Carolina Mountain Ribfest Offers World Class Barbecue

July 13 - 14  Carolina Mountain Ribfest   The WNC  Agriculture Fairgrounds hosts the Ribfest for the 6th year. You'll find World Class professional barbecue rib vendors from across the country, plus live entertainment, amusement rides, arts and crafts and more. Enjoy mouth watering, award winning BBQ Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork and Chicken, with all the traditional side dishes.

The 3-day Festival offers old-fashioned fun for all ages including top name live entertainment daily by national, regional and local acts. A full Carnival with exciting adult and children's rides and games, The Ribfest Arts and Crafts Show, Commercial Exhibits and a Custom and Classic Car Show  on Sunday from 11 AM -3 PM.

River Music Concert Series on Friday the 13th

July 13    River Music Concert Series   Dance under the stars next to the beautiful French Broad River at Asheville's new summer concert series hosted by New Belgium Brewing and RiverLink.  The July 13 concert features  Bluegrass on the river with Sanctum Sully and special guests Bobby Miller & The Virginia Daredevils.

There will be New Belgium beer and a variety of food selections provided by your favorite Asheville  vendors with the waters of the beautiful French Broad flowing right by the stage. This is a FREE event, underwritten by sponsors.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the great view of the French Broad River.

The Swannanoa Gathering Begins Today at Warren Wilson College

July 8 - August 11 at Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa NC - Founded in 1991, The Swannanoa Gathering is Warren Wilson College's continuing education program of summer folk arts workshops held on the campus in the Swannanoa Valley on the outskirts of Asheville.

Each week offers a different instrument and/or musical style (Traditional Song Week, Celtic Week, Old-Time Week, Guitar Week, Contemporary Folk Week, Mando & Banjo Week, Fiddle Week). Public Concerts are offered at Kittredge Theatre at 7:30 PM throughout the Gathering.

Blue Ridge Stamp and Postcard Show

July 7-8 at The Biltmore Square Mall - Blue Ridge Stamp and Postcard Show. A Trade Show for stamps and postcards including supplies for collectors. Buy - Sell - Trade or just enjoy looking. Free event.

The Big Crafty this Sunday at The Asheville Art Museum

July 8 The Big Crafty The Big Crafty returns to the Asheville Art Museum. The event celebrates and showcases the fine wares of over 100 independent indie crafters, artists and makers. The complete line up of participating artists is now available online. This is a free, family-friendly event.

In addition to the Craft Event, be sure to browse the Museum's many current exhibits. Stop by the Family Art pARTy from 1 PM to 4 PM offering Hands-on art activities for all ages.