Thanks to our partners at Highland Brewing Company for supporting Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy through the first ever Aleblazers Beer Festival! Tickets on sale here. Aleblazers Beer Festival takes place March 18, 2023 at the Event Center and Barrel Room at Highland Brewing Company. This festival celebrates +25 North Carolina breweries and creativity in craft […]
2023 is the Year of the Trail! Homeplace Beer Company and the Yancey Chamber of Commerce invite you to celebrate Yancey County, NC and all the amazing outdoor recreations in our "backyard" Saturday, May 20, 2023. NC High Peaks Trail Association lead a group hike to Phillips Knob from Homeplace Beer Company, starting at 9 […]
Join us on Saturday for Highland Brewing Company's second annual Clawtoberfest event. They will be celebrating Saturday, September 16th (main event) and Sunday September 17th. TIP: If you’re planning to attend on Saturday, arrive early and park in the back OR carpool/rideshare. Lederhosen, Dirndls, and all festive Oktoberfest outfits are encouraged! As with all Highland […]
Date: Saturday, September 30th Time: 10:00 am Where: Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC Distance: 10.5 miles Difficulty: Very strenuous (10+). 10+ mile hike with significant elevation change. Cost: FREE for all participants (pre-registration is required) Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy to celebrate our “For Love of Beer and Mountains” partnerships. This hike to Clawhammer Mountain, namesake of […]
Date: Saturday, December 9th Time: Starting at 10:00 am Where: SAHC's Elk Hollow Preserve Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Moderate (6/10) Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Join us for a pleasant stroll through the Elk Hollow Preserve on the Everett J. Bowman Memorial Trail. The trail will lead us through beautiful forests of oaks, […]
Date: Friday, September 20th Time: 8:00 am Where: Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC Distance: 10+ miles Difficulty: Very strenuous (10+ mile hike with significant elevation change) Cost: FREE for all participants (pre-registration is required) Kick-off Clawtoberfest with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy by joining us to celebrate our “For Love of Beer and Mountains” partnerships! We're […]
Come join us for a day of Clawtoberfest fun at Highland Brewing Company! During the 3rd annual Clawtoberfest, a portion of proceeds from sales of the seasonal Clawhammer lager will be donated to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, to support local land and water conservation. Enjoy live music, games and activities - with food trucks on […]
Date: Friday, May 2nd Time: Starting at 10:30 AM Where: Popper Tract Distance: 1.5 miles Difficulty: (4/10 difficulty) Easy To Moderate. A few stream-crossings Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED We invite you to join us for a memorial hike to honor and remember our friend Bill Popper and his dedication to preserving the 573-acre […]
Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 10:00 am Where: Strawberry Gap to Blue Ridge Pastures Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (7/10) Cost: FREE for all participants (Pre-Registration is Required!) Kick-off Clawtoberfest with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy by joining us for a guided hike for Highland Brewing Company's “Thirst for Good” partnership! We're hitting the trails to […]
Appfest 2025 October 4 12:00 pm - October 26 5:00 pm @ Brew Pub Celebrate all Appalachia has to offer with Wicked Weed Brewing's annual Appfest during the month of October! Live music every Saturday at the Brewpub from 2-5 PM, plus a Makers Market hosted by the Appalachian Artist Collective. Enjoy fall favorite beer releases, fall […]
