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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Saturday, September 26, 2020
North Asheville Tailgate Market – Every Saturday Morning
Sep 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Locally grown eggplants

May 2 – November 21

Now with special COVID-19 procedures, the North Asheville Tailgate Market features local produce direct from area farmers, local baked goods, crafts, music and more.

PLEASE SEE THE NEW PROCEDURES BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS. You can find information, including about pre-ordering, and changes in payment and shopping procedures on the market’s website.

Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon in UNC Asheville Parking Lot P28. maps.unca.edu

For more information, visit northashevilletailgatemarket.com

Sunday, September 27, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse: Dave Hart Scholarship Fund
Sep 27 all-day
Online

Dave’s family is proud and honored to create the Dave Hart Scholarship Fund in honor of his dedication to, and passion for the students and families he served and adored. The funds will be used to support full and partial scholarships for Studio 52 students beginning this fall. You can click below to donate or you can mail your donation to PO Box 310, Flat Rock, NC. 28731. Please include Dave Hart Scholarship in memo-line / letter.

“Empty Bowls” Flat Rock Backpack Program RESCHEDEULED
Sep 27 @ 12:30 pm
The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness
Due to current public health concerns with COVID-19, the fourth annual “Empty
Bowls” fundraiser has once again been postponed and with a different format. The fundraiser
was originally set for March 29, and then pushed back to September 27, 2020. Now organizers
have decided to honor only current ticket holders to an event on Saturday, October 3, 2020.
There will be no food or beverages served or any further ticket sales. Original ticket purchasers
will be contacted to pick up a hand-crafted bowl made by a local pottery artist at The Episcopal
Church of St. John in the Wilderness, 1905 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock.
The traditional Empty Bowls event plans to return in the future.
For more information please call 828-693-9783.
For the fourth year, local pottery artists are firing their kilns to help hungry
children in the greater Flat Rock area.
EMPTY BOWLS, a community meal benefitting the Flat Rock Backpack Program, will take place inside the Parish
Hall at The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, 1905 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock.
There are three seatings with suggested reservations, 12:30pm, 5pm and 6pm.
Tickets are $25 per person or $50 for a family of two adults and children under 12 years old.
Each ticket includes one hand-crafted bowl (all donated by area potters) and a soup-based meal
(a variety of soups, breads and desserts).
Tickets will be available beginning Monday, March 2 at St. John in the Wilderness Parish House Office, from Backpack team members or at the door on the day of the event.
Please join us for this fun community event. Donations are gratefully accepted throughout the
year.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Saturday, October 3, 2020
North Asheville Tailgate Market – Every Saturday Morning
Oct 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Locally grown eggplants

May 2 – November 21

Now with special COVID-19 procedures, the North Asheville Tailgate Market features local produce direct from area farmers, local baked goods, crafts, music and more.

PLEASE SEE THE NEW PROCEDURES BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS. You can find information, including about pre-ordering, and changes in payment and shopping procedures on the market’s website.

Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon in UNC Asheville Parking Lot P28. maps.unca.edu

