The French Broad
(https://thefrenchbroad.net/)
September’s Row 11/Gonzalez Byass Wine Dinner
Wednesday, September 25th @ 6:30 pm
The Menu
Amuse Bouche
fig and tallegio, wrapped in country ham and grilled
Wine Pairing: Gonzalez Byass La Copa Vermouth
First Course
Crudo of Tuna
Wine Pairing: Magician White Blend
Second Course
Porchetta
with local heirloom tomato panzanella
Wine Pairing: Riddler Red Blend
Intermezzo
Ginger and Pear Sorbet
Third Course
Lamb Osso Buco
with herb couscous and red wine jus
Wine Pairing: Row 11 Russian River Pinot Noir
Dessert
Bleu Cheese “Cheesecake”
with prailine crust and sherry reduction
Wine Pairing: Gonzalez Byass Nectar Sherry
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The cost for this event is $75, not inclusive of tax or gratuity. Reservations are required by Sept. 24th. To make a reservation for this event, please email tfbhendersonville@gmail.com or call 828-595-9797.
The French Broad
342 N Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
As fall approaches, families look for unique events combining family fun, great kids activities, festive fall decorations, food, and mascots. All that and much more can be found at a memory-making event at no cost to participants – the 13th annual Whoadeo (https://dpstampede.com/pigeon-forge/whoadeo-kids-event-at-stampede-september-21-2019), held at Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, and the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, along with partners Food City and Coca-Cola®, present this fun-filled event, with activities including costume contests, mascot characters from a variety of Smoky Mountain attractions, stick horse competitions, and a free outdoor carnival from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Area attractions as well as law enforcement, fire and rescue partners also are part of this special event, adding to the family atmosphere and offering information in an entertaining way.
Last year’s Whoadeo added a celebrity storytelling stage highlighting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. The storytelling was a crowd favorite and returns with guest storytellers including Knoxville TV personalities, Stampede emcee Jay Teter and his sidekick Skeeter, Pirates Voyage very own Blackbeard, and performers from Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, The Comedy Barn Theater and Smoky Mountain Opry.
For the costume contests and stick horse competitions, children will participate in three age groups: ages 3-5; 6-9 and 10-12. Every Whoadeo participant (ages 3-12) receives a free Stampede admission ticket to the 3:30 p.m. dinner show on Sept. 21.
Children may register for the Whoadeo on Saturday, Sept. 21 beginning at 8 a.m. at Dolly Parton’s Stampede located at 3849 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The only requirement to compete in the competition is a stick horse which can be homemade or purchased. Free stick horses also will be provided at the event, while supplies last. Participants will compete in a series of Whoadeo competitions, including a cowboy costume contest, a “parade of stick horses” and “stick horse barrel races.” These contests all will take place inside the Stampede building, offering a rare chance for children to actually participate on the main arena floor. Contestants compete for first, second and third place prizes in each of three age brackets (ages 3-5, 6-9 and 10-12) for each competition – including bicycles and tablets.
“This is Food City’s 13th year to join Dolly Parton’s dinner shows for this family-friendly Whoadeo event,” said Steven C. Smith, President/CEO of Food City. “From returning competitors to first-time participants, this event celebrates creativity in an atmosphere that’s fun for everyone.”
All children must be accompanied by a parent and/or guardian.Families are invited to attend the free Whoadeo carnival from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.in the Stampede parking lot.Food City will provide complimentary snacks for participating children, and Coca-Cola will provide free soft drinks. Each Whoadeo participant also will receive a Kid’s Club backpack from Food City (while supplies last), a voucher for one free child’s ticket to The Comedy Barn Theater and a complimentary one-day child’s ticket to Dollywood (valid for children ages 3-9 years old).
For more information on the Whoadeo Kids Event, call (865) 453-4400 or visit dpstampede.com/kidsevent.
