From Diamond Brand:
SECOND ANNUAL ASHEVILLE OUTDOOR SHOW RETURNS SEPTEMBER 18, PRESENTED BY DIAMOND BRAND OUTDOORS AND FRUGAL BACKPACKER
Asheville, NC — As Outdoor Retailer kicks off its Summer Marketin Salt Lake City, local businesses Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker today announced the first round of vendors for the Asheville Outdoor Show. In its second year, the free public expo brings top innovators from the most popular outdoor companies to recreation enthusiasts in the playground of the mountains of North Carolina. The Asheville Outdoor Show will take place on Sunday, September 18, from noon to 4:00 p.m. in Highland Brewing Company’s Meadow (12 Charlotte Highway in Asheville).
“Diamond Brand Outdoors opened the area’s first outdoor lifestyle shop in 1964,” said Chris Bubenik, Marketing Manager for Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker. “We love the outdoors and making sure our customers have what they need for the best experience. That’s why we’ve made the Asheville Outdoor Show open to brands by invitation only. We want to showcase innovators known for their quality, variety, and uniqueness.”Those attending the festival will enjoy last year’s perks including coupons, discounts, giveaways, raffles, and the chance to chat with industry leaders and demo the newest gear. This year includes an expanded music schedule, family adventure zone, yard games, and a nonprofit village. Highland Brewing’s line of beers and food will be available for purchase.
The day’s schedule, music lineup, raffle beneficiary, and additional vendors will be announced in two parts in mid-August and the beginning of September.
The first round of outdoor brands announced include locally-based businesses Astral and Eagles Nest Outfitters, as well as Buff Headwear, Columbia Sportswear, Deuter, ExOfficio, Goal Zero, KEEN, LEKI, Marmot, Montrail, NEMO Equipment, Oboz, Outdoor Research, Outdoor Tech, Salewa, Sea to Summit, Stanley, Tilley Endurables, Toad&CO., and Wind Pouch.
The first round of nonprofits announced include Asheville Greenworks, Carolina Mountain Club, Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, Mountain True, and North Carolina Outward Bound School.
Highland Brewing Company is located at 12 Old Charlotte Highway in Asheville, North Carolina.
About Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker
In 1964, the first the first outdoor gear shop in Western North Carolina opened as Diamond Brand Camping Center. Starting in a 900 sq. ft. garage, what began as factory seconds store, grew and became what is now known as Diamond Brand Outdoors. The company has been voted Best Outdoor Gear Shop in WNC for12 years in a row, as well as being recognized nationally as a Top 100 Outdoor Specialty Retailer by Outdoor magazine and named Best of the Blue Ridge by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine. The company operates two Diamond Brand Outdoors locations offering premium outdoor gear as well as a discount gear shop named Frugal Backpacker. All three stores are located in Asheville, North Carolina. They are online at diamondbrand.com and frugalbackpacker.com.
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