State of Origin is a boutique craft brew festival focusing on breweries embracing their unique flora and fauna in the creation of craft beer. Every brewery must bring craft beer that was created using ingredients grown in their “state of origin”. The 7th annual State of Origin will include 25+ breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries and kombucha makers from around the country that continuously create liquids with local ingredients. A portion of proceeds from State of Origin tickets will once again benefit Foothills Conservancy of NC. “Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is a nationally accredited regional land trust that protects the fabric and character of Western North Carolina’s landscape forever and for the benefit of all.”