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, October 7, 2022
Appalachia Day with Wicked Weed Brewing
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

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                                                    cheers Appalachia
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Our partners at Wicked Weed Brewing are teaming up with Hickory Nut Gap Farm (protected by SAHC farmland conservation easement) to host an evening with live music from Rudy Ralis and Daniel Shearin and band, delicious food from HNG Meats and Garage BBQ food truck, cold Wicked Weed beers, and Fairview style fun! Proceeds from the event will benefit Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy and Project HNG. Come celebrate #Appalachia! MORE DETAILS TBA

Tryon International Film Festival – Opening Reception
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center

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This pass includes the screening to take place at the Historic Tryon Theatre with a gala and reception to take place at the Upstairs Artspace & McCowen St.

CARNIVALE MACABRE: The Talent Show From Hell
Oct 7 @ 7:30 pm
The Grey Eagle

CARNIVALE MACABRE: The Talent Show From Hell

Carnivale Macabre is a variety show featuring comedy, burlesque, magic, games and more…

Set in Hell, our emcee Doz Dominus the demon takes you on the tour of his demented showcase as the artists compete for their turn to wreak havoc on earth. Who wins, or if anyone wins at all, is completely up to you!

WATCH Carnivale Macabre’s sizzle reel HERE!

Saturday, October 8, 2022
Fall at Biltmore
Oct 8 all-day
Biltmore Estate

October 1 – November 3, 2022

To witness autumn’s colorful transformation of the Blue Ridge Mountains is truly magical. Experience it at Biltmore, located in Asheville, NC, a one-of-a-kind fall destination for an overnight stay or day trip. America’s Largest Home®, 8,000 acres of gardens and grounds, an award-winning Winery, a variety of overnight accommodations, and so much more await.

Purchase your tickets now to enjoy Fall at Biltmore… before it’s gone.

FEAST Fall Fund Drive
Oct 8 all-day
online

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Join our FEAST Fall Fund Drive!

Our FEAST program reaches over 1,150 students a year in Asheville, Buncombe County, and Madison County with hands-on cooking and gardening classes in schools and afterschool programs. Help us fully fund this important program this fall!

 

Bountiful Cities FEAST teachers work within Asheville City and Buncombe County schools, Hot Springs Elementary and Francine Delany New School to give students  hands on experience. We are not funded by the school systems, and yet we integrate with the grade level curriculum to provide history, science, reading, math, and art education in addition to gardening and cooking. Our goal is to give students tools that will last a lifetime. If they have seeds they will know how to have food.

 

Help us reach our goal of $30,000 to fully fund our FEAST program this fall! Donate today!

Tours: Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site
Oct 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial

Old Kentucky Home -The Thomas Wolfe Memorial

American Novelist Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938)

American Novelist Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938)

Considered by many to be one of the giants of 20th-century American literature, Thomas Wolfe immortalized his childhood home in his epic autobiographical novel, Look Homeward, Angel. Wolfe’s colorful portrayal of his family, his hometown of “Altamont” Asheville, North Carolina, and “Dixieland” the Old Kentucky Home boardinghouse, earned the Victorian period house a place as one of American literature’s most famous landmarks.

House tours are offered daily at half past each hour. Last tour leaves at 4:30 pm.
Group tours by reservation.

Adult – $5.00
Student (ages 7-17) – $2.00
Adult Group (10+) – $2.50 each
Student Group – $2.00 each
6 & under – Free

Hours of Operation

9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday – Saturday
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Closed State Holidays

Kenilworth Artists Association’s 18th Annual Fall Studio Tour
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kenilworth Artists Association 18th Annual Fall Studio Tour

Asheville’s much anticipated Kenilworth Artists Studio Tour returns for its 18th annual event on Oct. 8 and 9, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The Kenilworth neighborhood, located between downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village, is the setting for the studio art tour. Held at the start of Asheville’s “leaf season,” when western North Carolina begins its fall leaf color transition, tour participants will enjoy mild temperatures while taking in Kenilworth’s lovely mix of grand homes, modest bungalows, and mature gardens. It’s your chance to enjoy and purchase the inspiring work of 28 artists who create their art in the midst of this historic and charming neighborhood they call home. This year’s participating artists will showcase a wide range of media: works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, encaustic, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, glass, fiber, woodcraft, mixed-media, photography, paper and collage. Fun for both the serious art buyer or the casual browser, it’s a great destination for finding unique local, hand-made art for holiday gift-giving, special occasions, and treats for yourself. The tour is free, and is self-guided. As has been the association’s tradition for many years, each artist will donate a portion of sales to Loving Food Resources, a pantry serving western North Carolina hospice and HIV/AIDS clients.