About World Choice Investments: Founded in 1988, World Choice Investments, LLC, doing business as Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction and Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, and Great Choice Investments, LLC, doing business as Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, Smoky Mountain Opry, The Comedy Barn Theater, and Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Café, operates dinner show venues, theaters, and restaurants for family fun and adventure in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; Branson, Missouri; and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Our dinner shows feature special effects, musical productions, live animals and a four-course family feast.
On September 29, All American Food Fights Presents the 6th Annual WNC Battle of the Burger from 1-5pm, at The Salvage Station.
Twelve area restaurants will set up grills and griddles and cook up thousands of burger samples for the attendees while great local music by Boogi Therapi and Downtown Abby and the Echoes keeps the crowd groovin’.
Where: The Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC, 28801
How Much: $20 in advance and includes your first 3 sliders (12 Burger Bucks) or $12 at the door and does not include any sliders
VIP tickets are $55 and include a slider from each challenger (12 burgers), complimentary beer provided by Upcountry Brewing, hard sparking water from Bold Rock Cider, and a special VIP area.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at WNCBurgerBattle.com
Less than 30 VIP tickets still available!
The Battle of the Burgers Challengers
The following restaurants will be competing for the title:
Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge
Foothills Local Meats
Salvage Station
The Real Smokehouse BBQ
Mountainview BBQ and Deli
Kitchen 743 at Isis
Biltmore Stable Cafe
The Barrelhouse
Asheville Burger and Mugshakes
White Labs Kitchen & Tap
The Grey Eagle Taqueria
Southern Porch
Zack of All Trades
Sandhill Kitchen
The Bands
Boogi Therapi
Ryan “RnB” Barber is a proud staple of Asheville NC’s legendary music scene, at the forefront of its funk and R&B community. Drawing from a lifetime of singing, rapping, producing and touring across the nation, Ryan has released 6 full length studio albums. He has also been featured on many high profile projects, including producing on two of R&B stalwart W. Ellington Felton’s recent albums, and also singing and rapping on the 2017 GRAMMY winning album “Infinity Plus One” by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, just one of the groups he actively tours with.
Born to a musical family and steeped in gospel and R&B from his first heartbeat, Ryan started his musical education in the church choir at the age of nine, and continued adding to a deepening knowledge of rhythm and percussion by joining the school marching band at sixteen. But it was love for hip hop, funk, new jack swing and especially R&B that beat in his chest, so he quickly began applying all he’d learned to producing his own tracks, inspired by J Dilla, A Tribe Called Quest, Gerald Levert and Teddy Riley. Mixing a classic beat production feel with soulful Southern
singing and a fearless falsetto, Ryan solidified his musical identity as a recording artist as well as a highly sought after performer and collaborator.
Already known throughout the SouthEast as a standout voice, charismatic bandleader, and musical workhorse, Ryan “RnB” Barber has begun spreading his soaring funkiness across the nation, recently rocking sets at Chicago’s Lollapalooza Festival and performing live on SiriusXM in Washington, DC, delivering uplifting messages with a timeless soul that
sounds like both yesterday and tomorrow.
DownTown Abby and the Echoes
DownTown Abby & The Echoes captures the spirit of old soul while emphasizing its youthful energy and fresh songwriting.
Taking influence from the work of the titans of soul, blues, and southern rock, the North Carolina-based band brings its fresh take on soul to an ever-growing fan base. With performances at many of the Southeast’s hottest festivals and most popular music venues under its belt, DownTown Abby & The Echoes has never been more focused on its mission to bring funky, dance-inducing original tunes to the places you most love to hear music.
The band’s EP, Leavin’ You, brings the energy of a live DTA show to the web. The buzz surrounding the release of a new album is encouraging everyone to hear the exciting new directions modern soul rock is headed.
DownTown Abby & The Echoes’ powerful vocals and groovy rhythm section are a must-see for all ages and musical preferences.
***Notable bills recently have included Ghost Light, Travers Brothership, Vintage Pistol, The Mantras, Tameca Jones, Moon Hooch.
