Westival 2026
An evening tasting and community benefit at Archetype Brewing highlighting West Asheville's local food vendors and craft beers, raising funds for 12 Baskets Café and Asheville Poverty Initiative through donations and vendor proceeds.
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Community focused food festival featuring unlimited tastings from West End, Jargon, Hop Ice Cream, Sunny Point, Gypsy Queen and local beer, with ticket proceeds supporting 12 Baskets Cafe and Asheville Poverty Initiative.
Community focused food festival featuring unlimited tastings from West End, Jargon, Hop Ice Cream, Sunny Point, Gypsy Queen and local beer, with ticket proceeds supporting 12 Baskets Cafe and Asheville Poverty Initiative.
Community focused food festival featuring unlimited tastings from West End, Jargon, Hop Ice Cream, Sunny Point, Gypsy Queen and local beer, with ticket proceeds supporting 12 Baskets Cafe and Asheville Poverty Initiative.
Craft beer focused tasting with curated small plate food pairings from local chefs, blending seasonal flavors and neighborhood vibes into a community focused culinary showcase in a lively taproom setting.
Craft beer focused tasting with curated small plate food pairings from local chefs, blending seasonal flavors and neighborhood vibes into a community focused culinary showcase in a lively taproom setting.
Craft beer focused tasting with curated small plate food pairings from local chefs, blending seasonal flavors and neighborhood vibes into a community focused culinary showcase in a lively taproom setting.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Evening of small-plate chef tastings, craft brews, and cocktails from 50 plus Asheville restaurants and beverage partners at A-B Tech’s Mission Health Conference Center; VIP hour begins at 5:30 PM for early samplers and networking.
Evening of small-plate chef tastings, craft brews, and cocktails from 50 plus Asheville restaurants and beverage partners at A-B Tech’s Mission Health Conference Center; VIP hour begins at 5:30 PM for early samplers and networking.
Evening of small-plate chef tastings, craft brews, and cocktails from 50 plus Asheville restaurants and beverage partners at A-B Tech’s Mission Health Conference Center; VIP hour begins at 5:30 PM for early samplers and networking.
Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.
Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.
Community benefit evening of farm to table tasting plates and brewery pours supporting WNC small farms, featuring local producers, seasonal dishes, and beer pairings to raise funds for regional food systems.
Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.
Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.
Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.
Taste and vote on hearty small batch soups from competing local businesses while live music fuels a convivial taproom vibe; proceeds benefit Lamplight AVL and a concurrent food drive supports 12 Baskets.
Taste and vote on hearty small batch soups from competing local businesses while live music fuels a convivial taproom vibe; proceeds benefit Lamplight AVL and a concurrent food drive supports 12 Baskets.
Taste and vote on hearty small batch soups from competing local businesses while live music fuels a convivial taproom vibe; proceeds benefit Lamplight AVL and a concurrent food drive supports 12 Baskets.
Late night fundraising party at The Orange Peel hosted by Goodwill, pairing upbeat DJ or live sets with colorful visuals and community focused activities in a mid size downtown music venue.
Late night fundraising party at The Orange Peel hosted by Goodwill, pairing upbeat DJ or live sets with colorful visuals and community focused activities in a mid size downtown music venue.
Late night fundraising party at The Orange Peel hosted by Goodwill, pairing upbeat DJ or live sets with colorful visuals and community focused activities in a mid size downtown music venue.
Hearty entries—smoky chilis, chunky stews, and lighter vegetarian broths—compete in a judged cook-off for the Golden Ladle, delivering comfort-food flavors and casual taproom vibes.
Hearty entries—smoky chilis, chunky stews, and lighter vegetarian broths—compete in a judged cook-off for the Golden Ladle, delivering comfort-food flavors and casual taproom vibes.
Hearty entries—smoky chilis, chunky stews, and lighter vegetarian broths—compete in a judged cook-off for the Golden Ladle, delivering comfort-food flavors and casual taproom vibes.
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.
Seasonal craft beer celebration at Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain, with an afternoon of local brews, outdoor patio mingling, casual lawn vibes, and easygoing taproom socializing.
Seasonal craft beer celebration at Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain, with an afternoon of local brews, outdoor patio mingling, casual lawn vibes, and easygoing taproom socializing.
Seasonal craft beer celebration at Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain, with an afternoon of local brews, outdoor patio mingling, casual lawn vibes, and easygoing taproom socializing.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
Casual board game night at Archetype Brewing in West Asheville, where singles (30s–40s welcome) learn and play Catan, Carcassonne, and Codenames while mingling over local beer and light competition.
Casual board game night at Archetype Brewing in West Asheville, where singles (30s–40s welcome) learn and play Catan, Carcassonne, and Codenames while mingling over local beer and light competition.
Casual board game night at Archetype Brewing in West Asheville, where singles (30s–40s welcome) learn and play Catan, Carcassonne, and Codenames while mingling over local beer and light competition.
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.
Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.
Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.
Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.
Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.
Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.
Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.
Browse local vendors offering artisan goods, seasonal produce, and handmade crafts in a cozy winter market atmosphere. Afternoon shopping and community mingling spotlight small batch finds from area makers.
Browse local vendors offering artisan goods, seasonal produce, and handmade crafts in a cozy winter market atmosphere. Afternoon shopping and community mingling spotlight small batch finds from area makers.
Browse local vendors offering artisan goods, seasonal produce, and handmade crafts in a cozy winter market atmosphere. Afternoon shopping and community mingling spotlight small batch finds from area makers.
Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.
Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.
Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.
Late-night taproom party with craft beer pours and high-energy dance music driven by local DJs or live beats; crowd-skewed 21+ atmosphere encourages mingling, dancing, and late-evening socializing.
Late-night taproom party with craft beer pours and high-energy dance music driven by local DJs or live beats; crowd-skewed 21+ atmosphere encourages mingling, dancing, and late-evening socializing.
Late-night taproom party with craft beer pours and high-energy dance music driven by local DJs or live beats; crowd-skewed 21+ atmosphere encourages mingling, dancing, and late-evening socializing.