Calendar of Events
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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Get ready for NOC’s Annual Not Your Average Ladies Night!
One of our favorite events of the year where we get to celebrate Women in the Outdoors! Meet us at the Outfitter’s Store for camaraderie, a VIP private shopping experience, a speaker presentation, food and drinks, and prizes.
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The Friends of Pack Library will be having its annual Super Summer Book Sale on July 15 & 16. There will be antique and collectible books for sale, including hundreds of like-new comics, music CDs and DVDs, with lots of great items for children and adults.
The Special Collections department at Pack Library will be offering miscellaneous ephemera, including postcards, items good for coffee table display and crafting. On Friday, July 15, the sale will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and all items will be priced as marked. On Saturday, July 16, the sale will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and all books will be half-off the marked price.
In addition, Bookends Used Book Store at Pack Library will be offering 50% off all items in the store. The CDs, DVDs, comics, and Special Collections items will be priced as marked both days and not included in the half-off sale. Cash, check, and credit cards will be accepted for all sales. All proceeds benefit the library.
The Friends of Pack Library will be having its annual Super Summer Book Sale on July 15 & 16. There will be antique and collectible books for sale, including hundreds of like-new comics, music CDs and DVDs, with lots of great items for children and adults.
The Special Collections department at Pack Library will be offering miscellaneous ephemera, including postcards, items good for coffee table display and crafting. On Friday, July 15, the sale will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and all items will be priced as marked. On Saturday, July 16, the sale will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and all books will be half-off the marked price.
In addition, Bookends Used Book Store at Pack Library will be offering 50% off all items in the store. The CDs, DVDs, comics, and Special Collections items will be priced as marked both days and not included in the half-off sale. Cash, check, and credit cards will be accepted for all sales. All proceeds benefit the library.
Support the museum by visiting our Rummage Sale! This year’s sale will take place in the same location as previous years – under a large tent at the corner of Padgettown Road and Old US 70 in Black Mountain and will be open Friday, August 5, 11am to 4pm & Saturday, August 6, from 8:00am until noon.
You can also donate to the Museum’s fiscal year end Rummage Sale today! To donate items please contact Yolanda Smith at (828) 669-1679 or [email protected]. Please do not bring donations to the museum. Gently-used household goods, kitchen items, collectibles, books, children’s toys, and furniture are appreciated. The museum is unable to accept donations of clothing or electronics. Donors will receive a tax receipt. We can arrange pick up for bulky items
Support the museum by visiting our Rummage Sale! This year’s sale will take place in the same location as previous years – under a large tent at the corner of Padgettown Road and Old US 70 in Black Mountain and will be open Friday, August 5, 11am to 4pm & Saturday, August 6, from 8:00am until noon.
You can also donate to the Museum’s fiscal year end Rummage Sale today! To donate items please contact Yolanda Smith at (828) 669-1679 or [email protected]. Please do not bring donations to the museum. Gently-used household goods, kitchen items, collectibles, books, children’s toys, and furniture are appreciated. The museum is unable to accept donations of clothing or electronics. Donors will receive a tax receipt. We can arrange pick up for bulky items
Art • Crafts • Collectibles • Vinyl Records • Clothing • Shoes • Books • Toys • Furniture • Outdoor Gear • Electronics & Computer Stuff • Sound equipment • Dishes • Hot Dog Cart Trailer • Tables, chairs, desk, dresser, cabinet, tires, inner tubes, accordion, fishing poles, mirrors, old classic movies, projection screens, film equipment, musical instruments, bike, tools, cameras, movie posters, frames, paintings, bed, kitchen items, jewelry, flowers, greeting cards, vases, hutch, buffet, dolls, rugs, bedding, and more!
Set up your own space $10 • If setting up, please come by 8:30.
Call to confirm 828-273-3332.
In front of Flood Gallery at 850 Blue Ridge Rd. in Black Mountain, next to Veterans Park.
We may go longer than 1 pm depending on traffic.
