Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk

November 1     Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk   Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association and see on  of the reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine 2 years running.

25 downtown venues participate with a complete  Downtown Gallery Guide and a map available at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place.

Get additional links for Asheville Art Galleries and craft shops on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide. 

Monford Farmers' Market at the Asheville Visitor Center

October 30, 2 - 6  PM   Monford Farmers' Market will be open at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, 36 Monford Avenue in downtown Asheville NC. The Montford Farmers Market is a fantastic mid-week market in a convenient downtown location.  This is a producer-only market which  provides a variety of local, hand crafted products.  The Market offers sustainably grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, wood-fired breads, an amazing selection of meats, goat cheese, handmade soaps and more.

Funny Business at the Millroom features Mike Lawence and Asheville Brews

November 1     Funny Business at the Millroom: Mike Lawence    Michael Lawrence just appeared on Comedy Central's At Midnight, as well as 2 other appearances on Comedy Central and Conan. This will be a high-quality show and a fun night out. It includes the great beer from Asheville Brewing company and professional stand-up comedy. Come out, laugh, enjoy yourself and feel good.

The The Millroom is located at 66 Asheland Avenue
in downtown Asheville NC

Annual Halloween Carnival at the Fletcher Community Park

October 26   Halloween Carnival   held at Fletcher Community Park.  The Costume Contest with age groups will be as follows: 4 and under, 5-7 and 8-11. Awards will be given in three categories, Best Traditional Costume, Most Creative Costume and Best Homemade Costume. The Costume Contest will begin promptly at 4 PM, and if you/re interested in participating sign up at the registration tent no later than 3:45 PM.

Other activities include Halloween Carnival Games such as Pumpkin Putt-Putt, Halloween Hoops and the Dizzy Bat Race. This year’s event will feature 2 inflatables, a Bounce House for the littlest pumpkins and an inflatable obstacle course for the older monsters.

Get additional links for Asheville weekend events on the Asheville NC Guide.

Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit Festival this Weekend in Asheville

October 25-27   Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit   A 3-day music festival staged in the heart of downtown Asheville NC, celebrating the creative spirit of musical exploration, along with the innovative spark that fuels all of the arts. Woven around the twin threads of contemporary electronic music and the creative use of technology – old meets new – the festival features world-class musical performances by many of the finest artists in contemporary music.

There will also be talks, seminars, and panels by artists and others; interactive experiences for audiences; art installations and exhibitions and more. Held at the Asheville Civic Center (Cellular Center).

Get links for Asheville rentals, attraction and visitor information on the Asheville NC Guide. 

Fall Antique Engine and Tractor Show in Asheville

October 24-26   Fall Harvest Days 27th Annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show   Held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center. This is the largest show in Western NC and features crafters, demonstrations, farm tools, antique engines, antique tractor pulls and swap meet. The event will be held rain or shine, 8:00AM-5:00PM.  Admission is $8 per day and Children under 12 are free with paid adult.

Enjoy three full days of activities and more than 250 vendors and exhibitors with tools, antiques, collectibles, toys and odd stuff.  See the Tractor Parade daily, weather permitting, at 3:00 PM. 

Get links for complete visitor information on the Asheville NC Guide.

 

Blue Ridge Parkway and the Folk Art Center Re-Open

The government shut-down has ended and all the facilities along the Blue Ridge Parkway are open, including the popular Folk Art Center at milepost 382 in Asheville.

The Folk Art Center   Home base for the Southern Highland Craft Guild, the Center is the hub of traditional and contemporary mountain art and crafts, with changing exhibits in both the focus gallery and the main gallery and the permanent exhibit all styles are displayed. Demonstrations and educational opportunities are scheduled regularly and there are special events throughout the year. The members shop is visited by thousands of tourists and locals annually.

Get links for Asheville NC visitor information HERE.

Asheville Ooh La La Holiday Bazaar for your early Holiday Shopping

October 19  -  Ooh La La Holiday Bazaar    The Summer's Curiosity Markets are continuing with into fall with a great selection of local art and crafts for holiday gift-giving and celebration. Held in downtown Asheville's Pritchard Park from 10 AM to 4 PM.

The Holiday Bazaar will feature works by local painters, fabric artists, jewelry makers, potters , up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas. The market will also feature live local music with three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts.

Get a link for the Holiday Bazaar and other Asheville events and festivals on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide. 

