Sample whiskey expressions from around the world at the WNC Whiskey Festival at the Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center in Asheville. Enjoy guided tastings, brand representatives, and educational programming. Plus live music and vendors!…
Serving up soul food in Hendersonville, owner Raynard Walker offers comfort food favorites like wings, shrimp and grits, mac-n-cheese, smoked meats, collards, and more with a Caribbean twist. Dine in or pick up a meal to bring home, along with…
Hear and feel the beat at the weekly drum circle every Friday night in downtown Asheville in Pritchard Park from April-October. And dance the night away!
The Asheville Art Museum has a long history and underwent a massive expansion in 2019. It hosts major traveling exhibitions from nationally recognized museums. Check out the many galleries of 20th and 21st-century American art in the sleek state-…
September 11-20, 2026
The big North Carolina Mountain State Fair in Asheville is the official "state fair" of the western part of NC. The 10-day event celebrates our people, agriculture, art, and tradition. It's fun for all ages, with…June 13, 2026
Pack Square Park
In the past, this was a three-day festival over Memorial Day weekend. It celebrates the life and progress of Black entrepreneurs and business owners here in Asheville. Enjoy festival with music,…
Well-suited for children ages 3-11 and open daily 10 am to 5 pm, except for Sundays (1-5 pm), Tuesdays (closed), and holidays (closed). The museum offers 2-hour science themed birthday parties with educator-led activities in STEM classroom, table…
Plan now for a trip to Black Mountain for the three-day Black Mountain Blues Festival. Billed as a world-class festival with an amazing mountain vibe, past performers on stages set throughout Downtown Black Mountain have included Eric Gales,…
This small science learning center in downtown Asheville is big on interesting knowledge. See specimens from around the world, including 350 minerals found in North Carolina such as kyanite, quartz, corundum, beryl, mica, feldspar and itacolumite…
Enjoy professional theater in the mountains and an overnight stay! Options include shows at Ensemble Stage, a theater troupe known for high-quality performances and a year-round schedule. Ensemble Stage’s intimate 99-seat theater provides every…
This all-ages pride festival celebration features live music, pop-up drag shows, comedy, and more. All free, but you must reserve tickets. Kickoff Friday at a rooftop bar, main event Saturday at Asheville Yards, and drag show Sunday at New…
This fully interactive science museum in downtown Asheville is a must visit for the whole family. Exhibits include elements of forestry, minerals, planetary exploration, dinosaurs, and more. Check out the STEM laboratory and hurricane simulator…
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Program and the Southern Highland Guild present the Graduating Class of 2026 Exhibit. Emerging artists display work in fiber, wood, clay, and metals and jewelry. Upstairs Main Gallery at the Folk Art…
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Program and the Southern Highland Guild present the Graduating Class of 2026 Exhibit. Emerging artists display work in fiber, wood, clay, and metals and jewelry. Upstairs Main Gallery at the Folk Art…
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Program and the Southern Highland Guild present the Graduating Class of 2026 Exhibit. Emerging artists display work in fiber, wood, clay, and metals and jewelry. Upstairs Main Gallery at the Folk Art…
Enjoy great music, food, and beer in downtown Asheville at this free, popular outdoor concert. Held every third Friday of the month from April-September from 5-9 PM. Free admission. Purchase an armband if you wish to buy alcoholic beverages at…
- Enter to Win a Breathtaking Bryson City, NC Getaway
With misty mountain peaks, rushing rivers, and one of the most celebrated national parks in the country, Bryson City, NC is a destination that belongs on every adventurer's list. This is your…
This tiny mountain town (population around 109 people) offers an authentic trip back in time, making it one of the coolest small towns in the NC mountains. With its "western town" look, most of the buildings date to the 20s and 30s when the town…
Here are our top picks for Spring events and festivals in the Asheville area in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina - including Easter Weekend, Mother's Day Weekend, and Memorial Day Weekend. For events throughout the year, see…