North Carolina Arboretum Hosts the Carolinas Dahlia Society and the North Carolina Chrysanthemum Society Annual Tuber Sale

May 14, 2016   Carolinas Dahlia Society and North Carolina Chrysanthemum Society   at the North Carolina Arboretum   A wide variety of dahlia tubers and chrysanthemum rooted cuttings featuring cultivated varieties are available. Learning from Dahlia and Mum Society experts, visitors can uncover the secrets of how to produce plants with show quality blooms. 10 AM - 2 PM.

photo courtesy of North Carolina Arboretum

The North Carolina Aboretum is located at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way in Asheville NC 

Classic Rock n Roll Weekend in Asheville

January 29 - 30, 2016    Omni Grove Park Inn Events:  Classic Rock n Roll Weekend    Step back to a time where everyone was “feelin’ groovy.” Hear the happenin’ sounds of the 60’s and 70’s at the Classic Rock n Roll Weekend with the ultimate Beatles Tribute: 1964 and We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered.

photo courtesy Omni Grove Park Inn

Classic Rock n Roll Weekend kicks off the Inn's Winter Concert Series. Groovy "package" holders will enjoy exclusive benefits including breakfast daily and preferred concert seating.

Package holders will enjoy exclusive benefits including breakfast daily and preferred concert seating. - See more at: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/upcoming-events/winter-concert-series#sthash.f3brxPvO.dpuf

Package holders will enjoy exclusive benefits including breakfast daily and preferred concert seating. - See more at: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/upcoming-events/winter-concert-series#sthash.f3brxPvO.dpuf

Package holders will enjoy exclusive benefits including breakfast daily and preferred concert seating. - See more at: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/upcoming-events/winter-concert-series#sthash.f3brxPvO.dpuf

Package holders will enjoy exclusive benefits including breakfast daily and preferred concert seating. - See more at: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/upcoming-events/winter-concert-series#sthash.f3brxPvO.dpuf

North Carolina Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show this Weekend in Asheville NC

October 17 - 18, 2015   North Carolina Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show    A popular annual judged show presents hundreds of chrysanthemum blooming in vibrant and varied colors. The exhibits will be judged by Accredited National Chrysanthemum judges and strict NCS standards  highlight the exceptional variety in size, shape and color of these popular fall flowers. 

The Show is held at the North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way in Asheville, North Carolina.

West Asheville Garden Stroll this Weekend

September 12, 2015    Annual West Asheville Garden Stroll   This event showcases 15 gardens with this year's Stroll theme,  "Garden to Table". Gardens on view will display a variety of gardening styles producing vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, and flowers for the table.  

11 AM to 4 PM, beginning at Hall Fletcher Elementary School , 60 Ridgelawn Avenue, at 10:30 with a short presentation by longtime residents about the role of gardening in the community's history.

This Week's Biltmore Concert Series Features The Four Tops and The Temptations

August 28, 2015    The Biltmore Concert Series:  The Four Tops and The Temptations    Enjoy performances by award-winning artists at Biltmore with stunning views of Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a perfect place to see a show under the stars.

The Biltmore Concert Series is held on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville NC.

photo courtesy of Biltmore

Laugh Your Asheville Off this Weekend

August 12-16, 2014   7th Annual Laugh Your Asheville OFF   One of the largest and most respected stand-up comedy events in the country. The event attracts top comedy producers and representatives that will be in attendance to scout the hottest new comedic talent.

August 12, 8 PM  - FAMOUS SHOWCASE #1 WITH BILLY WAYNE DAVIS at Highland Brewing Company.  Cost: $20.00.  The 9th Annual Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival kicks off at Highland Brewing Co. with national headliner Billy Wayne Davis.  LINEUP - Tim Messenger, Ed Hill, Dina Hashem, Joe Giarratano, Greg Stevens, Tamer Kattan, Alyssa Cowan, Eric DaSilva, Alvin Irby, Billy Wayne Davis. 

August 13,  8 PM -  FAMOUS SHOWCASE #2 at Diana Wortham Theater.  Cost: $20.00.   Laugh Your Asheville Off presents the Famous Comic Showcase #2 which features 12 comics. LINEUP - Ryan Schutt,  Nick Aragon,  Mark Chalifoux,  Lace Larrabee Michael Magid,  Tom Peters,  Jason Dudey,  Jourdain Fisher Matt Fernandez,  Laura Crawford,  Pete Bladel,  Kenny DeForest.

