Announcing a new series: Dig Destinations!

First stop: a newly remodeled mid-century, 80+ year old, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired MOTOR LODGE in Highlands, NC with a gourmet restaurant and an ongoing Guest Chef Series featuring Vivian Howard, Mashama Bailey and more! We had a blast sipping Gin Gimlets by the fire pit and...

💚 Meanwhile in Asheville...

FIVE course 12 Bones Beer Dinner to celebrate FOUR Years...

...of brewing beer! It's hard to believe that 12 Bones Brewing has been open for FOUR years! They'll be kicking off their anniversary weekend THIS Thursday, April 27 with a five-course food and beer pairing curated by 12 Bones Smokehouse Chef Joe Lewis and 12 Bones Brewing Brewer Brandon Audette. We will DEFINITELY be there. Check out the menu, y'all. Only 12 Bones could pull off something like this! More events to celebrate are happening throughout the weekend.

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Thoughtful Mother's Day Gift in honor and support of your mama's boobs!

Trust us on this one, your mom, baby mama and/or partner will LOVE to get a gift certificate to Hello Gorgeous. She'll walk in, be greeted by knowledgeable staff who will be able to offer a discrete professional bra-fitting. (90% chance she will learn that she's been wearing the wrong size bra for years!) And then she'll leave with a new beautiful comfy bra (or two) that will make YOU the hero!
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Still a few tickets left to this 3 night extravaganza!

The String Cheese Incident knows Ashevillians love them. And, our friends at Salvage Station have booked them for THREE nights, May 4, 5, and 6th. Save BIG time by purchasing a 3 day pass. Doors open at 5:30. Music begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome and kids under 7 years old get in for free. Root Down will be there per usual, and there will be additional food trucks and bars open, too. 

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Calling all Pierogi-loving night owls

Somebody recently asked us why things seem to quiet down early around AVL on certain nights of the week. They were psyched when we told them where they could meet up with fellow night owls until 2am EVERY single night of the week- that would be The barrelhouse in North Asheville. This cozy neighborhood hang is the perfect place to catch local live music, play trivia or test drive your latest song on Original Music Open Mic Night. They've got a great selection of drinks AND food, including their famous scratch-made pierogies!
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Creative Cooking Competition!

This fun twist on a cooking competition invites local chefs to prepare a dish from foods that might otherwise be thrown away. This year, Steve Goff (Tastee Diner) will return to defend his title 2-4 pm Sunday at The MULE At Devil's Foot; 131 Sweeten Creek Rd. The Food Connection crew will be there with WNC Food Waste Solutions! 
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Montford Pinewood Derby Competition

Over the course of 4 Fridays (May 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th at 6 pm), your child can work alongside you to build a pinewood derby car. Let your imagination and creativity go wild as you unplug, design, assemble, and create something awesome and hopefully speedy together! The final meeting day (Friday, May 26th) will be the racing competition! $10 includes car kit.
Tempie Avery Montford Community Center 34 Pearson Drive
For more information click here or contact Elijah at 828-253-3714

Dig Local is Giving Away 2 LEAF Passes including Camping!

LEAF retreat is taking place at beautiful Lake Eden on May 11-14, 2023 and the theme is "Legends of the Americas." Unlike Fall Festival, there is a max of 1500 people each day. The vibe at retreat is nurturing and relaxing. It's an intimate way to interact with artists and performers from all over the world through various opportunities including special workshops. Of course, awesome food and drink vendors will be on site. Learn more and see the lineup at theleaf.org **To purchase Spring Retreat tickets you must be a current LEAF Member(& you can bring your family and friends!). Not to worry! Dig Local IS a member and has two guest passes to give away!  Enter below for your chance to win! Winners announced on May 3rd. BTW, there are still opportunities to do WEX (work exchange) and get free admission! And if you're going and looking for accommodations, check out Dancin' Dave's!