DUE TO WEATHER, THERE IS A DATE CHANGE
TO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd 4 - 7:30
Entry tickets are $10 for advance purchase at Tigers on the Square and $15 when the entry gates open along Sanderson Street.
Online purchases have now closed. TICKETS are available AT THE GATE.
Everyone is welcome but N.C. State law requires attendees to be 21 with valid identification to consume alcohol and get a colored wristband at entry gate to visit vendors.
Mountain Area Wineries, Breweries and distilleries will be featured during the event together with food and other vendors. Participants vary every year and HHI is delighted to be able to showcase old favorites and new participants to try. This event provides an opportunity to try them out and meet them at one time in one place.
FernCrest creates hand crafted wines using the best grapes from their vineyard and their vineyard partners. The winery harnesses the power of the sun just like ferns do to grow. The winery is located on the crest of a hill in the Snowbird Mountains, Cherokee County NC. The vineyard is on steep slope below the winery.
Cherokee Cellars Winery is located in the original Trailways bus station, built in 1947, in historic downtown Murphy, North Carolina. As the downtown winery, we feature Gold Medal Wines & Silver Medal Wines made from local grapes sourced from commercial Georgia and North Carolina vineyards. We select the best fruit or juice we can find, then do all the wine making, blending and bottling on site at our downtown Murphy, North Carolina winery. The Winery, Wine Tasting room & Wine Themed Gift Shop is open from 11:30AM to 5:30PM,Wednesday thru Saturday April thru October.
Hightower Creek Vineyards is a small, family-operated winery located in scenic North Georgia surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first vines were planted in 2009 located in the Upper Hiwassee Highlands American Viticultural Area,.The vines are a mix of old-world vinifera such as Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris and Merlot, along with native American and French American hybrids such as Norton, Traminette and Vignoles. Hightower Creek Vineyards opened its tasting room and winery in 2012 and produces consistently award-winning wines. When not using grapes produced by the Hightower Creek Vineyards estate, the winery sources fruit from other nearby vineyards. Wines are crushed, fermented, aged and bottled on site and give full expression to the mountain terroir.
Living Water Winery has been voted Best of Georgia in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The winery has the most scenic winery in the Blue Ridge Mountains with dramatic views. Offers estate grown wine, hard cider made on the farm and over 12 different draft beers. Relax in the timber frame tasting room or take in the outdoors on one of the multiple terraces. Enjoy live music or an outdoor fireplace. For special occasions, you can reserve one of several private spots on the farm or vineyard. From red to white, Living Water has something for everyone. And with a view like this, who wouldn’t want to come and stay a while.
Jen the Sommelier. Jen is well known in Hayesville and has participated in many wine tasting events in downtown over years. She brings to Steins and Wine Around the Square a variety of wines from several vineyards.
As always she will have food pairings provided by Nina of Paris & Company. Jen's knowledge of wines and wine making will make your tastings not only enjoyable but knowledgeable.
HHI welcomes a first-time participant, Grandaddy Mimm’s Distillery. It is located right in the heart of downtown Blairsville, Georgia. But it is not just moonshine! All their moonshine, whiskey, vodka, and spirits are made on-site.
WITH THE DATE CHANGE GRANDADDY MIMMS REPRESENTATIVES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND ----- BUT WILL BE THERE IN SPIRIT !
The original bootlegger Jack “Mimm” McClure, one of the most famous mountain moonshiners, made the best moonshine around. His great-grandson, Tommy Townsend, uses the same ole moonshine recipe that dates back to the Great Depression and distills in the same hills where Jack made it.
Anyone can enjoy moonshine when it’s made the right way.
Moonshine mindset? Watch
Snowbird Mountains Brewery - 
Craft beer elevated! Brewed in the scenic mountain town of Andrews, NC and despite the remote setting, the atmosphere is warm with handmade furniture, lively conversation and without the pretentious buzz that haunts many boutique breweries.
It was beer that brought the owners, Linda &Terry Vaughn, together. Now they’re bringing that passion for craft brewing to Andrews, NC. Terry started home brewing several years ago and 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!
Moonshine Mardi Gras Club. A social club holding meetings periodically throughout the year at various establishments, culminating in a public downtown parade and then a member only celebration dance at the Beal Center.
Membership is $50 a year.
CENTURY 21 Black Bear Realty, your true Mountain Real Estate specializing in buying, selling, vacation and long-term rentals. Rick Andrews heads the company working in the Georgia and North Carolina mountains, Specialties: Mountain & Lake Real Estate Sales and Rentals in Northeastern Georgia (Blairsville, Young Harris, Hiawassee) and Western North Carolina (Hayesville, Murphy, Warne, Brasstown).
3680 Highway 76 Young Harris GA (706) 896-8633
Food Choices
Smoky Mountain BBQ Company is a food truck based in Murphy that is considered by far the best BBQ in town. From pork tacos to their tri-platter, everything is wonderfully prepared by owner David Handford, known as BBQ Dave, and served by friendly staff.
They will be serving non-alcoholic drinks.
HOT DOGS will be available from Hayesville Brew. Hayesville Brew, the bar/restaurant is located on rt 64 and has great atmosphere, amazing drinks, and the friendly, helpful staff. There is an outside patio there that is very dog friendly. The Hayesville Brew building is modest and simple but they serve some of the best sandwiches around. Hayesville Brew is a vibrant establishment known for its exceptional menu and warm atmosphere. Customers rave about the diverse offerings and each dish reflects dedication to quality and creativity and there are kid-friendly options too. The craft beer selection impresses patrons with local brews and guest taps that cater to various tastes. Ample parking.
Fun with fresh made popcorn, always a favorite, and funny photo cutout stand.
Music will be provided by a local DJ who has been much enjoyed in previous years.
Attendees are provided with a bag containing Wine &/or Beer glasses, pens, note pads, snack packs, various coupons and information from local businesses. There is also an opportunity to buy food.
What a wonderful way to relax and celebrate the cool early fall weather.
Guests will use their entry ticket stubs to enter raffles for gift baskets.
Attendees must have a valid ID at the entry gate as alcohol can only be served to those 21+.
Participant vendors greet visitors as they would in their tasting rooms.
Tasting charge/no charge is at the discretion of the vendor.
Wine purchases can be made by the glass or bottle.
Non-alcohol drinks will be available from Smoky Mountain BBQ Food Truck.
NO PETS ALLOWED
No pets, coolers, outside drinks or food, backpacks are allowed inside event area.
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit downtown projects.
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.
The list of exhibitors varies from year to year as new breweries and wineries join old favorites to make this event a “must do”. It has been recognized as part of the "wine trail" for the Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA, (American Viticultural Area) an area of 100,000 acres of which only 130 acres are under vine – but that is continuing to grow as more “boutique” wineries get established.
Participating craft breweries are fast becoming a part of the WNC Brewers Alliance.
The Hayesville Steins and Wine Around the Square event was the first of its kind in the area. It was born out of efforts by The Town 100 Committee that wanted to showcase a “Wine Around the Square” event in celebration of Hayesville's Centennial Anniversary in 2013. However, that required changes to local ordinances so that alcohol could be served. With approvals in place, the event was a great success and has grown into the popular, now annual, “Steins and Wine Around The Square” of today.