Highland Brewing’s Lunar New Year Celebration Returns Feb. 21-22

WHAT: Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse at Highland Brewing! Asheville’s original brewery will honor the Lunar New Year with a weekend-long celebration on Saturday, Feb. 21, and Sunday, Feb. 22, featuring special beer releases, live performances, family-friendly activities, glow-in-the-dark disc golf, and a ticketed Dim Sum Brunch with Chef J Chong.

The Year of the Horse symbolizes energy, speed, and good fortune, perfect for a weekend of  cultural experiences, community connection, and exceptional beer. Join us for all your favorite Highland brews, including a delicious lineup of IPAs like Highland Haze, AVL, and Daycation, alongside special Lunar New Year-inspired limited releases available only at the Taproom.

Lunar New Year Taproom Celebration

Saturday, Feb. 21, 11 am - 3 pm

The Highland Brewing’s Taproom and Event Center will transform into an all-day family-friendly celebration featuring live dragon dance performances and local food trucks serving a variety of flavorful dishes. This year’s highly anticipated annual collaboration with Asian-owned Seattle brewery Lucky Envelope Brewing, Fire Horse Chocolate Porter, will also debut on Saturday along with three additional limited-edition Lunar New Year brews. 

Find more details at highlandbrewing.com/calendar/firehorsecelebration. 

Lunar New Year Glow Disc Golf Tournament

Saturday, Feb. 21, 6-9 pm

Light up the night on Highland’s world-renowned 18-hole disc golf course during a glow-in-the-dark tournament honoring the Lunar New Year. The tournament features a 9-hole scored glow round, exciting prizes, and exclusive Lunar New Year merchandise for every player.  Players will tee off at dusk with glowing discs, illuminated baskets, and Highland beer flowing.

Register today at highlandbrewing.com/calendar/firehorsedisctourney. 

Dim Sum Brunch with Chef J Chong

Sunday, Feb. 22, 11 am

Highland welcomes Chef J Chong, creator of J Chong Eats and finalist of The Big Brunch, for a special Dim Sum Brunch. Join us for a curated menu showcasing Chef J Chong’s modern take on classic dim sum flavors, paired with Highland beers. Space for this one-of-a-kind experience is limited. 

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 23 at 10 am at highlandbrewing.com/calendar/dimsumbrunch. 

WHY IT MATTERS: Highland Brewing’s annual celebration honors Lunar New Year traditions and the family heritage of brewery founder Oscar Wong and President/CEO Leah Wong Ashburn. Highland Brewing is proud to be Asian-American and minority-owned, continuing its legacy of blending cultural heritage with exceptional craft beer and community-driven experiences.

WHERE: Highland Brewing (12 Old Charlotte Hwy #200, Asheville, NC 28803)

About Highland Brewing

Highland Brewing was founded in 1994 by Oscar Wong, a retired engineer and entrepreneur, making Highland the pioneer of Asheville's craft beer scene. Since 2016, the minority-founded company is proudly woman-led by Oscar's daughter, Leah Wong Ashburn. Highland is the largest family-owned brewery native to the Southeast, distributing beers across NC, SC, TN, and GA. Committed to quality and sustainability, Highland operates one of the largest solar arrays in the U.S. craft beer industry. The hilltop brewery welcomes visitors for limited-release beers, tours, live music, and private events—and will soon feature an outdoor retail shop, a rock-climbing gym, and a pizza restaurant opening in 2026.