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!

2026-06-27T00:00:00-04:00
  • Trivia

    Trivia
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    Join us every other Friday from 6:30 to whenever as we enjoy a night of Trivia with host Tod Schmidt.  Always a lot of laughs.

  • Song Swap with Paddle Faster

    Song Swap with Paddle Faster
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 want to join you. All acoustic genres and instruments welcome.

  • Customer Appreciation Sale. All packaged good 10% off on February 17th

    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    We are so grateful for our community and support.  With the weather we have been closed off and on and we need to do some spring cleaning and get the shelves emptied a bit. We have decided to share our appreciation for you and put all packaged items on sale February 17th.  ...

  • Owen Grooms Presents: Jenn and Owen and Potluck

    Owen Grooms Monday Music Series and Potluck
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 music here throughout her life’s journey with her family and friends, including the bands Chrysalis and The Woven. Owen plays with Pretty Little ...

  • Mountain Music Jam

    Mountain Music Jam
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 just sit back, listen, and enjoy!

  • Bluegrass Jam with Bruce Threlkeld

    Bluegrass Jam with Bruce Threlkeld
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, Reso phonic guitars ...

  • Song Swap with Paddle Faster

    Song Swap with Paddle Faster
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 want to join you. All acoustic genres and instruments welcome.

  • Owen Grooms Presents Cody Hale and Potluck

    Owen Grooms Monday Music Series and Potluck
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    Cody Hale is a singer/songwriter from Penrose, North Carolina.  He began writing music in 2010 after a career ending injury kept him off the basketball court.  He currently travels and performs with his wife, Jonlyn Linville, who plays fiddle and sings.  Cody has crafted his own sound through years of performing live ...

  • Mountain Music Jam

    Mountain Music Jam
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 just sit back, listen, and enjoy!

  • We are closing at 5 pm

    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    We are closing at 5 pm instead of 7 pm today.  We will be back to regular hours next week.

  • Bluegrass Jam with Bruce Threlkeld

    Bluegrass Jam with Bruce Threlkeld
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, Reso phonic guitars ...

  • Trivia

    Trivia
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    Join us every other Friday from 6:30 to whenever as we enjoy a night of Trivia with host Tod Schmidt.  Always a lot of laughs.

  • Song Swap with Paddle Faster

    Song Swap with Paddle Faster
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 want to join you. All acoustic genres and instruments welcome.

  • Owen Grooms Presents Alex Ball and Potluck – canceled due to frozen pipes.

    Owen Grooms Monday Music Series and Potluck
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    Alex and Owen first met at old time parties in Asheville back in 2012 and formed a duo called the Franklin Rattlers soon thereafter. They have been playing old time and bluegrass tunes, Alex's original music, and covers from folks like Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead, ever since. Alex's vocals, guitar ...

  • Mountain Music Jam

    Mountain Music Jam
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 just sit back, listen, and enjoy!

  • Bluegrass Jam with Bruce Threlkeld – canceled due to beautiful snow.

    Bluegrass Jam with Bruce Threlkeld
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, Reso phonic guitars ...

  • Song Swap with Paddle Faster

    Song Swap with Paddle Faster
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 want to join you. All acoustic genres and instruments welcome.

  • Owen Grooms Presents Jackson Grimm and Potluck – Canceled due to storm. Hope all are safe and warm.

    Owen Grooms Monday Music Series and Potluck
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    Jackson Grimm marries folk pop melodies with the lonesome sound of traditional Appalachian music. In a region with a strong music culture, it is no surprise that Grimm's songwriting is representative of his musical birthplace: Asheville, NC. His songs run the gambit from an homage to a traditional country waltz in "If ...

  • Bluegrass Jam with Bruce Threlkeld – canceled 1/24/26 due to winter storm

    Bluegrass Jam with Bruce Threlkeld
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, Reso phonic guitars ...

  • Trivia

    Trivia
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    Join us every other Friday from 6:30 to whenever as we enjoy a night of Trivia with host Tod Schmidt.  Always a lot of laughs.

  • Song Swap with Paddle Faster

    Song Swap with Paddle Faster
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 want to join you. All acoustic genres and instruments welcome.

  • Owen Grooms Presents Dustin Maxwell and Potluck

    Owen Grooms Monday Music Series and Potluck
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    Join us for an evening of original music with Dustin Maxwell and host, Owen Grooms. Dustin was born and raised in WNC, and is known for his work with bands like The Shotgun Gypsies and Dust in the Wind. He is currently working on recording more of his original music under his ...

  • Mountain Music Jam

    Mountain Music Jam
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 just sit back, listen, and enjoy!

  • Song Swap with Paddle Faster

    Song Swap with Paddle Faster
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 want to join you. All acoustic genres and instruments welcome.

  • Owen Grooms Presents Bruce Threlkeld and Potluck

    Owen Grooms Monday Music Series and Potluck
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    Bruce’s musical roots can be traced back to the 1950’s and include a love of Pop, Rock, Country, Bluegrass and Reggae. He started his musical career at 16, drumming in a cover band and picked up guitar a couple years later. In college Bruce began performing regularly and once opened a show ...

  • Mountain Music Jam

    Mountain Music Jam
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 just sit back, listen, and enjoy!

  • Trivia

    Trivia
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    Join us every other Friday from 6:30 to whenever as we enjoy a night of Trivia with host Tod Schmidt.  Always a lot of laughs.

  • Song Swap with Paddle Faster

    Song Swap with Paddle Faster
    Cedar Mountain Canteen 10771 Greenville Hwy, Cedar Mountain, NC, United States

    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 want to join you. All acoustic genres and instruments welcome.