The Fall Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

October 17 - 20, 2013; Thurs - Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM; Sun: 10 AM - 5PM
U.S. Cellular Center, (the Civic Center) inDowntown Asheville
Admission: $8; children under 12 free

Setting the standard for fine craft shows since 1948, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands takes the stage at the U.S. Cellular Center October 17 - 20.

Over 200 mountain artists who have been juried into the Southern Highland Craft Guild will fill the center selling their works of clay, glass, leather, metal, fiber, mixed media, natural materials, paper, wood, and jewelry. Styles range from contemporary to traditional.

The Fair also features craft demonstrations and, beginning on Friday, local musicians share their love of old time and bluegrass music on the arena stage.

Visit the website to view the list of juried artists by media, craft demonstrations, and the entertainment schedule.

Get a link for the Craft Fair and other local Fall events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

Asheville Fall Leaf Color Report

Now is the time to head for the hills! Asheville is know to have one of the longest color seasons anywhere in the country. The variety of foliage as well as the medium elevation contribute to the phenomena.

Color is beginning throughout the area and should last for the next 2 to 3 weeks. The Blue Ridge Parkway has several accesses from the Asheville area and is one of the best ways to enjoy the views of color creeping down the mountains. The parkway is open for driving and hiking, but visitor centers and facilities are closed thanks to the government shut-down. So plan ahead for bathroom breaks and food.

Get the latest leaf color report from the Buncomb County Tourist Develepoment Authority (ExploreAsheville.com)

Find links for complete visitor information including lodging and attractions on the Asheville NC Guide.

Ooh La La Holiday Bazaar in Downtown Asheville

October 12 (19, 26)    Ooh La La Holiday Bazaar   The Summer's Curiosity Markets  are continuing with into fall with a great selection of local art and crafts for holiday gift-giving and celebration. Held in downtown Asheville's Pritchard Park from 10 AM to 4 PM. The Holiday Bazaar will feature works by local painters, fabric artists, jewelry makers, potters , up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas.

The market will also feature live local music with three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts.

37th Annual Hey Day Fall Festival at the WNC Nature Center

October 12   Hey Day Fall Family Festival at the WNC Nature Center   Enjoy the 37th annual Hey Day Festival featuring live music and dance performances, special animal encounters, educational programs, arts and crafts for the kids, and delicious food from local vendors. Hey Day is the Nature Center's biggest event of the year.

Hey Day pumpkin carving

This year's performances include the Mountain Thunder Cloggers, Asheville Clogging Company, Ric Ledford and the Reems Creek Incident, and Rick Hubbard's Kazoobie Kazoo show.

Food vendors are Celebrity's Hot Dogs, Creekside Taphouse, Rita's Italian Ice and Ultimate Ice Cream.

The main stage schedule is as follows:
11:00-12:00 - Asheville Clogging Company
12:15-1:15 - Rick Hubbard's Kazoobie Kazoo Show
1:30-2:15 - Mountain Thunder Cloggers
2:30-3:30 - Ric Ledford and the Reems Creek Incident

Regular Nature Center admission rates apply. Friends members get in FREE. The WNC Nature Center is located at 75 Gashes Creek Road in Asheville NC.

The North Carolina Arboretum Hosts The Carolina Bonsai Expo this Weekend

October 12-13   Carolina Bonsai Expo   The juried work of bonsai enthusiasts from bonsai clubs in a six-state region of the United States is on exhibit. Every year the Expo includes free educational programming, workshops, a bonsai marketplace featuring plants, pots, tools and books for sale, ikebana displays and a live auction of bonsai and bonsai-related items.

The exhibit is held at the NC Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way in Asheville NC. 

 

Asheville's River Arts District Second Saturday this Weekend

October 12   River Arts District Second Saturday    Asheville’s River Arts District Artists open their studios for a day of family friendly fun, educational experiences, live demonstrations and to share their creations. Visit dozens of artists working in all types of media, available for viewing or purchase.

Special events for this Weekend include:

375 Depot Studios and Gallery
David Simchock Presentation: "11 Essential Steps to Photographing Fall Foliage": 2:00PM - 2:30PM

CURVE studios & garden
Pattiy Torno
Photopiecings: an intersection of quilt & photographic work

Riverview Station
Facing the Lens Photography 

 

Octoberfest (Oktoberfest) in Asheville this Weekend

October 12   Asheville Oktoberfest   Downtown Asheville's Wall Street will transform into "Little Germany" for the Asheville Downtown Association's 4th Annual Oktoberfest. Internationally-renowned "oompah" band, The Stratton Mountain Boys, returns to the stage with happy yodeling songs, shoe-slapping dances and lively spirited Polka music sure to incite dancing in the street and rousing cheers of "ein Prosit!"

