Sunday, August 5, 2012

Biltmore Concert Series Features the Steve Miller Band

August 9    Biltmore Concert Series   Award-winning musicians perform on the South Terrace and on Biltmore's newest event venue - Diana at Biltmore, an intimate setting on the vista overlooking Biltmore House. This Concert features the Steve Miller Band.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Art and Craft Festival this Weekend in Biltmore Village

August 4-5  40th Annual Village Art and Craft Festival   This annual event held in historic Biltmore Village offers  high quality art and crafts from 100+ exhibitors. Held on the grounds of The Cathedral of All Souls. 

Friday, August 3, 2012

Vote Asheville "Best Mountain Town"

Asheville has been featured in a new online poll by Blue Ridge Outdoors for Best Mountain Towns and Outdoor Cities. There are three categories and Asheville is listed under mid-size mountain cities.  Asheville is currently in the lead for its category but with online voting, anything can happen. Only one vote per category per network address.

Other NC mountain cities in the small cities category include Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Cherokee, Hot Springs, Sylva and Waynesville.

Winners will be featured in the Novemeber issue of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.
 

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Lake Logan Multisport Festival

August 4-5  Lake Logan Multisport Festival  This multisport event has become one of the most popular race weekends in the Southeast. It attracts elite and regular triathletes from across the U.S. for the international distance triathlon on Saturday and the sprint triathlon and aquathon (swim/run) on Sunday. Lake Logan is located in Canton, just west of Asheville.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ooh La La Curiosity Market this Saturday

August 4  Ooh La La Curiosity Market   An outdoor market in Pritchard Park  featuring works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters ,up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas. In addition to the artists, the market will also feature live local music with up three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts.