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

601, 2026

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS – GARDEN ART COMPETITION

January 6th, 2026|


OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

GARDEN ART COMPETITION as part of the Cedar Mountain Canteen’s Mental Health Festival.

10771 Greenville Highway, Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, 28718. www.CedarMountainCanteen.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all ages and experience levels, Group pieces welcome DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: March 1, 2026

FESTIVAL …

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301, 2026

Repair Cafes are coming back to the Canteen

January 3rd, 2026|

Earlier we reported that since Brevard was hosting regular Repair Cafes, the Canteen would discontinue them. That didn’t last long. The response from the community has let us know they should continue in Cedar Mountain too. We are working with coordinators in Brevard and Hendersonvile on a schedule for 2026. …

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3012, 2025

An educator and his partner walk into the Canteen…

December 30th, 2025|

We hear a lot of comments when folks walk through our doors.  We have been hosting the community’s public home going on our 6th year and a few of those comments have stayed with me.

An educator, who had visited us before, brought his partner to the Canteen.  They sat at …

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3012, 2025

We are planning a mental health festival March 14th and 15th

December 30th, 2025|

The holidays are wrapping up.  With the death of our beloved Daniel and the depression we have witnessed throughout these holidays we are drawn to elevate the conversation about mental health in our village.

There are mental health festivals around the country and we are going to host one at the …

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1812, 2025

Dry January Products, we have some unique and delicious options

December 18th, 2025|

Dry January is almost here and we are already shopping for our patrons requests.  Most recently we were asked to bring in some non-alcoholic, non-sparkling white wines.  We found a lot and brought in these for our friends to try:

Luminara Chardonnay
Hand on Heart Chardonnay
Ariel Chardonnay
Stella Rosa Asti (well that is …

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1712, 2025

My favorite time of year for beer.

December 17th, 2025|

Right now is the time to thoroughly enjoy rich dark beers. It is also a great time to dive into a fresh or wet hopped ipa. We are on the tail end of that season but there are still of them available. Sierra Nevada Celebration is one of the finest …

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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