11/17/2018 -- Catawba Brewing Co. and Blue Ridge Hiking Co. Host Fundraiser Event for Carolina Mountain Club

Catawba Brewing partners with Blue Ridge Hiking on Asheville fundraiser for Carolina Mountain Club.

Catawba Brewing Co. and Blue Ridge Hiking Co. Host Fundraiser Event for Carolina Mountain Club

Catawba Brewing is partnering with Blue Ridge Hiking Co. to host a fundraiser event for the Carolina Mountain Club on Saturday, November 17, from 1 to 4pm, following the Asheville Holiday Parade. The event will be held at Catawba’s downtown South Slope location, under the crystal chandeliers of the Rickhouse Bar.

Entry into the event is free, with donations accepted for food and beer tokens. All proceeds go to the Carolina Mountain Club. Live music will be provided by Brew Davis and friends.

About Carolina Mountain Club

The Carolina Mountain Club, formed in 1923, is the oldest hiking and trail maintenance club in Western North Carolina. The CMC's mission is to encourage and support hiking in the Western North Carolina Mountains. The non-profit organizes guided hikes, builds and maintains trails – notably over 400 miles of the Appalachian Trail and Mountains to See Trail, and works with public and private partners to conserve our natural heritage. Learn more at carolinamountainclub.org

About Blue Ridge Hiking Co.

Jennifer Pharr Davis is founder and owner of Blue Ridge Hiking Company, a guiding service that strives to make the wilderness accessible and enjoyable for hikers of all ages, genders, and ability levels. Jennifer has served as board member for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and ambassador for the American Hiking Society. In 2012, she was named a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and in 2016 she received North Carolina's Laurel Wreath Award, the state’s highest honor for athletic achievement. Jennifer lives in Asheville with her husband Brew, daughter Charley, and son Gus. Learn more at blueridgehikingco.com

About Catawba Brewing Co.

Catawba Brewing Co. has been an industry leader in Western North Carolina’s craft beer scene for nearly two decades. The company was founded in 1999 by WNC natives, the Pyatt family, who were inspired by their weekend homebrew hobby. From humble beginnings, the business has grown exponentially to become a major craft beer supplier across five states. Catawba now operates breweries and tasting rooms in three NC cities – Morganton, Asheville, and Charlotte – embracing a hybrid wholesale/retail strategy. With the 2018 acquisition of Palmetto Brewing Co. in Charleston, SC, the Pyatt family hobby has spawned one of the Southeast’s largest and most diverse craft brewing entities. Learn more at catawbabrewing.com