Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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Local jazz musician Janine Rose will play 2 sets at The Waterbird
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Hustle Souls returns to Southern Appalachian Brewery. Come on out and enjoy a nice evening of great beer and great music!
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Join us every Sunday starting September 2nd at One World Brewing for Asheville’s Soul Jam! 8pm-11pm Musicians come out and shed those chops!!
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Wovenhand at The Grey Eagle
Winding dark, atmospheric lyrics with a fierce spiritual bent around elements of vintage folk and gospel music as well as rootsy rock & roll, Wovenhand was founded by David Eugene Edwards, formerly the frontman with brooding alt-country act 16 Horsepower. In 2001, 16 Horsepower went on hiatus, and as the group pondered a new creative direction, Edwards launched Wovenhand, built around similar musical and thematic frameworks but with a more powerful and personal approach. Edwards initially formed Wovenhand as a trio with multi-instrumentalist Daniel McMahon and guitarist Steve Taylor (also a member of 16 Horsepower), though soon the lineup would expand to include Ordy Garrison on drums and Paul Fonfara on cello. (For live work, Shane Trost subbed for Fonfara on cello.) Edwards played nearly all the instruments on Wovenhand’s first album in 2002, released by Glitterhouse in Europe and Sounds Familyre in the United States. In 2003, Edwards reworked several pieces from the Wovenhand debut for a Belgian dance troupe, and the results were released on the album Blush Music. For 2004’s Consider the Birds, Wovenhand contrasted Edwards’ solo material with tracks that featured a full band, while for live shows Wovenhand was a duo consisting of Edwards and Garrison.
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Gringo Star w/ The Remarks, Art Wavey
at The Mothlight
September 2nd
Doors 8:30
Tickets: $8adv
Gringo Star are an Indie Garage Pop band from Atlanta, Georgia, founded by brothers Pete and Nicholas Furgiuele, and joined in 2016 by Josh Longino (featured on the new album) and Mario Colangelo. Their 5th album “Back to the City” is coming out Aug 24, 2018 via Nevado Music, an L.A. based label (Deap Valley, Eternal Summers, Yukon Blonde). The album was produced, written, recorded and mixed at Studio 234 in Atlanta by the brothers. Gringo Star are insouciant explorers, tossing the paddles overboard and drifting on the currents of their lackadaisical curiosity across a rippling sonic ocean, out to the far edges of rock & roll. Shots pulsing from a vintage Leslie speaker, their guitars, keys and vocals create the psychoactive ingredients of their echo-slathered, doo-wop-indebted indie gems; psychedelic garage bangers, gritty R&B shuffles and spaghetti western weirdness. Taking cues from Santo & Johnny, The Stooges, Ritchie Valens, Marc Bolan, The Kinks, Sam Cooke, they’re all here, their electric ghosts reaching across time, tapping Gringo Star on the shoulder like the crossroads devil to Robert Johnson, bestowing secrets, passing torches.
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Come out to the The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall Sept 2 for the official LAAF, Living Asheville Arts Festival After Party! Random Animals, the Asheville based Soul-Funk group, will keep the party going with other local musicians sitting in throughout the night! Donations will be taken at the door, which will go towards the Jeff Knorr Scholarship Fund. Come party for a good cause!!
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Who: Caldwell Arts Council, Lenoir, North Carolina
When: Labor Day Weekend: August 31, September 1 and 2, 2018.
Where: Jones Farm, 3590 NC-268, Historic Happy Valley, Caldwell County, NC
Cost: Friday $5, Saturday $10, Sunday $15
Experience a perfect Labor Day Weekend on the banks of the Yadkin River being surrounded by mountain music, dance, food and beautiful scenery. Festival music begins at 7:00 PM Friday featuring Pam and Brett Riggs, The Sunny Mountain Serenaders, and Jason Cade along with cakewalks and simple mountain dances ($5 adults, 15 & under free). Gates open for primitive camping on Thursday.
