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, November 12, 2022
South East Punk Flea Market
Nov 12 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Southeast Punk Flea Market- Spartanburg, SC!
Join us November 12-13 as we take over Spartanburg for the weekend! There will be many vendors… DIY sellers and artists! We have a lot of fun planned for the weekend. If you are a fan of weirdo art, vinyl records, vintage clothes or possibly a collector of strange and unusual things, this event is for you!
SATURDAY November 12 from 11a-7pm
SUNDAY November 13 from 11a-7pm
-This event is ALL AGES.
-Food trucks at the PFM!
-All vendors accept cash and most take cards. There is an ATM on site.
Admission:
$5 at the door // Children 12 & under FREE.
*HAND SANITIZER STATION AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE VENUE!
*IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, PLEASE JOIN US NEXT TIME!
What kinda stuff can you expect to find here?….
VINTAGE CLOTHES, TOYS, ORIGINAL ART, TAXIDERMY, HANDMADE JEWELRY, RETRO VIDEO GAMES, COMIC BOOKS, VINYL RECORDS/CASSETTES/CDS, VHS, HORROR/B-MOVIE MEMORABILIA, ODDITIES! …and so much more!
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We are in search of new vendors! We want DIY sellers with Punk Junk! Clean out your closet and dust off your records, get the skateboard out from under your bed. Someone else wants it and you could use the $.
So ya wanna sell yer junk?…
If you are interested in becoming a vendor you must pre-register. Please check out our website for more info.
www.SoutheastPFM.com
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Seeds and Sprouts Kids Consignment sale
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am
WNC Agricultural Center- Expo Building

 

 

Oh, The Treasures You’ll Find!

There are so many quality items and gently-used clothes to find at a Seeds and Sprouts Kids Consignment sale – and for 50%-90% off the retail price! What treasures await you?

Some of the types of items you’ll find at our sale:

  • Children’s Clothing (infant through size 16)

  • Children’s Shoes

  • Maternity Clothing

  • Infant Care Items (carriers, diaper pails, bottles, nursing accessories)

  • Infant and Kid Furnishings (cribs manufactured after July 2011, pack-n-plays, furniture, room decor)

  • Toys and Play Equipment (indoor, outdoor, small, and large)

  • Strollers and Car Seats

  • Books, DVDs, Games, Video Games, and Gaming Systems

  • Kids Craft Kits

  • Sporting Goods

  • Bikes and Tricycles

  • and more!

Sew Co. Makers Market During RADA Studio Stroll
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sew Co.

Ext The market will be open to the public from 10
am – 4 pm each day with no cost for attendance. The employees’ work, as well as Rite of Passage
garments, will be available for purchase.
The Sew Co. team is made up of talented makers across a multitude of creative disciplines. In
celebration of this talent and the fast-approaching holiday season, the Makers Market will feature
the work of 10+ team members with varying products including hand-knit hats, paintings +
prints, vintage upcycling, home goods, leather bags + wallets, and much more.
Rite of Passage’s newly released Fall Collection will also be on display. Come try on clothes and
enjoy hot apple cider and light refreshments in the open-air gallery while browsing handmade
goods and chatting with the Sew Co. team!

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Sew Co is a full-service cut and sew manufacturer of sewn objects with socially responsible and
unconventional business concepts. In the midst of thousands of textile jobs moving overseas,
Sew Co. was founded in 2010 as an effort to preserve the skill of sewing and our domestic
manufacturing economy.
RITE OF PASSAGE is a slow fashion label inspired by the darker, delicate details found in
nature. Designer Giovanni Daina-Palermo and entrepreneur Libby O’Bryan, two friends,
professional pattern makers, and conceptual artists founded the brand in 2018.

South East Punk Flea Market
Nov 13 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Southeast Punk Flea Market- Spartanburg, SC!
Join us November 12-13 as we take over Spartanburg for the weekend! There will be many vendors… DIY sellers and artists! We have a lot of fun planned for the weekend. If you are a fan of weirdo art, vinyl records, vintage clothes or possibly a collector of strange and unusual things, this event is for you!
SATURDAY November 12 from 11a-7pm
SUNDAY November 13 from 11a-7pm
-This event is ALL AGES.
-Food trucks at the PFM!
-All vendors accept cash and most take cards. There is an ATM on site.
Admission:
$5 at the door // Children 12 & under FREE.
*HAND SANITIZER STATION AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE VENUE!
*IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, PLEASE JOIN US NEXT TIME!
What kinda stuff can you expect to find here?….
VINTAGE CLOTHES, TOYS, ORIGINAL ART, TAXIDERMY, HANDMADE JEWELRY, RETRO VIDEO GAMES, COMIC BOOKS, VINYL RECORDS/CASSETTES/CDS, VHS, HORROR/B-MOVIE MEMORABILIA, ODDITIES! …and so much more!
———————————————————
We are in search of new vendors! We want DIY sellers with Punk Junk! Clean out your closet and dust off your records, get the skateboard out from under your bed. Someone else wants it and you could use the $.
So ya wanna sell yer junk?…
If you are interested in becoming a vendor you must pre-register. Please check out our website for more info.
www.SoutheastPFM.com
Thursday, November 17, 2022
An Evening on Broadway
Nov 17 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Lower Broadway Street, Asheville NC
Friday, November 18, 2022
‘Tis the Season Holiday Fair
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center

Tis the Season Holiday Fair - Asheville, NC

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS HERE IN THE BEAUTIFUL WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS.

