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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Thursday, August 28, 2025
Biltmore Park Farmers Market
Aug 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Park Town Square

Biltmore Park’s Farmers Market features fresh seasonal produce, delicious homemade pastries, premium meats and seafood, beautiful vibrant flowers, and more. There’s always something to take home with you! It’s the perfect way to support local small businesses and celebrate community this summer. Visit biltmorepark.com for more information.

Oscar Mayer Weinermobile at Biltmore Park Farmers Market
Aug 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Park Town Square

The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling into the Biltmore Park Farmers Market on Thursday, August 28! Snap a photo with this one-of-a-kind vehicle and take home fun goodies like whistles, stickers, and postcards. Don’t miss this playful stop that’s sure to spread smiles for the whole family!

Thursday Evening Sound Baths
Aug 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ritual Skin and Wellness

Join Jessa at her new Holistic Skincare and Sound Bath Studio in Asheville for twice monthly Thursday Evening Sound Baths. ***Space is Limited- Tickets Required****
These sessions focus on revous system regulation, energetic balance, and seasonal, lunar, and solar alignment.

Sunday, August 31, 2025
International Overdose Awareness Day
Aug 31 @ 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Carrier Park

International Overdose Awareness Day takes place on August 31st — in Asheville, OAD events will take place at Carrier Park from 12:30-5:30p Sunday. Join us in uplifting each other in recovery and honoring those we have loved and lost to overdose. This gathering will host panelists, a youth speaker, a guided writing activity, and community connection along with a collective honoring of loved ones lost. Free food from Equal Plates will be provided for lunch. We welcome friends, families, and community members in recovery as well as anyone who feels called to offer their heart to this meaningful day. Hosted by SeekHealing partnered with WNCAP, Buncombe County, UMOJA, RHA, Sunrise Community Center, and Vaya Health.

Thursday, September 4, 2025
Dine Out for National Wildlife Day
Sep 4 all-day
Various Locations

Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a Western North Carolina nonprofit dedicated to rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife, is thrilled to announce its Pawprints & Plates fundraising event. This special “Dine Out for National Wildlife Day” will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, with six local establishments supporting the organization’s vital mission.

Community members are invited to dine and drink at any of the participating locations to directly contribute to the care of thousands of wild animals rescued each year.

For the most up-to-date information on participating Pawprints & Plates locations please check Appalachian Wild’s website appalachianwild.org. A list of committed locations are:

  • Thai Pearl – 747 Haywood Road

  • Ivory Road – 1854 Brevard Rd

  • RendezVous – 184 New Haw Creek Rd

  • Bebop Bottle Shop – 723 Haywood Rd #101

  • Copper Crown – 1011 Tunnel Rd #100

  • Burning Blush Brewery – 4891 Boylston Hwy

Biltmore Park Farmers Market
Sep 4 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Park Town Square

Biltmore Park’s Farmers Market features fresh seasonal produce, delicious homemade pastries, premium meats and seafood, beautiful vibrant flowers, and more. There’s always something to take home with you! It’s the perfect way to support local small businesses and celebrate community this summer. Visit biltmorepark.com for more information.

Saturday, September 6, 2025
All Together Now!
Sep 6 @ 6:00 pm
Hendersonville Theater

Hendersonville Theatre was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene, sustaining approximately $100,000 in damages. We invite you to join us for All Together Now!, an international musical revue created by Music Theatre International (MTI), to help our beloved theatre recover and continue serving the community. Featuring songs from beloved Broadway shows performed by local talent, your attendance will directly support disaster recovery efforts.

Tickets include reserved seating, access to the open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and the post-show meet and greet. All proceeds from this special night will go directly to Hendersonville Theatre’s recovery efforts, helping us repair damages and continue providing quality theatre experiences to the community.

By attending this special performance, you will enjoy an evening of exceptional theatre and help Hendersonville Theatre recover from Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact. Your support makes a difference.

