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Aug 22

Rivers & Brews Festival

Adventure
Festival
Food and Drink
Live Music
Vendor Event
  • Date & Time

    August 22, 12:00 PM – August 22, 2026, 5:00 PM

  • Location

    Nantahala Outdoor Center

  • Price

    Varies

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Description

Join Us for the 5th Annual River & Brews Festival – The Ultimate Craft Beverage Experience in the Smoky Mountains! Mark your calendar for one of the only riverside beer festivals in the region—the 5th Annual River & Brews Festival, where the river meets revelry! Spend the day enjoying live music, bites from our multiple food venues, and a curated lineup of 10+ of the region’s best craft breweries and cideries offering up to 30+ different beverages. 

Tickets on sale now!

 

🎟️ Ticket Details: 

Pre-Sale Bundles

“Sampler” – $20 

  • 5 drink tickets 
  • Entry wristband 
  • Souvenir tasting cup 
  • Pretzel Necklace 
  • Discount on lodging 

Perfect for first-timers or light sippers, the “Sampler” bundle gives you a taste of the festival without going all in. Come enjoy the flavors, the music, and the fun—one sip at a time! 

“Prost!” – $30 

  • 15 drink tickets 
  • Entry wristband 
  • Souvenir tasting cup 
  • Pretzel necklace 
  • Discount on lodging  

Whether you’re a casual sipper or just here for the vibes, the “Prost!” bundle is your perfect pass to a flavorful afternoon. Come thirsty and leave happy, cheers to summer fun! 

“Try ‘Em All” – $50 

  • Get your golden ticket! Taste all 30+ the beverages! 
  • Entry Wristband 
  • Souvenir tasting cup 
  • Pretzel necklace  
  • Discounts on lodging  

Grab your friends, bring your thirst, and join us for a day of unforgettable sips and sounds. Cheers to local flavor! 

 

** Drink tickets and Festival wristband are required to enter festival **

 

Beverage Partners  

Our 11 Craft Beverage Partners will be announced soon! 

 

Beyond the Brews 

Explore handcrafted artisan goods from local vendors at the artisan market, jam out to live music from 1-4pm with Liz Nance, or stay after the festival to listen to the Ryan Barber at 5pm.  

Please Drink Responsibly
This event is intended for guests 21 and over. Valid photo ID is required for entry. We encourage all attendees to enjoy responsibly—know your limits, hydrate often, and never

Location

Address

Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 US-19
Bryson City, NC 28713

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