Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail, which leads hikers off-trail to something interesting, like a spring or overlook.
Blue Blaze hosts bike rides, outdoor-themed film screenings, a pop-up farmers’ market and more.
You can see all their upcoming events on their Facebook page.
Blue Blaze Trail Talk
Every Monday (scheduled through April 19, 2021)
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Free
Every Monday, they’ll be having a casual conversation in their outdoor space about hiking, backpacking, and the outdoors. Meet folks in the outdoor community, trade gear and trail tips, and more. The outdoor space will be socially distanced, but make sure to bring a mask to enter the taproom.
Wind Down Wednesday Yoga
Every Wednesday (scheduled through December 29th, 2021)
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$10 (includes a beer)
Every week they’ll have an all-levels yoga flow with a rotating certified yoga instructor. They have capped each session to 12 attendees, and you will need to purchase a ticket in advance if you plan on attending. Please bring your ticket and check-in with the bartender prior to class. Each ticket includes the class and a 13 oz. Blue Blaze beer.
West End Food Truck Friday
Every Friday from March 5th to May 28th, 2021
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free
Discover Charlotte’s newest food truck rally that is hosted by West End’s first craft brewery, Blue Blaze Brewing. Savor local food trucks with a variety of unique, dynamic, and delicious dishes, to celebrate one of Charlotte’s best traditions in one of Charlotte’s most culturally rich and historic neighborhoods.
Happening every Friday evening from March 5th through May, starting at 5 pm and live music at 6 pm. West End Food Truck Friday is free to attend, as well as dog- and family-friendly. Non-alcoholic, local cider, and wine options are also available.
Blue Blaze Brewing offers tons of free, accessible parking, generous covid-responsible taproom & outdoor seating, and some of the best, friendliest staff in town. West End Food Truck Friday is easily accessible just about a mile from Uptown across I-77 or a quick, 10-minute bike ride (or 20-minute walk) down the Irwin/Stewart Creek Greenway.
Prefer Curbside Pickup/To-Go Instead?
Order beer and drinks ahead for curbside pickup online at bit.ly/BBbeer. Set your order to ‘Pickup.’ Call us when you get here and we’ll bring your order out to you! Many of our food truck partners also offer pre-ordering online for pickup when they are at Blue Blaze, and all of us are cool with you grabbing food to-go if that’s your thing!
Saturday Flow Yoga
Every Saturday (scheduled through December 18th, 2021)
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
$10 (includes a beer)
Every week they’ll have an all-levels yoga flow with a rotating certified yoga instructor. They have capped each session to 12 attendees, and you will need to purchase a ticket in advance if you plan on attending. Please bring your ticket and check-in with the bartender prior to class. Each ticket includes the class and a 13 oz. Blue Blaze beer.
Blue Blaze Hiking Club: South Fork Rail Trail
Saturday, April 10th, 2021
10 a.m.
15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill
$5
In an effort to provide quality hikes in an intimate and low impact manner, as well as maintain COVID safe numbers, we will be charging $5 for participating and limiting our group size. Tickets will go on sale on March 27th and must be purchased ahead of time. You will not be able to pay at the trailhead.
Please note: A Meetup/Facebook RSVP does not reserve your spot. Sales end at midnight the day before the hike. Tickets can be fully refunded up until midnight the day before the hike. Be sure to social distance and bring your mask for pre and post-hike conversation back at Blue Blaze taproom.
This week we will be hiking the South Fork Rail Trail, a segment of the Carolina Thread Trail located in Lincolnton, NC. The hike is about 3.4 miles and winds along the South Fork Catawba. This hike is rated as easy and is an out and back. There is little elevation change. We will start at the trail parking lot.
South Fork Rail Trail Parking Lot: 2677 Laboratory Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Upon arrival look for the Blue Blaze Banner!
*Parking can be a bit limited so if possible park close together, maybe even double park.
Blue Blaze Hiking Club: Seven Oaks Preserve Trail
Saturday, April 24th, 2021
10 a.m.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 New Hope Road, Belmont
$5
In an effort to provide quality hikes in an intimate and low impact manner, as well as maintain COVID safe numbers, we will be charging $5 for participating and limiting our group size. Tickets will go on sale on April 10th and must be purchased ahead of time. You will not be able to pay at the trailhead.
Please note: A Meetup/Facebook RSVP does not reserve your spot. Sales end at midnight the day before the hike. Tickets can be fully refunded up until midnight the day before the hike. Be sure to social distance and bring your mask for pre and post-hike conversation back at Blue Blaze taproom.
This week we will be hiking the Seven Oaks Preserve Trail, a segment of the Carolina Thread Trail. The hike is about 5.5 miles and winds along the shore of Lake Wylie as well as through some of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s trail system. This hike is rated as moderate. There is little elevation change, but rocky and rooty terrain. We will start at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden parking lot. There is no fee to park here, only if you choose to stay and explore their beautiful facilities afterwards. Folks of all ages and most skill levels are welcome to join us. Leashed dogs can come along too! Hikes will be led by avid hiker, runner, and backpacker, Emily Medvedeff.
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