August 14,  8 PM - FAMOUS SHOWCASE #3 at Diana Wortham Theater.  Cost: $20.00.  Laugh Your Asheville Off presents the Famous Comic Showcase #3 which features 12 comics. LINEUP Greg Wilson,  Lenny Schmidt,  Samantha Ruddy,  Spencer Dobson Chris Milner,  Liz Russo,  Jason Webb,  Sagar Bhatt Dan Weeks,  Ben Rosenfeld,  Drew Morgan,  Brett James.

August 15,  7:00 PM - FAMOUS SHOWCASE #4 at Diana Wortham Theater.  Cost: $20.00.  Laugh Your Asheville Off presents the Famous Comic Showcase #4 which features 9 comics. LINEUP - Art Sturtevant,  Dash Kwiatkowski,  James P. Connolly Craig Todaro,  Josh Johnson,  Jeff Young Emma Arnold,  John Saponaro,  Gordon Baker-Bone.

August 15,   9:30 PM  - FAMOUS SHOWCASE #5 at Diana Wortham Theater.  Cost: $20.00.  Laugh Your Asheville Off presents the Famous Comic Showcase #5 which features 9 comics and headliner Chris Roach. LINEUP -  Zach Peterson,  Bryan McKenna,  Thai Rivera Jay Mandya, | Ali Clayton,  Mo Alexander Marty Archibald,  Kendra Cunningham,  Chris Roach.

The Compleat Naturalist Hosts FREE Program About Bats

Friday, July 24, 6:30 - 8:30 PM at The Compleat Naturalist, 2 Brook Street, Historic Biltmore Village in Asheville NC:  Bats! An Evening with Tanya Poole, NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

photo courtesy of Compleat Naturalist

This event is FREE and open to the public. Tanya Poole of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission will present an informal program on bats. If you want to learn more about them, and also find out about the current status of white-nosed syndrome, the fungal disease that has diminished many bat populations to alarmingly low levels, then this is a program you shouldn't miss. Also find out what you can do to help ensure their survival in your own neighborhood.

Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. The presentation will begin promptly at 7:00 PM, and will last about 30 minutes, followed by questions.

Please RSVP by email (info@compleatnaturalist.com) or phone (828-274-5430), or you may sign up through the Meetup Group at http://www.meetup.com/Compleat-Naturalist-Meetup-Group.

Homegrown in Pritchard Park features Jeff Thompson

July 16, 2015     Homegrown in Pritchard Park  This performance features Jeff Thompson.  Free performances by local singer/songwriters each Thursday between Memorial Day and Labor Day at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville NC. Held from 6 PM - 8 PM and sponsored by 98.1 The River radio station.

Art in the Park Market in Downtown Asheville

June 27, 2015   Art in the Park   Artisans working in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry, and metal show and sell in a public market setting in the center of Asheville NC in Pack Square Park. 

The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. 10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local art non-profit organization.

Asheville Art in the Park

June 13, 2015   Art in the Park   Artisans working in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry, and metal show and sell in a public market setting in the center of Asheville in Pack Square Park.

This Asheville art and crafts event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays semi-annually, each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local.

10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local art non-profit organization.

Asheville Brewgrass Festival this Weekend

September 20, 2014   Brewgrass Festival   40 American breweries gather to showcase more than 120 different beers. Live entertainment includes a great lineup of national and regional bluegrass musicians that, in the past, has included such notables as Cadillac Sky, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Infamous String Dusters, Dry Branch Fire Squad, J.D. Crowe, The Osborne Brothers, Norman Blake, Tony Trischka, Jim Lauderdale, Valerie Smith, Tony Furtado, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Sons Of Ralph.

This exceptionally popular event also features a variety of area food vendors and plenty of water. 1 - 7 PM at Asheville's Memorial Stadium.

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

Chase Brock Experience in Downtown Asheville

March 21 - 22 at The Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack Square in downtown Asheville NC - The Chase Brock Experience at Diana Wortham Theatre   Experience an explosion of exhilarating athleticism.  The Diana Wortham Theatre welcomes home one of WNC's greatest cultural prodigies and his dance company.

