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Fresh PERSPECTIVES on Asheville …

There’s more to life than the climb. There’s the view.

When you’re voted “Best in the U.S.” for 2017 by Lonely Planet, it’s hard to argue Discover Asheville … OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
with the fact that Asheville is just too cool of a city. Also named “America’s Quirkiest
City” by Travel + Leisure, Asheville tops lists on the beer scene, cities for millennials, Convention Golf Outing – Grove Park Inn Country Club
cities for creatives — you name it. Not only are the people remarkable, it’s absolutely Fri., Oct. 13, 1 – 6 p.m. (Shotgun Start)
gorgeous, too. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of the French $195 per person (includes greens fees, cart, lunch and gratuities)
Broad and Swannanoa Rivers, Asheville is in the middle of Western North Carolina Golf enthusiasts won’t want to miss the opportunity to play this Donald Ross course
postcard country. Combine that with its local charm, character, architecture, located just steps from the historic Inn. Grove Park’s unique mountain layout is one of the
music and culture, and you have a city worth exploring with all five senses. finest classic golf courses featuring many of the design elements made famous by Ross.
South Slope Microbrewery Tour
A Toast to Asheville … Kick-off Reception Friday, Oct. 13, 1:30 – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 12, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $115 per person (includes tours, tastings, taxes, transportation & gratuities)
Mix, mingle and connect with industry colleagues and For years, Asheville’s South Slope was a gritty automotive center amidst a
associates before heading off to dinner. nondescript neighborhood where empty buildings far outnumbered pilsners,
porters and pale ales. Today it’s the heart of Asheville’s craft beer scene.
A Taste of the Grove Park Inn … Spouse/Guest Program
Available ONLY to registered Convention guests – No Charge Clustered within a few walkable blocks are no less than seven microbreweries.
Friday, Oct. 13, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Join us for a guided tour and tasting of some of the area’s finest craft beers.
Sip on a morning cocktail as you discover the sights, sounds and tastes of the Grove Park Biltmore Estate & Winery Tour
Inn with a culinary presentation and sampling of the resort’s renowned farm-to-table Sat., Oct. 14, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
philosophies, followed by a private in-depth walking tour of the Inn’s storied history. $125 per person (includes tours, taxes, wine tasting, transportation and gratuities)
Join us for an afternoon outing to America’s largest home and grandest estate. Completed
Asheville Delights … Desserts Reception & Silent Auction in 1895, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room chateau with more than 10 acres of spectacular
Fri. Oct. 13, 9 – 11 p.m. manicured gardens is as impressive today as it was more than a century ago. Biltmore
Tap into the excitement while you enjoy a unique spread of mouth-watering
desserts at this Convention favorite. Auction items will be on display in the exhibit House is truly a wonder of architecture and hospitality. Our tour includes access to a suite
hall beginning Thursday, with final bidding at the Desserts Reception on Friday. To of rooms not previously available to the public that offers a glimpse into the personal lives
donate an auction item contact Evan Kleymeyer at (614) 340-7605 or ekleymeyer@ of the Vanderbilt family who lived there, followed by a visit to the Biltmore Estate Antler
ohiobankersleague.com; or Cassie Mattson at (217) 522-5575 x214 or cmattson@ilfi.org. Hill Village and Winery where you can enjoy a complimentary wine tasting and shopping.
Asheville Oktoberfest
An Asheville Celebration … Closing Banquet Featuring Comedian Rik Roberts
Sat., Oct. 14, 6 – 10 p.m. Sat., Oct. 14, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
No one does farm-to-table quite like Asheville. Join us as the Omni Grove Park Inn $65 per person (includes Oktoberfest admission, group transportation and gratuities)
culinary team presents the best in locally-sourced fine dining, then get ready for a Beer-drinkers and music-lovers are in for a treat. Asheville Oktoberfest is an afternoon
post-dinner ab workout as comedian Rik Roberts takes us on a fun-filled ride through of beer sampling from the city’s nearly 30 microbreweries accompanied by traditional
life’s experiences and adventures. A 20-year stand-up comedy headliner across the German music on the streets of downtown Asheville. We’ve secured a limited number of
country and abroad, Rik is a master storyteller who will have us laughing all night long. tickets for a group outing to this annual sellout event. Admission includes a complimentary
tasting mug and an opportunity to taste a variety of local beers in their own biergartens.