Notable Festivals include: Floydfest, Bristol Roots and Rhythm, Mustang Music Festival, Carolina Jubilee, The SmokeDown, Greenwood Blues Cruise, Floatchella,
Confluence Festival, Farm Brew Live Freedom Festival.
After a careful search, the Asheville Art Museum announces their café partner Food Experience, a local, community-minded catering company dedicated to all things Asheville.
Tony Franco (pictured, left) and Matthew Macon (pictured, right) have run the full-service catering company Food Experience in Asheville for 12 years. Now, they bring their culinary talents behind the counter at Perspective Café, the Museum’s rooftop eatery, set to open along with the Museum this fall.
Perspective Café will keep the same hours as the Museum, including late evenings on Thursdays—open until 9pm—perfect for catching sunsets and cocktails!
Follow for updates:
#myashevilleart
#perspectivecafe
“Our goal is to curate a menu to meet many different dining perspectives, from a sweet sticky bun and coffee in the morning, to a comforting bowl of soup at lunch, to champagne and charcuterie at sunset.” ~ Matthew Macon, Food Experience
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s $23 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, will host its fourth annual NCRLA Chef Showdown Final Event, presented by Got to be NC Agriculture, featuring creations from 20 of the best chefs in North Carolina, on Monday, Sept. 30 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Angus Barn’s Bay 7 in Durham.
Guests are invited to taste and sip their way through the savory, pastry and mixologist competitions, acting as judges for NCRLA’s People’s Choice awards. The culinary participants, all based in North Carolina, advance after cooking up the highest-rated dishes across five statewide preliminary rounds and partaking in regional rounds in Raleigh and Charlotte.
The selected chefs – sorted into two food categories, savory and sweet – are vying for the 2019 “NCRLA Chef of the Year” and “NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year” awards. Their creations were judged by a panel of professional judges in the closed-door regional rounds, scoring on presentation, taste and use of local ingredients from North Carolina. Final results will be announced at the event at the conclusion of the night. Back by popular demand, NCRLA will also crown the “NCRLA Distillery and Mixologist of the Year,” as six North Carolina distilleries partner with hand-picked bartenders to craft cocktails for guests and judges to enjoy.
The 2019 NCRLA Chef Showdown finalists are:
Savory Chefs
Thomas Card, 21C Hotels, Durham, N.C.
Nicholas Chavez, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, N.C.
Thomas Cuomo, Papa Shogun, Raleigh, N.C.
Amanda Ezzell, Ezzell’s Catering, Warsaw, N.C.
Steven Goff, AUX Bar, Asheville, N.C.
Richard Gras, Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C.
Cory Haigler, The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C.
Matthew Hannon, Ashten’s, Southern Pines, N.C.
Richard Miller, Butcher & Bull, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Adam Reed, Santé, Matthews, N.C.
Brandon Shepard, Urban Street Eats, Cedar Point, N.C.
Matthew Shephard, McNinch House Restaurant, Charlotte, N.C.
Kyle Teears, Whiskey Kitchen, Raleigh, N.C.
Paul Verica, The Stanley, Charlotte, N.C.
Jake Vollmar, Village at River Landing, Wallace, N.C.
Pastry Chefs
Gerald Hawkins, Gaston Country Club, Gastonia, N.C.
Ryan Stipp, Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C.
Jamie Turner, Earl’s Grocery and Soul Food Sessions, Charlotte, N.C.
Tie Whittaker, Plates Neighborhood Kitchen, Buttermilk Boutique, Raleigh, N.C.
Mary Jayne Wilson, Amelie’s French Bakery & Café, Charlotte, N.C.
Caroline Delaney, Muddy River Distillery, Belmont, N.C.
Sarah Malik, College of Hospitality Management at Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte, N.C.
Joe Nicol, 2018 NCRLA Mixologist of the Year, Asheville, N.C.
Culinary Judges
Chef Geoff Blount, International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Chef David Moore, Cribbs Hospitality LLC, PHOSPHOR Hospitality Consulting, Spartanburg, S.C.
Tim Parrish, NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Raleigh, N.C.