Saturday is packed with great entertainment! The music competition begins at 10:00 AM and includes 12 separate categories. The Youth Tent offers music performances by some extremely talented youngsters. Non-music and children’s activities include hayrides, storytelling, children’s crafts, and rock stacking in the river.
The weekend ends with a Sunday concert starting at 10:00 AM featuring an all-star lineup of folk, blues, gospel, old-time, Cajun and bluegrass musicians including the Kruger Brothers, The Harris Brothers, Strictly Clean and Decent, Irish folk music plus other performances and workshops. This fantastic weekend ends approximately 5:00 PM on Sunday. Friday $5, Saturday $10, Sunday $15, $25 for Weekend Pass, children under 16 free.
When was the last time you had the privilege of sitting on the banks of a mountain river with music echoing throughout the hills around you. So come for a day or camp for the weekend.
Check out the details and directions at www.happyvalleyfiddlers.org
Learn about the historic Happy Valley at http://explorecaldwell.com/
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Students at the Visual Arts Preschool at Roots + Wings School of Art and Design engage with pre-K education fundamentals through a dynamic, arts based curriculum. Literacy, numeracy, social skills, community building, cultural and environmental studies are approached through an art and design thinking lens, as students explore learning concepts experientially across multiple platforms.
The Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool ‘Best of 2018’ collection is a cross section of the diverse pre-K education program and includes investigations into art movements, community and culture, storytelling, and creative play.
The Biltmore Estate has been planning the largest exhibition in its historic gardens for almost a decade. And finally, last week, Chihuly at Biltmore opened with a mega installation of glass sculptures from the famous artist Dale Chihuly. Tens of thousands of glass pieces from all around the world reside in 14 locations around the Estate (which is the very first large-scale N.C. Chihuly installation).
The exhibition is up from now until Oct. 7th, free admission with a Biltmore day pass (and free for annual pass holders). Chihuly at Nightis a special, ongoing event where the glass sculptures are lit up, plus live music in the gardens + a wine bar. Tickets are $37.50 for kids + range from $65 – 75 for adults ($10 discount for pass holders).
Three new works were blown just for Biltmore, and 6 new compositions were put together.
This exquisite, interactive exhibit is designed to inspire and educate visitors about the storied history and evocative power of scent while taking them on a full sensory journey, literally! Blending flora, fashion and science, Making Scents showcases some of Mother Nature’s most fragrant botanicals and unveils the plants and flowers behind some of the world’s most iconic perfumes. Visitors will explore the mysterious power of the sense of smell, learn about the artistry and science behind the fragrance industry and even compose their own basic fragrance.
From traditional harvest and extraction methods to chemical combinations of synthetic fragrances, Making Scents uncovers the technical processes behind fragrance creation through an immersive, multisensory experience. Art, passion and craft come together inside the exhibit’s iconic bottle display, which showcases the unique designs of more than 100 perfume bottles, some dating back to ancient the Greek and Roman eras. By integrating horticulture, history and pop culture, Making Scents is sure to enlighten the senses and engage the minds of visitors about the fragrance industry and the living world in a fun, dynamic way.
This exhibit showcases the work of three leading fiber artists who explore Western North Carolina’s mountains, meadows and marshes using fabrics and fibers. Their quilted wall art offers a link to familiar images of this region, echoing the Arboretum’s role of connecting people with plants. Through their diverse styles, construction methods and subject matter, artists Mary Stori, Judy Simmons and Kate Weston add a contemporary twist to the area’s rich and storied quilt-making tradition. Their exhibit features pieces of varying sizes, from large focal-point wall hangings to medium-sized wall art to small work suitable for tabletop display. All pieces are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The North Carolina Arboretum Society.
About the Artists
Mary Stori
From her home in Clyde, N.C., Mary creates botanical and organic themed art quilts using artisian-made, hand-dyed cotton, linen, silk and rayon fabrics. She also utilizes hand-felted and hand-dyed wool as rich backdrops, offering texture and depth to her work. Bead embellishment is another one of her trademarks. Learn more on her website.
