Blues, Brews and BBQ, scheduled for Saturday, May 30 from 11am to 5pm on the grounds of the Rib Shack, will kick off the 2009 season in Highlands, NC. It’s a fun-filled day for all ages featuring live music from Hurricane Creek, refreshing brews from Highland Brewing Company and slow-smoked southern style BBQ from the Rib Shack. Complimentary event posters will be on hand, and patrons can purchase commemorative tee-shirts.
 

Ticket prices include all food and beverages. Prices are $25 for 21 years and older, $15 for under 21, and free for five and under. For advance tickets, visit the Rib Shack or call 866-526-8008. For more information, visit www.oldedwardsinn.com.

Hurricane Creek has been performing together for over 12 years and continues to grow in popularity as a premiere live musical group catering to a wide variety of audiences. You’ll hear all your bluesy favorites from artists like Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Van Morrison, Marshal Tucker Band, Delbert McClinton, The Beatles and BB King.

Highland Brewing Company of Asheville brews the finest and freshest ales in the Southeast. Since 1994 Highland Brewing Company has been pouring refreshing brews, including their Gaelic Ale, Saint Terese’s Pale Ale and Kashmir IPA.

About Old Edwards Hospitality Group: (www.oldedwardsinn.com) The Old Edwards Hospitality Group includes The Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands, NC, as well as The Old Edwards Club—a private club that features a professionally designed golf course, heated mineral pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, clubhouse and pro shop. Old Edwards Inn and Spa is Condé Nast Johansens Most Excellent Inn in the USA and Canada for 2008. The Mobil Four-Star resort is located at 445 Main Street in Highlands, NC. Also included in the Old Edwards Experience are a world-class Spa, Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden, The Farm at Old Edwards special events and wedding facility, Acorn’s and Acorn’s Annex upscale retail shops, The Rib Shack and Sports Corner. Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden has been a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” winner every year since 2005 and won the “Best Of” award for 2008.