Cedar Mountain Canteen Public House & Appalachian Cultural Center, a zero-waste, employee-owned pub, bottle shop and listening room rooted in Transylvania County, North Carolina.  We welcome everyone.  We love diversity and enjoy the richness it brings.  Please visit.

Cedar Mountain Canteen Appalachian Cultural Center

Live music at least 4 days a week – 3 community jam sessions – join in!

Over 150 craft beverages, alcoholic & non-alcoholic.  Best prices on the mountain!  Free vegan food daily.

Bring the family and play in the Little River!  Great way to spend a summer day!

Looking for events? Click here to visit our calendar.

Gift Cards available

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Our music is free to the community.

Interested in supporting our arts program? Donations are appreciated.  Every bit helps.

You can learn more about our program here.

News

404, 2026

Appalshop 

April 4th, 2026|

Appalshop  ( YouTube channel )

Appalachian culture by the people, for the people. That’s how I would describe this incredible resource. Music, yes, but much more — dance, crafts, social and economic justice, foodways, … — the whole package. I have mentioned the 

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3103, 2026

“Can I give this another life?”

March 31st, 2026|

Everything has a life, but here at the canteen, I see things living past their standard one-time use that we have been conditioned to think is the norm. The canteen inspires me every day in so many ways, but especially in how I up-cycle—from my dried paint palette chips, added …

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2403, 2026

The Mental Health Festival was magical

March 24th, 2026|

Thanks to everyone who helped create and offer the mental health festival to the community.  I don’t know how to put the magic of the weekend into words.  So many connections were made and so many shared their talents, love and skills to nurture and hold space for each other.  …

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2403, 2026

Spring Tuesday Evening Canteen Golf League

March 24th, 2026|

The Canteen’s Tuesday evening golf league is back for Spring 2026 and is open to everyone.  This  league will be begin March 31 and will run through June 30th.

All levels are welcome for a relaxed walks around Sherwood Forest Golf Course.

Weekly blind …

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Events

Events are held rain or shine. In event of rain, events are held indoors.

Song Swap with Paddle Faster

May 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Got a song (or three) to share? Come to the Cedar Mountain Canteen’s Song Swap.

Prepare your songs to bring to the group, and help lead those who …

Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Series Presents: Craig Kellberg and Danny Iannucci

May 22 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Craig Kellberg (bass), Danny Iannucci (bass) and Jason DeCristofaro (percussion).  This show was amazing last time!  So excited it is coming back!

Bluegrass Jam with Bruce Threlkeld

May 23 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us every Saturday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 for some fun
singing, pickin’ and grinning!

This jam will cater to musicians who love Bluegrass music, in it’s
traditional and non-trad styles. …

Fonta Flora Beer Tasting

May 23 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for a beer tasting by Fonta Flora Brewery during our JAM fundraiser on May 23!  One of our favorite breweries.  Heavily invested in Appalachian local …

Wehrloom Appalachian Ice Tea Tasting – non-alcoholic and delicious

May 23 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join Wehrloom Honey and Meadery as they host a tasting of their Appalachian Tea Beverages.  They are non-alcoholic and delicious.  Here is there description of one of …

JAM Fundraiser with Live Music and Cider Release

May 23 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a celebration of Appalachian Culture with performances from JAM Kids, the JAM Staff Band, and the Cedar Mountain All Stars.

We will also be celebrating …

Pork Belly BLT’s and fixings cookout to benefit Transylvania Shares. Vegan options available too!

May 23 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thanks Green River Preserve for supplying a pork belly for Memorial Day Weekend celebration.  We will be smoking it and making bacon and then making BLT’s.  You …

Mountain Music Jam

May 24 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This is an acoustic jam featuring mostly old time fiddle tunes led by different community members. Come bring an instrument and join in on the fun, or …

We strive to waste nothing.  Want to help?  Bring your own glass/cup.  It is that simple.

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We are pet friendly.  Well behaved dogs on leash are welcome in our garden.  We are a zero-waste, pack-it-in, pack-it-out public house.  Please be prepared to take your waste with you.

Hours

Monday 3 – 8 pm
Tuesday 3 – 7 pm
Wednesday 3 – 7
Thursday 3 – 8 pm
Friday 3 – 8 pm
Saturday 1 – 8 pm
Sunday 2 – 6 pm

On occasion we will be open different hours for special events.  Times listed on specific events will override these hours.

Looking for us?

10771 Greenville Highway
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718

828-820-4677

Love@CedarMountainCanteen.com