The event will feature beer tastings from local breweries including Highland Brewing, Asheville Brewing Company, Pisgah Brewing, Green Man Brewery, Craggie Brewing and French Broad Brewing Company. Many brewers are featuring seasonal ales for Oktoberfest, and will be on hand to discuss their beers. Oktoberfest Games are back as well with some old favorites like the Stein Races and Keg-rolling contests as well as some new ones.

Find more local events, visitor information and attractions on the Asheville NC Guide.

 

Eat Your Vegetables in Asheville

October 6, 5:30 - 7:30 PM    DOUGH  hosts the first signature event from Farmer and Chef South, a book signing and cooking demo with Author and Washington Post Food and Travel Editor Joe Yonan. Yonan will collaborate with DOUGH Chef/Owner Brian Ross, along with Scott Paquin of Firefly Farm, who will supply local and seasonal produce used in the recipes.

$35 per person includes the cooking demonstration and food samples created using vegan and vegetarian recipes featured in "Eat Your Vegetables". You will also have the chance to "meet and greet" with Chef Yonan following the demo and purchase signed copies of his book. Wine and beer by the bottle and glass will be available for purchase.

Partial proceeds of the event will be gifted to Go Kitchen Ready, a food service training program that assists low-income individuals who face barriers to employment.

DOUGH is located at 372 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville NC. 

American Craft Week Event: Open Art and Craft Studios at Asheville's Grovewood Gallery

October 5   Grovewood Gallery’s resident artists are opening up their studios to the public on Saturday, October 5 and again on Friday, October 11. Grovewood Studios are located on the grounds of Grovewood Gallery in North Asheville, across the street from The Omni Grove Park Inn.

This is a unique opportunity for visitors to interact with professional artists, see artwork at the source, and expose them to the remarkable talent that Asheville has to offer. These studio tours are REE and self-guided. Both Grovewood Gallery and Grovewood Studios are housed in the historic Biltmore Industries complex.

Biltmore Industries originated as a craft school in the early part of the 20th century to better the lives of the economically deprived youth of the Appalachian region. It soon grew and gained worldwide recognition for its hand-loomed fabrics. In its heyday, Biltmore Industries housed 40 working looms in steady operation.

Grovewood Studios were established in 1992, continuing Biltmore Industries’ tradition of supporting local craftspeople. Today, nationally known artisans create jewelry, furniture, pottery, glass and more, in the same workshops where Biltmore Homespun was once created.

Asheville Art in the Park

October 5   Asheville Art in the Park  The finest handcrafted art in the area on display and sale at Pack Square in downtown Asheville NC.

Enjoy the work by some of the finest artists in the region with this art market series, now in its fifth year.

Skilled workers in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry, and metal make their shops open to display to the public at each of the October markets

Take a stroll around the Vance Monument and Hoss Haley’s remarkable fountain and experience the textures and forms of a truly unique garden. You will not only be participating in an art market, but you will be part of a cycle of giving with 10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local art non-profit organization.

Asheville's Pride Festival

October 5, 12 - 7 PM -  Pride Festival in Pack Square Park   Blue Ridge Pride presents Pride 365, a festival honoring the local LGBTQ community.  The Festival includes live music, an adult fun zone with silent disco and mechanical bull rides, a youth pride area with talent show, teen lounge, slam poetry contest, and much more. 

Asheville hosts American Craft Week

October 4-13   American Craft Week   A celebration of the wonders of American craft and its contribution to the culture and economy of the country. Dozens of participants in Western North Carolina host special events from open studios to major gallery exhibits.

This year's Keynote Speaker is Christopher Benfey - Survival 101: Keeping Education Alive at Black Mountain College. Saturday, October 12, 5:30pm-6:30pm. 6:30-7:45 reception.. Get a complete list of participants and events on the website.

Find links for more Asheville events and visitor information on the Asheville NC Guide. 

 

Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk

 October 4   Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk  Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association and see on of the reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine 2 years running. 25 downtown venues participate with a complete Downtown Gallery Guide and a map available at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place.

Get links for local lodging, attractions and visitor information on the Asheville NC Guide.