Biltmore House Rooftop Tour
Oct 8 @ 10:30 am
Biltmore Estate

Limited Capacity: 12 Guests per Tour
A truly memorable experience featuring rare photo opportunities, this exclusive guided tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the design and construction of Biltmore House in areas unavailable on the regular house visit. Imagine yourself a Vanderbilt (or cherished Vanderbilt guest) as you take in stunning views seen only from the house’s rooftop and balconies.

Advance reservation required. Tour includes 250 stairs with no elevator access. Wheelchairs, strollers, and baby backpacks are prohibited. Backpacks are not allowed on any guided tours. Guests are required to leave backpacks in a locker or in their vehicle. To participate in this tour, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Gatherings of Artists + Writers Coffee
Oct 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center

TFAC invites all artists: painters, sculptors, writers, performers & more — to a casual weekly drop-in gathering on Saturday mornings at 9 AM to share your works in progress, alert others, and chat about art and what’s happening in your community.

The first weekly Coffee is Saturday, August 20 at 9 am.

No RSVP needed, just drop by!

Free parking available on Melrose Avenue, behind and alongside TFAC.

Coffee and Conversation
Oct 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
East Asheville Library

Coffee and Conversation

The purpose of Coffee and Conversation is to have productive talk and dialogue that build communities, foster ideas of growth, solidarity, and networking. In essence, no matter what we do in our daily living, our mission with “Enjoy Your Life”, is to promote others through positive action and empowerment. There are mothers out there who need our support. As we meet during regular coffee and conversation meetings, we want to continue bringing our communities together by giving back. During this event, we want to encourage each of you to join us by donating towards the Maternal Giving Back Initiative. On the last Saturday of the month, we will conclude with packaging all essential items. Our primary goal is to assemble five baby baskets a month. Afterwards, will then deliver each basket to local hospitals for mothers in need.

Maternal giving back initiative
We understand there is serious need for mothers who exit the hospital with newborn babies. Our approach is to ensure that these mothers have a few basics essentials as they depart the hospital and settle in. Our goal is not to spend an exorbitant amount of money. However, we want to provide practical things that are thoughtful and meaningful. We think a heartfelt survivor kit would be awesome.
Some Examples are:
• Baby Books
• Travel diapers bags with changing pads
• Pacifier
• Nursing cover
• Receiving blanket
• Bibs
• Bottles and nipples
• Milk storage Bag
• Bottle warmer
• Bottle brush
• Wipes
• Diapers
• Swaddle blanket
• One piece of outfit
• Pajamas
• wicker basket to place items

Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Oct 8 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.

James Vester Miller:From Walking Trail to Website Launch
Oct 8 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pack Library’s Lord Auditorium

The historic contributions and impact of renowned Black Architect James Vester Miller come to life in a new walking trail and website. Buncombe County Public Libraries and Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County are proud to present a program and walking tour on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m.
The public is invited to this free program. Join us at Pack Library’s Lord Auditorium to hear Asheville photographer Andrea Clark speak about her grandfather, master mason James Vester Miller. Born in Rutherford County, NC to an enslaved mother and slave master father, James Vester Miller built many of the historic brick buildings in downtown Asheville. The program will focus on the launch of the new James Vester Miller website, designed by UNC- Asheville student AJ Jolly under the guidance of Professor Victoria Bradbury, chair of the Department of New Media. Participants are encouraged to walk the trail at will or join the guided tour that will take place following the program.
Learn more about James Vester Miller in the Preservation North Carolina sponsored traveling exhibit: “We Built This” Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in NC.” Miller is the sole artist from western North Carolina to be featured in the exhibit, which is currently on display through Oct. 10 at Pack Memorial Library
Harvest Festival
Oct 8 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Blue Ghost Brewing

Celebrate the harvest season with Blue Ghost Brewing at the annual Harvest Festival, which
includes a special beer release (No Noggin Pumpkinhead Ghostman Ale – a seasonal favorite), 12 other beers on tap, live music
all day long from 4 separate bands, multiple food trucks, 30 local vendors, fun activities for the kiddos, Free to attend but a $2
wristband will need to be purchased before buying alcohol, a portion of wristband sales will be donated to the Blue Ridge Honor
Flight, which is a nonprofit that offers multiple opportunities per year for local veterans to be flown for free to Washington DC to
see and experience the country’s war memorials.