If you cannot attend but would still like to support our recovery, please consider making a donation. Your contribution will directly support rebuilding efforts.

Ticket Pricing: $80
Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres cocktail reception, open bar, show, and more!

6:00 PM: Doors open

6:30 PM: Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction

6:30 PM: Auditorium Opens

7:30 PM: Showtime!

9:45 PM: Cast Meet & Greet

Sunday, September 7, 2025
Children’s Entrepreneur Market
Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Olivette Farm

🎉 Calling All Young Entrepreneurs! 🍅
We’re thrilled to partner with Olivette Farm at their annual Tomato Fest for a one-of-a-kind Children’s Entrepreneur Market!
🌟 Got a kid with a big idea? Whether it’s homemade crafts, baked goods, lemonade stands, or creative services—this is their chance to shine!

🍅 Visit kids markets.com

Sign up your child’s booth 🌽
Explore upcoming children’s markets 🎨
Support young local entrepreneurs 💼
Let’s grow the next generation of creators and changemakers—one market at a time!
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Children’s Entrepreneur Market
Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Olivette Farm

Join us for a fun afternoon for the Children’s Entrepreneur Market at Olivette Farm’s Tomato Fest Market. It will be fun for the whole family!

Come support young entrepreneurs (ages 5–17) as they showcase their talents, sell their products, and learn the ropes of business firsthand. You can also enjoy Olivette’s Tomato Fest Market. A selection of local businesses join Olivette Farm in offering local and handmade goods. Olivette Sprouts Club will have great activities for the kids.

📣 Interested in participating?
Young entrepreneurs can register at: https://kidsmarkets.com/
Follow us on Facebook @ChildrenEntrepreneursNorthCarolina for updates, sneak peeks, and more!
✨ Why You’ll Love It:
💡 Educational & Inspiring – Kids learn valuable skills in leadership, creativity, money management, and marketing.
🎨 Hands-On Fun –Family-Friendly Fun
🛍️ One-of-a-Kind Shopping – Support the next generation of business leaders and take home unique, kid-made treasures.
🛡️ Safe & Supervised – A welcoming, secure environment for kids and families.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Midweek Rebalancing Serenity Sound Bath
Sep 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Center for Spiritual Living Asheville

Eager to reset your inner being to peace and tranquility? It’s time for Humpday Harmony with a soothing Sound Bath!

Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.

Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.

The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 6:15 PM, doors close promptly at 6:30 PM.

This service is being offered on a sliding scale of $10-20.

Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Biltmore Park Farmers Market
Sep 11 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Park Town Square

Biltmore Park’s Farmers Market features fresh seasonal produce, delicious homemade pastries, premium meats and seafood, beautiful vibrant flowers, and more. There’s always something to take home with you! It’s the perfect way to support local small businesses and celebrate community this summer. Visit biltmorepark.com for more information.

Rooftop for Relief: A Community Fundraiser for Beloved Asheville
Sep 11 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Soprana Rooftop Cucina

Join us for Rooftop for Relief, a special community fundraiser supporting Beloved Asheville and honoring the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. This meaningful evening will bring together friends, neighbors, and local supporters to celebrate resilience, community, and giving back.

Enjoy a night of:

– $2 donation with every pizza sold to support Beloved Asheville

– $5 donation from every Cultivated Cocktail sold to support Beloved Asheville

– Live jazz music with B. Bares Jazz Trio

– Raffle prizes with 100% of the proceeds supporting Beloved Asheville

– Cocktails and local brews from our partners: Cultivated Cocktails and New Belgium Brewing

Come for the views, stay for the cause, and help make a positive impact in Asheville.

Tickets:

No entry fee. This event is open to all! our presence and support make a difference!

Thursday Evening Sound Baths
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ritual Skin and Wellness

Join Jessa in her new Holistic Skincare and Sound Bath Studio for twice monthly Thursday Evening Sound Baths. ***Space is Limited-Tickets Required*** These sessions focus on nervous sytem regulation, energertic balance, and seasonal, solar, and lunar alignmnet.

