crowds and outdoor gathering.