
Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic
Four NCAA women’s volleyball teams are gathering in Asheville this September for the inaugural Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic tournament. This is the first collegiate volleyball tournament at Harrah’s Cherokee Center—Asheville since the venue signed on as the official host of the Ingles Southern Conference Women’s Volleyball Championship (2025-2027). The year’s lineup includes host Western Carolina Catamounts and features the College of Charleston Cougars, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers, and Bradley University Braves.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Friday, September 5th
1st Match @ 11a: College of Charleston vs Bradley
2nd Match @ 4p: UNC at Charlotte vs Bradley
3rd Match @ 7p: Western Carolina vs College of Charleston
Saturday, September 6th
1st Match @ 11a: Bradley vs Western Carolina
2nd Match @ 2p: UNC at Charlotte vs College of Charleston
3rd Match @ 7p: Western Carolina vs UNC at Charlotte

Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City Spartanburgers
Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City Spartanburgers at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Labor Day Weekend Fireworks
Enjoy a post-game Labor Day weekend firework show presented by Ingles!
Enjoy For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City Spartanburgers
Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City Spartanburgers at McCormick Field
Game Promotion: Jersey Giveaway
Blue Jersey Giveaway - Be one of the first 1,000 fans through the gates and receive a free blue jersey, presented by Cherokee.
Enjoy For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Beer City Cup
The Beer City Cup is back in Asheville this Labor Day Weekend on August 30-31, 2025. The tournament has expanded to 92 Teams from 32 Cities across 11 States. Registration will begin on June 1, 2025.

Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City Spartanburgers
Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City Spartanburgers at McCormick Field
Game Highlights: $1 Hog Dogs & Post-Game Fireworks
Enjoy $1 hot dogs presented by Blossman Gas and Mix 96.5! Stick around after the game to experience post-game fireworks show presented by The Little Gym!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City Spartanburgers
Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City Spartanburgers at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Thirsty Thursday
Enjoy $1 regular beer, $1 coke, & $3 craft beer presented by Oskar Blues Brewery and 105.9 The Mountain!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City Spartanburgers
Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City Spartanburgers at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Ingles BOGO Tuesday
Buy one get one free Corner Reserves tickets, just use promo code ‘INGLES’ when you buy online!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors at McCormick Field
Game Highlights: Ingles Family Sunday & Backpack Giveaway
Kids run the bases post-game, presented by Ingles. The first 500 kids (16 and under) in the ballpark will receive a free backpack presented by Ingles!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors at McCormick Field
Game Promotion: Jersey Giveaway
Jade Jersey Giveaway - Be one of the first 1,000 fans through the gates and receive a free jade jersey, presented by Spectrum.
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors at McCormick Field
Game Highlights: $1 Hot Dogs & Post-Game Fireworks
Post-game fireworks show presented by Eliada Homes! Enjoy $1 hot dogs presented by Blossman Gas and 98.1 The River!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Thirsty Thursday
Enjoy $1 regular beer, $1 coke, & $3 craft beer presented by Oskar Blues Brewery and 105.5 The Outlaw!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Asheville Blues Tribute
The Tourists will take the field as the Asheville Blues to pay tribute to the 1946 & 1947 Negro Southern League Champions.
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Ingles BOGO Tuesday
Buy one get one free Corner Reserves tickets, just use promo code ‘INGLES’ when you buy online!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Ingles Family Sunday
Kids run the bases post-game, presented by Ingles
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers at McCormick Field
Game Promotion: Jersey Giveaway
Hippies Jersey Giveaway - Be one of the first 1,000 fans through the gates and receive a free Hippies jersey, presented by Fred Anderson Subaru.
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: $1 Hot Dogs & Post-Game Fireworks
Enjoy $1 hot dogs presented by Blossman Gas and Mix 96.5! Stick around after the game for the best post-game fireworks show in Asheville!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Thirsty Thursday
Enjoy $1 regular beer, $1 Coke, & $3 craft beer presented by Oskar Blues Brewery and 105.9 The Mountain!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers
Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Ingles BOGO Tuesday
Buy on get one free Corner Reserves tickets, just use promo code ‘INGLES’ when you buy online!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Ingles BOGO Tuesday
Buy on get one free Corner Reserves tickets, just use promo code ‘INGLES’ when you buy online!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

