A Great Week for Food, Wine and Beer in the NC Mountains

If you appreciate great local food and restaurants paired with craft beer and North Carolina fine wines, now is the time to "head for the hills" and experience one of the many festival and events this week:

Date: April 11
NC City: SYLVA
Event: Heinzelmannchen Beer Dinner at City Lights Cafe Enjoy a 6-course meal paired with locally brewed Heinzelmannchen Beer. The Brewery's crafted beer and City Lights food are a great pairing.

Date: April 11 -13
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event: Melange of the Mountains Culinary Gala Experience the culinary talent of some of Western North Carolina's most well regarded Restaurants and Vendors. Attendees are invited to sample delicious items directly from the menus of area Restaurants and to feast their eyes on expertly plated specialties entered in the competition. Coffee, beer and wine will also be available for sampling.

Date: April 10 - 14
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event: Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival For this year's Festival The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is partnering with the Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival to bring Alaska Seafood to the Festival. Enjoy wine tastings, seminars, cooking classes, wine makers' dinner and much more. Look for special Winemaker's Dinners featuring cold water delicacies, Seafood Presentations at Uncork & Grillin' and Chillin', Cooking Demos by the Executive Chef of Harris Teeter, and samplings at The Grand Tasting.

April 13
NC City: BLACK MOUNTAIN
Event: Learning to Grow Hops at Hop 'n Blueberry Farm Learn to grow hops on a tour of Hop 'n Blueberry Farm, a 165-year-old farm that has always used sustainable farming practices. This special hop tour is specifically designed to give the visitor detailed information on how to grow hops and set up a hop yard.

April 13
NC City: RONDA
Event: Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinner The Four Seasons Wine Tasting Dinners are held Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Each features four seasonal food courses and four specially chosen wines to complement the food. Culinary and wine descriptions will be given during the evening to enhance your enjoyment This is an opportunity to share your food and wine passion with like-minded friends. The atmosphere will be relaxed and casual with a focus on meeting new friends and enjoying la dolce vita.

April is NC BEER MONTH!Get a list of all mountain Beer Month events and participants HERE