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, December 8, 2018
Carver & Carmody at Burntshirt in Chimney Rock!
Dec 8 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro

Join Carver & Carmody at Burntshirt Vineyards’ new Tasting Room and Bistro…a stunningly beautiful venue with great wine and a tasty bistro menu!

https://www.facebook.com/events/192170218395035/

Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Nathan Hefner
Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The Grind Cafe

A Holiday Event with Nathan Hefner
Come up and enjoy some festive music, special entree’s and fine wine. Show starts at 7:30 and wine bar opens at 6:30. Make sure and call The Grind for your plans.

https://www.facebook.com/events/328786227913601/

Sunday, December 9, 2018
Wine, Music by Todd Hoke and Paul McIntire, Repeat.
Dec 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards Flat Rock

Paul and I will provide a live soundtrack for your Sunday afternoon winedown. Sorry. I couldn’t stop myself. Mrs. Hoke and I have visited this lovely room several times but this is my first time playing for them so–you know–some people showing up would probably be a good thing. Come be a good thing. Do it. Thatisall.

enjjoy a variety of tinsel-draped items at www.toddhoke.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/2158251051091221/

Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Monday, December 10, 2018
Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 10 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 11 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Holiday Whiskey Tasting
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Capella on 9

Join Capella on 9 for a free Maker’s Mark holiday whiskey tasting. Guests can enjoy complimentary appetizers, and drinks will be available for purchase.

Thursday, December 13, 2018
Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Friday, December 14, 2018
Moonshine Tasting
Dec 14 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
WineXpress

Stop by Wine Xpress for a taste of “The Sweetest Shine in the South” tm

https://www.facebook.com/events/2499202513659961/

Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Saturday, December 15, 2018
3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl
Dec 15 all-day
Wild Wing Cafe

The 3rd annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl is here and we want the city of Asheville to join in on the fun. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK!

Ticket Includes:
* Ugly Sweater T-shirt handed out at our after party. (photo shown below)
* Signature Ugly Sweater Crawl Koozie at registration
* Registration party to kick off the crawl
* Professional photographer on site to capture the fun
* DJ’s playing holiday music at multiple stops
* Themed Discounted Drink specials at participating bars
* Ugly Sweater Crawl Map to help guide you bar to bar
* Hundreds of crawlers dressed in the ugliest holiday gear staying together
* Voted one of the most fun & organized holiday crawls by Yelp 2017

Pet Pics with Santa / PAWS Adoption Day
Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mountain Brook Vineyards

Due to inclement weather, this event has been moved from Saturday, December 8th to Saturday, December 15th.

Cooper invites everyone and their pets to come out to Mountain Brook Vineyards to have their pet’s picture taken with Santa on Saturday, December 15th, between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. The address is 731 Phillips Dairy Road, Tryon, NC 28782, and they’re located just 8.8 miles from the Tryon Equestrian Center going towards Rutherfordton.

If you don’t have a pet, PAWS will also be on site with adoptable dogs and cats looking for their forever homes for the holidays!

Instant photos will be available to take home for $5.00 with all profits going to PAWS. Come out and enjoy some holiday cheer and some grrrreat wine! Https://www.mountainbrookvineyards.com/events/picture-your-pet-with-santa-paws-adoption-event

https://www.facebook.com/events/2186338094975656/

Clasique’s Annual Itty Bitty Crafty
Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Clasique Acupuncture & Pilates Studio

Join us at Clasique for our annual “Itty Bitty Crafty”- the perfect place for a holiday party and merrymaking!

Bring your holiday spirit and shop gifts from our favorite LOCAL artists! Drop by the studio between 2 – 6pm for shopping, enjoying wine, cider from Noble Cider, and chocolate from French Broad Chocolates. We’ll also have live mandolin tunes by the lovely & talented Cynthia McDermott from 2-4!

