The Asheville area welcomes you back after Hurricane Helene.Plan your return trip with heart.

Bear’s Smokehouse Grand Reopening: To Hell with Helene!

March 29, 2025
5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Bear's is BACK and we're so excited to celebrate with you, our community. Come join us for live music, drink specials, BBQ, and light-hearted rage-releasing activities like axe throwing! Plus, this event supports an important cause—proceeds will benefit Linked for Life, a mental health initiative, through the Bear’s Foundation.

    Event Highlights:

    🎶 Live Performance by LYRIC – Band will kick off at 5pm and DJ LYRIC's show will begin at 8:30pm

    😂 Special Guest: Comedian Cayla Clark

    🥧 Pie Eating Contest

    🪓 Axe Throwing

    🐂 Mechanical Bull Rides

    🔥 Burning of Negativity – Guests can write down what they want to release from the hurricane’s aftermath and burn it on-site.

    💃 DJ Set & Dance Party – Instructor-led dance party starts at 8:30 PM


    We've all been through hell, so bring your friends for a day of celebration, a tribute to our resilience, and an opportunity to make a difference in the community. (This is a free public event and all are welcome!)