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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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs Brooklyn
May 6 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Brooklyn. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Brooklyn
May 7 @ 11:00 am
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Brooklyn. Game starts at 11:05am.

Thursday, May 8, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs Brooklyn
May 8 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Brooklyn. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Friday, May 9, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs Brooklyn
May 9 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Brooklyn. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Saturday, May 10, 2025
Jump Off Rock Half Marathon & 10K
May 10 @ 7:30 am – 11:00 am
Jump Off Rock

Discover the beauty of the 5th annual Jump off Rock Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru and UNC Health Pardee, an endurance running event unlike any other! Experience the thrill of one of the most scenic and fastest half marathon races in the south, running “downhill to downtown.” The Half has garnered a reputation as the most breathtaking and picturesque downhill half marathon in the Southeast, and it’s no wonder why!

Starting at Jump off Rock, a national landmark and the highest peak of the Town of Laurel Park, endurance runners will be captivated by the stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the colorful blooms and blossoms of spring. Then, continue on the gently downhill and picturesque 13.1 mile route that leads straight to the heart of downtown Hendersonville at Main Street.

The 10k race is fast and fun, commencing at the base of the Town of Laurel Park at the Hendersonville Family YMCA. Runners can join in with the half marathoners along the route and enjoy the beauty of the Town of Hendersonville that surrounds them. The 10k route is moderately flat and has a couple of gentle rollers throughout.

Finish line festivities await all participants at the same location in Historic Downtown Hendersonville on Main Street, creating a vibrant atmosphere of celebration and camaraderie!

Don’t miss your chance to experience the inspiring beauty of the Jump off Rock Half Marathon & 10k, an event that promises to inspire and captivate you like no other!

Both races are USATF Sanctioned AND Certified!

Asheville Tourists vs Brooklyn
May 10 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Brooklyn. Game starts at 6:05pm.

Sunday, May 11, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Brooklyn
May 11 @ 1:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Brooklyn. Game starts at 1:05pm.

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Tackle The Tar, a 5K obstacle course
May 17 @ 8:45 am
Rocky Mount Sports Complex

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Rotary Club of Rocky Mount is hosting the annual TACKLE THE TAR 5K Obstacle Course Race & Family Fun Day at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex.  Our first heat begins with our Kid’s 1-mile fun run at 8:45 A.M. and festivities will continue until noon.

All proceeds from this event go directly to the funding of college scholarships for deserving students in the Rocky Mount Area.  Since 2016, thanks to you, we have raised and awarded over $600,000 in scholarships to youth in our community. Thank you for making such a difference in the lives of so many!

Tackle the Tar is a 5K Obstacle Course Race that begins at the Rocky Mount Sports complex and courses through historic Battle Park and the E.B. Grain Company property.  It comes complete with a MUD PIT and 15+ OBSTACLES to overcome.  All racers will receive: T-shirt, medal, one free beer (if over 21), and goodie bag

Project HNG Barn Dance Fundraiser
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Celebrate the springtime weather and join a community coming together for a meaningful cause. Kick up your heels on the dance floor, bid on amazing auction items, test your luck in the raffle, and enjoy fantastic food and drinks!

Ticket Price:
Adults: $20 at the door ($18 presale)
Kids: $10 at the door ($8 presale)
Kids 5 years and younger attend for free

Live auction and raffle proceeds will help support Project HNG’s mission to make equine and agricultural education more accessible to all.

Food truck available for meal purchase: Garage BBQ

Cash bar serving beer and wine

Seating is limited – bring a chair!

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 20 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 6:05pm..

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 21 @ 11:00 am
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 11:05am.

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 22 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 6:35pm.

City Dance
May 22 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Friday, May 23, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 23 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch
May 24 @ 11:00 am
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle Presents Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch

Doors: 11am // Show: 11am
$11.74

Grey Eagle Music Hall – Special Event
ALL AGES
EVENT: 11AM
Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch
Learn some of the hottest country & hip hop line dances with the Blue Country Line Dancers and dance all afternoon! Country Swing & Two-Steppers are welcome to join as they’ll be opportunities to strut your stuff. To top it all off, grab a mimosa or bloody and some delicious crunchy-lunchy dishes from the Taqueria. This is your weekend opportunity to dance your heart out with super-friendly dancers & instructors. If you want to get a heads up on the dances beforehand, check instagram @bluecountrylinedance for Beginner Boot Camp classes at @UphoraDance and other opportunities to learn & practice line dancing in WNC.
Blue Ridge Roller Derby Doubleheader
May 24 @ 3:00 pm
Smoky Mountain Event Center

Catch an afternoon FULL of high-level ROLLER DERBY!

This family-friendly derby-filled afternoon will include TWO Travel Season bouts. First, the Y’All Stars will face River City Riot from Richmond, Virginia in an A-level sanctioned game. Then, the Retrogrades will take on the River City River Rats in a B-level sanctioned game. Both games’ final scores will impact BRRD and River City’s INTERNATIONAL WFTDA rankings.
Tickets available online or at the door.

2:00 Doors Open
3:00 BRRD Y’AllStars vs. River City Riot
5:00 BRRD Retrogrades vs. River City River Rats

Tickets are $10 for ages 12 and up. Kids 11 and under are FREE. All ages are welcome.

