Friday, August 21, 2009
Asheville Downtown Association Announces Oktoberfest
10:58 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - The Asheville Downtown Association is excited to announce its inaugural Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 10 from 1-5pm on Wall Street.
"Our Oktoberfest will mix Bavarian traditions with Asheville's eclectic vibe," says Adrian Vassallo, event organizer and ADA treasurer. He adds, "With Asheville’s recent recognition as 'Beer City USA,' the timing couldn't be more perfect to celebrate our local beer scene. Plus, Wall Street is an ideal venue for this event with its old world feel and original cobblestones."
The event will feature beer tastings from local breweries including Highland Brewing, Asheville Brewing Company, Pisgah Brewing, Green Man Brewery, and French Broad Brewing Company. Many brewers are featuring seasonal ales for Oktoberfest, and will be on hand to discuss their beers.
Also, Wall Street restaurants Cucina 24, Jack of the Wood, and The Market Place will be preparing authentic German food fare served with local mustard from the Lusty Monk.
Entertainment will cross the Bavarian-Asheville divide as well with the traditional from The Stratton Mountain Boys and the eclectic from Asheville's own The Goodies. The Stratton Mountain Boys have brought the haunting sounds of four alphorns, happy yodeling songs, shoe slapping dances, and lively spirited Polka music to audiences across the U.S for more than 30 years. The Goodies are the epitome of Asheville's funky and diverse music scene playing a gypsy-style eclectic hard rock and funk. Their live performances are known for being theatric and vaudevillian.
The entertainment doesn't stop there. Festival-goers can participate in one or more of the many fun contests including yodeling, a costume contest, a stein race, and more. Prizes will be awarded.
Tickets are $25 and include beer samples and a commemorative Oktoberfest glass. Tickets will be available August 31 at ashevilledowntown.org. Space is limited, so purchase early.
The Asheville Downtown Association is a membership organization committed to being the voice of downtown.
Labels: asheville, beer, downtown, events, food, restaurants
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Humane Society Hosts 'Yappy Hour' at Earthfare
2:14 PM
ASHEVILLE, NC - The
Asheville Humane Society will be hosting its next Yappy Hour will on July 16th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at
Earthfare Westgate (66 Westgate Parkway).
Bring your favorite doggie companion(s) and enjoy arf d'oevres, doggie daiquiris, vegetarian appetizers, beer, wine and soda!
Doggy treats are being donated by Three Dog Bakery and the beer will be sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Company.
Music will be provided by Casey Parker and James O'Neil.
Tickets cost $10 and all proceeds will go to the Asheville Humane Society.
Labels: asheville, bakery, beer, events, pets
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