The Asheville Wine & Food Experience presented by USA TODAY
Oct 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Salvage Station

The Asheville Wine & Food Experience presented by USA TODAY NETWORK is returning this September! The Asheville Wine & Food Experience presents rich and colorful moments for guests to taste, savor and explore the Asheville culinary scene, from local trends to regional traditions.

October 8th | Salvage Station

See this year’s participating restaurants and learn more at wineandfood.usatoday.com/events/asheville. Don’t miss this fan favorite event! Limited tickets available.

French Broad River Mile 67 Celebration
Oct 8 @ 2:00 pm
The Outpost

French Broad River Mile 67 Celebration at The Outpost

Join Grey Eagle Events and Asheville Adventure Company as we celebrate 30 years of community river activity at French Broad River mile marker 67!

LIVE MUSIC
Jon Stickley Trio • Natti Love Joys • Dave Desmelik Trio

+ Gear demos from Hellbender Paddleboards
+ Tube/boat rentals
+ Local used gear sale
+ Cornhole tournament
+ Wiffle ball tournament
+ Local beer and food trucks

Sponsored by ENO

Benefitting: OpenDoors Asheville • RiverLink • MountainTrue
Wee Wine + Dahlias
Oct 8 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Bullington Gardens, Inc.

 

Enjoy an exclusive evening at Bullington Gardens while you sip delicious, locally sourced wine and stroll through the spectacular Dahlias in full bloom. Groups of up to 8 are invited for a twilight party in either the pavilion, tents, or (in case of rain) the horticultural therapy greenhouse. The cost is $300 and will include 2 bottles of wine, 1 bottle of cider and water. Tables will be adorned with fresh floral arrangements that are yours to take home. Bring your own hors d’oeuvres or an entire meal to host an amazing private dinner party with an unrivaled view.

$300 per group per evening. Sponsors are welcome! $500 per sponsor will get your name on all of our social media accounts, plus honorable mention on our website and newsletter. Two areas will be available on a first-come/first-serve basis. Enjoy the evening under the shady pavilion or get an up close view of the dahlias under a tent.

Tryon International Film Festival – VIP ALL Access
Oct 8 @ 5:00 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center

This pass includes access to the Gala reception and screening on Friday, two days of live films, seven days of virtual fim access, workshops, hospitality parties, and VIP Lounge.

Free concert at Firehouse Subs: Cruise + Groove
Oct 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Subs

Super 60s performs a free concert at Firehouse Subs in Hendersonville. Classic cars will be on display from the Carolina Mountain Car Club. Free line-dance classes from Betty Busch from 5:30-6:30pm. Concert to follow from 6:30-8:30pm. Please note: no smoking, coolers or pets.

Summer 2022 Concert Schedule:
May 14 | Super 60s
May 28 | 3 Cool Cats
June 11 | Super 60s
June 25 | Fine Line
July 9 | Deano & The Dreamers
July 23 | Fine Line
August 6 | Sound Investment
August 20 | Fine Line
August 27 | 3 Cool Cats
September 10 | Deano & The Dreamers
September 24 | 3 Cool Cats
October 8 | Sound Investment
October 15 | Super 60s (Halloween event)

Sunday, October 9, 2022
Fall at Biltmore
Oct 9 all-day
Biltmore Estate

October 1 – November 3, 2022

To witness autumn’s colorful transformation of the Blue Ridge Mountains is truly magical. Experience it at Biltmore, located in Asheville, NC, a one-of-a-kind fall destination for an overnight stay or day trip. America’s Largest Home®, 8,000 acres of gardens and grounds, an award-winning Winery, a variety of overnight accommodations, and so much more await.

Purchase your tickets now to enjoy Fall at Biltmore… before it’s gone.

FEAST Fall Fund Drive
Oct 9 all-day
online

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Join our FEAST Fall Fund Drive!

Our FEAST program reaches over 1,150 students a year in Asheville, Buncombe County, and Madison County with hands-on cooking and gardening classes in schools and afterschool programs. Help us fully fund this important program this fall!

 

Bountiful Cities FEAST teachers work within Asheville City and Buncombe County schools, Hot Springs Elementary and Francine Delany New School to give students  hands on experience. We are not funded by the school systems, and yet we integrate with the grade level curriculum to provide history, science, reading, math, and art education in addition to gardening and cooking. Our goal is to give students tools that will last a lifetime. If they have seeds they will know how to have food.

 

Help us reach our goal of $30,000 to fully fund our FEAST program this fall! Donate today!

