- Event Overview
About
Asheville, NC
Pride Bar Crawl
Asheville has more breweries per resident than almost anywhere in the country, and the Pride Bar Crawl works that advantage. The route covers downtown and the South Slope.
The South Slope is a concentrated run of breweries and taprooms just below the downtown core. Walking between the two takes minutes, and the variety across the route is hard to match anywhere else.
June in the Blue Ridge is warm during the day and pleasantly cool after dark at elevation. The mountain evenings are close to ideal for walking between stops.
Our hosts run the route through both districts with the stops arranged beforehand. Specials are confirmed at each bar and the wristband covers every stop.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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One Wristband, Every Stop
A single wristband replaces every cover charge on the route.
Welcome Drink on Arrival
One complimentary drink at the opening bar to start the night.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Wristband pricing at every participating Asheville bar, from the first stop to the last.
Best Outfit Contest
Colour, glitter, or whatever you want it to be. Judging runs across the route all night.
A Route Built for Groups
The whole point of a routed night is that a big group does not have to split up.
On-Site Hosts
Crawl staff are on the downtown and the South Slope route from the first stop to the last.
A Route You Do Not Plan
Nobody in your group has to be the planner. The Asheville route is arranged in advance.
Priority Entry at Select Bars
Selected venues let wristband holders in ahead of the general queue.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The Asheville Pride Bar Crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the Pride Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Tickets are available at pubcrawls.com ahead of the event.
7:00 PM in Asheville. The address comes with your ticket confirmation.
Welcome drink, wristband, and the route map. The crawl starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosts lead the group bar to bar through the evening.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Asheville Pride Bar Crawl?
A Pride night through participating Asheville bars, run on a single wristband. The ticket adds a digital route map, drink specials, DJs at select stops, and entry to the after-party.
What date does the Asheville page give?
Saturday, June 26, 2027, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The same finish appears on every city page in this series, so confirm the Asheville window in the ticket selector.
When is Blue Ridge Pride?
Asheville holds its main Pride festival in the autumn rather than June, so a June crawl is a separate occasion drawing from the same western North Carolina community.
Does Asheville have an LGBTQ nightlife scene?
A long-established one. The city has held a reputation as the most openly queer-friendly place in the region for decades, and O.Henry's downtown is among the oldest gay bars in the state.
Is the Asheville crawl open to allies?
Yes. It is a public ticketed event and the downtown crowd is famously mixed. Bring a valid photo ID, since every venue on the route checks it at the door.
What should I wear in Asheville in June?
Something light with a layer you can add. Days run warm, but the city sits above 2,000 feet and the evenings drop into the 60s once the sun is behind the ridges.
Can I do the Asheville crawl on my own?
Yes, and plenty do. The downtown core is compact enough that the crawl group stays visible through the evening, so arriving alone rarely stays that way for long.
Should I sort lodging before the Asheville ticket?
If you are travelling in, yes. Asheville is a summer destination in its own right, and rooms price up and sell out for June weekends a long way ahead of time.
