1st Annual Blue Ridge Beer Fest
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.
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Grateful Dead tribute jams lean into long improvisations, twin-guitar grooves, and singalong choruses in a laid-back brewery taproom. A late-night set built for dancing, craft pints, and heads-down nostalgia.

Grateful Dead tribute jams lean into long improvisations, twin-guitar grooves, and singalong choruses in a laid-back brewery taproom. A late-night set built for dancing, craft pints, and heads-down nostalgia.
Grateful Dead tribute jams lean into long improvisations, twin-guitar grooves, and singalong choruses in a laid-back brewery taproom. A late-night set built for dancing, craft pints, and heads-down nostalgia.

Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band tribute played with high-fervor, improvisational jam-band energy from a deep 150+ song catalog. Expect guitar-forward extended grooves, four-part vocals, and a late-night brewery hangout vibe.

Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band tribute played with high-fervor, improvisational jam-band energy from a deep 150+ song catalog. Expect guitar-forward extended grooves, four-part vocals, and a late-night brewery hangout vibe.
Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band tribute played with high-fervor, improvisational jam-band energy from a deep 150+ song catalog. Expect guitar-forward extended grooves, four-part vocals, and a late-night brewery hangout vibe.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.

Late-night Grateful Dead tunes land in a brewery taproom with rotating set lists and that loose, jam-forward energy. Expect guitar, keys, bass, and drums driving extended grooves for a devoted Deadhead crowd.

Late-night Grateful Dead tunes land in a brewery taproom with rotating set lists and that loose, jam-forward energy. Expect guitar, keys, bass, and drums driving extended grooves for a devoted Deadhead crowd.
Late-night Grateful Dead tunes land in a brewery taproom with rotating set lists and that loose, jam-forward energy. Expect guitar, keys, bass, and drums driving extended grooves for a devoted Deadhead crowd.

Southern rock tribute night centered on the Allman Brothers sound, with jam band-style guitar leads and extended improvisation. Set inside a brewery taproom for a late-night concert vibe and pints on hand.

Southern rock tribute night centered on the Allman Brothers sound, with jam band-style guitar leads and extended improvisation. Set inside a brewery taproom for a late-night concert vibe and pints on hand.
Southern rock tribute night centered on the Allman Brothers sound, with jam band-style guitar leads and extended improvisation. Set inside a brewery taproom for a late-night concert vibe and pints on hand.

Live music — Grateful Dead tribute at French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, featuring Clouds of Delusion, a five-piece of Asheville locals and community members performing Grateful Dead and jam-band improv focused on dance-friendly sets. All ages and pet-friendly, hosted by the brewery community hub.

Live music — Grateful Dead tribute at French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, featuring Clouds of Delusion, a five-piece of Asheville locals and community members performing Grateful Dead and jam-band improv focused on dance-friendly sets. All ages and pet-friendly, hosted by the brewery community hub.
Live music — Grateful Dead tribute at French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, featuring Clouds of Delusion, a five-piece of Asheville locals and community members performing Grateful Dead and jam-band improv focused on dance-friendly sets. All ages and pet-friendly, hosted by the brewery community hub.

A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.

A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.
A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.

Raw psychedelic jam band revival channeling the Grateful Dead’s early years, with deep improvisational grooves, vintage guitar tones, and that unmistakable ’60s–’70s Dead magic. Electric late-night set in a brewery taproom atmosphere.

Raw psychedelic jam band revival channeling the Grateful Dead’s early years, with deep improvisational grooves, vintage guitar tones, and that unmistakable ’60s–’70s Dead magic. Electric late-night set in a brewery taproom atmosphere.
Raw psychedelic jam band revival channeling the Grateful Dead’s early years, with deep improvisational grooves, vintage guitar tones, and that unmistakable ’60s–’70s Dead magic. Electric late-night set in a brewery taproom atmosphere.

