ntown Asheville get a glitzy makeover this December with Asheville Seasonal Sizzle: 21 days of not-so-silent nights. Merrymakers will enjoy free fireworks, live entertainment, seasonal appetizer specials at local restaurants, and extended hours of evening shopping in downtown Asheville's eclectic boutiques and craft galleries.
Weekend firework displays-Seasonal Sizzle at Seven-will take place on Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 at 7 p.m. in downtown Asheville. Participating independent restaurants will feature "Appy Hour" appetizer specials on Thursdays, Dec. 1 through 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. Local restaurants will also offer "Sizzle Specials" on the Saturday evenings with fireworks (Dec. 6, 13 and 20).
Asheville visitors will receive a warm holiday welcome as "Downtown Docent" guides walk the downtown streets directing guests to Seasonal Sizzle festivities, holiday happenings and other points of interest.
After the fireworks, visitors are encouraged to enjoy live music, theater and dance performances including the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, Asheville Ballet's Nutcracker and holiday theater performances at North Carolina Stage Company, Diana Wortham Theater and Asheville Community Theater.
Visit AshevilleSeasonalSizzle.com for details.
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Named by Frommer's as one of the world's top 10 must-see destinations for the blend of cultural and natural allure, Asheville's mild winter weather offers scenic snow-capped mountains while downtown remains navigable and festive for holiday visitors.
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AshevilleSeasonalSizzle.com
Holiday Travel Packages
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Seasonal Sizzle & Holiday Images for Download (high-res)
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Dodie Stephens | 828.257.4959 | dstephens@exploreasheville.com
