French Broad Outfitters at Hominy Creek set to close later this year

Buncombe County, which owns the land where FBO Hominy Creek is located, is looking to expand its adjacent Hominy Creek River Park into the area

French Broad Outfitters at Hominy Creek, which opened six years ago at the confluence of Hominy Creek and the French Broad River, is set to close in October. The outpost, which includes a riverside bar, gear rentals and a music stage, has been popular hangout for local Deadheads and boaters./ photo by Andrea “Andy” Hall

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By Andrea “Andy” Hall

French Broad Outfitters at Hominy Creek, a river bar and watercraft rental outpost popular with locals and recreational river users, is set to permanently close later this year.

The venue, which sits on a peninsula where Hominy Creek flows into the French Broad River, is adjacent to Buncombe County’s Hominy Creek River Park. The county, which also owns the 2 acres FBO occupies, plans to end its licensing agreement with the business on FBO’s last day of operation, which is Oct. 15.