Mother Earth News Fair - April 12-13, 2014 Asheville, NC !http://www.motherearthnews.com/~/media/Images/MEN/Marketing/Fair/NorthCarolina%20jpg.jpg! "Fair Home Page":http://www.motherearthnews.com/fair/north-carolina.aspx more. * "Info - tickets, maps, lodging":http://www.motherearthnews.com/fair/info.aspx * "Workshops":http://www.motherearthnews.com/fair/workshops-north-carolina.aspx * "Exhibitors":http://www.motherearthnews.com/fair/north-carolina-exhibitors.aspx * Wikipedia - "Mount Mitchell":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Mitchell - 32 miles northeast of Asheville. From the fair home page: Western North Carolina Agricultural Center Asheville, N.C. April 12-13, 2014 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 Saturday Fair hours: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Sunday Fair hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM *About the FAIR* MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS are fun-filled, family-oriented sustainable lifestyle events. The FAIR features practical, hands-on demos and workshops: Renewable energy * Small-scale agriculture * Gardening * Green building and more We hand-select local and national exhibitors to bring you the best in: * Organic food and drink * Books and magazines * Tools and seeds * Clothing and more Only service animals are permitted on the fairgrounds. No pets, please. *Tickets* "Full Weekend Ticket":http://www.motherearthnews.com/shopping/detail.aspx?itemnumber=6925 "VIP Weekend Ticket":http://www.motherearthnews.com/shopping/detail.aspx?itemnumber=6926 We are pleased to announce our partnership with local Asheville restaurant Cecilia’s Kitchen for the 2014 MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR VIP Lounge! This special menu, featured on both days, will only be available for VIP ticket holders. All meals are included in the ticket price. VIP ticket holders also receive guaranteed front-of-house seating at any workshop, along with a copy of the complete MOTHER EARTH NEWS Archive on DVD (1970-2012). *Asheville VIP Food and Beverage Menu* +Saturday Breakfast+ Crepes – Thin buckwheat pancakes filled with cheese, egg, pesto, leeks, potatoes, tomatoes, greens and crème fraîche Granola Yogurt Toast, Scones and Muffins with homemade butter, jelly and honey Fruits Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice +Saturday Lunch+ Salads – Green Salad, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad, and Veggie Salad Lasagna – Spinach, Mushrooms and Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Veggies Moroccan Stew with Grains Cream Puffs Fruit Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream Snacks, including Hummus, Tapenade, Veggies, Crackers and Cookies +Sunday Breakfast+ Variety of Quiches Egg Casserole Granola Yogurt Toast, Scones and Muffins with homemade butter, jelly and honey Fruits Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice +Sunday Lunch+ Empanadas Tamales Pupusas Tacos Rice and Beans Three Bean Salad, Potato Salad and Green Salad Tres Leches Cake and Flan Snacks, including Guacamole, Chips and Salsa, Crackers, and Cookies If you have any questions, please call our customer care staff at 1-800-234-3368. *Lodging* Mountain Inn and Suites Airport 447 Naples Road, Hendersonville, N.C.; 1-800-997-5149 Comfort Inn Asheville 15 Rockwood Road, Fletcher, N.C.; 1-800-230-4134 Fairfield Inn Asheville Airport 31 Airport Park Road, Fletcher, N.C.; 1-800-230-4134 Hampton Inn and Suites 18 Rockwood Road, Fletcher, N.C.; 1-800-997-5149 *Directions* From Asheville: Take I-26 East to Exit 40. Make a right turn off the ramp on to Airport Road, 280. Turn left at the first stop light past the Asheville Airport onto Fanning Bridge Road. The main entrance, Gate 1, is on the right. From Hendersonville: Take I-26 West to Exit 40. Make a left turn off the ramp on to Airport Road, 280. Turn left at the first stop light past the Asheville Airport onto Fanning Bridge Road. The main entrance, Gate 1, is on the right. #home - #event - #blog_jr