Saturday, September 13, 2025
Fall Plant Sale at Bullington Gardens
Sep 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

Dig into Bullington Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale! Grab trees, shrubs, perennials, natives, and seasonal plants to spruce up your yard. Don’t let your garden be the only one on the block still growing last year’s weeds—join us this fall September 12-13, 9am-4pm.

Sunday, September 14, 2025
Villain Arts 6th Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival
Sep 14 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Now back and better than ever, it’s Villain Arts’ Sixth Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!! Come to Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville for 3 exciting days offering live entertainment, unique vendors, and most importantly: nonstop tattooing. This event pulls artists from across the country (and a few from around the world) and unites them together in the spirit of self-expression and individuality. Whether you’re in the market for your first tattoo or your thirty-first, with hundreds of tattoo artists to choose from, you’re sure to leave with something amazing. Too young for real tattoos but still want to come to the show? There are stickers galore, vendors offering fun services, and even temporary tattoos. Also, admission is free for children 12 and under, (and for adults, starts at $20 for a 1-day pass, or $40 for a 3-day pass.)

If tattoos aren’t your thing, take in the full schedule of live entertainment on offer this weekend, including a contortionist archer, sideshow, circus acts, and even stunning suspension! Browse the vendors selling everything from clothing and jewelry to oddities and more. Or, enter contests with your new or existing tattoos to compete for a trophy!

There’s so much to take in throughout all 3 days of fun, so mark your calendars now and get ready for an energetic weekend celebrating art in all its forms at the Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!

Thursday, September 18, 2025
“What Did You Dream Last Night?” Lunch & Learn at Kanuga
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kanuga

Retreat leader, educator and Jungian psychotherapist Diana McKendree leads a discussion exploring the world of dreamwork and how we might better understand our dreams. Part of Kanuga’s Lunch & Learn series, the Thursday, September 18 event begins with a forest bathing nature walk (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. McKendree’s “What Did You Dream Last Night?” discussion begins at 11 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch in Kanuga’s dining hall. Bring a recent dream, notebook and pen. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

“What Did You Dream Last Night?” Lunch & Learn with Diana McKendree at Kanuga
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kanuga

Retreat leader, educator and Jungian psychotherapist Diana McKendree leads a discussion exploring the world of dreamwork and how we might better understand our dreams. Part of Kanuga’s Lunch & Learn series. The Thursday, September 18 event begins with a forest bathing nature walk (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. McKendree’s “What Did You Dream Last Night?” discussion begins at 11 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch in Kanuga’s dining hall. Bring a recent dream, notebook and pen. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

Biltmore Park Farmers Market
Sep 18 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Park Town Square

Biltmore Park’s Farmers Market features fresh seasonal produce, delicious homemade pastries, premium meats and seafood, beautiful vibrant flowers, and more. There’s always something to take home with you! It’s the perfect way to support local small businesses and celebrate community this summer. Visit biltmorepark.com for more information.

Friday, September 19, 2025
MAGMA Gem & Mineral Show
Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Land of the Sky Event Venue

The Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association presents: The Fall M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show September 19th – 21st, 2025 Friday and Saturday: 9 am- 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am- 4 pm

FREE Admission – FREE Parking

Come shop for minerals, crystals, and handcrafted jewelry from locally and nationally known vendors. We have something for everyone, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry lovers. Many of our vendors specialize in North Carolina, Southeastern and USA minerals and they enjoy sharing their expert knowledge. You’re sure to learn new things and find some great gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts, lapidary equipment and many more treasures from the earth.

We will have over 40 indoor and outdoor vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems and minerals in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this event is fun for the entire family. We are located only 15-minutes from Asheville in Swannanoa, NC. Excellent food and drink are offered daily with vegan options available.

