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.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
The Sky High Growth Awards recognize Asheville-area businesses for their resilience, innovation, and contributions to the local economy. This reception-style event, hosted at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company on Tuesday, April 1, from 4 to 6 p.m., offers a great opportunity to connect with business leaders, celebrate the honorees, and enjoy an evening of engaging conversation.
New this year, businesses can feature their brand with a reserved table for 10 guests for $400, which includes table signage with their logo. Tickets are $30 for Chamber members and $40 for non-members, with each guest receiving two beer tickets. A cash bar will also be available.
Join us in honoring the outstanding businesses that are shaping Asheville’s future.
Venture Asheville’s Business Buying and Selling Summit on Thursday, April 3rd, brings together top experts in valuations, deal structuring, negotiations, and exit strategies – so you can make informed decisions instead of costly mistakes. Here’s what you can expect:
- Keynotes from national M&A leaders, including Baird and Deb Hatley, CEO and Co-Founders of Hatley Pointe.
- Expert panels covering market trends, financing options, and deal red flags.
- Networking with buyers, sellers, brokers, and business advisors.
Hands-on workshops to help you value a business, prepare for a sale, and navigate transitions.
✔ Current business owners considering an exit or succession plan
✔ Investors & lenders interested in acquisition opportunities
✔ Franchisees & executives exploring business ownership
🎟 Limited Tickets – Secure Yours Today!
Incredible Business Networking: IBN Biz Lunch – Candler
2nd Tuesday monthly. 11:30am – 1pm, Elena’s Mexican Grill (https://www.elenasmexicangrill.com), 101 Westridge Market Pl.
Meeting Leaders:
Cindy Pike – Get Lifted Auto Sales and Repair https://www.getliftedtireandalignment.com
Cheryl Hyde – Black Mountain and Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce https://www.exploreblackmountain.com
Why Attend IBN Biz Lunches?
Free To Attend, No Dues Or Fees
No Membership Required
No Attendance Requirements
No Category Restrictions
No Exclusions – All Inclusive!
Buy Food/Drink If You Wish (Optional)
All are invited to attend and promote their business, products, and services, and meet new referral contacts. Bring a big stack of business cards / flyers and invite your business contacts to attend.
Have a Door Prize? (optional) Bring one if you like.
Incredible Business Networking – Western North Carolina is Sponsored by the following fine companies that make it possible for everyone else to attend for free!:
Mr. Rooter Plumbing WNC – https://www.mrrooter.com/asheville
One Health Direct Primary Care – https://www.onehealthdpc.com
PMI Mountain & Main Property Management – https://www.ashevillepropertymanagementinc.net
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More – https://www.bigfrog.com/asheville
Pisgah Roofing and Restoration – https://pisgahroofingandrestoration.com
The Super Signguy https://thesupersignguy.com
Michael Freas Photography https://michaelfreas.com
Get Lifted Auto Sales and Repair – https://www.getliftedavl.com
36 Montford Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Work-related stress knows no difference between titles, pay grades, or how long you’ve worked in your field. By building resilience and enhancing your resources, you can overcome your stress and continue to succeed!
During this interactive and insightful workshop, you’ll gain awareness of your work stressors, learn how to build your stress threshold, and how to bounce back after stressful situations occur.
* Participants will walk away from this workshop with knowledge of their work stressors plus actionable tips for enhancing their stress resiliency and building their resources so that work stress won’t take over their career.
IBN Evening Social – A Networking Event You Won’t Want to Miss!
Date: Monday, April 14
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 12 Bones Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Rd., Arden (https://12bones.com/location/taproom/)
Why Should You Attend?
Free to Attend: No fees, no dues—just show up and enjoy!
No Membership or Requirements: No obligations, no restrictions—open to everyone!
Inclusive Environment: All industries and businesses are welcome.
Optional Purchases: Grab some food or a drink if you’d like!
What to Expect:
This is your opportunity to connect with local professionals, promote your business, and expand your referral network in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or part of a larger company, this event is perfect for making meaningful connections.
Pro Tip: Bring plenty of business cards, flyers, or promotional materials to share with other attendees. Have a door prize to contribute? Feel free to bring one—it’s optional but always appreciated!
