The Great Smoky Mountain Grapple 2025
Asheville, North Carolina
December 19 - 20, 2025
Join us for an exciting two-day wrestling tournament at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, located in the heart of Downtown Asheville. Teams from across the region will compete on eight mats in this individual, double-elimination tournament, with wrestle backs to 6th place.
This event is proudly hosted by the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville and the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission, in collaboration with our local high schools.
Welcome! Asheville is a vibrant city located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina with a thriving arts community, diverse outdoor adventures, numerous historic attractions, and amazing food. Below you'll find special hotel rates for the event and information to help plan your time in Asheville.
As you make hotel reservations, be sure to mention the rate codes listed and use the booking links provided. For full details of hotel amenities, click on the hotel name.
EVENT TIME(S)
Friday: 3:00pm
Saturday: 7:30am
VENUE
ExploreAsheville.com Arena
HOTELS OFFERING SPECIAL RATES
Brookstone Lodge | $129.00 | Group Name: Great Smokey Mountain Grapple 2025 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 12/4/2025 | (828) 398-5888 | Breakfast Included | Extra Person Charge: $10
Candlewood Suites Asheville Downtown | Use booking link | Group Name: Great Smokey Mountain Grapple 2025 | (828) 220-0300 | 15% Off Sports Link. | Book Online for Special Rate
Country Inn and Suites Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road | $104.00 | Group Name: Great Smokey Mountain Grapple 2025 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 12/4/2025 | (828) 254-4311 | Breakfast Included | Group Rate: $104 + tax. Queen/Queen rooms > Rate includes breakfast, WiFi, outdoor pool, fitness Center, parking. 72 hour cancellation. 2 week cutoff. | Book Online for Special Rate
Country Inn and Suites Asheville West | $99.00 | Group Rate Code: IK46B8 | (828) 665-9556 | Breakfast Included | Rate includes Breakfast, Wi-Fi and Parking. All rooms are double queens. | Book Online for Special Rate
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown | $209.00 - $219.00 | Group Name: Great Smokey Mountain Grapple 2025 | (828) 505-8500 |
Element Asheville Downtown | 186.00 - $201.00 | Group Rate Code: ER5 | (828) 575-5881 | Free cancellation before or on Dec 17, 2025 | Book Online for Special Rate
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown | $229.00 - $249.00 | Group Name: Great Smokey Mountain Grapple 2025 | (828) 407-0422 | Breakfast Included
Fairfield Inn and Suites Asheville Outlets | $99.00 | Group Name: Great Smokey Mountain Grapple 2025 | (828) 665-4242 |
Fairfield Inn and Suites Asheville - Tunnel Road | $109.00 | Group Name: Great Smokey Mountain Grapple 2025 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 12/4/2025 | (828) 274-2001 | Breakfast Included | Group Rate: $109 + tax. Rate includes free Breakfast, WiFi, Indoor Pool, Fitness Center and Parking. 14 Day Cutoff. 72 Hour Cancellation. | Book Online for Special Rate
Fairfield Inn and Suites Asheville Weaverville | $129.00 | Group Rate Code: GSG | Reservation Cut Off Date: 11/20/2025 | (828) 645-9000 | Breakfast Included | Enjoy your stay with complimentary breakfast, 24-hour coffee, free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, and fitness center. | Book Online for Special Rate
GLo Hotel Asheville Blue Ridge Parkway | $92.00 - $119.00 | Group Name: Great Smokey Mountain Grapple 2025 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 11/28/2025 | (828) 417-9300 | Breakfast Included | $92 on Thursday and $119 on Friday (plus tax). | Book Online for Special Rate
Hampton Inn Asheville - Tunnel Road | $78.00 | Group Rate Code: CVB | (828) 255-9220 - Special Rate Available by Link Only | Breakfast Included | 25% Off Best Available Rate. | Book Online for Special Rate
Hilton Garden Inn Asheville South | $93.00 | Group Rate Code: CVB | (828) 633-6024 - Special Rate Available by Link Only | 25% Off Best Available Rate. | Book Online for Special Rate
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Asheville Downtown | $119.00 | Group Name: Great Smokey Mountain Grapple 2025 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 12/4/2025 | (828) 225-5550 | Breakfast Included | Group Rate: $119 + tax. Queen/Queen rooms. Rate includes free breakfast, WiFi, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, parking. 72 hour cancellation policy. 2 week cutoff.
Holiday Inn Express Asheville - Woodfin | $154.00 | Group Name: Great Smokey Mountain Grapple 2025 | (828) 367-9650 | Complimentary Breakfast
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel| $99.00 | Group Name: 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Grapple | Reservation Cut Off Date: 12/5/2025 | (828) 252-8211 | 48 hour cancellation policy. $10 discount for self parking. | Book Online for Special Rate
TownePlace Suites Asheville Downtown | $119.00 - $149.00 | Group Rate Code: GRE | Reservation Cut Off Date: 11/22/2025 | (828) 407-4200 | Breakfast Included
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