ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — If dropping a keg in Asheville or a gold nugget in Marion sounds unusual, the region offers plenty of other offbeat ways to ring in the New Year.
From quirky party themes to long-running local traditions, Asheville-area venues are again hosting an eclectic mix of New Year’s Eve celebrations for those looking to go beyond a standard countdown.
One of the area’s signature events, the New Year’s Eve Keg Drop at Thirsty Monk South in Biltmore Park, returns Dec. 31. Modeled after the Times Square ball drop, the event features a large golden keg lowered at midnight, followed by a communal toast to welcome the new year…