Don’t miss this chance to grow your business and build new relationships in the community. Invite your colleagues, friends, and business contacts to join in on the fun!
We’ll see you there!
Incredible Business Networking is Sponsored by the following fine companies that make it possible for everyone else to attend for free!:
Mr. Rooter Plumbing WNC
https://www.mrrooter.com/asheville
One Health Direct Primary Care
https://www.onehealthdpc.com
PMI Mountain & Main Property Management
https://www.ashevillepropertymanagementinc.net
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Pisgah Roofing and Restoration
The Super Signguy
Michael Freas Photography
https://michaelfreas.com
Get Lifted Auto Sales and Repair
https://www.getliftedavl.com
Join us on Tuesday, April 22nd, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the A-B Tech Conference Center for the spring WomanUP Workshop: Landing Your Message with Confidence. Led by Angie Flynn-McIver and Neela Muñoz of Ignite CSP, you’ll gain practical tools to help you communicate with clarity and purpose – whether you’re pitching a new idea, leading a team meeting, or delivering a keynote speech.
Through real-life examples, stories, and interactive moments, Angie and Neela will walk participants through a three-part process to improve presentation skills and build confidence. Attendees will learn how to craft an effective message tailored to their audience and goals, leverage nonverbal communication, and practice for meaningful results. This workshop is designed for professionals at any career stage across all industries.
Doors open at 8 a.m. for networking and a light breakfast provided by Everyday Gourmet!
Get ready to lace up and represent your business at the 2025 Chamber Challenge 5K! This fun, community-focused event encourages wellness and friendly competition among Asheville-area businesses. Whether you’re walking every step or racing to the finish, we know you’re up for the challenge!
Join us in person on May 2nd or participate virtually.
Important Deadlines & Details:
- Register by April 13th at midnight to receive a short-sleeve shirt with your registration!
- After April 13th, shirts will be available in limited quantities and sizes.
- Registering a large group (25+ participants)? Contact Judi Willard at [email protected] for assistance.
To stay updated—text cc5k to 828-827-5332 to receive event notifications (you can opt out anytime).
Join us for an amazing day featuring locally grown trees, flowers, shrubs, herbs and veggies, as well as hand-crafted works of art, knife and tool sharpening – all provided by LOCAL vendors! Throughout the day we will feature educational presentations including “Conservation in 2025,” and “Container Planting: Tips and Tricks” which includes a quick and easy way to maintain your garden pruners. All of this combined with live music from Asheville Ukulele Society!
Help support our WNC communities by supporting its small business owners. Our local growers are thoroughly vetted in sustainable growing practices and are experts in their field. Our local artists are dynamically creative and talented, showcasing kitchen and garden gifts, original paintings and pottery, homemade and organic botanicals, honeys and vinegar, mobile knife and tool sharpening, and more! Join these talented individuals as we welcome Spring back to WNC.
Advance your marketing mind.
This is a group where marketers and entrepreneurs can share marketing insight without feeling like you’re in a work meeting.
Marketing is fun, so why do your friends’ eyes glaze over every time you start ranting about a marketing tactic? That doesn’t happen here. If you have any concerns, just ask the guy in this Meetup cover photo. We have 3.5 stars on Walmart.com – wow!
Share and gain perspectives, and resources to help your marketing.
Advance your career or business with a network of marketers.
Enjoy the fun parts of marketing, like creativity and new tools, and pretend you outsource all the boring tasks.
Located at Focus Coworking, 11 Richland St, Asheville
Join us for the 16th annual Authors for Literacy Fundraiser featuring New York Times bestselling author, David Baldacci. The evening will feature testimonials from the students and staff at Literacy Together, as well as a keynote address from David Baldacci. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for mixing and mingling and heavy hors d’oeuvres. You’ll have an opportunity to hear from our team about the work we do to support more than 7,200 individuals throughout Buncombe County. Our seated program begins promptly at 6:30 p.m., and we’ll close the evening with a book signing managed by Malaprop’s Bookstore.
Tickets are on sale now!
