Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Saturday, April 20, 2024
Earth Day 5K
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road Asheville 28806

Join us for the 2nd Annual Earth Day 5K hosted by the nonprofit Green Built Alliance to help reduce our community’s carbon footprint! Funds raised will support Green Built Alliance’s programs that promote sustainability, impact environmental justice, and serve our community. The race aims to create a positive footprint, providing educational opportunities for supporting and engaging our community’s commitment to 100% Renewable Energy by 2042.

SoCon: Furman Paladins vs Wofford (DH)
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm
Pepsi Stadium
SoCon: Furman Paladins vs Wofford (DH)
Apr 20 @ 3:00 pm
Pepsi Stadium
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Braves
Apr 20 @ 6:05 pm
McCormick Field

 

Home Jersey Giveaway

Home Jersey giveaway to the first 1,000 fans in attendance – Presented by Fred Anderson Toyota.
Sunday, April 21, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Apr 21 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Tail Chaser 250
Apr 21 all-day
Deerwoode Reserve

Get revved up for best weekend of the year! Join us for the Tail Chaser 250, where you will experience an epic “ride at your own pace” dual sport adventure ride on the best scenic paved, gravel, and back roads in the Southeast. This in-person event is an absolute must for anyone who loves being on the motorcycle, hanging out with good people, and enjoying the beauty of the open road.

We’ll be returning to Deerwoode Reserve, situated along the French Broad River, just outside Brevard, NC, where we’ll gather for meals together in their new event pavilion, enjoy the property’s beauty, and stay both Friday and Saturday nights. We’ll be able to spread out in wide open fields for camping and cabins available for rent, and enjoy the view beyond.

Join Eurosport Asheville and the entire adventure motorcycle community to help raise essential funds for Muddy Sneakers and the Veterans Healing Farm. It’s an honor to donate 100% of the proceeds of Tail Chaser 250 to these organizations doing important work in our communities. We really appreciate your support!

So mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of adventure and being a part of the motorcycle community. The Tail Chaser 250 is waiting for you – suit up and prepare for the best weekend of the year!

Running of the Goats 5K + Nature Walk
Apr 21 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am
WNC Nature Center

Get Out and GOAT!

With 2024 being an election year, we thought we’d do our civic duty and Get Out and GOAT! Join the Friends of the WNC Nature Center for its 4th Annual Running of the Goats 5k & Nature Walk on Sunday morning, April 21, 2024!

Run WILD while supporting the animals you love! Nature Center goats Roddy, Bryan, Swiss and Alpine, and Bill and Ted can’t wait to cheer you on as you race to be the Greatest Of All Time!

Running of the Goats 5k + Nature Walk
Apr 21 @ 7:30 am – 10:00 am
WNC Nature Center

Are you ready to run wild with the WNC Nature Center?! Race to be the Greatest Of All Time while supporting the animals you love!

Get Out and GOAT!

With 2024 being an election year, we thought we’d do our civic duty and Get Out and GOAT! Join the Friends of the WNC Nature Center for its 4th Annual Running of the Goats 5k & Nature Walk on Sunday morning, April 21, 2024!

Run WILD while supporting the animals you love! Nature Center goats Roddy, Bryan, Swiss and Alpine, and Bill and Ted can’t wait to cheer you on as you race to be the Greatest Of All Time!

Prefer to be a G.O.A.T and volunteer at one of the most fun events of the year?! Email Lynn at [email protected]. Volunteers will receive a free shirt or pollinator plant!

SoCon: Furman Paladins vs Wofford
Apr 21 @ 1:00 pm
Pepsi Stadium
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Braves
Apr 21 @ 1:05 pm
McCormick Field

Promotions Ingles Family Fun Day

Ingles Family Fun Day! Post-game kids run the bases – Presented by Ingles.
TRAIL RUNNING FILM FESTIVAL
Apr 21 @ 5:30 pm
The Orange Peel

The Trail Running Film Festival presented by Tera Pruett of Unstoppable Strength, Endurance & Adventure Coaching is back for 2024, and is making its way to Asheville, the southeast’s hub for trail running, hiking, camping, climbing, cycling, and outdoor adventure.

This event promises an inspiring night filled with films, community, and a celebration of the trail and ultra community. Independent filmmakers from around the world will showcase their work by bringing stories of adventure, inclusivity, wilderness, art, and diversity to the forefront.

The festival aims to capture the spirit of the trail running community, showcasing narratives from various perspectives. From those at the back of the pack to the party pacers, from individuals defying odds to those overcoming obstacles, and from record-breakers to those aiming for the fastest known time — the festival covers a spectrum of stories that resonate with the EVERYDAY ATHLETE.

Attendees can expect a diverse range of films that highlight the unique and inspiring journeys of individuals from all walks of life. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or someone just beginning their outdoor adventure, this festival provides a platform for everyone to connect, be inspired, and celebrate the incredible stories within the trail running community.

So, get ready for an unforgettable evening of adventure, inspiration, and a sense of community at The Trail Running Film Festival in Asheville. Lace up your trail shoes, bring your enthusiasm, and immerse yourself in the world of trail running and outdoor exploration.

Monday, April 22, 2024
2024 Golf Against Hunger
Apr 22 @ 7:30 am
Omni Grove Park Inn

18 Holes, Shotgun Start Tournament 8:00am start 

Includes: 

• Unlimited beverages, soft drinks, beer & wine

• Catered buffet lunch by Chef Melissa McKnight and Omni Grove Park Inn crew

• Awards and Prizes

• Swag

• & the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting a great cause!

