Asheville, North Carolina

Popped fresh inAsheville

Dare to Pop is made right here — small-batch, hand-popped by your local Maker and stocked at the Asheville spots you already love. Never shipped in. Never sitting on a shelf for months.

Meet your Asheville Maker

Your name here

A short, real intro to the person popping Dare to Pop in Asheville — who they are, why they started, and what they love about making it for their own community. This is the face behind every bag in town.

Every batch is hand-popped in a state-regulated licensed kitchen right here in Asheville, then delivered by hand to the spots that carry it.

"I get to make something bold for the town I live in — and hand it to the people who'll actually eat it."
Four snack-size flavors

The Lineup

Restaurant-inspired, small-batch popcorn crafted for adult palates — bold, layered flavors made with real ingredients.

🧈Butter

Brown Butter & Black Garlic

Rich brown butter layered with mellow black garlic for a silky, savory finish with deep umami.

🧀Cheese

Charcuterie Board

A trio of aged cheeses balanced with briny olive, sweet fig, and a drizzle of wildflower honey.

🍮Caramel

Crème Brûlée

Burnt sugar caramel with notes of vanilla bean and a smooth, creamy custard finish.

🌶️Kettle

Electric Sichuan

Sweet-and-salty kettle corn with toasted sesame, Sichuan peppercorn, gentle heat, and a tongue-tingling finish.

Stocked around town

Where to find it in Asheville

Grab a bowl at these local spots — hand-delivered fresh, with more added as makers ramp up.

Asheville locations Map loads here

The first batches for Asheville post here the moment they're popped and hand-delivered. Check back this week.

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Pop-ups & events

Find us fresh-popping at Asheville markets, festivals, and maker events.

More dates land here as they’re booked.

No pop-ups on the calendar right now — check back soon for the next drop.
Good to know

Asheville FAQ

Where can I buy Dare to Pop in Asheville?
Dare to Pop is stocked at local Asheville bars, breweries, shops, and hotels — see the map and the "Where to find it in Asheville" list above. It's sold only at partner spots, never shipped.
Is Dare to Pop made locally in Asheville?
Yes. Every batch is hand-popped fresh in Asheville by your local Maker, then hand-delivered to the spots that carry it — never shipped in from a factory.
Can I stock Dare to Pop at my Asheville business?
Absolutely — bars, breweries, shops, and hotels can carry it. Visit the Stock Us section to become a partner and get set up with case packs, hand-delivered fresh.
Where will Dare to Pop be popping next in Asheville?
Catch us fresh-popping at Asheville markets, festivals, and pop-ups — see the "Pop-ups & events" list above for upcoming dates.
For Asheville bars · breweries · shops · hotels

Own a spot in Asheville? Stock it.

Put a bold, local-exclusive snack behind your bar or on your counter — hand-delivered fresh by your Asheville Maker. No shipping, no minimums headaches, no prep.

Case packs High margin Zero prep Hand-delivered Always fresh Local exclusive

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Made by The Un-Factory Foods network of independent makers.