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Bear's Backyard Sessions
- Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue135 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA, Asheville,
Turn up the volume for Bear’s Backyard Sessions, a full day of music, local makers, food and drinks during the August South Slope Stroll!
We’re kicking things off with an open mic featuring 10-minute music slots, followed by a bring-your-own-instrument jam circle where local musicians and music lovers can play together. Browse our local vendor market throughout the afternoon, then stick around for live music from 7–10 PM.
Saturday, August 8
🎤 Open Mic | 2–4 PM
Take the mic for a 10-minute music slot. Bring your voice, your instrument or both!
🛍️ Local Vendor Market | 3–7 PM
Shop a lineup of local artists, makers and small businesses.
🪕 BYO Instrument Jam Circle | 4–5 PM
Bring your instrument and join an informal community jam session.
🎸 Live Music feat. Iggy Radio | 7–10 PM
Stay for an evening performance and keep the music going.
🍊 Featured Cocktail: Main Stage Mule
Our blood orange Moscow mule created especially for the occasion.
Bear’s Backyard Sessions is free to attend and open to all. Come perform, join the jam, support local makers or grab some food and drinks and enjoy the music!