20th anniversary Car Show at Blue Ridge Community College. All Makes, models, years invited. First 250 participants receive a goody bag. 50/50 raffle, quilt raffle, gift basket raffle, yellow duck raffle, scavenger hunt for the kids, fairy hair, complimentary caricature artist from 11-2, food trucks on site–cotton candy, gourmet popcorn, coffee truck, mini doughnuts, Italian ice, hot dogs and BBQ
Join us for an evening of celebration at the Chamber’s crowning event of the year! Mix and mingle with business and community leaders followed by a delicious Grove Park dinner. We’ll reflect on the past year, look to the future and honor outstanding business leaders.
Awards to be presented at the Annual Meeting:
- Excellence in Public Service Award – presented by Mission Health
- Small Business Leader of the Year – presented by HomeTrust Bank
- Family Business Award – presented by UNC Asheville
- President’s Award – presented by First Bank
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Doors open at 5:00 pm. Dinner and program begins at 5:45 pm.
Make plans to join us for Business After Hours on Thursday, June 5th, from 5:30- 7 p.m. at The Reserve at Gashes Creek (1120 Gashes Ridge Lane off of Charlotte Highway). This evening of networking is the perfect chance to build new connections, catch up with fellow professionals, and explore one of Asheville’s scenic residential communities.
Celebrate Land Trust Day, Saturday, June 7, with Mast General Store! Meet representatives from Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. The Asheville Mast Store will donate 20% of the day’s sales to this land trust partner so that it may continue its mission of helping our community maintain its natural landscapes, create shared open spaces, and preserve the beauty that lies just beyond our own backyards!
The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.
Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.
The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.
Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.
The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.
Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.
Registration is required due to limited seating.
The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.
Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.
The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.
Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.
The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College. A King size quilt-set (with matching pillows and wall hanging) raffle is also offered.
Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Nook, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.
Saturday, June 7 10am-7pm
Sunday, June 8 noon- 7pm
Monday, June 9 10am-7pm
Tuesday, June 10 10am-3pm – half price day
Wednesday, June 11 10am-3pm – fill a box for $5 day
**Wednesday, June 11 (only 12-4pm) – Free books for local teachers and non-profits**
– 30,000 well organized books in all genres, plus puzzles, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, vinyl
– Ample parking, free admission, dealers welcome
– Prices range from 50 cents and up
– Assistance provided to load books into cars
– Cash, checks with ID, or cards accepted
Come and show your support for DuPont State Forest while showing your bike some love! If you’re not a cyclist but still love DuPont, come support the Forest while enjoying live music and so much more during the Bike Wash on Saturday, June 14, at Trailside Brewing.
This family-friendly event is a membership drive for Friends of DuPont Forest. Every membership directly supports the Forest and is crucial to its maintenance.
With the purchase of an individual membership at the event, you will receive 1 complimentary bicycle wash and lube.
With the purchase of a family membership, you will receive 2 complimentary bike wash and lubes. These services will be provided courtesy of some of the area’s most talented bike mechanics.
In addition to the membership drive and bike services, we will also have live music performed by Blue Ridge Betty and The Late Shifters.
| The Asheville Small Business Owner’s Guide to Tariffs |
| Take part in “The Asheville Small Business Owner’s Guide to Tariffs: From Impact to Action” on Tuesday, June 17th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Mojo Coworking’s Social Hall.
Hosted in partnership with Go Local Asheville, this session features experts from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and the SBTDC who will share insights and practical strategies to help local businesses understand and mitigate the impact of tariffs. From essential tariff basics to actionable steps for your business, this is a chance to ask questions and get prepared. |
Join us for a lunchtime networking boost at Midday Mingle on Wednesday, June 18th, from 12 – 1:30 p.m. at Twisted Laurel in downtown Asheville. Enjoy a delicious $16 lunch (plus tax and gratuity), connect with fellow professionals, and support a local restaurant!
Choose from a variety of tasty menu options, including a Smash Burger, Curry Cauliflower, Greek Salad, and more. Water and iced tea are included, and every guest is entered to win a member spotlight on our social media!
Bring a friend or colleague and enjoy the good food, great company, and community spirit.