The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show happens 4 times a year and this is an event that you can keep coming back to!

For show information, contact Richard Jacquot at 828-779-4501 or email [email protected]

First Annual WNC Recovery Rally: “Pathways to Recovery – One Rally, Many Journeys”
Sep 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pack Square

Asheville, NC — September 19, 2025 — The Western North Carolina Recovery Community Collaborative (WNCRCC) will host the First Annual WNC Recovery Rally: “Pathways to Recovery – One Rally, Many Journeys” on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. at Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville.

This free, family-friendly event celebrates National Recovery Month, honoring individuals and families impacted by mental health and substance use disorders. The rally aims to break stigma, inspire hope, and connect the community with multiple pathways to recovery.

Event Highlights

Inspirational speakers & personal recovery stories

Live music & entertainment

Food trucks & family-friendly activities

Resource fair featuring 40+ community organizations

“This rally is about showing WNC that we are surrounded by recovery, the hope that’s available, and the many resources ready to walk alongside anyone throughout their journey,” said Jessica Shepherd Joudry, Chair of the Planning Committee.

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Farm Yard Sale
Sep 20 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Historic Johnson Farm

Come shop at the farm’s every other year yard sale! Treasures abound-everything from books, DVDs, houseware, kitchen items, furniture, jewelry, and more all at cheap prices. 100% of the proceeds benefit Historic Johnson Farm. Cash and card accepted.

WNC Run Walk for Autism
Sep 20 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am
Bill Moore Community Park

20th Annual WNC Run.Walk for Autism. Competitive and non-competitive 5K and 1 mile Fun Run/Walk. Registration fee includes a t-shirt. All funds go to support autism programs in Western NC.

MAGMA Gem & Mineral Show
Sep 20 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Land of the Sky Event Venue

The Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association presents: The Fall M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show September 19th – 21st, 2025 Friday and Saturday: 9 am- 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am- 4 pm

FREE Admission – FREE Parking

Come shop for minerals, crystals, and handcrafted jewelry from locally and nationally known vendors. We have something for everyone, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry lovers. Many of our vendors specialize in North Carolina, Southeastern and USA minerals and they enjoy sharing their expert knowledge. You’re sure to learn new things and find some great gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts, lapidary equipment and many more treasures from the earth.

We will have over 40 indoor and outdoor vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems and minerals in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this event is fun for the entire family. We are located only 15-minutes from Asheville in Swannanoa, NC. Excellent food and drink are offered daily with vegan options available.

The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show happens 4 times a year and this is an event that you can keep coming back to!

For show information, contact Richard Jacquot at 828-779-4501 or email [email protected]

Sunday, September 21, 2025
MAGMA Gem & Mineral Show
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Land of the Sky Event Venue

The Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association presents: The Fall M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show September 19th – 21st, 2025 Friday and Saturday: 9 am- 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am- 4 pm

FREE Admission – FREE Parking

Come shop for minerals, crystals, and handcrafted jewelry from locally and nationally known vendors. We have something for everyone, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry lovers. Many of our vendors specialize in North Carolina, Southeastern and USA minerals and they enjoy sharing their expert knowledge. You’re sure to learn new things and find some great gems, minerals, fossils, artifacts, lapidary equipment and many more treasures from the earth.

We will have over 40 indoor and outdoor vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems and minerals in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this event is fun for the entire family. We are located only 15-minutes from Asheville in Swannanoa, NC. Excellent food and drink are offered daily with vegan options available.

The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show happens 4 times a year and this is an event that you can keep coming back to!

For show information, contact Richard Jacquot at 828-779-4501 or email [email protected]

Groove for Good
Sep 21 @ 3:00 pm
Hendersonville Theater

Celebrate World Peace Day with an evening of heartfelt music, meaningful connection, and rich storytelling at Groove for Good — a special Songwriters in the Round gathering where four acclaimed artists share the stage, swap songs, and reflect on the moments that shaped their music.

