Mountain Spirits: Special Beer and Wine Events this Weekend

March 16, 2017 at Brusin' Ales, 66 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville NC  - 5 PM to 7 PM.  Ashley Monday will be at Brusin' Ales this Thursday for a tasting of seasonal and special releases from Brooklyn Brewery. In addition to the new "Cloaking Device" Brett Porter, there will also be opening another bottle of last years fantastic Serpent. 

March 17, 2017 at Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store, 10 C South Main Street in Weaverville NC:  5:30 - 8 PM. St. Patrick's Day Green Wine Tasting.  Be green and celebrate St. Patty's day with Maggie B's this Friday.  They will be pouring "green" wines that are carbon neutral, bio dynamic and organic. Don't worry, there will also be  some delicious Irish beer too. 

Deal of the Week:  Elki Artichoke Tomato Bruschetta Spread 12 oz jar WAS: $8.99 each THIS WEEK: $4.99 each

Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store

March 17, 2017 at Round Peak Vineyard,   765 Round Peak Church Road in Mount Airy NC - St. Patricks Day celebration at the brewery. 2 PM - 8 PM. A food truck, a new beer release, our newly canned Knuckle Dragger and trAle bRed...sounds like a winning combination. NOW released: CANNED BEER, Knuckle Dragger and trAle bRed. Both are now available at the brewery and winery, and soon to be available elsewhere.



March 18, 2017 - Spring Fling 12 PM to 6 PM. Spring Fling is back and bigger than ever. With great food from the smoker, live music, the release of the vineyard's 1st ever canned wines, and our newly canned beers as well, lots of beers, how can you pass this up?  NOW released CANNED WINE. A 1st in NC! Cans of Infatuation, Sweetest Thang Pink, and Sangria are all now available at the winery and for ordering on-line.

Canned wine ( Infatuation, Sweetest Thang Pink, and Sangria) from Round Peak Vineyards

St Patrick's Day at Asheville's Treetops Adventure Park

March 17 from 2 PM - 5 PM Join Asheville Greenworks for an Arbor Day Celebration and the Grand Re-Opening of the Asheville Treetops Adventure Park at the Adventure Center of Asheville. For the 33rd year Asheville will receive the Tree City USA Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation. Volunteers can plant trees on this beautiful property overlooking downtown Asheville, as well as enjoy Buy One, Get One Free passes to the Adventure Park.
Register for the Arbor Day event on the Greenworks Facebook Page HERE

From 10 AM - 5 PM The Asheville Treetops Adventure Park is offering Buy One Get One Deal for walk-ins only. Just mention ARBOR DAY to receive your free pass with the purchase of another pass. Both passes must be used on March 17th. Asheville Treetops Adventure Park is a new Asheville Attraction comprised of 50 unique climbing, zipping, walking, jumping, swinging, and rappelling challenges anchored to over 30 trees and towering poles tucked into a wooded park just minutes from downtown Asheville.  

Asheville Treetops Adventure Park  has four different adventure trails that allow Park Guests the choice to challenge only the obstacles they feel comfortable with.  While you explore the park you will move at your own pace and tackle challenges as an individual, instead of in a group, like the canopy tour experience. The experience has been described as ski slopes in the trees and a true “Jungle Gym” for all ages, strengths, and adventure levels.

The Park's new technology provides security systems allowing attachments and monitors so that guest can explore freely in controlled safety.

A green Trail: offers easier challenges 12 to 15 feet above the forest floor for first timers, younger children, and more timid adventurers. There is no climbing once on the start platform,with  milder and more stable crossings attached to the lower trunks of the trees,  minimal movement and an easy finish back to the ground.

Learn more and get a link for Asheville's Treetops Adventure Park on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide

Get Your Irish On at Asheville's DIana Wortham Theatre

March 15 -  Intersections Sing Together Series presents Get Your Irish On! A St. Patty's Day party for the entire family. Adults and children alike celebrate the Luck o' the Irish with traditional Celtic songs and music.

The Sing Together Series, led by Beth and Jim Magill, is open to anyone of any age or skill level who enjoys sharing music in a community setting. "Wee" ones can create masterpieces at a craft table and the bar will be open for adults. Seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.

St Patrick's Day Events: 2nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party

March 17, 6 PM - 9 PM -  2nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party    Join  the fun in downtown Brevard NC for: a pot of gold treasure hunt, Irish dancers, music, face painting and you-be-the-judge downtown window decorating contest. Downtown restaurants will be offering a variety of Irish taste treats and beverages.

