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!

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We are deeply honored to be included as a venue on the Blue Ridge Music Trail.

Thank you to everyone who supports our music program. We are so grateful!

Looking for events? Click here to visit our calendar.

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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

502, 2026

Miscellaneous Podcasts

February 5th, 2026|

I have promoted at least one podcast here before.  This week I’m throwing out several that I just learned about.  They look promising.  Help me check’em out.
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2601, 2026

We stand in solidarity with the people in Minnesota

January 26th, 2026|

Now more than ever we must defend the right to freedom of speech and stand in solidarity with the people in Minnesota protesting and risking their lives to demand justice.  The Canteen, like the United States itself, is a community enriched by its global citizens, and we refuse to let …
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1801, 2026

Community Members gather to plan Mental Health Festival

January 18th, 2026|

A group of community members met Thursday January 15th to talk about the Mental Health Festival.  We had a diverse and beautiful group of people who came with love, compassion and knowledge.  We talked about events, resources and how each could contribute.  We are bringing those ideas together and will …

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701, 2026

Go to the JAM Fundraiser January 29th at 185 King Street

January 7th, 2026|

Owen, one of our employee-owners is also the coordinator of JAM.  We love JAM and have supported them for years and that support continues to grow.  Helping keep the music alive and teaching young musicians, what else do you need to know?  Go the their fundraiser at 185 King Street …

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701, 2026

Kevin Hummel wins the Billy Strings tickets!

January 7th, 2026|

Thank you WNCW for giving us a pair of Billy Strings tickets for our community supported arts fundraiser and thank you Kevin for supplying the winning bid!  We actually had 2 top bids and had to draw the winner.  How amazing.  Thanks to all who participated and thanks to all …

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Events

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

Song Swap with Paddle Faster

July 2 @ 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 Jazz Trio

July 3 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Jason is back with another set of fantastic Jazz music featuring some of the finest players around! Jason never fails to amaze with a different trio each …

Bluegrass Jam with Bruce Threlkeld

July 4 @ 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. …

An Evening of Music with the Nikki Talley Band

July 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us with for an evening of music with Canteen favorite Nikki Talley and her full band. Powerhouse vocals deliver Nikki’s award winning songwriting about life’s simple pleasures …

Cedar Mountain Fire and Rescue Annual Fundraiser at the Canteen July 5th!

July 5 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Join Cedar Mountain Fire and Rescue for their annual Brisket Fundraiser at the Canteen on July 5th.  Event starts at 12:30 pm and goes until they run …

Mountain Music Jam

July 5 @ 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 …

Owen Grooms Presents Jennifer Rhea and Potluck

July 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jennifer Rhea Linville and Owen Grooms play heartwarming original and traditional songs on guitar, banjo, mandolin and fiddle. Jenn grew up in Transylvania County, North Carolina, and has played …

Trivia

July 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us every other Wednesday for Trivia!  Super fun and super relaxed.  We look forward to laughing together.

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