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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Friday, November 4, 2022
DockDogs Competition at the Everything Outdoor Fest
Nov 4 all-day
Historic Hopkins Farm

Does your dog have what it takes? DockDogs, the world’s premier canine aquatics competition, comes to Everything Outdoor Fest on Nov. 4-6 at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, S.C. Pups of all breeds and sizes will compete in three different competitions: Speed Retrieve, Big Air Wave, and Extreme Vertical. Spectators will be amazed by the athleticism of the “dog-letes,” as they vie for top spots in the National Sportsmen’s Series event. Sponsored by Noble Dog Hotel.

Saturday, November 5, 2022
DockDogs Competition at the Everything Outdoor Fest
Nov 5 all-day
Historic Hopkins Farm

Does your dog have what it takes? DockDogs, the world’s premier canine aquatics competition, comes to Everything Outdoor Fest on Nov. 4-6 at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, S.C. Pups of all breeds and sizes will compete in three different competitions: Speed Retrieve, Big Air Wave, and Extreme Vertical. Spectators will be amazed by the athleticism of the “dog-letes,” as they vie for top spots in the National Sportsmen’s Series event. Sponsored by Noble Dog Hotel.

UltiMutt Race Course
Nov 5 – Nov 6 all-day
Historic Hopkins Farm

Spend fun bonding time with your dog at the UltiMutt Race course at Everything Outdoor Fest on Nov. 4-6 at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, S.C. You and your furry friend can run through five obstacles designed to build owner/dog trust and teamwork: A-frame climb and descent, agility poles, ball tunnel, hay bale hurdles, and seesaw ups and downs. Stop by sponsor Noble Dog Hotel’s Canine Healing Project tents to receive signature dog bandanas and information on the therapy dog training initiative. Poop stations available on site. Admission and schedule details available at www.everythingoutdoorfest.com.

Sunday, November 6, 2022
DockDogs Competition at the Everything Outdoor Fest
Nov 6 all-day
Historic Hopkins Farm

Does your dog have what it takes? DockDogs, the world’s premier canine aquatics competition, comes to Everything Outdoor Fest on Nov. 4-6 at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville, S.C. Pups of all breeds and sizes will compete in three different competitions: Speed Retrieve, Big Air Wave, and Extreme Vertical. Spectators will be amazed by the athleticism of the “dog-letes,” as they vie for top spots in the National Sportsmen’s Series event. Sponsored by Noble Dog Hotel.

Monday, November 7, 2022
Music Bingo Mondays
Nov 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Music Bingo Mondays

Join us every Monday night for Singo (Musical Bingo)!

Singo will run from 7-8:15 pm.

No reservations needed, just get ready for a good time and a chance to win some Down Dog prizes!

Tuesday, November 8, 2022
QuickBooks Online: Understanding Customer Transactions
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
online

Business owners! It’s time to take the fear out of your financials! Join QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor, Candy Williams, as she helps you to understand bookkeeping concepts for your small business. This session will provide you with an overview vendor transactions-downloading and entering transactions from your bank, payables and issuing checks. This training will utilize the online version of QuickBooks.

Speaker(s): Candy Williams

The State Of The Economy with Chris Larsen and Bryce Robertson
Nov 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Archetype Brewing - North (Tap Lounge + Venue)

The State Of The Economy with Chris Larsen and Bryce Robertson

Chris Larsen
Christopher Larsen is the founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income. Since “retiring” after 18 years in the medical device industry, he dedicates his time to helping others become financially independent through education and investment opportunities. Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years. While completing his degree in Biomechanical Engineering and M.B.A. in Finance at Virginia Tech, he bought his first single-family rental at age 21. Chris expanded into development, private lending, buying distressed debt and commercial office, and ultimately syndicating commercial properties. He began syndicating deals in 2016 and has been actively involved in over $500M of real estate acquisitions. In addition to real estate, Chris has invested in equities, oil & gas, and small business lending, as well as being active in Venture South, one of the nation’s Top 10 Angel Investing groups. Chris lives with his wife and two boys (and Viszla, Lucy!) in Asheville, NC, where he loves spending time with them outdoors and enjoying the food and culture the region offers.

Bryce Robertson
A native of Australia, Bryce dropped out of high school with no knowledge of business or entrepreneurship at the time. After a few years in the underground gold mines and 6 years of world travel, Bryce met the love of his life, and planted his feet firmly in the USA.

From there, Bryce turned a negative net worth, $2,000 and unseasoned credit into financial freedom in 2.5 years. During the process he created order, peace and prosperity in his life and in the lives of those around him.