The treasure hunt will include some  surprises -  a green jello-y substance, a blarney stone and tons of fun. Be sure to wear your  Green. A few of the participating merchants include:  The Eclectic Cottage  with raffles and door prizes, plus complimentary Irish refreshments;  The Square Root Restaurant  with Sierra Nevada samples, goodies and other fun surprises;   at Local Color  you can  Enter to Win a $50 gift certificate in their new and improved shop -  Claddagh rings are 25% off, plus other "magical" specials;  Lil Bo-tique ~ St. Paddy's Day themed games and fun for kids!

Get a link for St Patrick's Day Block Party and other events
on the Brevard NC Visitor Guide

Heinzelmannchen Brewery Celebrates St Patrick's Day

March 16 - 17   St Paddy's Day Celebration at  Heinzelmannchen Brewery   The Leprechauns and Heinzelmannchen will come together Friday March 16 & 17 to offer you Mini Stout Floats - a combination of vanilla ice cream and Black Forest Stout.  We'll also have Chocolate Covered Gnome on tap ($2) and for the wee little ones, root beer and birch beer floats are available - $1 Wear your green on March 16th & 17th and we'll give you 10% off your purchase (excluding alcohol).

Heinzelmannchen Brewery is located at 545 Mill Street in
historic downtown Sylva NC

St Patrick's Day Events: House Party at McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks

March 17, 1 PM - 5 PM at McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks, 315 Thurmond P.O. Road, Thurmond NC. St. Patrick's Day House Party - afternoon of great music, wine, hard cider and fun .  Celtic Elk will be playing traditional and contemporary Celtic tunes from 1 to 4 pm and Joey Marion will entertain and dazzle with his fancy Irish footwork. No admission charge - a $7 tasting fee applies and includes wine tasting, light Irish fare and a logo glass.

The tasting room at McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks is open Thursday through Sunday from 12 to 5 pm. The final tasting of the day is at 4:45.  Winter hours may vary and will be posted on the website. Call ahead for groups larger than six so we can provide the best visitor experience for you and all our guests.

McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks is located north of Wilkesboro and 15 minutes from  Elkin off Highway 21.

Get a link for McRitchie Winery and other Wilkesboro area attractions HERE.

St Patrick's Day Events: The Mountains turn Green - er

Get your green on and head for an NC Mountain event today to celebrate!

BREVARD   1st Annual Block Party on West Main Street and all the other stores and restaurants are offering specials!

BRYSON CITY   The Stallion Restaurant and Storytelling Center  Wonderful buffet and storytelling for only $9.95.  225 D Everett St

BOONE   Cafe Portofino  Beer specials and food specials

BOONE   Galileo’s Bar and Cafe   The Mountain Laurels with their all-women Celtic sound. Expect green beer and homemade Guinness beef stew.

BOONE   Murphy's   King Street’s only official Irish bar offers beer specials and free music from Wisebird from 6 to 9 p.m.

BLOWING ROCK   Canyons of the Blue Ridge (8960 U.S. 321) is serving up corned beef, cabbage, shepherds pie and other folksy favorites.

BLOWING ROCK  Six Pence Pub (1121 Main St.) is hosting a car bomb party. A car bomb order comes with a balloon you can pop to find an additional prize. Expect corned beef and cabbage on the menu ’til midnight and several drink specials.
BLOWING ROCK   Sledgehammer Charlie’s (8146 Valley Blvd.) hosts Irish drink specials.

BLOWING ROCK   Foggy Rock Eatery and Pub (8180 Valley Blvd.) hosts Irish drink specials.

St Patrick's Day Events: Asheville Pubs Celebrate the Wearing of the Green

Where better to celebrate st Patrick's Day than in "Brew City" ? Check out these Asheville Pubs offering celebrations and st Patrick's Day Specials worth more than any pot of gold:

Altamont Brewing, 1042  Haywood Road.
Asheville Pizza and Brewing, 675 Merrimon Ave. and 77 Coxe Ave.
Beef O'Brady's, 2625  Hendersonville Road,  Craggy Brewing Company, 197 Hilliard Ave.
Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway,
Jack of the Wood, 95 Patton Ave.Pack's Tavern,  20 S. Spruce St., packstavern.com
Pisgah Brewing, 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain.
Thirsty Monk, 92 Patton Ave. and 1836 Hendersonville Road
Tolliver's Crossing, 733  Haywood Road,
Westville Pub, 777 Haywood Road

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