It’s out inaugural early summer event – the 5 Points Flea Market! All of Asheville is welcome to attend, but only 5 Points residents and select local businesses will be selling. Plus: food trucks, a community yard sale map, chalk drawing contest and more. Get your spot today!
🎉 Get Ready to Crawl, Celebrate, and Shine – The Official Pride Bar Crawl Awaits! 🎉
Gather your crew, rock your rainbow, and get ready for a day of colorful drinks, good vibes, and epic bar-hopping fun—let’s make this Pride Bar Crawl one to remember! _
The Pride Bar Crawl will take you through some of Asheville’s most inclusive bars, where you’ll meet new friends, spread love, and celebrate who you are in style. With vibrant music, laughter, and a whole lot of Pride, this is the ultimate way to embrace the spirit of the season and party with purpose.
Dress in vibrant attire and express your true self in a safe, welcoming space. This event is more than just a pub crawl; it’s a celebration of love, diversity, and inclusion. Whether you’re rocking a rainbow flag, glittering accessories, or something totally unique, this is your chance to drink, dance, and create moments you’ll never forget!
Don’t miss out on Asheville’s most colorful night of the year! Grab your tickets today and get ready for a night of celebration, joy, and making a difference in the community
The LightEn Center of Consciousness & Action (LCCA) is hiring!
Please join us for our Job Fair on June 30 at the Draftsman in the Restoration Hotel in Asheville from 10:30am-3pm!
Our team is collectively working to deliver on an ambitious and world-changing mission, providing a world-class culture through a purpose-driven lens and we are hiring 30-40 new team members in advance of our launch in Fall 2025.
Roles we are recruiting for include: Administrative staff, Cooks, Drivers, Gardeners, Maintenance Workers, Porters, Security Guards, Servers, Spa Attendants.
Join us on June 30 to learn more, meet the team, and enjoy some light bites, a few games and the chance to win a tee shirt!
The LightEn Center of Consciousness & Action (LCCA) is a new 489-acre retreat center in Marshall, NC (~30 minutes north of Asheville) set to open in September 2025. LCCA will serve as a soul-focused sanctuary and learning center for individual and collective growth. The Center will host current and emerging leaders to cultivate and deepen the inner work needed to be more effective change agents in the world. The center will feature five teaching spaces, an 8,000+ sq ft spa, fitness center, auditorium, event hall, dining hall, reception building, administrative building, horticultural complex, and 76 guest cabins. Find more at https://www.light-en.org
Use this link to pre-register or share your info with us if you are interested but unable to attend so we can stay in touch: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=i7eBBV-TQEGnpzWJJD_6CE4EqLhX-t5OgUlv-VfffpdURVRSRzhROEVHMTZXOVFCS0VSNlRXNkNNRC4u&route
Feel free to email us with any questions!
Calling all spiritual practitioners! Join Marian for an insightful and empowering session where you’ll learn essential best practices for running your spiritual business with confidence and clarity.
In the Business Mastermind for Spiritual Practitioners workshop, Marian will guide you through key tips and strategies to elevate your operations and marketing.
This is a safe and welcoming space to ask questions, share experiences, and learn alongside like-minded peers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this event offers valuable insights tailored to spiritual entrepreneurs.
🤝 Networking Opportunity: Connect with fellow practitioners and expand your professional circle. Don’t forget to bring your business cards!
📍 Details:
Cost: Free (Donations accepted to support the venue)
What to Bring: Your questions, a notebook or laptop, and your business cards.
Take this opportunity to grow your skills and your network in a supportive and inspiring environment. We can’t wait to see you there!
Should you be interested in one-on-one coaching from Marian, feel free to book a Business Best Practices for Spiritual Practitioners session with her here: https://energeticexperiences.as.me/?appointmentType=74750284
43 Town Square Blvd.
Asheville, NC 28803
Come join us for Business After Hours at Hilton Asheville – Biltmore Park!
Mark those calendars for our community book sale on Saturday, July 12 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
There will be a fantastic selection of books for all ages and tastes: children’s books, fiction, non-fiction, young adult, and puzzles.
Members of the Friends of the Black Mountain Library can start their shopping at 9:30 a.m.