Apple Festival Contemplates Wine Sales Amidst Debates
Henderson County officials discuss permitting composting of paper waste from the Apple Festival and potential wine tastings at the event. Stakeholders include Rachel Hodge and Alan Ward, with David Nicholson downplaying beer talks. A local poll favored no beer and forecasts expect sunny-to-partly sunny weather with possible showers through Labor Day.
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Henderson County
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North Carolina
Asheville
Hodge
Alan Ward
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Ward
Morganton
David Nicholson
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Blue Ridge Wine and Artisan Cider Festival Teams With BRCC
Local wine industry partners with Blue Ridge Community College and its foundation to host an indoor outdoor festival at BRCC. The aim is to promote regional wines and hard cider while funding student scholarships and agriculture programs. Organizers plan 1,000 attendees, food trucks, local vendors, and educational classes, with possible expansion to a two day event featuring a wine education dinner.
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Blue Ridge Community College
Blue Ridge
Ann Green
Brcc Edu
East Coast
North Carolina
Ward
ASAP
Asheville
Blue Ridge Wine and Artisan Cider Festival Details
The Blue Ridge event runs noon to 6 p m on Saturday October 25 at the BRCC conference hall by the lake. Up to 25 wineries and cideries will offer tastings with food vendors and music. Tickets cost 25 dollars. Check blue ridge edu slash wine and cider for ticket info as the site is being updated.
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Blue Ridge Conference Hall
Blue Ridge
By the Lake
Blueridge
Wineand Cider
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