For more information, visit northashevilletailgatemarket.com

“Empty Bowls” Flat Rock Backpack Program RESCHEDEULED
Oct 3 @ 12:30 pm
The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness
Due to current public health concerns with COVID-19, the fourth annual “Empty
Bowls” fundraiser has once again been postponed and with a different format. The fundraiser
was originally set for March 29, and then pushed back to September 27, 2020. Now organizers
have decided to honor only current ticket holders to an event on Saturday, October 3, 2020.
There will be no food or beverages served or any further ticket sales. Original ticket purchasers
will be contacted to pick up a hand-crafted bowl made by a local pottery artist at The Episcopal
Church of St. John in the Wilderness, 1905 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock.
The traditional Empty Bowls event plans to return in the future.
For more information please call 828-693-9783.
For the fourth year, local pottery artists are firing their kilns to help hungry
children in the greater Flat Rock area.
EMPTY BOWLS, a community meal benefitting the Flat Rock Backpack Program, will take place inside the Parish
Hall at The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, 1905 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock.
There are three seatings with suggested reservations, 12:30pm, 5pm and 6pm.
Tickets are $25 per person or $50 for a family of two adults and children under 12 years old.
Each ticket includes one hand-crafted bowl (all donated by area potters) and a soup-based meal
(a variety of soups, breads and desserts).
Tickets will be available beginning Monday, March 2 at St. John in the Wilderness Parish House Office, from Backpack team members or at the door on the day of the event.
Please join us for this fun community event. Donations are gratefully accepted throughout the
year.
Monday, October 5, 2020
19th Annual Manna FoodBank’s Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
 DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore
Today in Western North Carolina, 1 in 6 people and 1 in 4 children are facing an empty bowl.
You can help fill it.
MANNA FoodBank’s annual Empty Bowls event is a unique and memorable celebration of community, art, and collaboration, bringing awareness to the very real problem of hunger across Western North Carolina.
2020 Empty Bowls Reimagined
With the health and safety of our guests, volunteers, and staff in mind, we’re excited to announce that Empty Bowls To-Go will take place as a Drive Thru. You’re invited to purchase a $40 ticket for an Empty Bowls package that includes:
  • A handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, artisan pottery bowl made by a local WNC potter
  • A bag of locally-sourced dried soup mix to make at home
  • Exclusive recipe cards featuring favorite soups, stews, and chowders from some of Asheville’s most beloved chefs
  • Some other fun MANNA surprises
And don’t for get the kids! For just $10, you can add a ticket that will provide your favorite little one a unique, handcrafted kids bowl + custom MANNA coloring pages.
As a ticket holder, you will pick up your Empty Bowls package via Drive Thru  on Monday, October 5, without even having to leave your car.
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Saturday, October 10, 2020
North Asheville Tailgate Market – Every Saturday Morning
Oct 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Locally grown eggplants

May 2 – November 21

Now with special COVID-19 procedures, the North Asheville Tailgate Market features local produce direct from area farmers, local baked goods, crafts, music and more.

PLEASE SEE THE NEW PROCEDURES BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS. You can find information, including about pre-ordering, and changes in payment and shopping procedures on the market’s website.

Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon in UNC Asheville Parking Lot P28. maps.unca.edu

For more information, visit northashevilletailgatemarket.com

Thursday, October 15, 2020
Artful Trivia: Food, Drinks, and Entertainment
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Online

This virtual program takes place via Zoom. Space is limited; to register, click here.

Do you love quiz nights as much as we do? Then join us for this fun program! Test your knowledge of the art of entertainment: all things food, drink, and fun in American art, decorative arts, and studio craft. Between rounds, artist duo Josh & Emily Copus collaborate to build a tablescape, and Chef Tony Franco of Food Experience broadcasts live from Perspective Café making savory and sweet fall favorites. Recruit your favorite trivia partner, brush up on your American arts and craft, and get ready to delight your taste buds.

THREE WAYS TO PLAY!

  1. Make it a friendly competition among those at home with you. Keep track of your answers; correct responses are revealed between rounds. Download your score sheet.
  2. Play for prizes against other participants logging into Zoom. Submit your answers in real time through polls that appear on your screen (download a score sheet to keep track of your answers at home as well!). The winner will be announced Friday, October 16 on our website and social media.
  3. Play for prizes against other participants in Perspective Café. Follow along on the small screen, and submit your answers via our score sheet at the end of the evening. The winner will be announced Friday, October 16 on our website and social media. Make your Perspective Café reservation.
Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Saturday, October 17, 2020
North Asheville Tailgate Market – Every Saturday Morning
Oct 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Locally grown eggplants

May 2 – November 21

Now with special COVID-19 procedures, the North Asheville Tailgate Market features local produce direct from area farmers, local baked goods, crafts, music and more.

PLEASE SEE THE NEW PROCEDURES BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS. You can find information, including about pre-ordering, and changes in payment and shopping procedures on the market’s website.

Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon in UNC Asheville Parking Lot P28. maps.unca.edu

For more information, visit northashevilletailgatemarket.com

Monday, October 19, 2020
4th Annual Drums & Dragons Dragon Boat Race Fundraiser Goes Virtual!
Oct 19 all-day
Online

Funds raised during this year’s Drums & Dragons will allow Blue Ridge Health to greatly improve medical treatment options for low-income families, help The Community Table prevent families in Jackson County from going to bed hungry, and allow developmentally challenged adults to thrive with the help of caring Staff of the Irene Wortham Center. Your generosity will also help St. Gerard House improve their capacity to serve children with autism, allow caregivers respite while their family members attend MountainCare’s Adult Day services, and provide low-cost temporary housing at the Rathbun House, the only Hospitality House in the region, for non-Buncombe area residents whose families are undergoing medical treatment in nearby hospitals. Please join us and donate if you can!

Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Second Annual Crush Cancer Golf Tournament
Oct 20 @ 8:00 am
Broadmoor Golf
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Asheville Tourists Baseball Club‎ Family Trivia Night
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm
Asheville Tourists Baseball Club

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On Thursday, October 22nd, bring the kids and come test your knowledge of Disney, superheroes, fairy tales, wizardry, candy, and more! Package includes unlimited hot dogs, unlimited nachos, bottled water, and one build your own s’mores kit for each guest!  First place team receives 100 Tourist Bucks! Second place team receives 50 Tourist Bucks!

Beer, Cider, Seltzer, and Coca-Cola products available for purchase.

Umbrella Tables seat up to 4, Rectangle Tables seat up to 6, Dugout Suites seat up to 10. No outside chairs allowed.  **Reservations are required**

Guests must remain seated at tables for the duration of the event unless getting up to use the restroom. Please no running or roaming around the ballpark.

Gates open at 5:00 PM, trivia starts at 6:00 PM.

Tickets: https://tourists.milbstore.com/collections/novelties/products/family-night-dinner-and-trivia?fbclid=IwAR2W3l3QSEpOi_rd7iig0BgnPnVWS6_LhHkYsRUglS1C-djtefIaTLkJrmk

Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Saturday, October 24, 2020
North Asheville Tailgate Market – Every Saturday Morning
Oct 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Locally grown eggplants

May 2 – November 21

Now with special COVID-19 procedures, the North Asheville Tailgate Market features local produce direct from area farmers, local baked goods, crafts, music and more.

PLEASE SEE THE NEW PROCEDURES BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS. You can find information, including about pre-ordering, and changes in payment and shopping procedures on the market’s website.

Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon in UNC Asheville Parking Lot P28. maps.unca.edu

For more information, visit northashevilletailgatemarket.com

Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Take a Woolworth Walk on the Wild Side/Appalachian Wild Art Display
Oct 28 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Woolworth Walk

Image may contain: outdoor, text that says 'Takea on the Wild Side! WOOLWORTH WALK An Art Show and Sale to Benefit APPALACHIAN WILDLIFE WOO LWORTH CO. JeffPitmanArt.com OCTOBER 1-31 25 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville Monday Saturday: 11am- 6pm Sunday: 11am 5pm'

Yet another reason to love fall in WNC! The front window display of Woolworth Walk will come alive with wildlife as imagined by 17 local artists. Mark your calendars and visit Woolworth Walk in October to purchase your favorite, these works are sure to sell out fast! Not only will you go home with a beautiful piece of art, but you will be supporting the wild ones and the mission of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge!

Harry Potter Halloween Trivia Night
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope

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Join us and Bingeable Trivia this Wednesday evening for a Harry Potter Halloween Themed Trivia night!

Get extra points for dressing up!

Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones

Image may contain: drink, text that says 'Totally Rad BEERS, BBQ, & Trivia TRIVIA ALL IN ONE PLACE Every Wednesday At 7PM!!! 12 BONES BREWING'

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.

Thursday, October 29, 2020
Take a Woolworth Walk on the Wild Side/Appalachian Wild Art Display
Oct 29 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Woolworth Walk

Image may contain: outdoor, text that says 'Takea on the Wild Side! WOOLWORTH WALK An Art Show and Sale to Benefit APPALACHIAN WILDLIFE WOO LWORTH CO. JeffPitmanArt.com OCTOBER 1-31 25 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville Monday Saturday: 11am- 6pm Sunday: 11am 5pm'

Yet another reason to love fall in WNC! The front window display of Woolworth Walk will come alive with wildlife as imagined by 17 local artists. Mark your calendars and visit Woolworth Walk in October to purchase your favorite, these works are sure to sell out fast! Not only will you go home with a beautiful piece of art, but you will be supporting the wild ones and the mission of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge!

Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Friday, October 30, 2020
Take a Woolworth Walk on the Wild Side/Appalachian Wild Art Display
Oct 30 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Woolworth Walk

Image may contain: outdoor, text that says 'Takea on the Wild Side! WOOLWORTH WALK An Art Show and Sale to Benefit APPALACHIAN WILDLIFE WOO LWORTH CO. JeffPitmanArt.com OCTOBER 1-31 25 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville Monday Saturday: 11am- 6pm Sunday: 11am 5pm'

Yet another reason to love fall in WNC! The front window display of Woolworth Walk will come alive with wildlife as imagined by 17 local artists. Mark your calendars and visit Woolworth Walk in October to purchase your favorite, these works are sure to sell out fast! Not only will you go home with a beautiful piece of art, but you will be supporting the wild ones and the mission of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge!

Socially Distanced Trick-or-Treating
Oct 30 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing Event Space

Image may contain: sky, text that says 'Socially Distanced Trick Or Treat atHi-Wire aiBewing Brewing'

We are teaming up with Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County to host a safe and socially-distanced trick-or-treating event for friends and families alike!

We are creating a maze of tables (minimally 6ft apart) for trick-or-treaters to follow stopping at each table to collect a special Halloween treat from volunteers at the Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County.

Check-out the details below:
– Fun Halloween music and decorations throughout the building
– Admission is $10
– Admission gets you (1) Beer Token and up to 6 entries in your group (i.e. 1 Adult & 5 Kids, etc.)
– A special treat for each person in your group at each station
– Only 15 groups allowed per 30-minute session to allow proper social distancing

***All ticket proceeds go directly to the Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County***

Saturday, October 31, 2020
North Asheville Tailgate Market – Every Saturday Morning
Oct 31 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Locally grown eggplants

May 2 – November 21

Now with special COVID-19 procedures, the North Asheville Tailgate Market features local produce direct from area farmers, local baked goods, crafts, music and more.

PLEASE SEE THE NEW PROCEDURES BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS. You can find information, including about pre-ordering, and changes in payment and shopping procedures on the market’s website.

Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon in UNC Asheville Parking Lot P28. maps.unca.edu

For more information, visit northashevilletailgatemarket.com

Take a Woolworth Walk on the Wild Side/Appalachian Wild Art Display
Oct 31 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Woolworth Walk

Image may contain: outdoor, text that says 'Takea on the Wild Side! WOOLWORTH WALK An Art Show and Sale to Benefit APPALACHIAN WILDLIFE WOO LWORTH CO. JeffPitmanArt.com OCTOBER 1-31 25 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville Monday Saturday: 11am- 6pm Sunday: 11am 5pm'

Yet another reason to love fall in WNC! The front window display of Woolworth Walk will come alive with wildlife as imagined by 17 local artists. Mark your calendars and visit Woolworth Walk in October to purchase your favorite, these works are sure to sell out fast! Not only will you go home with a beautiful piece of art, but you will be supporting the wild ones and the mission of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge!

Howl-O-Ween Costume Party Benefitting Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue
Oct 31 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Aloft Asheville

Image may contain: flower, text that says 'HOWL O-WEENS DOG COSTUME CONTEST DJ MOLLY PARTI AWESOME PRIZES A loft Asheville and Char ie's Angels Animal Rescue invite you and your four-legged friend to join us for this year's Howl-O-Ween, -Ween, dog-centric costume party benefiting Charlie'sAngels Rescue. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST 3PM-7PM Splash the outdoor pool deck at Aloft Asheville aloft (wd charlie's angels RESCUEO A.'

https://www.facebook.com/events/358787162213411/

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones

Image may contain: drink, text that says 'Totally Rad BEERS, BBQ, & Trivia TRIVIA ALL IN ONE PLACE Every Wednesday At 7PM!!! 12 BONES BREWING'

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.

Thursday, November 5, 2020
Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Saturday, November 7, 2020
North Asheville Tailgate Market – Every Saturday Morning
Nov 7 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Locally grown eggplants

May 2 – November 21

Now with special COVID-19 procedures, the North Asheville Tailgate Market features local produce direct from area farmers, local baked goods, crafts, music and more.

PLEASE SEE THE NEW PROCEDURES BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS. You can find information, including about pre-ordering, and changes in payment and shopping procedures on the market’s website.

Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon in UNC Asheville Parking Lot P28. maps.unca.edu

For more information, visit northashevilletailgatemarket.com