Cold Mountain FAQ

Please email nmoore@highlandbrewing.com to request a switch. Please note, we are experiencing a high volume of requests and will do our best to respond within 48 hours.  

Pre-ordered beer will not be included with ticket purchases this year. We will have an allotment of Cold Mountain, Cold Mountain Spin-offs (Coconut, Breakfast, and Cinnamon Roll), and Variety Packs available at each session. Barrel Aged Vanilla Cold Mountain bottles are extremely limited and are on sale starting at the beginning of each session Friday – Sunday.

Refunds and ticket exchanges are permitted up to 24 hours before the scheduled event. Please note that the service fee is non-refundable. To refund or exchange please email nmoore@highlandbrewing.com

Well-behaved, leashed pets are permitted to all Cold Mountain sessions: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We except a great turn out for this event with many people and live music, please do what is best for your pets! Pets are not allowed at the Cold Mountain Beer Dinner on Thursday.

If you hold a ticket, you are invited and encouraged to enjoy our disc golf course, which is exclusively available to Cold Mountain ticketholders during the event. After your round, don’t forget to visit our merch store to purchase your very own Cold Mountain disc!

Absolutely! During the daytime, we plan to have bands play on the Meadow Stage. Meadow music will be moved inside in the event of cold temps or bad weather.  All evening music will be programmed inside. Keep an eye on our Instagram for the latest updates! We will also have a silent disco!

We are delighted to announce the return of the dynamic DJ duo Celestial Dreamers to Highland Saturday, November 8. They will be delivering pulsating electronic dance tracks directly to provided wireless headphones. Over the years, their vibrant performances have become a thrilling highlight of our Cold Mountain event.

Yes! We have an amazing food truck lineup featuring many local favorites! View the full lineup here.  

Absolutely! Kids are welcome to join the fun. Children aged 10 and under do not need a ticket to attend. Sunday is especially family-friendly, with activities tailored for all ages from 12-5pm. Please note, children must stay with their adult(s) and be well-behaved throughout the event to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

We introduced pre-orders during Covid for safety and convenience. But in recent years, most folks still added more beer at checkout—making the process less efficient. Our goal is to keep things simple, fair, and easier to manage during a busy weekend. 

Rest assured—we’re still here to help you get your beer to the car!

Our limited edition Barrel Aged Vanilla Cold Mountain is available in very small quantities each event day, and we recommend arriving early to line up at our Distribution Area. Each adult is permitted to purchase only one bottle, but after your initial purchase, you may return to the back of the line for a chance to buy another.

We have a large allotment for each day Friday – Monday of the following packages:

• Cold Mountain Winter Ale 6-packs and Cases
• Cold Mountain Variety Pack (includes (8) 16oz cans of the following: (4) Coconut Cold Mountain, (2) Breakfast Cold Mountain, and (2) Cinnamon Roll Cold Mountain
• Coconut Cold Mountain: 16oz cans 4-packs and cases
• Breakfast Cold Mountain: 16oz cans 4-packs and cases
• Cinnamon Roll Cold Mountain: 16oz cans 4-packs and cases

We have an extremely limited quantity of Barrel Aged Vanilla Cold Mountain 500ml bottle. We expect to run out shortly after the event starts. Limited to one per adult. 

Cold Mountain Winter Ale on draft will last through Release Weekend. 

Starting the week of November 9, Cold Mountain will be available in packages at select retailers. Check our beer finder after November 10 to find Cold Mountain near you in NC, SC, TN, and GA.