The October 27 event has been canceled. Experience the passionate rhythms of Flamenco with performances, community events, and classes in the Asheville area. Don’t miss the kickoff at LEAF Festival on October 19 in Black Mountain! Then celebrate…

Winter Lights Giveaway 2024 - Official Rules

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Sweepstakes Period: The Hotels & Resorts Giveaway (the “Sweepstakes”) starts at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on October 29, 2024, and ends at 11:59…

Head to the River Arts District (RAD) near downtown Asheville for RADFest 1.0, a special two-day celebration marking the first steps in the beloved arts community's recovery following Hurricane Helene. The festival will take place on Saturday and…

Due to Hurricane Helene, Citron Gallery is permanently closed. Citron Gallery is pleased to present the opening of Evolving Visions: A Contemporary Collective—a group show that celebrates the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of contemporary art.…

Appalachian Potters Market is a regional holiday tradition hosting over forty pottery artists at the McDowell High School in Marion, NC. Attendees can expect a large variety of work, including functional, whimsical, and sculptural ceramics. Enjoy…

A local's favorite drive-through and walk-through Christmas light show takes over a popular county park at Lake Julian in South Asheville (near Biltmore Park). Their annual Festival of Lights includes 50 animated and stationary light…

December 31, 2024
What's better than the New York City Times Square ball drop to welcome in the new year? Head to small-town Marion (about 35 miles east of Asheville) to watch a 6-foot gold nugget drop into a pot of gold to celebrate…

Get in the holiday spirit by visiting one of these "Norman Rockwell" small towns near Asheville in the North Carolina mountains! Visit these top towns for a festive small-town Christmas experience with lights, hot cocoa, shops, and more. (…

Step into a holiday wonderland in downtown Brevard this season. From the Merry Maker’s Market with local vendors, live music and food trucks to the Main St. Christmas parade, followed by the annual tree-lighting ceremony.

Take a post-holiday retreat in a mountain getaway during “Secret Season,” the quieter winter months in Jackson County. This is a great time to enjoy the clear and crisp mountain air with fewer crowds, get the best deals and offers on…

Listen as the Transylvania Choral Society, the Brevard College Chamber Singers, and Brevard High School Choir members present a joyous holiday concert featuring "Illuminare" and "Alleluia" by Elaine Hagenberg and "Christmas Oratorio, Part 3" by…

Join the locals in an Appalachian tradition! Contra Dancing is a form of American folk dance in which the dancers form a set of two parallel lines which run the length of the hall. Each dance consists of a sequence of moves that ends with couples…

Escape to Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure for the ultimate winter golf getaway! This exclusive package offers everything you need for a relaxing, yet exciting experience:

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