Through his respect for the power of money, Bryce leads the Cultiv8 Collective Inner Circle by investing in creating FREEDOM!
With a strong desire to enhance physical and mental toughness, Bryce enjoys challenging himself in outdoor adventure sports and athletic endurance competitions. Bryce loves traveling and adventuring with his wife and their dogs, and expresses his creativity through drumming.
Bryce along with industry leading experts, inspire and empower “Freedom Hackers” to live in true fulfillment, living their soul’s purpose, and expressing their FREEDOM through the videocast and podcast Freedom Hack Radio.
Bryce is host to the life-altering 2-day live and virtual Financial Freedom Mastery, where participants create their own fully-customized Financial Freedom action-plan in order to create Financial Freedom in their lives as soon as possible.

Trivia Tuesday
Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Trivia Tuesday

No reservations needed, just get ready for a good time and a chance to win some Down Dog prizes!

Trivia Tuesday
Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Trivia Tuesday

Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!

Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Wine Wednesday
Nov 9 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Wine Wednesday

Enjoy a $6 glass of wine and 1/2 off bottles every Wednesday night!

Whiskers on Wednesday-Adoption Event
Nov 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
PetSmart

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Join us Wednesdays at Petsmart , Bleachery Blvd, from 6:00-8:00 pm to meet some of MPR AVL’s finest felines!
All cats and kittens at the event are spayed/neutered, FIV/FELV tested, current on vaccines, microchipped, dewormed and started on flea preventative, so we encourage you to bring a carrier to take home your new furry friend(s)!
Read more about all of the adoptable cats and kittens at MPRAVL.org!
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Webinar QuickBooks Online: Understanding Vendor Transactions
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
online
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget

Business owners! It’s time to take the fear out of your financials! Join QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor, Candy Williams, as she helps you to understand bookkeeping concepts for your small business. This session will provide you with an overview vendor transactions-downloading and entering transactions from your bank, payables and issuing checks. This training will utilize the online version of QuickBooks.

Pint Night
Nov 10 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Pint Night

$1 off draft beers every Thursday!

Friday, November 11, 2022
AM Power Hour
Nov 11 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
The 2nd Act
Enjoy a more productive day by meeting prospective customers at the start of your day. You may find a strong referral source, a new vendor, the perfect client, or simply get a foot in the door for connecting again later at another Chamber event. AM Power Hour is great if you are an early-bird or can’t make our after-hours networking events.
November’s AM Power Hour is Hosted by Fletcher Area Business Association (FABA), with coffee and pastries provided by The 2nd Act.
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Tails in Town
Nov 12 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Main Street, Hendersonville

the ultimate day for dog lovers of all ages and a once a year opportunity to celebrate the companionship, joy and unconditional love that our furry friends bring to our lives, There will be 50 plus pet friendly vendors on Main Street as well as area animal shelters for adoption on the day of the event and even an adorable pet fashion show.

Monday, November 14, 2022
Multi-Farm Collaboration Meeting
Nov 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
McDowell Senior Center

Multi-Farm Collaboration Meeting

The NC Farmers of the Foothills, initiated in 2020, is an alliance of farmers looking to pool resources and market their goods to the community.  There are opportunities to sell with an online marketplace, multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture, and other local food purchasing programs.  The alliance also looks to share in costs of production and other expenses.

Join us to learn and have input on this alliance for 2023.

Dinner will be served.

Music Bingo Mondays
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Music Bingo Mondays

Join us every Monday night for Singo (Musical Bingo)!

Singo will run from 7-8:15 pm.

No reservations needed, just get ready for a good time and a chance to win some Down Dog prizes!

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
WNC Medicinal Herb Grower/Buyer Social
Nov 15 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center

WNC Medicinal Herb Grower/Buyer Social

Join WNC Medicinal Herb Growers for an afternoon of networking with fellow growers, wholesale buyers and other professionals working with medicinal herbs. Highlights include:

  • Buyer presentations and “most wanted” lists
  • Opportunities for growers to share product samples of available herbs and planting stock
  • Small group roundtables with local and domestic buyers
  • Networking and celebrating medicinal herbs grown in North Carolina
Ribbon Cutting: Children + family Resource Center’s GLO Mobile
Nov 15 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Children & Family Resource Center
Join us as we celebrate the launch of Children & Family Resource Center’s new GLO Mobile!
Starting at 3:30, get a chance to tour the GLO Mobile, experience a few ‘adult-sized” preschool activities and share a snack and beverage.
-The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be at 3:45 PM. –
GLO Mobile will be a vehicle for outreach in our community to engage families and provide access to the support they need for their children to begin kindergarten ready to learn. For more information, visit www.childrenandfamily.org/glomobile.
Trivia Tuesday
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Trivia Tuesday

No reservations needed, just get ready for a good time and a chance to win some Down Dog prizes!

