12 Bars of Christmas
This holiday season, Asheville locals and visitors are invited to sip, stroll, and support a great cause with the launch of the 12 Bars of Christmas, a citywide holiday collaboration benefiting MANNA FoodBank. The event brings together beloved local bars, festive spirits, & generous hearts to help fight hunger across WNC while also offering a meaningful way to support businesses still recovering from Helene.
HOW IT WORKS
Participants can join the fun by visiting any participating venue and making a $15 donation to receive their official 12 Bars of Christmas Passport. 100% of all passport proceeds go directly to MANNA FoodBank, whose mission is to involve, educate, and unite people in the fight to end hunger in WNC.
With a passport in hand, the holiday adventure begins. Guests collect a stamp while visiting each of the 12 participating bars, and those who complete all 12 stamps will receive a 2025 limited-edition keepsake ornament to celebrate their community spirit (while supplies last). It’s a chance to explore Asheville’s vibrant bar scene, enjoy festive specials, and show love to local businesses working hard to bounce back this season.
Participants can also submit their passport’s entry form at any bar for a chance to win big in the 12 Bars of Christmas Charity Raffle, with a live drawing on January 6.
PARTICIPATING VENUES
Each bar is embracing a unique holiday persona for this year’s crawl. Guests can collect stamps at all 12 locations:
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Après Tiger (Easy Tiger)
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Asheville Sleigh Club (Asheville Sports Club)
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Blitzen’s Tune Up (Ben’s Tune Up)
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Brrrly’s (Barley’s)
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The Frostatorium (Wicked Weed Brewing’s Funkatorium)
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Frosty Mountain Brewpub (Foggy Mountain Brewpub)
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Let It Crow, Let It Crow, Let It Crowbar (Crowbar)
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Santa’s Secret Vault (The Vault)
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Santidote (Antidote Cocktail Lounge at Chemist)
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WALKing In A Winter Wonderland (W.A.L.K. West Asheville Lounge & Kitchen)
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Who-ville Pub (Westville Pub)
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The Yule (The Mule)
The 12 Bars of Christmas is proudly supported by sponsors Chemist Spirits, Devil’s Foot Beverage Company, and Wicked Weed Funkatorium, each dedicated to uplifting the community and helping MANNA FoodBank continue its vital work.