Chef Catherine Rabb, Johnson & Wales University, Fenwick’s Restaurant, Charlotte, N.C.
Tickets for the NCRLA Chef Showdown Final Event cost $125 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit ncrla.org/chefshowdown.
About NCRLA
Established in 1947, the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) works to advance and protect North Carolina’s $23 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry. The association provides access to the resources and support restaurant and lodging professionals need to lead thriving businesses, while serving as conscientious, contributing members of an unparalleled industry. To learn more information about NCRLA or its membership opportunities and cost-saving benefits, please visit www.ncrla.org.
Warm days full of sunshine and breezes are perfect for eating outside. It was just such a day recently, and past time to do something fun with girlfriends. Strolling from restaurant to restaurant at Grove Arcade’s Restaurant Row (https://grovearcade.com/), stopping at patio tables shaded by colorful umbrellas, we caught up over glasses of wine & shared plates.
Of course we also spent some time browsing the shops and outdoor Maker’s Market, where local artists and craftspeople sell their work.
The afternoon flew by. It was a perfect Girls Day Out, but it would have been just as fun with the guys along.
We stopped at all six restaurants, sampling different cuisines at each. Of course you can go to fewer restaurants and still have a fabulous time! The following list is in the order we chose, but you can mix it up to suite yourself. Menus and hours are posted on line.
The full name of this wondrous labyrinth of the written word is “Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar”. That’s right, you can enjoy “edibles and libations” ordered from a huge selection of wines, sparkling wine cocktails, coffee, beer, cider, cheese boards, and desserts at this comfortably sophisticated used book store. On weekends you can listen to live musicwhile you browse. Done browsing? There’s lots of seating where musicians set up near the bar, as well as throughout the bookshop. We shared a Champagne Flight and a French Cultural Platter. Take a look at their menu here.
Baba Nahm serves up middle eastern cuisine in a “grab and go” format. That doesn’t mean you can’t eat in. There are plenty of seats inside and a few tree-shaded picnic benches, where we sat, out front. That Hummus Bowl was fantastic, as was the filled Flat Bread (pictured below) that we shared. Fabulous seasoning! See their menu here.
Carmel’s keeps it casual while serving up a wide selection of Southern inspired dishes like delicious Fried Green Tomatoes (pictured above), Pimento Cheese, and Catfish Reuben. Their corner patio, next to the Makers Market, is great for people watching. And if you’re there on a weekend, you’ll get a good taste of what Asheville is about. Watch as various types of tours cruise by: the Amazing Pubcycle, LaZoom Bus, and Gray Line Hop-On, Hop-Off Trolleys. If you’re on a Trolley Tour, definitely hop off at Grove Arcade. Look for the red umbrellas. See Carmel’s “All Day” menu here. And don’t miss the dessert and drink menus.
Modesto
Octopus: Asiago, fennel seed, chili flakes, tomato, olive oil
Oh, Modesto. How I yearn to see you again for a full meal. Like in the old country, Modesto wraps you in luscious, generously portioned Italian food. Pizzas and Calzones are baked in their imported Italian Mugnaini wood-fired oven. The Octopus pictured above was beautifully presented and cooked perfectly! Everything we ordered was very good. We did go a little overboard here, but it couldn’t be helped. See their menu here.
BurgerWorx
Build your own amazing burger, or choose one of their house specialties
By now you’re wondering, what were they thinking? How could anyone eat that much? Here’s a little secret; we wanted to sample the flavor of all six restaurants, so we left with a few boxes of what would become delicious leftovers. BurgerWorx is a fun concept. They have House Specialties you can order, or you can “build” your own burger by filling in a detailed form that covers type of meat, cheese, toppings, sauces, extras, and type of bun. These burgers were dripping with juicy goodness. You can also order ahead online for pickup using their LineSkip App. To see all the options, click on the “Menu” link on their website.