This is more than a concert — it’s an intimate, in-the-moment exchange of ideas and emotions between artists and audience alike. Expect laughter, deep thoughts, spontaneous harmonies, and powerful songs that speak to peace, unity, and the human experience.

Joining us for this unforgettable night are celebrated songwriters David LaMotteCaroline AikenAnnie Wenz, and Todd Hoke — four powerful voices whose music and presence promise to stir the soul and spark meaningful reflection.From folk and blues to roots and Americana, these acclaimed singer-songwriters will take you on a musical journey filled with heart, humor, and harmony.

Let music be the language of peace. Groove for Good — four artists, one stage, one world.

Monday, September 22, 2025
Celebrating the Equinox: Gathering the Light, Honoring the Shadows
Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Kanuga

Celebrate the autumnal equinox in an evening of yoga, spirituality and healing, Thursday, Sept. 22 at Kanuga. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with check-in at the Labyrinth and nature crafting, followed by slow-flow yoga at 6:30 p.m., and concludes with a healing sound bath at 7:45 p.m. To close the evening, attendees are invited to linger over a cup of tea and reflect on the coming fall season. Bring your own mat, blanket and camp chair. Cost: $18 (plus tax and fees). 130 Kanuga Chapel Dr in Hendersonville. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Listen & Reconnect 
Sep 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Henderson County Public Library

Reconnecting through Hard Times & Listening Circle

Join Resources for Resilience™ for an afternoon of learning and community connection. During this two-hour event, you’ll gain practical tools to manage stress and support friends and neighbors through hard times. – LEARN how challenges affect us all differently – DISCOVER what to say and do for others after a crisis – SHARE difficulties and lean on one another – PRACTICE stress-reducing tools and strategies to turn good intentions into real support. Thanks to our generous partners, we are able to offer complimentary attendance and refreshments for WNC residents.

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Biltmore Park Farmers Market
Sep 25 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Park Town Square

Biltmore Park’s Farmers Market features fresh seasonal produce, delicious homemade pastries, premium meats and seafood, beautiful vibrant flowers, and more. There’s always something to take home with you! It’s the perfect way to support local small businesses and celebrate community this summer. Visit biltmorepark.com for more information.

Friday, September 26, 2025
Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival
Sep 26 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Eliada Home
Weekends, Sept 26th-Nov 1st – Annual Eliada Corn Maze and Fall Festival! WNC’s ONLY non-profit Corn Maze with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the children at Eliada! Not only does your ticket purchase come with access to family-friendly fun, memories, and adventures, but it directly aids in the growth and success of Eliada’s kids! Attractions will include corn cannons, bouncy pillow, a spider climber, a custom corn maze, lawn games, hay rides, pumpkins for purchase, food trucks, and MORE!
⬇️ HOURS:
Fridays: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am-7:00pm
Sundays: 10:00am-6:00pm
⬇️ ADMISSION:
$15/Tickets
FREE/Ages 3 years and under
$40/Season Passes
🌽 Corporate Nights, Field Trips, and Birthday Party reservations are also available
🗺: 2 Compton Drive, Asheville 28806
👉 Learn more and purchase your tickets HERE: https://eliadacornmaze.mazeplay.com/
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Happy Fall Y’all
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
AB Tech Conference Center

🍁🍂Celebrate the autumn spirit at the Asheville, A-B Tech Conference Center on Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th, 2025, with a vibrant fall market featuring cheerful shoppers, lively vendors, pumpkins, gourds, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and fantastic arts and crafts, all set against the backdrop of fabulous fall weather. 🎃 Additionally, shoppers will have the chance to join our pumpkin carving contest, featuring a first prize of $150, second prize of $100, and third prize of $50. Winners will be awarded vendor bucks, valid for purchases at any vendor booth throughout the event. Following the market, vendors can redeem these vendor bucks for cash at the check-in desk! 🎨🍂