‘Tis the Season Holiday Fair is a festive shopping event featuring fabulous arts, crafts, gifts, adornments for the home as well as delectable holiday food and North Carolina wines.
East Asheville Holiday Market
Nov 18 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Groce United Methodist Church
Saturday, November 19, 2022
‘Tis the Season Holiday Fair
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center

Tis the Season Holiday Fair - Asheville, NC

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS HERE IN THE BEAUTIFUL WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS.

‘Tis the Season Holiday Fair is a festive shopping event featuring fabulous arts, crafts, gifts, adornments for the home as well as delectable holiday food and North Carolina wines.
Sunday, November 20, 2022
‘Tis the Season Holiday Fair
Nov 20 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
WNC Ag Center

Tis the Season Holiday Fair - Asheville, NC

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS HERE IN THE BEAUTIFUL WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS.

‘Tis the Season Holiday Fair is a festive shopping event featuring fabulous arts, crafts, gifts, adornments for the home as well as delectable holiday food and North Carolina wines.
Saturday, November 26, 2022
6TH ANNUAL MINGLE AND JINGLE: HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET
Nov 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

We’ll have local vendors set up selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts just in time for holiday gift-giving. Be sure to grab a bite from our in-house Taqueria and a drink from the bar as you peruse Asheville’s finest makers. Plus, we’ll set the mood with some classic holiday tunes!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Please send an email to [email protected].
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Museum Store Sunday
Nov 27 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum
On Sunday, November 27 more than 1,800 Museum Stores representing all 50 states, 24 countries, and five continents will celebrate Museum Store Sunday, the 5th global annual day to Be a Patron and shop conscientiously.

Just in time for the holidays, find distinctive gifts filled with inspiration and educational value. Through your purchases, you’re not only supporting the Asheville Art Museum, but you’re also championing small businesses, independent suppliers, and artisan makers whose products are featured in our Museum Store.

Friday, December 2, 2022
Bullington Gardens’ Annual Holiday Sale
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens, Inc.

Bullington Gardens’ Annual Holiday Sale

Join us for a two day hand made craft extravaganza! Our talented volunteers (Elves) have been busy creating unique holiday decor perfect for holiday gifts or to treat yourself.

Saturday, December 3, 2022
95th Annual Holiday Greens Market
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
French Broad River Garden Club in Clem's Cabin

The French Broad River Garden Club Foundation presents its 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market. This one-of-a-kind, historic event features unique, handcrafted works by regional artists including wreaths, centerpieces, pottery, ornaments, jewelery and many more items. It is a unique experience offering many options for holiday gift-giving and home decorating.

Bullington Gardens’ Annual Holiday Sale
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens, Inc.

Bullington Gardens’ Annual Holiday Sale

Join us for a two day hand made craft extravaganza! Our talented volunteers (Elves) have been busy creating unique holiday decor perfect for holiday gifts or to treat yourself.

French Broad River Garden Club Foundation’s 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Clem's Cabin

The FBRGCF’s 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market is a historic event featuring unique, handcrafted works by regional artists including wreaths, centerpieces pottery, ornaments, jewelry, decorations, baked goods and many more items. This one-of-kind experience offers many options for holiday gift-giving and home decorating, marking the beginning of the holiday season. Proceeds from the sale support local horticultural and conservation scholarships and projects.

Holiday Sale Bullington Gardens, Inc.
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens, Inc.

Join us for a two day hand made craft extravaganza! Our talented volunteers (Elves) have been busy creating unique holiday decor perfect for holiday gifts or to treat yourself.

Holiday Sale

Land O’ Sky Garden Club Christmas Bazaar
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Land O' Sky Garden Club, J & D Produce

Come get your Christmas décor and gifts from the annual Land O’ Sky
Garden Club Christmas Bazaar, which includes all handmade, original and all-natural items, including pre-made wreaths, a
decorate your own wreath bar, gifts, greenery, Christmas aprons, vintage gift tags, yule logs, pine boughs, baked goods, jellies
and much more

The Big Crafty
Dec 3 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

The Big Crafty

The Big Crafty is a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance at the heart of Asheville, NC. We believe in supporting creative venturers by crafting warm communities of creative practice.