Our adventure wrapped up on Sante Wine Bar’s patio as the sun was getting low and it was cooling off. The Olive Melange was the only thing we ordered. I confess, really it was me that ordered the mix. Everyone else put up their hands in surrender when the server came to take our order. I knew the olives would travel well, so brought most of them home to share with my husband later. They went well with our wine, though. And I love that they serve the olives with an empty dish for pits. You know olives are best with pits in, right? Next time we do this, we’ll have to start at Sante. I’ve been many times before and know they have a great selection of snacks and heartier fare that pair well with whatever you’re drinking. See Sante’s menu here.
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Epicurean Notes:
As always, verify days and hours of operation before you go, if you’re heart is set on a particular restaurant
And a reminder that online menus give you a good idea of what to expect, but you might find that some items have changed when you go to the restaurant
The Beaufort Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, has partnered with Maker’s Mark to create its own interpretation of Maker’s Mark bourbon. One of only a handful of locations to feature a custom barrel, the hotel’s 34° North Restaurant will be a first for the Crystal Coast.
The one-of-a-kind bourbon is the product of a custom finishing process applied to the legendary Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Members of the Beaufort Hotel’s management team traveled to Lorreto, Kentucky, to partner with master distillers at Maker’s.
“After patiently waiting for our barrel to mature, we’re finally ready to share our Maker’s Mark Private Select® Bourbon with the public at an exclusive launch dinner,” stated Peter Grills, general manager at the Beaufort Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member.
On Saturday, August 24, Maker’s Mark Chairman Emeritus Bill Samuels, Jr., will host an exclusive event to commemorate Beaufort Hotel’s Private Select Whisky and share insight on the bourbon creation process.
Bill Samuels, Jr., was born into a family that had been making whisky in the U.S. for six generations. In 1784, Robert Samuels mustered out of George Washington’s Army, resettled in Kentucky with his father’s 60-gallon copper still, and began a tradition of distilling success. Bill, Jr., carried that torch as President and CEO of Maker’s Mark for 35 years and today that tradition continues under the guidance of his son, Rob Samuels.
“We are excited to have Mr. Samuels as our honorary guest so he can share a story or two about all of the incredible history he’s been eyewitness to,” stated Grills.
Besides world-class food, a welcome cocktail and tastings of the Maker’s Mark Bourbon family – including Beaufort Hotel’s new Maker’s Mark Private Select® offering – dinner guests will also receive special gift bags and prizes.
“Our goal is to provide our guests with distinct and memorable experiences, and this custom Maker’s Mark bourbon has been created to do just that,” said Grills.
The reception starts at 6 p.m. with passed specialty cocktails and Pork Belly Bites. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., featuring Smoked Duck Breast, and Braised Short Rib. The event will conclude with house-made assorted truffles.
Cost is $125 per person (plus tax and service charge). Limited seating is available. Overnight accommodations are available at the Beaufort Hotel at $199 per night, plus tax.
On Sunday, August 25, the Beaufort Hotel will host a unique Wood Class, where guests will learn just how integral wood is to the whisky-making process at Maker’s Mark. The wood-finishing series at Maker’s Mark was created to explore new, unique expressions of their signature whisky. Beginning as fully matured Maker’s Mark at cask strength, Private Select is created by adding 10 custom wood finishing staves to each barrel. It’s then aged in their limestone cellar to extract a unique, flavorful taste profile.
Guests will learn how members of the Beaufort Hotel selected a variety of wood staves to create a version of Maker’s Mark Private Select® that is truly exceptional.
The event starts at 11 a.m. and cost is $25, per person.
Reservations are required for both events by calling the hotel’s concierge desk at 252-838-7257.
The Beaufort Hotel is located at 2440 Lennoxville Road. 252-728-3000. For more information, visit www.BeaufortHotelNC.com.
This fall, James Beard Award-winning chef Linton Hopkins of Hopkins & Co. in Atlanta (Restaurant Eugene, Holeman & Finch and C. Ellet’s) will open H&F Burger (https://hfburger.com/) in Asheville, North Carolina — the first restaurant to open outside of his hometown. With existing outposts in Ponce City Market, SunTrust Park and Mercedes Benz Stadium, H&F Burger is known city-wide for its craft approach to burgers, and Hopkins looks forward to introducing his signature takes on Southern favorites to the Asheville area.
