White Squirrel Weekend is just a few weeks away!
Come hang out with us on Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24 for live music, vendors, food, and a weekend full of fun 🤍 🐿️
Find yourself. . .
💦 standing next to a roaring waterfall
🚲 riding downhill with the wind in your face
🌄 gazing out from the top of a summit
🛍️ exploring an authentic mountain community
. . .in Brevard, NC.
Our new campaign message is simple: Find Yourself Here. Brevard and Transylvania County are an incredible destination with a little something for everyone. Find what you love, and find yourself here.
We'll see you soon.
#ExploreBrevard #LandofWaterfalls #FindYourselfHere
Ever been hungry, caught in the rain, gotten a little lost, or been overly exhausted on the trail? 0/10, do not recommend.
Adventures are better when you prepare yourself ✅
Take a look at trail maps, local rules, safety regulations, and trail use policies before you visit public lands. Leaving it better starts before your visit!
🍺 Patriot’s Pint Spotlight: Overmountain at Oskar Blues Brewery
Oskar Blues Brewery’s Patriot’s Pint, Overmountain, is a citrus wheat beer honoring patriot Benjamin Davidson, a North Carolina militiaman who fought at the pivotal Battle of King’s Mountain during the American Revolution. Davidson and his brother were also the first settlers to cross the Blue Ridge and request land in what is now Transylvania County along the river that now bears their name.
Stop by Oskar Blues Brewery to try Overmountain and complete your journey along the Patriot’s Pint Brewery Trail.
📍 @oskarblueswnc
#America250 #PatriotsPint #ExploreBrevard #AmericanCraftBeerWeek
🍺 Patriot’s Pint Spotlight: Great Proclaimer at Noblebräu Brewing
Noblebräu Brewing’s Patriot’s Pint, Great Proclaimer, is a California common lager honoring patriot Cornelius Harnett. Known as the “Samuel Adams of North Carolina,” Harnett helped organize resistance to British rule during the American Revolution, served in the Continental Congress, and played a key role in pushing North Carolina toward independence.
Stop by Noblebräu Brewing to try Great Proclaimer and continue your journey along the Patriot’s Pint Brewery Trail.
📍 @noblebraubrewing
#America250 #PatriotsPint #ExploreBrevard #AmericanCraftBeerWeek
FOR THE RECORD… popcorn is not our #1 pick for trail snacks… but the salt will help your electrolyte levels! Our favorite trail snacks are trail mix and beef jerky. And what’s better than a snack in front of a waterfall?!
Thanks to Scott Justus, Fire Marshal and EMS Coordinator, for these reminders on how to Leave It Better and Prepare Yourself for Adventure! Make sure you’re familiar with all of our preparedness tips so hopefully you and Scott never have to meet out on the trail. 😉
🗺️ Plan Ahead
🥾 Know Your Limits
🚲 Share the Trail
🎒 Gear Up
💧 Stay Fueled & Hydrated
Check out our Prepare Yourself page on our website to learn more!
🍺 Patriot’s Pint Spotlight: ESPionage at Griffon & Sphynx
Griffon & Sphynx’s Patriot’s Pint, ESPionage, is an extra special bitter honoring patriot Sallie Salter. During the Revolutionary War, Salter entered an enemy camp under the guise of selling eggs and gathered intelligence for Patriot forces. The information she collected helped a force of only 70 men carry out a surprise attack that led to a complete Patriot victory.
Stop by Griffon & Sphynx to try ESPionage and continue your journey along the Patriot’s Pint Brewery Trail.
📍 @griffonandsphynx
#America250 #PatriotsPint #ExploreBrevard #AmericanCraftBeerWeek
🍺 Patriot’s Pint Spotlight: Penelope’s Pilsner at Ecusta Brewing Company
Ecusta Brewing Company’s Patriot’s Pint, Penelope’s Pilsner, honors patriot Penelope Barker, who organized the Edenton Tea Party — the first known political protest by women in the American colonies. Barker rallied more than 50 women to sign a resolution supporting the boycott of British tea and goods in protest of British policies.
Stop by Ecusta Brewing to try Penelope’s Pilsner and continue your journey along the Patriot’s Pint Brewery Trail.
📍 @ecustabrewing
#America250 #PatriotsPint #ExploreBrevard #AmericanCraftBeerWeek
I’ve been to @explorebrevardnc countless times… and this was my FIRST time seeing a white squirrel!
Interestingly enough, the Brevard white squirrels are not considered albinos but instead “a white variant of the eastern gray squirrel. They make up almost a third of Brevard’s squirrel population.” - @cityofbrevard
Want in on the white squirrel magic?! Mark your calendars for the 22nd Annual White Squirrel Weekend May 22–24th, 2026 featuring live music, a vibrant street festival, local shopping, craft beverages, family-friendly activities, and more. The event is free and open to the public.
Have you seen one of Brevard’s famed white squirrels?!?!
#nc #northcarolina #brevardnc #visitnc #travel
Can you hear me now? NOPE I’M IN THE WOODS! Going into offline mode is kind of the whole point of getting out in nature, but don’t let it bite you in the $%&. Plan your route ahead of time, know your limits, and respect trail closures.
Thanks to Scott Justus, Fire Marshal and EMS Coordinator for helping us remember to Leave It Better and Prepare Yourself for Adventure! Follow all of our preparedness tips to ensure a safe and fun time for all:
🗺️ Plan Ahead
🥾 Know Your Limits
🚲 Share the Trail
🎒 Gear Up
💧 Stay Fueled & Hydrated
Head to the Prepare Yourself page on our website to learn more!
#LeaveItBetter #ExploreBrevard
🍺 Patriot’s Pint Spotlight: Ishmael at Brevard Brewing Company
Brevard Brewing Company’s Patriot’s Pint, Ishmael, is a pale ale honoring Ishmael Titus, an enslaved man who served a year in the North Carolina militia in place of his owner in exchange for his freedom. After gaining his freedom, Ishmael voluntarily enlisted for two additional years during the Revolutionary War.
Stop by Brevard Brewing Company to try Ishmael and continue your journey along the Patriot’s Pint Brewery Trail.
📍 @brevardbrewingco
Transylvania County 250 Celebration Committee
#America250 #PatriotsPint #ExploreBrevard #AmericanCraftBeerWeek