Judy Simmons
Judy creates her own fabric in her Fletcher, N.C. studio using surface design techniques, including fabric marbling, dyeing, color lifting and silk screening. Much of the imagery in her work utilizes her own photography printed on fabric. To learn more about Judy, please click here.
Kate Weston
From her home in Statesville, N.C., Kate focuses on the creation of complex cloth through the application of dye, paint and embellishment, such as fabric overlay or manipulation and the application of non-fiber materials. Coupled with skillful machine quilting, Kate’s works create and stunning interplay of color and texture. Please visit Kate’s website to learn more.
The Asheville Art Museum is excited to present Red Hot in the Blue Ridge, an exhibition being held in conjunction with Western North Carolina’s community-wide Summer of Glass celebration. On view at the Asheville Art Museum On the Slope at 175 Biltmore Avenue May 19 – September 30, 2018, Red Hot in the Blue Ridge celebrates Western North Carolina’s unique place in the history of American Studio Glass. Many other organizations and galleries across WNC are also hosting glass-focused events, programs and exhibitions during the region’s Summer of Glass celebration, which coincides with a new exhibition at Biltmore of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures. Visit www.ashevilleart.org for details.
Enjoy the last holiday weekend of summer experiencing what makes Chimney Rock the ideal place to play. Hike on one of the Park’s many trails or join Fox Mountain Guides for a real rock climbing experience.
It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:
There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:
Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.
Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of a face of Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
Decisions of the judges are final.
Winners will be notified and announced at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].
The Tour d’Apple is an exciting ride through Western North Carolina’s apple orchards, waterfalls, and mountains to benefit the charitable projects of the Hendersonville Four Seasons Rotary Club. It includes a Century (100 miles), a metric-century (100km), as well as 45 and 25 mile options.
The ride takes place on Labor Day, and features an exciting course (no matter which length you choose) complete with plenty of rest stops.
The 2018 Tour d’Apple is Western North Carolina’s Premier Cycling Tour and an exciting ride through apple orchards, waterfalls, and mountains to benefit the charitable projects of the Hendersonville Four Seasons Rotary Club. It includes a Century (100 miles), a metric-century (100km), as well as 45 and 25 mi options.
The ride takes place on Labor Day, and features an exciting course (no matter which length you choose) complete with plenty of rest stops. The ride begins at 8:00am from Blue Ridge Community College.
Also, be sure to check out our kids ride!
T-shirts in men’s and women’s fitted styles, are complimentary for participants registered as of August 15th, after this deadline, shirts will be limited and can be ordered for an additonal $10 online until sizes run out.
All participants registered by August 15th are guaranteed a pair of DeFeet Cycling Socks!
Tour d’ Apple jerseys, custom-designed by Giordana Cycling are available for $75 and bib shorts are available for $95. Size charts can be found on our registration homepage.
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We’re celebrating the apple harvest with tents filled with special buys! Everything under the tents will be 50% OFF suggested retail prices. The tents are located in the First Citizens Plaza, just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Hendersonville Mast Store.
50% off Women’s Merchandise from:
• Andree by Unit
• Lulu-B
• Columbia Sportswear
• Patagonia (small selection)
• Honeyme
• Sherpa Adventure Gear
• Outdoor Research
50% off Men’s Merchandise from:
• Columbia Sportswear
• Patagonia (small selection)
• Sherpa Adventure Gear
• Outdoor Research
50% off Footwear from:
• Pikolinos
• Jambu
• Sperry Top-Sider
• Merrell
• Keds
• Teva
• El Naturalista
• Born
• Acorn
• Spring Step
Salesman Samples (limited sizes)
• Kühl
• Columbia
Accessories
• Socksmith
Hours:
Friday – Sunday – 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Parking:
There are multiple parking lots throughout Downtown Hendersonville surrounding the festival. Some are free and others have fees. Many of the parking lots are operated by local non-profits that charge a small fee to underwrite their community activities.