An Atlanta native, Hopkins is known for his deceptively simple cooking style that celebrates local produce and community-driven cuisine, with restaurants that embody his Southern heritage. He originally opened H&F Burger in Atlanta in 2015, inspired by the famed burger originally served at Hopkins’ Atlanta institution, Holeman & Finch Public House: a griddled double cheeseburger, topped with red onion and house-made pickles, served on a freshly baked pan de mie bun with from-scratch ketchup, and mustard on the side.
The newest location of H&F Burger will feature the famed Atlanta burger, along with a rotating selection of burgers, milkshakes, salads, side dishes and more, all inspired by the abundance of regional ingredients and purveyors of the Asheville area such as RHU Bakery. A whiskey bar will feature nearly 100 whiskies, along with local craft beers and wine.
The Asheville location of H&F Burger will also include a walk-up Hop’s Chicken window at the rear of the restaurant, serving fried chicken, as well as Hopkins’ signature takes on global fried chicken dishes such as a Japanese katsu chicken sandwich.
The two concepts will live under the same roof in downtown Asheville, located at 77 Biltmore Avenue, with abundant seating for up to 100 in an indoor bar and dining room, as well as an outdoor patio. A casual interior will be filled with TVs, jukeboxes and arcade games meant for family-friendly meals.
Hopkins looks forward introducing H&F Burger and Hop’s Chicken to Asheville and hopes to welcome both locals and visitors alike to the new restaurant this fall.
Organizers of Jam In The Trees, The Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage Series, and HoosierDevil are proud to bring Strings & Suds to Black Mountain, NC. On August 23rd and 24th, Pisgah Brewing Company’s legendary taproom and outdoor stage will host Tex-Mex troubadours The Mavericks, roots music mainstays Donna the Buffalo, double-neck guitar slinger Junior Brown, the King of Americana himself Jim Lauderdale, and mandolin-wielding songstress Sierra Hull. Additionally, Strings & Suds will feature Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, YARN, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, Danny Burns, East of Monroe, and Ashley Heath and Her Heathens. Fans should be sure to expect special artist collaborations and sit-ins each night.
“We wanted to combine years of concert experiences from some of Western North Carolina’s most notable independent promoters while focusing on the crossroads of Americana music,” says Pisgah Brewing’s talent buyer, Benton Wharton . “We also wanted to keep some of the performances intimate, allowing fans to really hone in on the songs that make this music so great.” Festival consultant and co-founder, Steve Johnson adds, “My family has been involved in promoting music festivals and events in North Carolina for as long as I can remember. Strings & Suds is a way for me to continue that tradition, build on all the musical experiences I’ve gained over the years, and experiment with combining artists, art, and aesthetics to create an event where unexpected artist collaborations can occur and attendees feel like they are part of the event’s fabric and not just a ticket holder or a face in the crowd.”
The event will host an intimate evening on the Pisgah Taproom Stage on Friday, August 23rd. Saturday will see Strings & Suds spill out into Pisgah’s stunning Outdoor Stage, in addition to Taproom shows, giving fans an idyllic day to sip on Pisgah Brewing Company beer while listening to their favorite Americana artists. For good eats on-site, visit any of our local food trucks with options for all taste preferences and dietary needs. In addition to food, local artisans and craft vendors will set up and fans can take a brewery tour inside Pisgah Brewing. For those not wanting the night to end, the After Hours Jam will be hosted by Jim Lauderdale and feature artists from Saturday’s lineup, as well as other special guests, on the Taproom stage. VIP ticket holders will receive early entry, preferred parking, a private bar, private port-a-lets, artist meet-and-greets, a VIP event laminate, and a commemorative event poster. VIP ticket holders will also be able to bring a chair into the VIP section and will get to enjoy one of three guided brewery tours and tastings throughout the day on Saturday. Visit http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/ for more information.