Children’s books: 2 for $1
Fiction: a bag full for $5
This is the 10th year for Ooh La La Curiosity Market that is an artist’s market that takes place in Pritchard Park, located in the center of beautiful downtown Asheville and will showcase the work of local artists.
Taking place over 14 Saturdays throughout Summer and every Saturday in October.
Ooh La La will feature 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. You will also enjoy three different musicians performing throughout the day.
Ooh La La is also a fundraiser for Animal Haven of Asheville, a no kill shelter.
17th Annual Come to Leicester Artist Studio Tour: 10 AM – 5 PM, August 20-21. Artists in the small community of Leicester, NC open their studios to the public for this free, self-guided tour. Visitors choose their own tour stops using detailed brochures with maps and signs along the route directing to the individual stops. Visitors will find many types of fine art and crafts, including brooms, pottery, paintings, iron work, jewelry, fiber, stained glass, mosaic, enamel, and mixed media. Visit our website to see the artists and print a map. http://www.cometoleicester.org
17th Annual Come to Leicester Artist Studio Tour: 10 AM – 5 PM, August 20-21. Artists in the small community of Leicester, NC open their studios to the public for this free, self-guided tour. Visitors choose their own tour stops using detailed brochures with maps and signs along the route directing to the individual stops. Visitors will find many types of fine art and crafts, including brooms, pottery, paintings, iron work, jewelry, fiber, stained glass, mosaic, enamel, and mixed media. Visit our website to see the artists and print a map. http://www.cometoleicester.org
40th Annual Henderson County Gem & Mineral Show, 10am-6pm, The Annual Henderson County Gem and Mineral Show
features minerals, gemstones, jewelry and fossils, demonstrations of lapidary arts and working jewelry crafters, as well as hourly
door prizes, Admission $5 | under age 12 is free, Whitmire Activity Center, Hendersonville, HCGMS.com
Celebration and education of Blue Ridge Mountain culture, arts, & nature.
jacksonartsmarket.com for more information
40th Annual Henderson County Gem & Mineral Show, 10am-6pm, The Annual Henderson County Gem and Mineral Show
features minerals, gemstones, jewelry and fossils, demonstrations of lapidary arts and working jewelry crafters, as well as hourly
door prizes, Admission $5 | under age 12 is free, Whitmire Activity Center, Hendersonville, HCGMS.com
This is the 10th year for Ooh La La Curiosity Market that is an artist’s market that takes place in Pritchard Park, located in the center of beautiful downtown Asheville and will showcase the work of local artists.
Taking place over 14 Saturdays throughout Summer and every Saturday in October.
Ooh La La will feature 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. You will also enjoy three different musicians performing throughout the day.
Ooh La La is also a fundraiser for Animal Haven of Asheville, a no kill shelter.
40th Annual Henderson County Gem & Mineral Show, 10am-6pm, The Annual Henderson County Gem and Mineral Show
features minerals, gemstones, jewelry and fossils, demonstrations of lapidary arts and working jewelry crafters, as well as hourly
door prizes, Admission $5 | under age 12 is free, Whitmire Activity Center, Hendersonville, HCGMS.com
40th Annual Henderson County Gem & Mineral Show, 10am-6pm, The Annual Henderson County Gem and Mineral Show
features minerals, gemstones, jewelry and fossils, demonstrations of lapidary arts and working jewelry crafters, as well as hourly
door prizes, Admission $5 | under age 12 is free, Whitmire Activity Center, Hendersonville, HCGMS.com
The Make Noise Pop-Up at 821 includes parties, a Pop-Up Store with demos, workshops, artist Mini-Residencies, and a month-long raffle benefiting REVOLVE and the Bob Moog Foundation!
This is the first time people will be able to buy our brand new stereo oscillator XPO! Also available will be desktop units, modules, our new XPO t-shirt, and music made by the Make Noise Crew and Artists in Residence.
