New Sylva outdoors store to hold grand opening
Sylva’s newest outdoors store will hold a grand opening party noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at 562 West Main Street.
Black Balsam Outdoors opened in November, occupying the space formerly inhabited by Blackrock Outdoor Company. Founded by two A.T. thru-hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, Black Balsam Outdoors is an outfitter specializing in backpacking, camping, hiking and trail running gear.
The event will include music from the Tyler Kittle Trio and drinks sponsored by The Paper Mill Lounge from 3 to 6 p.m., with Brew Dawgs serving up local hot dogs out front all day long. Raffle tickets for products from Keen, Big Agnes, Bison, Darn Tough, Crazy Creek, Eno, Mountain Hardware and more will be available for a $5 donation with winners announced at 5:30 p.m. Raffle proceeds will benefit The Community Table.