HoDown Throwdown Ultimate Frisbee Tournament (Recreational)
HoDown ThrowDown 2025!
Mark your calendars for August 2-3, 2025 in Asheville's Blue Ridge Mountains!
TEAM REGISTRATION is OPEN
One captain from a team should wrangle their cavalry and sign up a team. This holds the team's spot in line to attend HoDown. We are currently still accepting teams, but your registration will be pending until accepted.
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION is OPEN
Captains—once you’ve registered your team, share the individual registration link with your players! Everyone must register individually to play.
THE SPIRIT OF HODOWN
HoDown Throwdown will look a little different this year, but we’re still dedicated to the full spread of shenanigans, spirit, and Appalachian hospitality!
At its core, HoDown is about showing up with heart, humor, and something in hand. This year, we’re inviting each team to contribute a little something to the tournament—whether it’s a spirit game at the fields or beer tent, a team-themed activity, or sweet treats to add to Saturday’s family meal. Maybe you want to take over the beer tent during your bye?! Perhaps you host a silent disco?! Bring a taste of your team’s personality to the table, and contribute to the HoDown magic!
HODOWN HAPPENINGS
In lieu of Camp HoDown, we’re bringing the party to the fields! On both Saturday and Sunday, a Beer Garden will be open throughout the day. Each team will have a scheduled bye to enjoy whatever foolishness brews at the beer tent.
Saturday evening, we’ll host a taco bar + party at the fields after games wrap up—so plan to stay and celebrate!
HODOWN HAPPENINGS
If you have any more questions, please reach out to the TDs directly ultimatehodown@gmail.com

Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green hot rods
Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Ingles Family Sunday
Kids run the bases post-game, presented by Ingles.
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green hot rods
Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods at McCormick Field
Game Promotion: Jersey Giveaway
White Jersey Giveaway - Be one of the first 1,000 fans through the gates and receive a free white jersey, presented by Telco!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Open Junior Tennis Championships
Junior Tournament
JULY 26-27, 2025
LEVEL 6 JUNIOR: JULY 26-27, 2025
Registration Closes: July 22, 2024, 5:59 pm, EDT

Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green hot rods
Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods at McCormick Field
Game Highlights: Post-Game Fireworks and $1 Hot Dog Night
Stick around after the game for the best post-game fireworks show in Asheville! Post-game fireworks show is presented by Montreat College.
Enjoy $1 hot dogs presented by Blossman Gas and 98.1 The River!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Blue Ridge Lacrosse Classic
IT’S NOT JUST A TRADITION, IT’S A CLASSIC!
The Blue Ridge Classic is an annual lacrosse tournament that hosts teams from all across the southeast to compete for the bragging rights of best in their division.
The Blue Ridge Classic is the longest running tournament of its kind in the southeast. When the first tournament took place in 1994 with only a few teams, opportunities to play in the region were scarce and competition even moreso. The club pulled together everyone they knew in the region and invited them to Asheville for lacrosse, libations, and laughs. Since then, the tournament has grown rapidly. Today, the Blue Ridge Classic remains an annual celebration of the lacrosse community and competition.
JOIN US
The Blue Ridge Classic takes place on the last weekend of July each year. Spots are limited, so teams are highly encouraged to register early. No tickets are required to watch, so come join in the fun!
Blue Ridge Classic
Jul 25 - 27, 2025
Asheville, NC
The 2025 Blue Ridge Classic will be taking place July 25-27 in Asheville, NC. This year the BRC will be evolving to move towards the model utilized by other top tier adult lacrosse tournaments. Our divisions will be mostly age based.
We will offer 5 divisions for competition this year, and they are as follows:
Open
30+,
40+
50+
Beer division
Most of these divisions are self explanatory. The major change with the age brackets is that there will be NO age exceptions this year.
The tournament entry fee is $1300. Each team is guaranteed 4 games.
**Each player may only play for 1 team regardless of division. Any team caught violating this rule will forfeit any games in question.**
Registration will take place through sports engine/ tourney machine. Tournament spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Following registration, each team must upload their roster prior to the tournament. Registration link at the end of this email.
2024 winners
30+ Division Megamen
40+ Division Raleigh LC
Open Division The Strength Feed

Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green hot rods
Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods at McCormick Field
Game Highlights: Asheville Hippies and Thirsty Thursday
Get groovy with us as the Asheville Hippies take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods! Enjoy $1 regular beer, $1 coke, & $3 craft beer presented by Oskar Blues Brewery and the 105.5 Outlaw!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green hot rods
Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Ingles BOGO Tuesday
Buy one get one free Corner Reserves tickets, just use promo code ‘INGLES’ when you buy online!
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors at McCormick Field
Game Highlight: Ingles Family Sunday
Kids run the bases post-game, presented by Ingles
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets

Gran Fondo Asheville
GRAN FONDO ASHEVILLE, P/B APPLEWOOD MANOR FOUNDATION, IS HAPPENING!!
We have confirmed that the courses for the 2025 Gran Fondo Asheville p/b Applewood Manor Foundation are ready for the event. We have also worked with local officials and agencies to ensure the event is welcome in the community as residents, businesses, and the government are rebuilding. We hope you will join us on July 20, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina (and in Boone for the Boone Gran Fondo on August 1, 2025). Not only will we have a great ride and wonderful weekend, but Western North Carolina would greatly appreciate the economic stimulus from a robust Gran Fondo Asheville this summer!
For more event information please click Gran Fondo Asheville

Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Emperors at McCormick Field
Game Promotion: Jersey Giveaway
AVL Heart Jersey Giveaway - Be one of the first 1,000 fans through the gates and receive a free AVL Heart jersey, presented by Express Employment Professionals.
For more information and to buy tickets, please click the link Tourists Tickets