Hendersonville native Chase Brock has performed on Broadway, formed his own dance company, and choreographed works for everything from television and opera, to the hit Nintendo Wii game "Dance on Broadway," and for Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark — all before hitting age 30.

See more Asheville events and attractions on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

Asheville Hosts Martin Luther King Jr Prayer Breakfast

January 18   Martin Luther King Jr Breakfast Prayer    Asheville’s 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Grove Park Inn with guest speakers Dawn Porter, founder of Trilogy Films and director of Gideon’s Army, and Travis Williams, featured in the film as one of three public defenders who dedicate their lives and careers to seeking justice for those most in need.

The theme of this year's King Celebration will feature events about how to bring justice to America’s criminal justice system.

Find more Asheville weekend events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide. 

 

Annual Asheville Antiques Show this Weekend

August 2-4   Annual Asheville Antiques Show and Sale   Reputable dealers from several states will offer for sale a wide variety of antiques that will appeal to everyone from the beginning collector to the well seasoned investor.

The dealers were selected for this show based on their knowledge, professionalism and overall integrity. Find antique furniture in styles ranging from American country to English formal, hand painted porcelains, art glass, cut glass and pottery.

Idecker Books will have an amazing display of very fine and rare old books. There will be antique prints as well as beautiful old oil paintings and a huge display of oriental rugs. Exquisite antique jewelry, estate jewelry and designer costume jewelry will be offered for sale along with silver holloware and flatware.

The event is held at the downtown Asheville Civic (US Cellular) Center, 87 Haywood Street.

4th of July Event: Second Annual Carnavalito Music Festival in Asheville

July 3-4   Second Annual Carnavalito Music Festival      Held at the Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor stage, surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. Toubab Krewe will host and headline this 2-day celebration of Independence Day.

The Lineup: July 3rd - Toubab Krewe with Gates opening at 8:00 PM and the show starting at 9:00 PM. July 4th - Toubab Krewe, Sol Driven Train, The Broadcast, DJ Camero and Chompin’ At The Bit (Indoor late night show 11 PM). Gates open at 2:00 PM with the show beginning at 3:00 PM.

Art in the Park Today- 10 AM - 6 PM

June 22   Art in the Park   Artisans working in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry, and metal show and sell in a public market setting in the center of Asheville in Pack Square Park. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. 10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local art non-profit organization.

Learn more about Asheville NC on the Visitor Guide.

Grove Park Inn hosts 25th Annual Comedy Classic this Weekend

March 8-9   25th Annual Comedy Classic Weekend at the Grove Park Inn  Join the Grove Park Inn for two days and nights full of laughter as we celebrate our 25th Annual Comedy Classic Weekend! Friday's show showcases Cy Amundson, Al Jackson, Julie Scoggins, David Crowe and Tom Cotter while Saturday's headliner will be comedianne Caroline Rhea.

Check Grove Park Inn availability and current rates HERE

Asheville Christmas Events: Lighting of the Green

December 4 - 22  Lighting of the Green  Celebrate the holidays with the Lighting of the Green, featuring historic homes on the Asheville campus of A-B Tech. Fernihurst, a restored 1870s mansion, and Sunnicrest, a former rental property of George Vanderbilt, will be decorated for the holidays. Fernihurst, an 1870s mansion once the center of social activity for the township of Victoria, will be open to the public from 6 to 8 PM. Dec. 4, 13, 16 and 20 for free tours, light refreshments and entertainment.

Asheville Beer Week

May 24 - June 3:  The first ever Asheville Beer Week includes ten days of celebrating beer and Beer City, USA, and will culminate at Asheville's third Beer City Festival on June 2. The Week will offer many different styles of beer and variations on those styles; beer pairings with a smorgasbord of delicious foods; an opportunity to learn about and explore beer in all its delectable complexity; and, most of all, a week of  fun drinking beer in the brewery-centric mountains of Asheville, NC.
The Beer Week events will include seminars, tastings, dinners, and special activities with "beer celebrities" from around the country and the world. More than 40 breweries are slated to appear at Beer City Festival already. Organized by a beer-loving bunch of regional beer industry folks, Asheville Beer Week will offer a variety of events and include as many bars, restaurants and breweries as possible.

Get a link for Asheville Beer Week and other local events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.