Bear's Barkyard Bash: Paws for a Cause with Asheville Humane Society

BEAR'S BACKYARD BASH🐾
April 11th & 12th
135 Coxe Ave | South Slope
Join us at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ for a tail-waggin’ weekend of fun, community at our first-ever Barkyard Bash: Paws for a Cause! 🐾
We’re bringing together pet lovers, local vendors, and community partners to raise awareness for animals in need of loving home while enjoying great food, drinks, and good vibes all weekend long.
🍹 All Weekend Drink Specials
🐾 Pup Cup shot (our signature whipped cream vodka shot—because humans deserve treats too)
🕵️‍♂️ Booze Clues
🍊 Creamsicle
✨Asheville Humane Society Special Activation: “Speed Dating” Adoptions

Bear’s Smokehouse has brought Kansas City style BBQ to Asheville.

Serving award winning BBQ located in South Slope's brewery district. Brisket, burnt ends, pork, chicken and more smoked daily. Not only is Bear’s smoking meat daily, they also are bringing it with their unique appetizers and variety of sides. Bear’s has something for everyone including smoked tempeh.

Bear's Smokehouse BBQ

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Bear's Barkyard Bash: Paws for a Cause with Asheville Humane Society

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