Heinzelmännchen Brewery Celebrates 10 year Anniversary

April 24, 5 PM - 9 PM   Celebrate 10 years of Heinzelmännchen Beers   Beer, Soda, Food, Door Prizes and lots of celebration. Held at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot in historic downtown Dillsboro.

Activities include:
• Free tastings of Heinzelmännchen Beer, Sodas & Chocolate Stout Cake
• Anniversary Beer - Full Stein Ahead Cherry Bock
• WCU OcTUBAfest, a traditional German Brass Band 5 - 6:45 pm
• Fieldtrip! an eclectic, electric, dance-inviting Band 7 - 9 pm
• Pizza by Pizza Love
• Soft Pretzels by Backwoods Bakery & CakeWorks
• Photo Booth by Terri Clark Photography
• View Architectural Drawings of our Expansion Plans
• Join the Gnome Gnation Founders Club!

Heinzelmännchen Brewery was founded by Dieter Kuhn, Certified Brewmeister, and born and raised in Heidelsheim near the Black Forest of Germany. As a little boy he was sent to the local brauhouse to pick up the week’s worth of beer for his family. His uncle malted grain for beer, so the desire for wholesome, fresh ales was instilled in Dieter very early.

Dieter and his wife Sheryl Rudd opened Heinzelmännchen Brewery in 2004 in the tiny Sylva North Carolina, an old-fashioned mountain town an hour west of Asheville. The Brewery is located at 545 Mill Street in the historic downtown area.

The Brewery creates light, refreshing German beer made with fresh hops, wholesome grains and no preservatives. All beers are keg-conditioned and non-filtered, making them smooth and lighter in body.

You can enjoy their beer in take-home growlers, kegs, or by the pint in the Tap Room. The Brewery doesn't sell food, but you may bring your own from one of the local eateries and enjoy it in the Tap Room or visit a nearby restaurant that carries Heinzelmännchen on tap. 

The brewery is open Monday through Saturday. Take home a growler, or just drop by for a tasting.

NC Holiday Event: Dillsboro NC Lights and Luminaries Celebrate the CHristmas Season

December 14-15   Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries   Journey back to the days of yesteryear as Dillsboro presents its annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries. Experience the magic as the entire town is transformed into a winter wonderland of lights, candles, laughter and song! 2500 luminaries light your way to shops and studios. 

Horse and buggy rides available each night from 5-8 pm (cost + tips). Shopkeepers provide live music and serve holiday treats with hot cider and cocoa. Carolers sing and children visit with Santa at Town Hall.

Learn more about Dillsboro NC events HERE.

Grab your Easter Bonnet and head for the Dillsboro Easter Parade

April 7   Annual Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade - Arrive at 10 AM to make a hat, or bring your own pre-made version. Registration for parade participation starts at 11AM. The parade starts from Dillsboro Town Hall at 2:00 PM and is open to all ladies, gentlemen, children and dogs.

Grab your hat and join in the fun during Dillsboro’s delightfully unpretentious annual Easter Hat Parade! Enter the ugliest, biggest or best hat contest, with plenty of prizes. Antique cars will lead the parade and all will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny.

Get  more local information on the Dillsboro NC Visitor Guide