Delish Food Truck and Budgies Bake Shop will provide a great menu of refreshments and snacks, including plant-based options.

BRRD is a non-profit organization that relies on the support of our community to provide action-packed, family-friendly fun on four wheels.

Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 24 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 6:05pm..

Sunday, May 25, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
May 25 @ 1:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 1:05pm.

Monday, May 26, 2025
Run for Life Memorial Day 5K and Fun Run
May 26 @ 8:30 am
Bill Moore Community Park (AKA: Fletcher Park)

This annual run/walk timed event raises funds to support Open Arms Pregnancy Center. Open Arms supports women facing unplanned pregnancies by providing free, confidential ultrasounds and maternity supplies. Mothers receive monthly diapers, clothing and other items once their babies are born up to the child’s 18th month.
The 5k and Fun Run will be held at Bill Moore Community Park, 85 Howard Gap Road in Fletcher, NC at 8:30AM.
Runners should register now (by May 9) at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Fletcher/Run4for5k for early bird pricing and to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
Businesses/Individuals interested in being a race sponsor can contact us via email at [email protected] or by phone at 828.676.4510.

Saturday, May 31, 2025
The Sleeping Beauty – Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
May 31 all-day
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Ballet Conservatory of Asheville presents ‘The Sleeping Beauty’, A beautiful full length production of this classic ballet. Choreography after Marius Petipa with music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky.

Princess Aurora is cursed by the evil fairy Carabosse at her christening, however, the Lilac Fairy intervenes, ensuring Aurora will only sleep until a prince’s kiss awakens her, leading to a grand celebration when the prince finds and kisses her after a hundred years of slumber.

Featuring Ballet Tucson dancers, Hunter Solomon as Prince Desire, and Jessica Lynn as Aurora, alongside the celebrated Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s pre professional company.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Winston-Salem
Jun 3 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Winston-Salem. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Winston-Salem
Jun 4 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Winston-Salem. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Asheville Tourist vs. Greenville Drive
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greenville. Game starts at 6:05pm.

Asheville Tourists vs. Winston-Salem
Jun 5 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Winston-Salem. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Friday, June 6, 2025
Big Time Wrestling
Jun 6 @ 8:00 am
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
 Get ready Spartanburg, SC! Big Time Wrestling returns with “The Best There Ever Was, The Best There Is and The Best There Ever Will Be” Bret The Hitman Hart on Friday, June 6 at The Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. Plus a 6-Man Bunkhouse Match in a Steel Cage featuring “The Rock’n’Roll Express” team of Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson and Kerry Morton  vs. “The Anderson Attack” CW Anderson, Brock Anderson and George South accompanied by The Enforcer Arn Anderson. In a Special Attraction King of the Bros Matt Riddle meets the 7 foot Big Broski Ben Bishop. In the second Steel Cage Match of the evening Vix Crow fka Alicia Fox challenges 
World Intergender Champion James Ellsworth, and much more.
Asheville Tourists vs. Winston-Salem
Jun 6 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Winston-Salem. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Saturday, June 7, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Winston-Salem
Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Winston-Salem. Game starts at 6:05pm.

Sunday, June 8, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Winston-Salem
Jun 8 @ 1:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Winston-Salem. Game starts at 1:05pm.

Thursday, June 12, 2025
A Mid-Summer Soireè at Overmountain Vineyards
Jun 12 all-day
Overmountain Vineyards

Join us at Overmountain Vineyards with DJ Aaron Greene for an evening of fun, food, and dancing! Ticketholders will be treated to Overmountain Vineyard wines, NC craft beers, and heavy hors d’oeurves while breaking down on the dance floor! More info to come…

Friday, June 13, 2025
Tennis Camp
Jun 13 all-day
Hendersonville Racquet Club

 Hendersonville Racquet Club (HRC) is excited to announce its Summer Tennis Camp dates for 2025, an action-packed program designed for kids ages 5-18. Whether they’re new to tennis or seasoned players, campers will enjoy top-quality instruction, fun activities, and plenty of summer excitement!

Camp Sessions:

  • June 9-13 | June 23-27 | July 14-18

  • Half-Day (9 AM – 12 PM): $250/week or $75/day

  • Full-Day (9 AM – 4 PM): $395/week or $100/day

What to Expect:
Tennis training & match play with professional coaches
Pool time & multi-sport activities for extra fun
A positive, encouraging environment for all skill levels
Snacks provided & optional lunch purchase
Discounts for siblings & HRC members
Scholarships & financial aid available

“Our summer camp is all about learning, fun, and friendship,” says Cre Still, Camp Director at HRC. “Kids will not only develop their tennis skills but also enjoy a variety of activities that make each day exciting and engaging.”

With limited spots available, now is the best time to register.  Secure your child’s place today by contacting us at www.hvillerc.com, (828) 693-0040 or [email protected]. Forms and more information can be downloaded at https://tinyurl.com/HRCSummerCamp2025.

Hendersonville Racquet Club is a ten acre complex that includes 5 outdoor pickleball courts, 6 outdoor tennis courts, 3 indoor tennis courts, four indoor pickleball courts, three racquetball courts, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, group fitness classes, and outdoor leisure area by Shaw’s Creek and pond. More information can be found at www.hendersonvilleracquetclub.com, calling 828-693-0040 or emailing [email protected].