- Event Overview
About
Asheville, NC
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawls
Asheville’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl brings the Paris of the South’s beloved craft brewery culture and Blue Ridge Mountain holiday spirit to the holiday sweater tradition. Downtown Asheville is one of the most celebrated small-city bar and brewery scenes in America and on ugly sweater night its combination of artistic creativity, craft beer excellence, and the warm community spirit that makes Asheville nationally beloved creates a holiday celebration that is completely specific to this remarkable mountain city.
Our Asheville route moves through downtown and the surrounding bar district, stopping at venues that represent the full quality of what Asheville’s craft bar culture has become. The ugly sweater competition in Asheville draws on the creative energy of a city full of artists, musicians, brewers, and the broader creative community that has made Asheville one of the most visited small cities in America and the entries are consistently the most original in North Carolina.
December in Asheville is cold with the Blue Ridge Mountains providing a beautiful backdrop, typically ranging from 30 to 42 degrees at night. The mountain winter in Asheville is real and the Christmas decorations in downtown are beautiful against the mountain backdrop. The craft brewery bars are warm and the holiday energy here has the authentic Asheville character that makes everything this city does feel genuinely special.
Our hosts manage the Asheville route with local knowledge. Specials are confirmed, wristbands handle entry at every stop, and the ugly sweater contest brings Blue Ridge creativity to the holiday season.
Event Detalis
Everything you need to know about the Asheville Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
VIP Wristband
Largest Pub Crawl Event
Top Asheville Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
40,000+ Attendees
Thousands join the annual Asheville Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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Ugly Sweater Contest
The most outrageous sweater wins a prize. Wear your best worst holiday creation.
Welcome Drink at Check-In
Included with your ticket.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Exclusive holiday pricing throughout the route.
Official 2025 Wristband
One wristband for every venue on the crawl.
On-Site Hosts
Our team manages the route and the sweater competition.
VIP Entry at Select Venues
Priority access at participating bars.
Holiday Party Gear
Festive accessories at check-in.
Pub Crawl Route
The crawl covers the best bars in the city’s top bar neighborhood.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The 2026 Asheville Ugly Sweater 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 Asheville Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Purchase at pubcrawls.com.
7:00 PM. Address with ticket confirmation.
Welcome drink, wristband, holiday gear. Route starts at 7:30 PM.
Hosts guide the group through venues all evening.
Event Agendas
Your complete Asheville Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl timeline from check-in to after-party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Asheville Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl.
Where does the crawl start?
Asheville NC. Exact address with ticket purchase.
What is the weather like?
Asheville NC in December averages 30 to 42 degrees at night. Cold Blue Ridge Mountain winter. Layer under your sweater.
Is there a dress code?
Ugly sweaters are the theme. The more outrageous the better.
What is included?
Welcome drink, wristband, drink specials, holiday gear, ugly sweater contest.
Group bookings?
Ten or more get priority entry. Contact pubcrawls.com.
Age requirement?
21 and over with valid ID.
Can I buy at the door?
Subject to availability. Buy in advance.
Is the event walkable?
Yes. All venues are within walking distance on the route.
