Movies on Merrimon This Week

February 19-25, 2016 at Asheville Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville NC:

The Good Dinosaur - Friday at 4 PM; Saturday-Monday 1PM and 4PM;  Tuesday-Thursday: 4 PM

Spectre - Friday-Thursday at 7 PM

Beyond Thunderdome - Friday-Thursday 10:15 PM

Don't miss the 15th Annual Oscar Part on February 28, 2016. Doors open at 6 PM with Red Carpet at 7 PM and the Ceremony beginning at 8:30 PM. Awards will be given out for Best Dressed plus Trivia and Prizes. Tickets will be available February 28th beginning at 10 AM (limit one per guest). FREE event.

Annual Bluegrass First Class in Asheville this Weekend

February 19 - 21, 2016   19th Annual Bluegrass First Class   Some of the best bluegrass acts in the country rocking out all over the hotel, all weekend. Friday night will feature the impeccable harmonies of 7-time Female Vocalist of the Year Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, 5-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the year Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out. 

On Saturday the incomparable Dailey & Vincent will not disappoint plus performances will also include the seasoned talent of Seldom Scene, highly awarded and recognized Lonesome River Band, as well as the amazing vocals of Appalachian Fire, along with IMBA’s 2014 Emerging Artist of the Year, Flatt Lonesome. 

The event is held at the Crowne Plaza Tennis and Golf Resort.  Get current rates and availability.

Classic Rock n Roll Weekend in Asheville

January 29 - 30, 2016    Omni Grove Park Inn Events:  Classic Rock n Roll Weekend    Step back to a time where everyone was “feelin’ groovy.” Hear the happenin’ sounds of the 60’s and 70’s at the Classic Rock n Roll Weekend with the ultimate Beatles Tribute: 1964 and We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered.

photo courtesy Omni Grove Park Inn

Classic Rock n Roll Weekend kicks off the Inn's Winter Concert Series. Groovy "package" holders will enjoy exclusive benefits including breakfast daily and preferred concert seating.

Package holders will enjoy exclusive benefits including breakfast daily and preferred concert seating. - See more at: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/upcoming-events/winter-concert-series#sthash.f3brxPvO.dpuf

Package holders will enjoy exclusive benefits including breakfast daily and preferred concert seating. - See more at: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/upcoming-events/winter-concert-series#sthash.f3brxPvO.dpuf

Package holders will enjoy exclusive benefits including breakfast daily and preferred concert seating. - See more at: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/upcoming-events/winter-concert-series#sthash.f3brxPvO.dpuf

Package holders will enjoy exclusive benefits including breakfast daily and preferred concert seating. - See more at: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/upcoming-events/winter-concert-series#sthash.f3brxPvO.dpuf

Asheville Restaurant Week Continues through this Week

January 19 - 28, 2016   Asheville Restaurant Week 2016    During Asheville's Restaurant Week enjoy all the key tenets of farm-to-table dining. Asheville is home to nearly 250 independent restaurants, 20 regional tailgate markets and a growing number of craft breweries. 

There is a commitment to using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, earning Asheville a designation as one of the top ten food and wine destinations in the United States. Now you can enjoy the tastiest cuisines during Asheville Restaurant Week, taking place. Participating restaurants will offer a prix fixe menu ranging from $15–$30 per person.  

Get more information about Asheville NC on our Visitors Guide. 

Asheville Hosts Annual Winter Warmer Beer Festival

January 23, 2016   9th Winter Warmer Beer Festival   This event is held on the main arena level of the Civic Center in downtown Asheville. Get rid of the winter blahs at this favorite event with great food and great brews. Enjoy live music and sample the best beer from more than 35 North Carolina and Southeast breweries. This event has sold out the past 5 years, so get your tickets ASAP.

photo courtesy Asheville Winter Warmer Festival

2016's Local and Regional Line-Up:

Asheville Brewing Company
Aviator Brewing Company
BearWaters Brewing Company
Bee & Bramble Fine Meads
Birdsong Brewing Company
Blind Squirrel
Bold Rock Hard Cider
Boojum Brewery
Catawba Valley Brewing Company
Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery
Foothills Brewing
French Broad Brewing Company
Fullsteam Brewery
Granite Falls Brewing Company
Hi-Wire Brewing (The Three Ring Brewing Co.)
Howard Brewing
Florida Beer Company (Indian River Beverage Corp.)
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
Lenny Boy Brewing Co.
Lexington Avenue Brewery
Natty Greene's
New Belgium Brewing Company
Newgrass Brewing Company
Oskar Blues Brewery
Oyster House Brewing Company
Pig Pounder Brewery
Pisgah Brewing Company
Red Brick Brewing
RJ Rockers Brewing Company
Sierra Nevada Brewing
Skulllcamp Brewing
Southern Appalachian Brewery
SweetWater Brewing Company
Thomas Creek
Twin Leaf Brewery
Troegs Independent Brewing
(GUEST BREWERY from PA)
Urban Orchard Cider Company