Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Book Now for the 29th Annual Comedy Classic Weekend in Asheville

March 7-9   26th Annual Comedy Classic Weekend at the Grove Park Inn   Join the Grove Park Inn for two days and nights full of laughter as they celebrate this 26th Annual Comedy Classic Weekend. Package holders get access to all of the weekend's laugh-out-loud events including preferred seating for Friday and Saturday comedy shows. Friday's headliner will be comedian Gary Gulman and Saturday's headliner will be comedian John Heffron. 

Check Grove Park Inn availability and current rates HERE



Monday, February 24, 2014

Asheville Mardi Gras Parade

March 2   Mardi Gras in Asheville   Enjoy a variety of events filled with music, dance and costumes during Asheville's Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras Grand Parade takes place at 3:05 PM. in downtown Asheville. This event will happen rain or shine. They'll be dancing in the streets of Asheville. Everyone is invited to participate in, or simply spectate this family-friendly spectacle. Asheville's Mardi Gras downtown celebration is rapidly growing as more and more sparkles, feathers, and beads show up each year to march in the annual parade.

Find more events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide. 

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Asheville's Folk Art Center Hosts Bee School for Beginners

March 1 - 2   2014 WNC Beginners Bee School at The Folk Art Center    The WNC Center for Honeybee Research and the Buncombe County Beekeepers present this informative 2 day Introduction to Beekeeping. It is open to beginning beekeepers and all others with an interest in bees. 






Saturday, February 15, 2014

Asheville Hosts 18th Annual Bluegrass First Class

February 14 - 16    18th Annual Bluegrass First Class Some of the best bluegrass acts in the country rocking out all over the hotel, all weekend. Friday’s show features the impeccable harmonies of 7-time Female Vocalist of the Year Rhonda Vincent and The Rage. 5-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the year Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, North Carolina’s own Lou Reid & Carolina, Newton & Thomas, the old duet sounds from the 30′s and 40′s with the Crazy Water Crystals, and a professional band all of whom have graduated from East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Sons of Bluegrass, with special guest, Amethyst.

The event is held at the Crowne Plaza Tennis and Golf Resort. Get current rates and availability.