Artists & designers include : Spotted Dog Farm – Asheville, NC, Fly Coop Studios, Kintala Talismans, Mary Cozens Art, and many more!

https://www.facebook.com/events/283781488937137/

Southern Style Christmas at the Vineyard
Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Silver Fork Winery

A day of good music, beautiful views and fabulous award-winning wine

https://www.facebook.com/events/310897129507027/

Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 15 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Sunday, December 16, 2018
Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Monday, December 17, 2018
Gingerbread House & Wine Party
Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lake James Cellars Winery

What better way to celebrate the Holidays than by decorating gingerbread houses and drinking wine! We supply everything for the gingerbread house and you get a glass of wine. Cost is only $15!!!
Call the winery at (828) 584-4551 to RSVP today! Only 15 spots available.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1924287551024532/

Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Addison Farms Meet and Greet
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
plēb urban winery

We’ve tapped Addison Farms’ 2017 Coming Home Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Sauvignon were the first grapes planted in the vineyard and were the impetus for Jeff and Dianne to come home from Atlanta, which is something they had been wanting to do for some time. Coming Home to the family farm and working to preserve the family farm is celebrated with each bottle of Coming Home.

Meet the owner, Jeff Frisbee, and winemaker, Shruthi Dhoopati.

https://www.facebook.com/events/285411768986007/

Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Wine Tasting
Dec 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Appalachian Vintner

ASHEVILLE’S BEST FREE WINE TASTING HIGH-END CALIFORNIA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Please welcome William “Bill” O’Friel Back To The Tasting Bar For Our High-End California Holiday Spectacular

Champagne TBD (maybe Veuve, Pol Roger)

Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir

Dariush Caravan Red

Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon

Honig Cabernet Sauvignon

Our Wine Wednesdays, include one *free sample from each of our hand selected fine wine features (up to four wines). New wines are chosen each week.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1966525293397203/

Bubbles Around The World: A Holiday Sparkling Dinner
Dec 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Henderson

Join us for a Sparkling Wine Dinner to ring in the Holidays! Chef Michael has perfectly paired sparkling wines from around the world to tantalize our taste buds! Drew Summers, of Advintage Distributing will be our tour guide on this delightful journey! He will even be wowing us with his saber technique! Merit might even give it a try! You don’t want to miss this! Come help us celebrate 2018 and get ready to ring in 2019! Cost is $50 per person. Please contact the store to reserve your spot! 828-595-2236
Menu:
Sriracha & Wasabi Devilled Eggs | Sake, Ginger, Chives
Shrimp Bisque | Sherry, Crème Fraiche, Caviar
Poached Pear Salad | Winter Leaves, Tomatoes, Champagne Vinaigrette
Mac ‘n’ Cheese| Brie, Black Truffles
Chocolate-Orange Mousse | Vanilla Whipped Cream, Raspberry

https://www.facebook.com/events/354777081774257/

Thursday, December 20, 2018
Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 20 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Sylva Wine & Art Walk, Downtown Sylva
Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Who doesn’t like Art & Wine? Stroll thru the streets of Sylvatown on Dec. 20th to taste great wines and view local artists! Sponsored by The Cut Cocktail Lounge, White Moon, Noon, Pie Times, Gallery 1, The Paper Mill Lounge, Guadelupe Cafe, City Lights Cafe, Mill St Baby, and Regina Nicole!

https://www.facebook.com/events/367311450516181/

Friday, December 21, 2018
Winter Solstice Celebration – Dark Prong Coffee Release
Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ecusta Brewing Company

Come and celebrate the Winter Solstice with the release of our Dark Prong Coffee Porter. Roasted barley, chocolate malt and smooth pecan coffee (from local Pisgah Coffee Roasters) intertwine for a bold, flavorful porter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1422759147855974/

Natural Wine Tasting with Drew Summers
Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tasty Beverage Company

Come try some fantastic natural wines that will pair perfectly with your holiday! We will be pouring the following wines:

Teutonic Riesling – Williamette Valley
Martha Stoumen Post Flirtation – 55% Del Barba Zinfandel, 45% Redwood Valley Carignan
Idlewild The Bird – Mendocino County – 60% Dolcetto, 35% Barbera, 5% Nebbiolo

Each of these wines is bright and high acid, drinkable enough to stand alone but is extremely food friendly. We love these wines and are excited to share them with you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1471390979659282/

Tweetsie Christmas
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tweetsie Railroad

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.