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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Friday, August 27, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Aug 27 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show
Aug 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show

UPSTATE COIN SHOW

THE 2021 ANNUAL SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED !  COVID SLOWED US DOWN BUT WE WILL NOT BE STOPPED.

SPONSORED BY  “THE GREENVILLE COIN CLUB”  WWW.GREENVILLECOINCLUB.CLUB &  “THE PARKER COIN CLUB” WWW.PARKERCOINCLUB.ORG

DONT MISS THE 51st  UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA COIN SHOW               

SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, 385 N CHURCH STREET, SPARTANBURG SC.

WWW.CROWDPLEASER.COM

The 2021 SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS

FRIDAY           AUGUST    27th 2021         10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SATURDAY     AUGUST    28th 2021        10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SUNDAY         AUGUST    29th 2021        10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

ANACS GRADING SERVICE WILL BE ONSITE TO TAKE YOUR SUBMISSIONS.  LEAVE THEM WITH RUSTY FROM ANACS AND SAVE SHIPPING FEES FOR SUBMISSIONS.

THIS IS THE 51st UPSTATE SC COIN SHOW. WE HAVE OVER 50 DEALERS SETUP.  IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL SILVER, GOLD, RAW OR CERTIFIED COINS, THIS IS THE PLACE!

Grading Services

ANACS WILL BE AT THE SHOW

********* NO ADMISSION CHARGE AND FREE PARKING FOR ALL VISITORS ***********

 

Everybody Free Dance Party
Aug 27 @ 10:00 pm – Aug 28 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

DJ Dance Party with Meseret & Zati 🎧 Every Friday Nigh it’s you, it’s dark house and the dance floor. NO COVER 21+

Saturday, August 28, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Aug 28 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show
Aug 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show

UPSTATE COIN SHOW

THE 2021 ANNUAL SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED !  COVID SLOWED US DOWN BUT WE WILL NOT BE STOPPED.

SPONSORED BY  “THE GREENVILLE COIN CLUB”  WWW.GREENVILLECOINCLUB.CLUB &  “THE PARKER COIN CLUB” WWW.PARKERCOINCLUB.ORG

DONT MISS THE 51st  UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA COIN SHOW               

SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, 385 N CHURCH STREET, SPARTANBURG SC.

WWW.CROWDPLEASER.COM

The 2021 SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS

FRIDAY           AUGUST    27th 2021         10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SATURDAY     AUGUST    28th 2021        10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SUNDAY         AUGUST    29th 2021        10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

ANACS GRADING SERVICE WILL BE ONSITE TO TAKE YOUR SUBMISSIONS.  LEAVE THEM WITH RUSTY FROM ANACS AND SAVE SHIPPING FEES FOR SUBMISSIONS.

THIS IS THE 51st UPSTATE SC COIN SHOW. WE HAVE OVER 50 DEALERS SETUP.  IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL SILVER, GOLD, RAW OR CERTIFIED COINS, THIS IS THE PLACE!

Grading Services

ANACS WILL BE AT THE SHOW

********* NO ADMISSION CHARGE AND FREE PARKING FOR ALL VISITORS ***********

 

Sunday, August 29, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Aug 29 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show
Aug 29 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show

UPSTATE COIN SHOW

THE 2021 ANNUAL SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED !  COVID SLOWED US DOWN BUT WE WILL NOT BE STOPPED.

SPONSORED BY  “THE GREENVILLE COIN CLUB”  WWW.GREENVILLECOINCLUB.CLUB &  “THE PARKER COIN CLUB” WWW.PARKERCOINCLUB.ORG

DONT MISS THE 51st  UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA COIN SHOW               

SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, 385 N CHURCH STREET, SPARTANBURG SC.

WWW.CROWDPLEASER.COM

The 2021 SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS

FRIDAY           AUGUST    27th 2021         10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SATURDAY     AUGUST    28th 2021        10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SUNDAY         AUGUST    29th 2021        10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

ANACS GRADING SERVICE WILL BE ONSITE TO TAKE YOUR SUBMISSIONS.  LEAVE THEM WITH RUSTY FROM ANACS AND SAVE SHIPPING FEES FOR SUBMISSIONS.

THIS IS THE 51st UPSTATE SC COIN SHOW. WE HAVE OVER 50 DEALERS SETUP.  IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL SILVER, GOLD, RAW OR CERTIFIED COINS, THIS IS THE PLACE!

Grading Services

ANACS WILL BE AT THE SHOW

********* NO ADMISSION CHARGE AND FREE PARKING FOR ALL VISITORS ***********

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Aquanet: Goth Night
Aug 31 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 1 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Latin Night Wednesday
Sep 1 @ 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm
One World Brewing West

Latin Night Wednesday

MTN VIBEZ Presents Latin Night-every Wednesday.  Free Dance Lessons 8:30-9PM-All Skill Levels and All Latin Genres-Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton.

DJ Ephcto spins cultural bass music from 6:30pm-9pm and is a perfect time to come for some dinner prior to the start of Latin night.

Move On Up: Soul/R+B
Sep 1 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Thursday, September 2, 2021
Theatre Dance and Movement Ages 9-12
Sep 2 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

And a 5-6-7-8! Have you ever wanted to feel confident in a dance audition or learn awesome choreography to your favorite musical numbers? In this class students will learn basic dance styles used in musical theatre and how to act through their dancing. This course will help dancers prepare to ace an audition and pick up choreography quickly and efficiently.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

Please do not purchase registration prior to applying for a scholarship. Applications must be received by 2:00pm on Thursday, August 26th for consideration.