Trivia Tuesday
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Trivia Tuesday

Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!

Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Wine Wednesday
Nov 16 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Wine Wednesday

Enjoy a $6 glass of wine and 1/2 off bottles every Wednesday night!

Whiskers on Wednesday-Adoption Event
Nov 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
PetSmart

May be an image of cat and text

Join us Wednesdays at Petsmart , Bleachery Blvd, from 6:00-8:00 pm to meet some of MPR AVL’s finest felines!
All cats and kittens at the event are spayed/neutered, FIV/FELV tested, current on vaccines, microchipped, dewormed and started on flea preventative, so we encourage you to bring a carrier to take home your new furry friend(s)!
Read more about all of the adoptable cats and kittens at MPRAVL.org!
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Venture 15 + Venture Asheville Honors Awards Open for Applications + Nominations
Nov 17 all-day
online

The Venture 15 recognizes the 15 fastest-growing Asheville-area startups and businesses can apply to be considered until Monday, November 21!

This event, held Thursday, December 15 at The Orange Peel, recognizes the area’s outstanding entrepreneurs & serves as an elite setting where they can share their talent and wisdom as well as offer inspiration to other fledgling companies to be part of this exclusive group.

Venture
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Startups are measured by their Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), using year-end revenues. Companies will be asked to provide baseline financial information about their organization via tax returns that will enable the calculation of their CAGR.

We also celebrate the Asheville Honors Awards & recognize the Best Startup to Work For at this event! The nomination deadline for those is Nov. 27.

Webinar Deep Dive Lab – Canva for Beginners
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
online
Topic: Marketing and Sales

You’ve got the vision, and Canva is here to bring it to life. Turn imagination into a finished design in minutes with this step-by-step tutorial for designing from scratch in Canva. In this 1 hour training, you will learn: How to choose the dimensions for your design, how to create a background for your design, how to add text and images, and creating/using your own brand kit.

Speaker(s): Vanessa Garcia

November Policy on Tap
Nov 17 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
White Labs Kitchen & Tap

The French Broad River is an economic driver for our region supplying drinking water, providing recreational opportunities, and ecology diversity as recently highlighted by an economic impact study commissioned by the French Broad River Partnership.

Join us for Policy on Tap to hear from business and nonprofit leaders working to ensure that the French Broad River will continue to be an asset for us all and how you can get involved.

 

Policy on Tap is the Chamber’s quarterly discussion series highlighting topics that matter to our business community with insights shared by key leaders and experts.

Pint Night
Nov 17 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Pint Night

$1 off draft beers every Thursday!

Business After Hours
Nov 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre
Your Chance to Build Great Connections – You Don’t Want to Miss This Event!
Business After Hours is the Chamber’s premier networking event and the best chance for your to make valuable connections to build your business – all while having a great time!
This month, we are proudly sponsored by both LS Creative and Hendersonville Toy Company. You’ll enjoy a chance to shop at the Hendersonville Toy Company Pop-Up Shop with toys, books & games and be a kid again with a chance to play the toy & game demos. There will also be a special discount at the Pop-Up Shop just for attendees!
With fantastic food sponsored by our host, we’ll also have beverages compliments of B2 Realty, the chance to win great door prizes an some special announcements about upcoming shows at the Hendersonville Theatre. This event is the best combination of business and fun!
Friday, November 18, 2022
Downtown businesses: Join the Holiday Windows Walking Tour
Nov 18 all-day
Downtown Asheville
Decorating Your Windows for the Holiday Season? Join the Holiday Windows Walking Tour. Plus Share Holiday Happenings
Downtown businesses: Are you decorating your windows for the Holiday Season? Be sure to let us know and we will include you on our Holiday Windows Walking Tour. This is a self-guided tour for people to follow as the stroll Downtown Asheville throughout the holidays.

Also, are you have a holiday sale, event or promotion? We’re happy to share through our social media, newsletters and press releases.

Venture 15 + Venture Asheville Honors Awards Open for Applications + Nominations
Nov 18 all-day
online

The Venture 15 recognizes the 15 fastest-growing Asheville-area startups and businesses can apply to be considered until Monday, November 21!

This event, held Thursday, December 15 at The Orange Peel, recognizes the area’s outstanding entrepreneurs & serves as an elite setting where they can share their talent and wisdom as well as offer inspiration to other fledgling companies to be part of this exclusive group.

Venture
Asheville -
Venture 15
Startups are measured by their Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), using year-end revenues. Companies will be asked to provide baseline financial information about their organization via tax returns that will enable the calculation of their CAGR.

We also celebrate the Asheville Honors Awards & recognize the Best Startup to Work For at this event! The nomination deadline for those is Nov. 27.