Main Street twinkles with thousands of lights and many festive events, including hayrides, tours, ice skating, and fantastic shopping.

Due to Hurricane Helene, there are changes to the format of the Annual Holiday Parade. In 2024, a Holiday Jamboree will take place in Pack Square Park. Having the event in one place will allow the City of Asheville to devote more staff and…

Meet 20+ of the finest potters from Madison County and beyond at Marshall High Studios. This historic high school turned artist studios is on a small island in the French Broad River in downtown Marshall, 25 miles north of Asheville.  …

Largest herb festival in the Southeast with 50+ businesses with plants, books, soaps, herbal crafts, medicinal herbs, lotions, dried flowers, baked goods, herbal gifts and much more. Free admission.

See our list of the best festivals and summer events in Asheville and the surrounding towns and mountains during June-August.

Experience authentic Indian dancing, drumming and tribal regalia. Dance competitions kick the excitement up even higher. Enjoy crafts, food and fireworks, too.