Tickets: $200 with the majority of the ticket cost going directly to Food Connection

Girls on the Run to Celebrate Practice 5K
Apr 22 @ 2:30 pm
William W. Estes Elementary School

The practice 5K is built into the 10-week Girls on the Run curriculum to prepare participants for
the upcoming season-end 5K on May 5th at Tanger Asheville where all the teams from across WNC will
gather to celebrate the season and complete their goal of running a 5K.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
FREE Chamber Challenge Trainings
Apr 23 @ 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
YMCA of Western North Carolina
with YMCA Begin Tuesday, March 19th
Join us for Chamber Challenge training designed for ALL fitness levels with YMCA Personal Trainer Suzanne Ion beginning next Tuesday, March 19th!

These free sessions will be held Tuesdays at 5:30 PM through April 23rd at the Asheville Chamber (36 Montford Avenue). The last session will be a preview run/walk of the actual Chamber Challenge 5k course beginning at the Chamber, winding through historic Montford and finishing in the parking lot once again.

These training sessions are open to anyone – whether you’ve registered to participate in the event or not! We recommend you bring your own water bottle. The doors to the Visitor Center will be open 5:00 – 5:30 PM on training days so you can come in to get water and/or use the restroom! Meet in the parking lot in front of the building.

Thank you to our Training Partner – the YMCA of Western North Carolina!

Our trainer for the second consecutive year is Suzanne Ion, a sixth generation native of Hawaii who grew up on the island of Maui and in the north Georgia mountains. Whether this is your first 5k or your 500th, you’ll be in good hands with Suzanne. No stranger to health challenges, she lost over 70 lbs. after a debilitating illness with a commitment to interval cross training and a determination to teach again. Her motto is “Someday I will not be able to do this. Today is not that day.”

She was the only girl on an all-boys soccer team, ran track in high school, and was a basketball cheerleader and member of the drill team/dance corps in high school and college.

Suzanne has Three Star Elite Instructor status for spinning and has continued her fitness education with group exercise certifications through AFFA, ACE, TRX, Silver Sneakers, Mat Pilates, and Tabata Boot Camp. An active participant in 5k’s, 10k’s, half and full marathons, she achieved a Top 20 overall women’s finish at the Lake Tahoe marathon. Whether it’s scuba diving, kayaking, sup, hiking, or glacier climbs, Suzanne is always ready for a challenge.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
RITUAL MOUNTAIN BIKE FILM TOUR
Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Since humankind invented the wheel, we’ve been determined to take it to new heights, push it to the limit, and revel in the experience. Ritual is a big screen celebration of the indomitable human spirit that defines the sport of mountain biking with unforgettable film-going experiences. The film series highlights incredible athletes, creative filmmakers, engaging storylines and stunning cinematography; bringing riders together in mountain biking’s greatest cities and venues.

RITUAL will unite passionate riders for a unique celebration of bike culture Learn more about the films, riders, tour dates, and more at

ritualbike.com

Thursday, April 25, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Apr 25 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

“The Last Ecstatic Days” Film Screening and Discussion
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Stillpoint Wellness

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Stillpoint Wellness will host an in-person screening of “The Last Ecstatic Days.” Doors will open at 5:30 and the screening will begin at 6:00 pm.

After the screening will be a community discussion facilitated by Tiffany Sauls and Tandy Wells, which will wrap around 8:00 – 8:30 pm.

Come early to find parking!

Building Bridges Community Talkback
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Franklin School of Innovation

Building Bridges of Asheville invites you to a screening and talkback session of the film, “13th”.

In this thought-provoking documentary scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom.

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation’s prisons are disproportionately filled with African Americans.

The film will be followed by a guided conversation facilitated by Building Bridges board members and Niconda Garcia & Nex Millen.

Building Bridges fosters antiracism by educating people on how to intentionally engage in dialogues on racism. BBAVL.org

You have a part to play in this work, and this event is a great point of entry.

Friday, April 26, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Apr 26 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Wofford Terriers vs Western Carolina University
Apr 26 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Saturday, April 27, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Apr 27 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Spring Out
Apr 27 @ 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Wedge at Foundation

Spring Out Event Schedule

1:30pm – 5pm: Pop-Up Bike Park

2:30pm – 3pm: Ride gathers

3pm: Ride departs

4pm – 5pm: Staggered return to Wedge

5pm – 7pm: Continued bicycle frolic

Ride Routes

See and Download all Spring Out 2024 Routes

  1. Ride More – 15 miles that includes the Cruiser and Main Ride plus a climb up Beaucater and a roll along the old logging road.
  2. Main Ride – 9 miles that include the Cruiser plus a climb into downtown Asheville and around Pritchard Park before heading back to the River Arts District.
  3. Cruiser – 4 mile ride featuring the Wilma Dykeman Greenway and highlighting the best in flatness that Asheville has to offer.

Download and enjoy past Spring Out and Bike of the Irish routes. These routes are great ways to enjoy Asheville, NC on a bike.

Support & Sponsor

Are you interested in joining AoB as a sponsor in 2024? If so, lets talk. Fill out the form and we’ll connect with you.

Calling Volunteers

There are many ways to support the Spring Out ride. If you’d like to show your support by volunteering at the event fill out the form. We’d love to have you!

We can’t wait to see you at Spring Out!

Wofford Terriers vs Western Carolina University
Apr 27 @ 2:00 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Sunday, April 28, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Apr 28 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Wofford Terriers vs Western Carolina University
Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Asheville Tourists vs. Greenville Drive
Apr 30 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

 

Promotions Ingles BOGO Tuesday

BOGO GA Adult Tickets with promotion code “INGLES” when you purchase online.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Wofford Terriers vs Winthrop University
May 1 @ 5:30 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Thursday, May 2, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
May 2 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Friday, May 3, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
May 3 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Chamber Challenge: 5k Celebrating Workplace Wellness
May 3 @ 4:00 pm
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge!