
WNC Whiskey Fest
Spirits-sipping festival pouring Scotch, bourbon, and more from 30 North Carolina distilleries in a conference-center setting. Advance tickets only, geared toward an evening tasting crowd.
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A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.

A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.
A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.
Warm-weather sipping at a Black Mountain distillery with craft spirits and seasonal cocktail pours in a laid-back tasting-room setting. Ideal for a relaxed early-evening hang focused on local distilling flavors.
Warm-weather sipping at a Black Mountain distillery with craft spirits and seasonal cocktail pours in a laid-back tasting-room setting. Ideal for a relaxed early-evening hang focused on local distilling flavors.
Warm-weather sipping at a Black Mountain distillery with craft spirits and seasonal cocktail pours in a laid-back tasting-room setting. Ideal for a relaxed early-evening hang focused on local distilling flavors.

An inside look at a craft distillery with a guided walkthrough of the production space and a curated tasting flight. Expect small-batch spirits, behind-the-scenes technique talk, and time for questions in a relaxed setting.

An inside look at a craft distillery with a guided walkthrough of the production space and a curated tasting flight. Expect small-batch spirits, behind-the-scenes technique talk, and time for questions in a relaxed setting.
An inside look at a craft distillery with a guided walkthrough of the production space and a curated tasting flight. Expect small-batch spirits, behind-the-scenes technique talk, and time for questions in a relaxed setting.

Beer and nightlife event at One World Brewing Downtown, 10 Patton Ave, featuring the brewery's craft beers and a backyard revival social atmosphere. Suited for beer enthusiasts and nightlife crowds.

Beer and nightlife event at One World Brewing Downtown, 10 Patton Ave, featuring the brewery's craft beers and a backyard revival social atmosphere. Suited for beer enthusiasts and nightlife crowds.
Beer and nightlife event at One World Brewing Downtown, 10 Patton Ave, featuring the brewery's craft beers and a backyard revival social atmosphere. Suited for beer enthusiasts and nightlife crowds.
A late-night Asheville Beer Week release party at a downtown brewpub centered on a limited beer drop and social taproom energy. Expect fresh pours, mingling, and a community-forward “Beers that Build” vibe.
A late-night Asheville Beer Week release party at a downtown brewpub centered on a limited beer drop and social taproom energy. Expect fresh pours, mingling, and a community-forward “Beers that Build” vibe.
A late-night Asheville Beer Week release party at a downtown brewpub centered on a limited beer drop and social taproom energy. Expect fresh pours, mingling, and a community-forward “Beers that Build” vibe.

Summer festival in Highland Brewing’s meadow with live bands, food trucks, and local vendor booths centered on honey tastings. Sample honeys from around the world in a global tasting competition while proceeds support honeybee research.

Summer festival in Highland Brewing’s meadow with live bands, food trucks, and local vendor booths centered on honey tastings. Sample honeys from around the world in a global tasting competition while proceeds support honeybee research.
Summer festival in Highland Brewing’s meadow with live bands, food trucks, and local vendor booths centered on honey tastings. Sample honeys from around the world in a global tasting competition while proceeds support honeybee research.
Costume-friendly late-night bar hopping through downtown Asheville’s cider and craft beer scene, featuring themed drink specials, lively crowds, and group-focused revelry ideal for friends celebrating Halloween.
Costume-friendly late-night bar hopping through downtown Asheville’s cider and craft beer scene, featuring themed drink specials, lively crowds, and group-focused revelry ideal for friends celebrating Halloween.
Costume-friendly late-night bar hopping through downtown Asheville’s cider and craft beer scene, featuring themed drink specials, lively crowds, and group-focused revelry ideal for friends celebrating Halloween.

Hands-on Swannanoa River volunteer cleanup removing hurricane debris and trash from riparian zones, followed by a casual after party with free food at a local distillery. Registration required for the cleanup crew and post-event meal.

Hands-on Swannanoa River volunteer cleanup removing hurricane debris and trash from riparian zones, followed by a casual after party with free food at a local distillery. Registration required for the cleanup crew and post-event meal.
Hands-on Swannanoa River volunteer cleanup removing hurricane debris and trash from riparian zones, followed by a casual after party with free food at a local distillery. Registration required for the cleanup crew and post-event meal.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Ends back near Patton Avenue for an easy post-tour coffee or cocktail hangout.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Ends back near Patton Avenue for an easy post-tour coffee or cocktail hangout.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Ends back near Patton Avenue for an easy post-tour coffee or cocktail hangout.

An evening courtyard art market paired with cocktail lounge energy, perfect for browsing handmade pieces and chatting with local makers. Late-night stroll-and-sip vibes at a hotel setting in downtown Asheville.

An evening courtyard art market paired with cocktail lounge energy, perfect for browsing handmade pieces and chatting with local makers. Late-night stroll-and-sip vibes at a hotel setting in downtown Asheville.
An evening courtyard art market paired with cocktail lounge energy, perfect for browsing handmade pieces and chatting with local makers. Late-night stroll-and-sip vibes at a hotel setting in downtown Asheville.

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.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.

A pickle packed afternoon of crazy flavored snacks, tangy treats, and local crafty finds at Tanger Outlets. Browse vendors and grab bites with every menu item priced at $10 or less, benefiting Food Connection.

A pickle packed afternoon of crazy flavored snacks, tangy treats, and local crafty finds at Tanger Outlets. Browse vendors and grab bites with every menu item priced at $10 or less, benefiting Food Connection.
A pickle packed afternoon of crazy flavored snacks, tangy treats, and local crafty finds at Tanger Outlets. Browse vendors and grab bites with every menu item priced at $10 or less, benefiting Food Connection.

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.

A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.

A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.
A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.

Late-night networking hang for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to swap project updates, trade contacts, and chat with local creatives. Meets inside or on the patio at a 21+ distillery bar; look for the laminated "AVL Filmmakers and Actors Meetup" sign.

Late-night networking hang for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to swap project updates, trade contacts, and chat with local creatives. Meets inside or on the patio at a 21+ distillery bar; look for the laminated "AVL Filmmakers and Actors Meetup" sign.
Late-night networking hang for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to swap project updates, trade contacts, and chat with local creatives. Meets inside or on the patio at a 21+ distillery bar; look for the laminated "AVL Filmmakers and Actors Meetup" sign.
A spring beer festival pours pours from 20 Western North Carolina breweries in an open air beer garden setting. Live Grateful Dead tribute sets by Phuncle Sam keep the evening buzzing with sip and stroll energy.
A spring beer festival pours pours from 20 Western North Carolina breweries in an open air beer garden setting. Live Grateful Dead tribute sets by Phuncle Sam keep the evening buzzing with sip and stroll energy.
A spring beer festival pours pours from 20 Western North Carolina breweries in an open air beer garden setting. Live Grateful Dead tribute sets by Phuncle Sam keep the evening buzzing with sip and stroll energy.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Curated tasting flight of lesser-known California wines paired with complementary bites, highlighting standout pours and new-to-you varietals. An elevated, guided sipping experience in a historic market setting.
Curated tasting flight of lesser-known California wines paired with complementary bites, highlighting standout pours and new-to-you varietals. An elevated, guided sipping experience in a historic market setting.
Curated tasting flight of lesser-known California wines paired with complementary bites, highlighting standout pours and new-to-you varietals. An elevated, guided sipping experience in a historic market setting.

Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.

Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.