Food festivals in Asheville

AVL Beer Week

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.

AVL Beer Week, organised with the Asheville Brewers Alliance by volunteers from the local beer industry, offers tastings, festivals, dinners, talks and tours across Asheville.

Hotels for these dates from USD 120/nightFood tours in Asheville from $106Official siteAdd to calendar

Food tours in Asheville: Asheville: Downtown Food Tour with 6 Tastings · ★ 5.0 (2)

Dates and details checked October 11, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

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Where to eat in South Slope

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Our picks in South Slope, where the festival is.

Chai Pani Indian Street Food · South Slope★ 4.7 Good Hot Fish Fish Fry · South Slope★ 4.7 Mother Bakery · South Slope★ 4.7 Antidote at Chemist Spirits Cocktail bar · South Slope★ 4.7 Little Chango Latin American · South Slope★ 4.6 Burial Beer Co Brewery · South Slope★ 4.6

Eat your way around Asheville while you are in town

AVL Beer Week is expected 15-29 May 2027, dates not yet confirmed by the organiser. These are the food tours and tastings in Asheville to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Asheville around 15 to 29 May 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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