More info to plan your visit:
You can always visit the Hendersonville page (https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/cms/index.cfm/visit/visit-hendersonville/) to learn more about the area. Here’s where you can find information about the The North Carolina Apple Festival.
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We’re celebrating the apple harvest with tents filled with special buys! Everything under the tents will be 50% OFF suggested retail prices. The tents are located in the First Citizens Plaza, just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Hendersonville Mast Store.
50% off Women’s Merchandise from:
• Andree by Unit
• Lulu-B
• Columbia Sportswear
• Patagonia (small selection)
• Honeyme
• Sherpa Adventure Gear
• Outdoor Research
50% off Men’s Merchandise from:
• Columbia Sportswear
• Patagonia (small selection)
• Sherpa Adventure Gear
• Outdoor Research
50% off Footwear from:
• Pikolinos
• Jambu
• Sperry Top-Sider
• Merrell
• Keds
• Teva
• El Naturalista
• Born
• Acorn
• Spring Step
Salesman Samples (limited sizes)
• Kühl
• Columbia
Accessories
• Socksmith
Hours:
Friday – Sunday – 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Parking:
There are multiple parking lots throughout Downtown Hendersonville surrounding the festival. Some are free and others have fees. Many of the parking lots are operated by local non-profits that charge a small fee to underwrite their community activities.
More info to plan your visit:
You can always visit the Hendersonville page (https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/cms/index.cfm/visit/visit-hendersonville/) to learn more about the area. Here’s where you can find information about the The North Carolina Apple Festival.
https://www.facebook.com/events/533961377061493/
Do you have a gardening question? Looking to get that mystery plant identified? Need pruning advice? The North Carolina Arboretum is proud to introduce its newest educational series, “Ask the Gardener.” Every Monday from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, April through October, gardening experts will be on-site in the Arboretum’s Library, located upstairs in the Education Center, to help members and visitors address both common and unique gardening and landscape questions. The Arboretum’s extensive resource book collection will also be available for use by participants. The program is free, however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are welcomed.
Don’t get stumped! Let the Arboretum’s gardening experts help.
Honeycrisp are ripe and ready. We have a big, beautiful crop this year. Apples are available in the stand and as U-Pick. Keep in mind that honeycrisp are priced higher than our standard U-Pick and are cheaper if purchased pre-bagged in the Fruit Stand. Though we expect to have apples through Labor Day weekend, demand and weather impact supply so please keep an eye on the picking schedule page for updates.
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To celebrate Back to School and Labor Day Weekend this year we wanted to offer our biggest savings to date on zipline tours!
For the weekend of Aug. 31-Sep. 3, 2018 we are offering FREE Tandem Zipline tickets and $10 off all regularly priced zipline tickets! Tell all your family and friends, this offer cannot be beat! Restrictions apply, please call our office to inquire and reserve your tour time: (828)625-4500
When it comes to fun, we’ve got you covered! Canopy Ridge Farm is nationally recognized as one of the top zip parks in the nation for overall “fun factor and great guest experiences.” Accommodating ages 4 and up, we provide a care-free yet exhilarating experience for thrill seekers and first time zip liners alike.
The park is nestled into 120 acres in the beautiful Hickory Nut Gorge, just a stones throw from the eastern shoreline of Lake Lure. Located in North Carolina’s Isothermal Belt region, the pleasant weather conditions combined with the plethora of natural vegetation and sky-scraping tree lines almost mimic the feeling of sailing though a tropical rain forest.
The adventure tour lasts about 1 1/2 hours and the lines are each designed with exhilarating features including Zip Zilla at 1000 feet long and designed to thrill.