Come to the 3rd annual Appalachian Button Jamboree/Show, and event that features
Antique, Vintage & Collectible Clothing Buttons through the ages as well as several vendors selling buttons for collectors and
crafters, Free
This is the 10th year for Ooh La La Curiosity Market that is an artist’s market that takes place in Pritchard Park, located in the center of beautiful downtown Asheville and will showcase the work of local artists.
Taking place over 14 Saturdays throughout Summer and every Saturday in October.
Ooh La La will feature 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. You will also enjoy three different musicians performing throughout the day.
Ooh La La is also a fundraiser for Animal Haven of Asheville, a no kill shelter.
This event of craft and design features local artisans in a beautiful setting.
Come find out what Asheville artists are creating, try on a vintage outfit, grab a drink, or do some gift shopping. You can’t miss this thriving market with something new every month – craft classes, food trucks, and more!
Created by Atelier Maison & Co. and Show & Tell, the Makers Market happens every third Saturday from noon to five throughout the Atelier furniture studio off Sweeten Creek Rd in the Asheville Design District.
The Make Noise Pop-Up at 821 includes parties, a Pop-Up Store with demos, workshops, artist Mini-Residencies, and a month-long raffle benefiting REVOLVE and the Bob Moog Foundation!
This is the first time people will be able to buy our brand new stereo oscillator XPO! Also available will be desktop units, modules, our new XPO t-shirt, and music made by the Make Noise Crew and Artists in Residence.
A Semi Annual Children’s Consignment Sale specializing in new and gently used:
Shoes
Accessories
Baby Equipment
Toys
Indoor/Outdoor Play Toys
Come experience the Upstate’s Finest and Most Advanced Children’s Consignment Sale.
Switch-A-Roos provides an excellent way for you to sell your new and gently used children’s items while shopping from only the best in name brand and specialty shop items at great prices! 
IT JUST MAKES $ENSE!!
It’s back! One of our most loved events, Guest Appreciation Festival is returning this year just in time for our 50th year in adventure.
Full of great sales, adventure, paddling, live entertainment, vendor booths and more, GAF is has been our most popular event for decades.
Stay tuned for details…
A Semi Annual Children’s Consignment Sale specializing in new and gently used:
Shoes
Accessories
Baby Equipment
Toys
Indoor/Outdoor Play Toys
Come experience the Upstate’s Finest and Most Advanced Children’s Consignment Sale.
Switch-A-Roos provides an excellent way for you to sell your new and gently used children’s items while shopping from only the best in name brand and specialty shop items at great prices!
IT JUST MAKES $ENSE!!
It’s back! One of our most loved events, Guest Appreciation Festival is returning this year just in time for our 50th year in adventure.
Full of great sales, adventure, paddling, live entertainment, vendor booths and more, GAF is has been our most popular event for decades.
Stay tuned for details…
The Make Noise Pop-Up at 821 includes parties, a Pop-Up Store with demos, workshops, artist Mini-Residencies, and a month-long raffle benefiting REVOLVE and the Bob Moog Foundation!
This is the first time people will be able to buy our brand new stereo oscillator XPO! Also available will be desktop units, modules, our new XPO t-shirt, and music made by the Make Noise Crew and Artists in Residence.
It’s back! One of our most loved events, Guest Appreciation Festival is returning this year just in time for our 50th year in adventure.
Full of great sales, adventure, paddling, live entertainment, vendor booths and more, GAF is has been our most popular event for decades.
Stay tuned for details…
This is the 10th year for Ooh La La Curiosity Market that is an artist’s market that takes place in Pritchard Park, located in the center of beautiful downtown Asheville and will showcase the work of local artists.
Taking place over 14 Saturdays throughout Summer and every Saturday in October.
Ooh La La will feature 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. You will also enjoy three different musicians performing throughout the day.
Ooh La La is also a fundraiser for Animal Haven of Asheville, a no kill shelter.
Support the Asheville small business community by shopping with a variety of vendors offering beauty items, décor, jewelry, food, and more at this FREE event!
Now more than ever, Asheville-area small businesses rely on the community for support.
If you are interested in being a vendor, call 828-259-5438.