Jamgrass-driven bluegrass gets turned up with fast banjo runs, tight harmonies, and extended improvisation in a brewery taproom. A late-night vibe pairs hop-forward pints with a high-energy crowd.

Jamgrass-driven bluegrass gets turned up with fast banjo runs, tight harmonies, and extended improvisation in a brewery taproom. A late-night vibe pairs hop-forward pints with a high-energy crowd.
Jamgrass-driven bluegrass gets turned up with fast banjo runs, tight harmonies, and extended improvisation in a brewery taproom. A late-night vibe pairs hop-forward pints with a high-energy 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 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.

An unplugged bluegrass jam night where players trade fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and guitar tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring your instrument for a welcoming all-levels circle, shifting to the patio on nice evenings.

An unplugged bluegrass jam night where players trade fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and guitar tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring your instrument for a welcoming all-levels circle, shifting to the patio on nice evenings.
An unplugged bluegrass jam night where players trade fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and guitar tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring your instrument for a welcoming all-levels circle, shifting to the patio on nice evenings.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.
Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.

Independence Day block party energy spills around a sour beer taproom with live sets, cold pours, and a busy patio crowd. Expect a downtown Asheville street fest vibe built for summer hangs and holiday toasts.

Independence Day block party energy spills around a sour beer taproom with live sets, cold pours, and a busy patio crowd. Expect a downtown Asheville street fest vibe built for summer hangs and holiday toasts.
Independence Day block party energy spills around a sour beer taproom with live sets, cold pours, and a busy patio crowd. Expect a downtown Asheville street fest vibe built for summer hangs and holiday toasts.

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.
An outdoor late-night firefly festival at a brewery with a silent disco dance party under the stars, plus local vendor booths for browsing. Free entry and a summery, glow-in-the-dark vibe.
An outdoor late-night firefly festival at a brewery with a silent disco dance party under the stars, plus local vendor booths for browsing. Free entry and a summery, glow-in-the-dark vibe.
An outdoor late-night firefly festival at a brewery with a silent disco dance party under the stars, plus local vendor booths for browsing. Free entry and a summery, glow-in-the-dark vibe.

An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.

An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.
An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.

After dark pop-up market of curated local makers and independent vendors in a lively outdoor beer garden, pairing late-night shopping with craft beer, food stalls, and ambient lighting for a nocturnal, social vibe.

After dark pop-up market of curated local makers and independent vendors in a lively outdoor beer garden, pairing late-night shopping with craft beer, food stalls, and ambient lighting for a nocturnal, social vibe.
After dark pop-up market of curated local makers and independent vendors in a lively outdoor beer garden, pairing late-night shopping with craft beer, food stalls, and ambient lighting for a nocturnal, social vibe.

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.
Jam band grooves and extended improvisational rock sets led by Oteil with a guitar forward lineup of Steve Kimock and Tom Guarna, plus keys and violin textures from Jason Crosby. Late night brewery concert energy with long solos and deep rhythmic pocket.
Jam band grooves and extended improvisational rock sets led by Oteil with a guitar forward lineup of Steve Kimock and Tom Guarna, plus keys and violin textures from Jason Crosby. Late night brewery concert energy with long solos and deep rhythmic pocket.
Jam band grooves and extended improvisational rock sets led by Oteil with a guitar forward lineup of Steve Kimock and Tom Guarna, plus keys and violin textures from Jason Crosby. Late night brewery concert energy with long solos and deep rhythmic pocket.

Late-night live set in a laid-back brewery taproom atmosphere with cold pints flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for weekend hangouts that blend local tunes, casual dancing, and social bar energy.

Late-night live set in a laid-back brewery taproom atmosphere with cold pints flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for weekend hangouts that blend local tunes, casual dancing, and social bar energy.
Late-night live set in a laid-back brewery taproom atmosphere with cold pints flowing and a lively crowd. Ideal for weekend hangouts that blend local tunes, casual dancing, and social bar energy.