Sunday, December 4, 2022
French Broad River Garden Club Foundation’s 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Clem's Cabin

The FBRGCF’s 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market is a historic event featuring unique, handcrafted works by regional artists including wreaths, centerpieces pottery, ornaments, jewelry, decorations, baked goods and many more items. This one-of-kind experience offers many options for holiday gift-giving and home decorating, marking the beginning of the holiday season. Proceeds from the sale support local horticultural and conservation scholarships and projects.

Holiday Sale Bullington Gardens, Inc.
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens, Inc.

Join us for a two day hand made craft extravaganza! Our talented volunteers (Elves) have been busy creating unique holiday decor perfect for holiday gifts or to treat yourself.

Holiday Sale

95th Annual Holiday Greens Market
Dec 4 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
French Broad River Garden Club in Clem's Cabin

The French Broad River Garden Club Foundation presents its 95th Annual Holiday Greens Market. This one-of-a-kind, historic event features unique, handcrafted works by regional artists including wreaths, centerpieces, pottery, ornaments, jewelery and many more items. It is a unique experience offering many options for holiday gift-giving and home decorating.

Plant Sale at 12 Bones Brewing
Dec 4 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
12 Bones Brewing

What’s better than shopping for plants? How about wandering around the brewery while sipping on a delicious 12 Bones Brew! Enjoy a fun afternoon of sipping and shopping a wide array of houseplants to take home.

Pet friendly – $4 select drafts – $6 mimosas

The Big Crafty
Dec 4 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

The Big Crafty

The Big Crafty is a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance at the heart of Asheville, NC. We believe in supporting creative venturers by crafting warm communities of creative practice.

Monday, December 5, 2022
Cookies with Santa
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Pisgah Forest Gem Mine
christmas cookies

Cookies provided for Customers while they shop

Saturday, December 10, 2022
Holiday Makers Sale
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Folk Art Center
Pop-Up Holiday Book Sale at the Black Mountain Library
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Black Mountain Library

Check out used books, jigsaw, puzzles, and more at this special event at the Black Mountain Library. On Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., the Friends of the Black Mountain Library will be having a special holiday pop-up book sale. We’ll have plenty of great gifts for readers including fiction, nonfiction, children’s, and vintage books. You can get a bag of books for $5, and children’s books will be 2 for $1. We’ll also be selling gift baskets and jigsaw puzzles!

The Friends of the Library preview sale will start at 9:30 a.m. and you can join the Friends on the spot for $15. Come by and shop locally to help the Black Mountain Library.

 

Second Saturday in the River Arts District
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
River Arts District

On the Second Saturday of each month, the River Arts District holds gallery walks with demonstrations, workshops, live music, wine tastings, delicious food, and more! We also have multiple artists now hosting online livestream events for those who wish to join us from home.

If you’re coming to the district you can meander the mile-long district and discover all that the “RAD” has to offer. There are more than 250 artists in the 23 buildings throughout the district. Most of them will be on hand to describe or show you their techniques and share their inspirations.

Most studios and galleries open 10am – 5 pm. Special events and Livestream/Online events listing on our website! Click through for the full events schedule and save the district map to your phone!

Uncommon Holiday Market
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mission Health/AB Tech Conference Center

The Uncommon Holiday Market is in it’s 8th season of gathering makers of art and handmade items as well as curators of antique & vintage finds.
The market will be held at the beautiful Mission Health/AB Tech Conference Center from 10 am – 4 pm both days.
$5 adult admission (good for both days)
Vintage Market Days Presents “Celebration”
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center

Vintage Market Days® is an upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and a little more. The market is a three day event held several times a year in varying communities throughout the United States. Each Vintage Market Days® event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues throughout the country.

Ross Farm’s Holiday Bazaar with Appalachian Standard
Dec 10 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ross Farm

Join us for the first-ever Holiday Bazaar, taking place at:
91 Holbrook Road, Candler, NC, 28571
December 10, 2022
11:00 AM to 4PM.
Our beautiful greenhouses will be transformed into a winter wonderland, full of unique plants, live music, hot beverages, goodies, and 2 greenhouses full of fantastic vendors, ready to complete your Christmas List!
Come experience one heck of a unique venue!
Join in the Holly Jolly cheer with a community Sing-A-Long, where Lauren Davis of @fiddyshadesofgreen and the rest of the Farm Fam will get together to sing Christmas classics! Mr. Boujee Bear may make an appearance and we’ll also have that 4:20 Burndown at 2:40 that the Hurricane cancelled.
Almost Madi will be joining us to play gentle tunes as you peruse our wonderful line-up of craft vendors, which will include artisan food vendors like Brew Naturals (y’all…that elderberry is amazing) and Planet Kitchen, as well as beautiful jewelry, amazing art, glass blowers, ceramics, and of course a wide selection (and maybe even a few special drops) of green goodness from Appalachian Standard!
The Holiday Bazaar is *FREE* to the public. Parking is available on site but can be limited so it is recommended that groups carpool. This is an indoor event.The first 100 people to join us will receive a goodie bag! See less
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