With the holiday season right around the corner, there’s no better time to begin planning your holiday getaway to Asheville. Especially, if you want to get in all the goodies before your favorite events are booked!
To help you plan – here’s our top 5 favorite Asheville-area holiday happenings
Christmas at Biltmore: Nov. 3 – Jan. 5
Experience the wonder of the holiday season at the breathtaking Christmas at Biltmore. Starting Nov. 3, visitors can cozy up by candlelight under the grand holiday décor of the Biltmore House and experience the holidays underneath the extravagant 35-foot Frasier Fir Christmas Tree in the banquet hall. With miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights, this is an experience the entire family will remember for a lifetime.
Tryon Beer Festival: Nov. 4
The Tryon Downtown Development Association presents the 6th Annual Tryon Beer Fest Saturday, Nov. 4 from noon ’til 6pm in the Tryon Depot Plaza. This annual Oktoberfest-style has a limited release of tickets, so don’t wait to secure yours!
Taste of Asheville: Nov. 16
The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) hosts the 2017 Taste of Asheville: Taste & Tunes Thursday, Nov. 16 at The Venue in downtown Asheville. From award-winning southern cuisine to bold new worldly flavors, the Taste of Asheville brings over 40 of Asheville’s famed independent restaurants together for an unforgettable evening of sampling small bites, craft beverages, spirits and vintners. This year, AIR has once again teamed up with the Asheville Buskers Collective to highlight the city’s celebrated street musicians. VIP tickets (early admission) are $100; general admission tickets are $75. All tickets can be purchased at www.airasheville.org.
Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum: Nov. 17 – Dec. 31
Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition, walk through the winter wonderland of nearly 500,000 energy-efficient LED lights at the Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. This outdoor holiday exhibit is one of the most popular holiday experiences each year in Asheville. Open nightly Nov. 17 – Dec. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. All tickets are date-specific and must be purchased in advance; tickets will not be sold at the gate. Dress warm & grab a cup of hot cocoa or cider for the walk!
Gingerbread competition at the Omni Grove Park: Nov. 26 – Jan. 4
Enjoy this magical family holiday tradition perfect for the young, and the young at heart! The 25th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition™ will be on display at the famous Grove Park Inn Nov. 26 – Jan. 4. See, experience and marvel at these beautiful creations at the largest gingerbread house display in the nation.
The holiday spirit is best celebrated with friends, family and the alluring charm of Asheville, NC. Begin your holiday cheer right here with Asheville Premier Transportation.
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