Salsa Night Thursday
Sep 2 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 3 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Friday, September 3, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Sep 3 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

GOOMBAY 40TH anniversary FESTIVAL
Sep 3 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
YMI

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Asheville’s Goombay Festival has celebrated African & Caribbean heritage here in Western North Carolina. This year, celebrating 40th Goombay Anniversary!

The festival celebrates the richness and diversity found in the food, music, and art across the African Diaspora.

Goombay is free and open to anyone and everyone who wishes to attend!

Everybody Free Dance Party
Sep 3 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 4 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

DJ Dance Party with Meseret & Zati 🎧 Every Friday Nigh it’s you, it’s dark house and the dance floor. NO COVER 21+

Saturday, September 4, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Sep 4 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

GOOMBAY 40TH anniversary FESTIVAL
Sep 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
YMI

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Asheville’s Goombay Festival has celebrated African & Caribbean heritage here in Western North Carolina. This year, celebrating 40th Goombay Anniversary!

The festival celebrates the richness and diversity found in the food, music, and art across the African Diaspora.

Goombay is free and open to anyone and everyone who wishes to attend!

Monthly Social Swing Dance
Sep 4 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
CONTINUUM ART NC

Join us in our new monthly social swing event on the 1st Saturdays of every month! The music,
open vintage space and wood floors and is guaranteed to have you dancing East Coast and/or
Lindy all night long! A free lesson is offered to kick things off and will include a different
combination of moves each time. No partner or rhythm needed and dress is casual!
7:00-7:30 Beginner Swing Lesson by Ian Fleming and Tola Sun
7:30-9:30 Live Swing Band (new ones every month)
9:30-11:00 DJ (mixture of vintage and modern music)
$12 (cash, card, Venmo, PayPal accepted) on the day of the event

Hip Hop Night: Vinyl Timetravelers
Sep 4 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 5 @ 6:00 pm
Asheville Beauty Academy

Hip Hop Turntablism party with DJs Kutzu & Chubby Knuckles & the Vinyl Time Travelers first Saturday of the month.
Every First Saturday 10pm to 2am
All events 21+
Sunday, September 5, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Sep 5 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

GOOMBAY 40TH anniversary FESTIVAL
Sep 5 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
YMI

calabar-festival2-scaled.jpeg

Asheville’s Goombay Festival has celebrated African & Caribbean heritage here in Western North Carolina. This year, celebrating 40th Goombay Anniversary!

The festival celebrates the richness and diversity found in the food, music, and art across the African Diaspora.

Mountain Makers Craft Market
Sep 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Haywood Square Plaza

Mountain Makers Craft Market is a monthly indie art fair designed to cultivate community in Western NC. Located in Downtown Waynesville, we bring together 20+ artisans selling handmade and vintage goods that’ll make you smile! Join us on the first Sunday of each month from 12p-4p at 308 N. Haywood Street, and visit MountainMakersMarket.com

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Aquanet: Goth Night
Sep 7 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 8 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Latin Night Wednesday
Sep 8 @ 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm
One World Brewing West

Latin Night Wednesday

MTN VIBEZ Presents Latin Night-every Wednesday.  Free Dance Lessons 8:30-9PM-All Skill Levels and All Latin Genres-Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton.

DJ Ephcto spins cultural bass music from 6:30pm-9pm and is a perfect time to come for some dinner prior to the start of Latin night.

Move On Up: Soul/R+B
Sep 8 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 9 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Thursday, September 9, 2021
Theatre Dance and Movement Ages 9-12
Sep 9 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

And a 5-6-7-8! Have you ever wanted to feel confident in a dance audition or learn awesome choreography to your favorite musical numbers? In this class students will learn basic dance styles used in musical theatre and how to act through their dancing. This course will help dancers prepare to ace an audition and pick up choreography quickly and efficiently.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

Please do not purchase registration prior to applying for a scholarship. Applications must be received by 2:00pm on Thursday, August 26th for consideration.

Salsa Night Thursday
Sep 9 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 10 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Friday, September 10, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Sep 10 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

The Price Is Right – Live Stage Show
Sep 10 @ 8:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

 

The Price is Right Live

The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win.  Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car!  Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show…from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers™  to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase.

Playing to near sold-out audiences for more than 14 years, the Price Is Right Live™ has entertained millions of guests and given away more than 12 million dollars in cash and prizes.

If you’re a fan of The Price Is Right™ on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version of the show!

“WANT TO PLAY? NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of 50 United States and Canada (excluding Puerto Rico & Quebec), 18 years or older. Ticket purchase will not increase your chances of being selected to play. To register for chance to be a contestant, visit registration area at or near the venue box office 3 hours prior to show time.  For complete rules & regulations, including eligibility requirements, visit or call the box office.  To enter theater to watch show, a ticket purchase is required. Sponsored by Good Games Live, Inc.  Void where prohibited. Price is Right Live™/© 2019 FremantleMedia. All Rights Reserved.”

Click HERE for our standard arena policies and our most frequently asked questions. Ticket prices are always subject to change without notice. Additional fees apply.

Everybody Free Dance Party
Sep 10 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 11 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

DJ Dance Party with Meseret & Zati 🎧 Every Friday Nigh it’s you, it’s dark house and the dance floor. NO COVER 21+