ASHEVILLE - For those of us living in Asheville and the greater Western North Carolina, 828 is more than an area code ― it's a way of life.
And Aug. 28, known as 828 Day around these parts, is a time to let your pride for the region shine brightest, while having fun and catching great deals, specials and prizes along the way.
This weekend, many local establishments will host DJ-led parties, a neighborhoodwide scavenger hunt and offer other entertainment and experiences as a way to say "thanks" to the locals who've stuck with them through the good and bad times.
"We wouldn’t be here without our regulars and our fans, and while the tourist booms are very helpful to small businesses around here, I don’t think any of us ever take for granted the value
of our locals first and foremost," Corina Casanova, co-owner of Archetype Brewing, told the Citizen Times in an email.
Casanova said she is grateful her craft beer brewery will participate in the Heart of West Asheville's communitywide 828 Day celebration because it allows her team to honor residents and bring their gratitude to the forefront.
Here's how you can express your love for the mountains you call home at these 828 Day events.
Send your business's 828 Day events and deals to tkennell@citizentimes.com.
The Heart of West Asheville
The Heart of West Asheville, a collective of West Asheville businesses, will host a scavenger hunt Aug. 28-30. Participants must find and take photos of the items on the provided list and submit them on the website by 5 p.m. Aug. 30 for a chance to win a package of gift certificates and goodies from local businesses. Each photo submitted counts as one entry in the prize drawing.
Participating 828 Day businesses along Haywood Road and Patton Avenue invites the public to stop in on over the weekend for discounts, giveaways, activities and entertainment.
828 Day in West Asheville:
- 12 Baskets Cafe. 610 Haywood Road, Suite B. On Friday, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. the gathering space dedicated to uniting people from all walks of life will be open for a free lunch and community connection, as well as free health care from Mutual Aid Wellness Collective. The writing workshop will be held from 1-2 pm in the garden.
- Archetype Brewing. 265 Haywood Road. The local brewery will offer $50 Cowboy Poet Lagers on Friday, served alongside its regular menu of craft beers, cocktails and wine.
- Bebop. 723 Haywood Rd., Unit #101. Customers may receive 10% off three bottles or more. Stop by for Free Tasting Night from 6-8 p.m. Friday.
- Fleetwood’s. 496 Haywood Road. On Friday, from 4 p.m.-midnight, the bar-vintage store-music venue-wedding chapel will offer draft beer for $6. On Saturday, from noon- 2 a.m., pool tables will be free to play and the bar will serve $6 Ginger's Revenge.
- Garden Party. 792 Haywood Road. Customers may receive a free pack of rolling papers with a purchase of $25 or more from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
- Harvest Records. 415 Haywood Rd. On Friday, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., customers who say "Happy 828" at checkout will receive 10% off their order.
- Nice Time Glass. 387 Haywood Road. Unit 102. Customers will receive 10% off the Signature Ridge Glassware Collection.
- Patton Avenue Pet Company. 1392 Patton Ave. Spend over $50 to spin the wheel for a discount or freebie from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Period Nirvana. 315 Haywood Road, Suite 113. Play Period Nirvana Plinko from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday in-store for a guaranteed discount of 10-15% off or a free prize depending on where your chip lands.
- ReMix It. 202 Haywood Road. Help decorate a community banner celebrating 828 Day at the creative reuse art supply store from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
- Squirrel House. 697 Haywood Road. The Final Friday Art Market will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday and continuing Saturday and Sunday, with hidden prizes (gift cards) throughout the shop. Also, customers who spend $50 will receive a $5 gift card, and those who spend $100 will receive a $10 gift card.
- WAXON Batik & Dye. 726 Haywood Road. Customers will receive a free 828 Batik Vinyl Sticker with any other purchase from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.
For more details and updates on participating businesses and events, visit heartofwavl.com/828day.
Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden
On Aug. 28, visit Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden, 284 Lyman St., for music, food, and, of course, craft beer from the Asheville-founded brewery.
The second annual event will begin at noon, with music going from 2-11 p.m. from Time Lapse, The Art of House, In Plain Sight, Double Helix, SketchyDecks, Corey "Legend" Hodge, Earthtone Soundsystem and Ana Leja. Sound by Hi-Vi Sound System.
Admission is free. All ages are welcome to attend until 9 p.m., then the event is for ages 21 and older only.
The event is sponsored by Hi-Wire, Adept Media, Local 604 Bottle Shop, 67 Biltmore, Beer City Pizza, Carolina Land and Homes, Full Scope Builders and DJ Lev.
For more, visit hiwirebrewing.com and follow @archetypebrewingavl on Instagram.
Antidote Drum & Bass presents: 828 Day at Dssolvr
Antidote Drum & Bass will celebrate WNC, the city and its underground music community with a night of DJ sets from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Vowl, Dssolvr brewery's next-door cocktail bar at 61 1/2 N. Lexington Ave.
Admission is free. Ages 21 and older only. For more, visit dssolvr.com.
White Labs Brewing Co. $8.28 food specials, more
On Aug. 28, White Labs Brewing Co. will celebrate 828 Day at 172 S. Charlotte St.
The brewery will offer a food special for $8.28. Live music will be performed by Michael Corwin, beginning at 6:30 p.m. And the local market will open at 6 p.m. in the upstairs Culture Room.
White Labs' hours are 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. on Fridays. For more, visit whitelabsbrewingco.com.
828 Day in Highlands
Highlands, North Carolina's second annual 828 Day will take place from 3-7 p.m. Aug. 28 at Highlands Wine Shoppe, 269 Oak St.
Guests will be offered exclusive wine specials. Live music will be performed by DJ Real Bill. Admission is free.
For more, visit highlandschamber.org.
Tiana Kennell is the food and dining reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Co., covering the food and beverage industry, including the James Beard Awards, Michelin Awards, restaurant openings, closings and other hospitality industry news and events. Tips, comments, questions? Email tkennell@citizentimes.com or follow @PrincessOfPage on Instagram. Sign up for AVL Bites and Brews, our weekly food and drink newsletter here.
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