VENDORS:
Honeycreek Pottery
Stoned Beautiful
Humble Bumble Beads
ARTeries Mobile Boutique
Shady Daze Hats
Feathers, Fate, & Steel Boutique
Blue Lotus Design Studios
Grift Town Goods (Grift Town Goods will be live screen printing Strings & Suds t-shirts on demand!)
FOOD TRUCKS:
Purple People Feeder (Friday night & Saturday)
D.O.G.S. (Saturday)
Mountain View BBQ (Saturday)
Root Down (Saturday)
Grateful Roots (Saturday)
VIP EXPERIENCE:
VIP guests have early entry, preferred parking, a private bar, and private port-o-lets.
They receive a unique, commemorative event poster and VIP laminate.
VIP’s can participate in a guided brewery tour and tasting, and are given three tour times to choose from so they don’t miss their favorite band.
VIP’s can participate in artist meet & greets; our participating artists are Jim Lauderdale, Sierra Hull, & YARN.
STAGE SCHEDULE: FRIDAY (intimate performances on taproom stage)
Danny Burns (8:00-8:45)
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen (9:15-10:30)
Ashley Heath & Her Heathens (11:00-12:15)
SATURDAY (taproom stage)
East of Monroe (1:45-2:30)
YARN (3:15-4:15)
Sarah Shook & the Disarmers (5:00-6:00)
Late Night Jam (10:45 until…)
SATURDAY (outdoor stage)
Jim Lauderdale (2:30-3:30)
Sierra Hull (4:15-5:15)
Junior Brown (6:00-7:00)
Donna the Buffalo (7:30-8:45)
The Mavericks (9:15-10:45)
About Pisgah Brewing: Pisgah Brewing Company is located in beautiful Black Mountain, North Carolina just miles from one of America’s most precious watersheds. Specializing in craft brews made with all-organic grains and malts, Pisgah Brewing’s flagship beer, Pisgah Pale Ale, is a staple of the Asheville, NC beer scene.
Founded in 2005, Pisgah is known for producing some of the most sought after craft ales in Western North Carolina. Pisgah Brewing Company boasts a cozy taproom which is open daily with live music and events throughout the week, while also hosting events throughout the summer on Western North Carolina’s premier outdoor music venue, the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage. For more information, please visit click HERE .
Advance tickets for the 2019 N.C. Mountain State Fair are now available at area Ingles stores, the WNC Ag Center and WNC Farmers Market. This year, fair fanatics also will be able to purchase their tickets online.
“Whether you’re at your neighborhood Ingles or online from the comfort of your couch, we want to make it as easy as possible for fairgoers to save on gate and ride tickets to the fair,” said fair manager Matt Buchanan. “You can save $2 on gate admission and about 40 percent on ride tickets when you buy in advance.”
Advance tickets will be available at nearly 90 Ingles stores in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. Fairgoers can purchase tickets at checkout during normal business hours at any of the participating Ingles locations. Tickets also can be purchased at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher and WNC Farmers Market in Asheville from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Online tickets are available at www.mountainfair.org.
Those wishing to save on advance tickets have until Thursday, Sept. 5, at 11:59 p.m. After that, tickets will be available online and at the gate. Those purchasing tickets online must print their tickets for redemption at the fair.
Advance tickets are $8 for adults. Children, ages 6-12, and seniors, ages 65 and up, can get advance tickets for $4. Admission to the fair is free for children ages 5 and under. Ride lovers can purchase a sheet of 21 ride tickets for $12 in advance, a savings of $8.
The 2019 N.C. Mountain State Fair runs Sept. 6-15 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. This year’s fair will highlight the importance of agriculture to the state’s economy, along with rides, food and plenty of free entertainment. More information and tickets are available at www.mountainfair.org.
Besides world-class food, a welcome cocktail and tastings of the Maker’s Mark Bourbon family – including Beaufort Hotel’s new Maker’s Mark Private Select® offering – dinner guests will also receive special gift bags and prizes.
