11th Annual Steins and Wine Around the Square

 

 Saturday October 5th 4:00 - 7:30pm

Historic Downtown Square

 

Mountain Area Wineries and Breweries
 will be featured during the event together with other miscellaneous vendors with various products for view or purchase with some offering special offers for attendees.

Participants are still being confirmed so check back often for updates. Registration is open for added beer or wine producers until Monday, Sept. 30 with license to participate.

HHI is delighted to be able to introduce new breweries and wineries from the local area. This event is your opportunity to try them out and meet them at one time in one place.

Attendees will be provided with a bag containing Wine &/or Beer glasses, pens, note pads, snack packs, various coupons and information from local businesses. There will also be an opportunity to buy food. What a wonderful way to relax and celebrate Fall. 

As in previous years, guests can use their entry ticket stubs to enter raffles for gift baskets.

Attendees will be asked for a valid ID at the entry gate as alcohol can only be served to those 21+.

Please note that participant vendors will greet visitors as they would in their tasting rooms. Tasting charge/no charge are at the discretion of the vendor.  Wine purchases can be by the glass or bottle.

Note: Non-alcohol drinks and Popcorn will be available from HHI.

 

NO PETS ALLOWED

 No pets, coolers, outside drinks or backpacks are allowed inside event area.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit hurricane recovery efforts.

Everyone is welcome but N.C. State law requires attendees to be 21 with valid identification to consume alcohol and get a wristband at the entry gate to visit vendors.

 

• Participants
• Tickets
• Food and Other Vendors

Hayesville Brewing Company became Laughing Dogs Brewing in January 2023. Long favorite beers are still brewed under new ownership using the same recipes. Popular beers, seasonal brews, hard ciders, wine, champagne, growlers and non-alcoholic beer are served. Smoke & Sass Barbecue food truck is on site permanently to ensure that you have a good food option and the large outdoor area offers live entertainment on weekends.  Laughing Dogs Brewing is located on Tusquittee Street, which means "Where the Water Dogs Laughed" in Cherokee Indian Folklore. "Water dogs" are salamanders but the brewery logo uses dogs. The taproom is intimate and unique with cow pasture views. Leashed Dogs are always Welcome and  cigars are available too. Open Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Nocturnal Brewing Co. offers a fresh take on casual classics with a stunning view of the North Carolina mountains. Just 4 miles from the NC/GA border, Nocturnal Brewing Co. opened on the square in historic downtown Hayesville, fall 2018.
Brewer David Grace uses many ingredients sourced and foraged nearby to craft exceptional beer. The kitchen team has a knack for creating tasty and beautiful dishes for a diverse menu. There’s something for everyone, lunch and dinner!

It was beer that brought Linda &Terry Vaughn together. Now they're bringing that passion for craft brewing to Andrews, NC. Terry started home brewing several years ago. He worked in the tap room with the original owners of Grumpy Old Men in Blue Ridge, GA. He enjoys experimenting with recipes, using exotic ingredients for that one-of-a-kind taste experience. Linda is looking forward to taking an active role in the brewery. She recently finished a brewing class at Brenau University and as a pharmacist, she plans to use her chemistry skills to help Terry create some out-of-this world beer!

Balsam Falls brewing operation focuses on classic styles while exploring the craft to create unique and adventurous creations. Customers will be able to experience traditional and creative, one-of-a-kind very limited availability beers.

Balsam Falls opened in October 2017 and is known for their creative beer flavors and styles. Drink Fresh, Drink local. Drink Sylva Beer!

 

Hiawassee Brew has a tap system that offers 20 varieties of brewskis and the house beers and guest taps are subject to change on a weekly basis. Always something new to try.  They offer several local wines from Crane Creek and Hightower Creek Vineyards. And for more fun Board Games and Darts are available, live music on Fridays and Saturdays form 6-9 and Music Bingo Night every Wednesday from 6-8:30pm. Definitely a fun destination!

 

Shooting Creek Vines is a new, small, family-owned winery founded in 2017 nestled at the foot of the Nantahala National Forest in the Shooting Creek community. About 170 years ago vines were grown in the area and SCV hopes to find some of the old vines relatives!  The soil type most closely resembles the soil near the Southern Rhone region of France at Chatueuneuf-du Pape and vines take to this soil type with great vigor. This vineyard could be ccome a true gem for Hayesville with deep vine roots.

In their inaugural year, they planted nearly 2,500 vines in four red varieties, Syrah, followed by Merlot, then Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon across the creek. In 2018, a block of Chardonnay and a block of Traminette, both white grape varieties, were added. There are plans to expand into areas across the creek and add additional varieties of white grapes.

Come savor and sample what nature has to offer. Open Friday to Sunday Noon to 6:00 PM

Eagle Fork Vineyards is a small boutique winery located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The unique method of growing the grapes to the sound of classical music allows us to boast of insecticide-free healthy wines. A wide variety of wines is available to meet the most disconcerting of tastes.

The vineyard provides an array of wines to please every ones pallet. The scenery allows camping, wildlife watching, walking through the vines, wedding venues, birthday parties and enjoying a pleasant evening sitting by a camp fire.
From grape to bottle the wines are all hands on, specially made from the estate. The wines are made in small batches the old fashion way. No infusion, no chemicals added. Mattie Hatchett, the first wine made, is a dry red wine and is an all-time favorite.

While it's one of the world’s oldest fermented beverages, they're not serving anything dated. Their take on Mead is something new, something refreshing.

They've pushed the boundaries and created a group of beverages that blur the lines between beer and wine. With over six varieties now on tap at the Robbinsville and Asheville locations and even more to check out in the bottle, there’s certain to be something you'll love.

Best of all, the meads are made with their locally produced "Appalachian Mountain" honey and each is gluten-free!