Brews & Bears is an after-hours summer event series & fundraiser at the Western North Carolina Nature Center that happens on the second Friday in May, June, July, and August from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Along with live music, the events will feature beer from Highland Brewing, cider from Appalachian Mountain Brewery, wine from MetroWines, Gluten-free beer from DSSOLVR, and NA options from Devil's Foot. There will also be food from Gypsy Queen Cuisine, Cecilia’s Kitchen Food Truck, Bigfoot-Longs Hotdog Cart, and KONA Ice.
During the events, you can:
- Watch Black Bears Uno and Ursa enjoy popsicle enrichment
- Learn how to help bears in the wild with BearWise
- Walk the park with your favorite drink in hand
- Support the wild animals you love through donations!
Tickets are $15 to $35, with options for members, non-members, and VIPs. WNC Nature Center is celebrating 100 years of WILD in Asheville, so if you opt for the VIP ticket, you'll get a different signature item each month:
- May – Centennial Lapel Pin & Mini Magnet Set
- June – Sherpa Insulator Cup with Lid
- July – Centennial Ceramic Mug
- August – Wild about Wine Travel Cup