Win an Asheville Getaway for the Southern Conference Basketball Tournament

Fans of college basketball have a chance to watch their favorite team from the best seats in the house during the 2013 Southern Conference Tournament being held in Asheville NC from March 8 - 11. The Asheville Tourism Authority is giving away a deluxe vacation to one lucky fan who  will experience all the tournament action and Asheville attractions in style. 

Prize Package For Two Includes

• Three nights of accommodations at the beautiful Haywood Park Hotel in downtown Asheville, just steps away from all the tournament action.
• Two VIP tickets – Grants access to all SoCon games with premium seating.
• Two Biltmore passes – Visit America’s largest home, tour their winery and dine at their farm-to-table eateries. A true gem in the heart of Asheville.
• Zipline tour for two – Take to the trees and practice your best Tarzan yell with Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures. This urban zip course offers great views of the downtown Asheville skyline.
• A $50 local restaurant gift card.
• A welcome basket with local items and team merchandise from your favorite SoCon school.   

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Win Accomodations and More in Asheville's Pinterest Contest

New Pinterest Contest: Spice up Your Holidays.

This year, spice up your holiday season with a little help from Asheville and Pinterest. We've put together a cornucopia of amazing holiday recipes and do-it-yourself Christmas tips from Asheville's holiday taste-makers. Build your own pin board based on these Asheville-inspired tips and you could score a free trip to Asheville!

GRAND PRIZE

• Accommodations for two nights at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville
• A foodie prize pack from Blue Ridge Food Ventures
• Tupelo Honey Cafe Cookbook
• Plus! A few surprises thrown in for good measure

The contest runs from now through December 14. Visit ExploreAsheville.com/spice to learn more and for the official contest rules. May the best pinner win!

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Asheville offers iPad Contest for Fans

Are you an Asheville Fan? You can "Share the Love" in Asheville's new contest for a chance to win an iPad. Through the Bomcombe County TDA (Tourist Development Authority) Asheville is offering a contest exclusively for their Facebook Fans. In the contest Fans simply watch a video unveiling a mountain masterpiece and share it with a friend for a chance to win the iPad.  CLICK HERE to enter.

Help make Asheville NC Beer City USA - Vote Now!

The polls are now open to vote for Asheville in the Beer City USA poll. According to a recent Asheville Citizen-Times article, there are differing opinions on whether Asheville should continue to fight for the title. From a destination marketing standpoint, a win is good for national press (and business) and a useful calling card as Asheville continues to promote its culinary and craft beer attributes. Most local businesses and residents are in favor of continuing to pursue the title.

The competition is a bit tougher this year with other NC cities now on the ballot.  Current poll standings show a new contender Grand Rapids, MI, inching ahead. With a population almost 3 times larger than Asheville, the city's fans will have to dig deep this year.

Help Asheville stay #1 and take a moment to vote. Then share the link with family, friends and colleagues. Only one vote per email/IP address  is allowed- so  forward this to your personal email and vote from your home computer or mobile phone, and feel free to share it on your Facebook and Twitter pages.

VOTE HERE

Looking for a taste? Check out the  Asheville Bruise Cruise. Take a tour of Asheville's award-winning beer scene with a guided tour of 3 to 4 of the 10 local breweries. The behind-the-scenes tour include the processes involved in brewing as well as generous samples of each brewery’s fresh and delicious brews.  Get a link on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide