Here’s the press release from the Western North Carolina Alliance:

ASHEVILLE – Interested in a free ticket to the Winter Warmer Beerfest? Sign up to volunteer at the festival with the Western North Carolina Alliance!

The sixth annual Winter Warmer is 3-7 p.m. Jan. 26 at the U.S. Cellular Center. It’s sure to help you shake off the winter blahs with great brews from more than 30 regional craft breweries, awesome music and good eats.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit WNCA in our mission to empower citizens to be advocates for livable communities and the natural environment of Western North Carolina.

Tickets are $40 – but if you volunteer with WNCA, your entry is free! If you’re interested, email French Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson at Hartwell@wnca.org for details.

Winter Warmer is co-hosted by ThreeSheets: Design, Brews Cruise, Inc. and the French Broad Brewing Co. All previous festivals have sold out in advance, so be sure to get your tickets soon!

More information is available at http://www.ashevillebeerfest.com/