If you’ve been to Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens in Lake Lure, NC, you know it’s so much more than a bar and garden. It’s a restaurant, a coffee café, an event space, a music venue, and a community gathering place all in one. Every visit here feels like a retreat — from strolling the beautiful grounds and relaxing by the garden waterfalls, to enjoying delicious food, cocktails, and craft brews with some of the friendliest staff you’ll meet.
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens: Where Lake Lure Eats, Drinks, and Celebrates
On our latest visit, we grabbed a table outside by the water, ordered a couple of craft beers, and shared plates of Creole Shrimp Cocktail and a decadent Mac & Cheese small plate. As always, everything was top-notch. Their cocktails are equally impressive — whether you’re sipping something classic or exploring one of their unique house creations, the Grey Hawk bar never disappoints.
But what makes Grey Hawk shine is how much they do for the community. Beyond food and drinks, it’s an evolving space for live music, art, and family-friendly gatherings. And this September, they’re closing out the summer season in a spectacular way.
Burning Mae Festival 2025
Friday, September 19 & Saturday, September 20, 2025
This weekend-long festival is the follow-up to their Mother Mae Hawk Festival, and it promises to be unforgettable. Here’s what to expect:
Friday, September 19
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Restaurant & bar open 12–10pm with full table service and festival specials
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Guests can write their “Wishes & Worries” and tie them to the Mother Mae Hawk statue
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Live music from TAKAT (4:30–7:30pm)
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Craft vendors selling art, goods, and more
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Final Friday Hoedown of the season (8–10pm) – line dancing under black lights, neon encouraged!
Saturday, September 20
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Festival-style event, 10am–10pm with counter-service food & drinks all day
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Live music: Owen Walsh (12–3pm), The Accentrix (4–7pm)
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All-day performances from Tettra Hydra Entertainment (stilt-walking, bubble-making, fire-dancing, and fire-spinning)
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Burning of the Hawk ceremony at sunset
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Craft vendors, kids’ activities, art stations, and fire pits to keep the party glowing until 10pm
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens is more than a place to eat and drink — it’s an experience, rooted in creativity, community, and celebration. If you’re in Lake Lure or Western NC, this is a must-visit. And if you’re looking for the perfect way to end your summer, don’t miss Burning Mae 2025.
So as you’re writing down your “Wishes & Worries” for the Burning Mae Festival, here’s an idea — maybe it’s also time to write down the names of those inadequate PR, marketing, and social media agencies you’ve been wasting money on.
Toss that paper in the fire 🔥 and make a vow:
❌ No more throwing hard-earned funds into cages that keep your business captive.
❌ No more settling for fluff with zero ROI.
Instead, purge the old, embrace the real, and let your brand thrive. Because in 2025 and beyond, it’s not about staged content or empty promises — it’s about authentic storytelling, meaningful media, and building true connections.
👉 Get with the real. Live and thrive. Your business — and your community — deserve it.