Restrictions:
Free Zipline ticket only available for Tandem Riders. Tandem riders must weigh less than 45lbs to qualify and must be accompanied by an adult on the zipline tour. All guests will be discretely weighed at check-in. $10 discount will be applied to each regularly priced adult and/or child zipline ticket. Guests must mention this add to receive discount. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotions. Only valid for Labor Day weekend, 2018. Tours go out by reservation, please call in advance to secure your spot. 828.625.4500
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Amazing Glaze with Gabriel Kline
Fridays 10am-12:30pm
August 31- October 5
Do you hate glazing? I mean, do you really HATE glazing? Have you experienced the frustration of making a beautiful piece, then ruining it with a flawed, or perhaps worse, boring glaze? Would you rather spend your time doing just about ANYTHING else, even cleaning your studio? Then this is the class for you! Join Gabriel each Friday as he demystifies the techniques that will help you learn to love the glazing process, achieve more dynamic results, and get your work noticed. Topics will include under and overglaze decoration, glazing large and delicate work, spraying glazes, and multiple firings. We will also examine the basics of formulating, mixing, or altering a glaze.
Level: Seasoned Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee
When reflecting on the current state of the environment, it seems that we have entered into times of seismic sorrows. Carbon emissions, water pollution, fracking, and changing climate patterns all point to a troubling reality with serious consequences for human and non-human populations. Through weavings, installations, sculpture, and print, artists Rena Detrixhe and Tali Weinberg (Tulsa, OK) explore the complex relationship between humans and the planet, offering insights, expressing grief, and creating space for resilience and change.
In Time of Seismic Sorrows is curated by Marilyn Zapf and organized by the Center for Craft. The Center for Craft is supported in part by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Chihuly at Biltmore represents the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s works in North Carolina. The world-renowned American artist’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and now, for a limited time only, they can be seen at Biltmore.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique visual experience, an absolute must-see presentation of unparalleled artistic expression.
Dazzling in daylight, the exhibition takes on an entirely new dimension when viewed after nightfall; experience the brilliance and beauty of these awe-inspiring marvels of color, form, and light.
Old Fort, NC is the Gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Camp Grier is a scenic venue with fun and challenging trails. Join Vertical Runner Black Mountain and Relentless Running Events for some late summer fun. The 5K is on on rolling terrain, mostly gravel road and double-track trail. It is a great run for beginner trail runners and seasoned veterans alike. The 10K is a challenging route featuring technical single-track trails and a killer climb. The 10K will really test your legs!
Pulled-pork barbecue plates with all the fixin’s will be available to purchase for after the race, and we will be pouring beer from Lookout Brewing Company. Vegan plates will also be available. We hope you’ll stay for lunch, and enjoy Camp Grier for a while before heading out.
Registration info coming soon, begins April 1st!
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=56733
Training Group info coming soon!
Course info on Strava
https://www.strava.com/routes/9028742
https://www.strava.com/activities/1020948822
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Enjoy the last holiday weekend of summer experiencing what makes Chimney Rock the ideal place to play. Hike on one of the Park’s many trails, reach new heights on our 32-foot climbing tower or join Fox Mountain Guides for a real rock climbing experience.
Cost: Included with Park admission.
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This event is sponsored by Ken Wilson Ford and produced by the Sunset Cruisers. All vehicles welcome! Top 20 trophies, food, music, and a 50/50 raffle.
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Amazing Pizza Company is a wood fired pizza food truck.
Making thin crust Neapolitan style pizza
fresh each day from their mobile kitchen.
www.facebook.com/APCpizzaCO
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We are working with 3 Eggs Cakery this Labor Day to bring you an end of summer cupcake pairing including some favorite summer flavors. Flights will be $18 and include four mini cupcakes & four 5oz pours of beer. Pairings are:
1. Lemonade Cupcakes – Asheville Brewing Lemon Space Dog (American Wheat Ale brewed with Lemon Zest)
2. Apple Pie Cupcake – New Holland Passion Blaster (Rose Ale brewed with Passion Fruit, Raspberry, and Apple)
3. Banana Split Cupcake – Prairie Artisan Ale Paradise (Imperial Stout Aged on Coconut and Vanilla)
4. S’Mores Mini Cupcake – The Bruery Or Xata (Blonde Ale brewed with rice, cinnamon, and vanilla bean)
While supplies last!
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