Effective August 11, 2021, masks are required in all City of Asheville buildings.
As a park within the City of Asheville, the WNC Nature Center will require masks for visitors ages five and older in all indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
Open 361 Days a Year: Admissions 10:00am – 3:30pm; park closes at 4:30pm
Fridays, July 9 and August 13, 2021
from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
Questions? E-mail admin@wildwnc.org.
Highland Brewing beer
Urban Orchard cider
Cecilia's Kitchen food truck
Blunt Pretzels cart
Ice cream treats
Music provided by Mix 96.5
Bear education provided by BearWise
Highland Brewing beer
Pleb Urban Winery wine
Urban Orchard cider
Gypsy Queen Cuisine food truck
Blunt Pretzels cart
Ice cream treats
Music provided by 105.9 The Mountain
Bear education provided by BearWise
Beer Tokens
To help you get that first beer even faster, we’re introducing drink tokens this year! Tokens are good for a $5 beer, cider, or wine (when available) and cannot be exchanged or refunded.
Be a VIP!
Your VIP ticket gets you event access, a beer token, a signature Brews and Bears silipint cup that you can use at the event, and the option to jump the line to get your next drink!
With Beer Token
Members*: $20
Non-members: $25
No Beer Token
Members*: $15
Non-members: $20
VIP Access
Members*: $25
Non-members: $30
Brews and Bears events are intended primarily for adults, although families are welcome to attend with the purchase of a ticket. Children 2 and under are free. This is a rain or shine event, and guest will need to bring a valid photo ID to purchase alcoholic beverages or use beer tokens. Tickets can be purchased in advance and may be available for purchase at the door if the event is not sold out ahead of time.
*Friends of the WNC Nature Center members receive a discounted ticket price. Membership cards will be checked at the event. Become a member at wildwnc.org/membership to take advantage of this discount and other great benefits!
Proceeds from ticket and beverage sales go to the Friends of the WNC Nature Center and help support various programs throughout the park, including animal enrichment and habitat renovations.
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28805
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General Inquiries
828-259-8080
admin@wildwnc.org
Friends of the
WNC Nature Center
PO Box 19151
Asheville, NC 28815
828-259-8092
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