Kenilworth Artists Association’s 18th Annual Fall Studio Tour
Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kenilworth Artists Association 18th Annual Fall Studio Tour

Asheville’s much anticipated Kenilworth Artists Studio Tour returns for its 18th annual event on Oct. 8 and 9, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The Kenilworth neighborhood, located between downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village, is the setting for the studio art tour. Held at the start of Asheville’s “leaf season,” when western North Carolina begins its fall leaf color transition, tour participants will enjoy mild temperatures while taking in Kenilworth’s lovely mix of grand homes, modest bungalows, and mature gardens. It’s your chance to enjoy and purchase the inspiring work of 28 artists who create their art in the midst of this historic and charming neighborhood they call home. This year’s participating artists will showcase a wide range of media: works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, encaustic, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, glass, fiber, woodcraft, mixed-media, photography, paper and collage. Fun for both the serious art buyer or the casual browser, it’s a great destination for finding unique local, hand-made art for holiday gift-giving, special occasions, and treats for yourself. The tour is free, and is self-guided. As has been the association’s tradition for many years, each artist will donate a portion of sales to Loving Food Resources, a pantry serving western North Carolina hospice and HIV/AIDS clients.

Biltmore House Rooftop Tour
Oct 9 @ 10:30 am
Biltmore Estate

Limited Capacity: 12 Guests per Tour
A truly memorable experience featuring rare photo opportunities, this exclusive guided tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the design and construction of Biltmore House in areas unavailable on the regular house visit. Imagine yourself a Vanderbilt (or cherished Vanderbilt guest) as you take in stunning views seen only from the house’s rooftop and balconies.

Advance reservation required. Tour includes 250 stairs with no elevator access. Wheelchairs, strollers, and baby backpacks are prohibited. Backpacks are not allowed on any guided tours. Guests are required to leave backpacks in a locker or in their vehicle. To participate in this tour, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Oct 9 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.

Cherokee Wild Foods: Workshop + Feast
Oct 9 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Forest Farmacy

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All proceeds from this event go to the Big Witch Indian Wisdom Initiative, ᏍᎩᎵᎡᏆᎯ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ ᎠᎦᏙᎲᎢ an Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians run non-profit dedicated to the preservation of Cherokee culture.

This class is offered in collaboration with the Organic Grower’s School.

A deep, personal connection with food is one of the roots that has always connected the Cherokee people to this land. Glimpse a world where food, community, and land are intertwined.

 

This is a unique opportunity to hear an indigenous perspective, not just on food and local food systems but on life, culture, and how to be a human in the world.

This interactive session centers on the experiences of our local indigenous people while providing space for reflection, questions, and hands-on food preparation.

Jazz Sunday Jam
Oct 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
One World Brewing West

Jazz Sunday at One World Brewing West is a modern jazz jam held every Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm. Previously known as Jazz Monday, the jam has been running non stop since July, 2018 at the West Asheville brewery and is hosted weekly by The Fully Vaccinated Jazz Trio, consisting of Ray Ring on guitar, Jason DeCristofaro on drums, piano and vibraphone, and Connor Law on bass. Jazz Sunday typically features a guest artist for a short set and then welcomes jazz musicians of all levels to sit in for the remainder of the afternoon on One World’s spacious outdoor stage.

Public Tour: Border Cantos | Sonic Border
Oct 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Richard Misrach, Wall, Jacumba, California, 2009, pigment print, image: 60 × 80 inches, framed: 61 × 81 × 2 inches. Courtesy the Artist. © Richard Misrach, courtesy Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco.

This tour will be offered in Spanish or English depending on needs of participants.

PUBLIC TOURS

Join docents for tours of the Museum’s Collection and special exhibitions. No reservations are required.

Tryon International Film Festival – VIP ALL Access
Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center

This pass includes access to the Gala reception and screening on Friday, two days of live films, seven days of virtual fim access, workshops, hospitality parties, and VIP Lounge.

Monday, October 10, 2022
Fall at Biltmore
Oct 10 all-day
Biltmore Estate

October 1 – November 3, 2022

To witness autumn’s colorful transformation of the Blue Ridge Mountains is truly magical. Experience it at Biltmore, located in Asheville, NC, a one-of-a-kind fall destination for an overnight stay or day trip. America’s Largest Home®, 8,000 acres of gardens and grounds, an award-winning Winery, a variety of overnight accommodations, and so much more await.

Purchase your tickets now to enjoy Fall at Biltmore… before it’s gone.

FEAST Fall Fund Drive
Oct 10 all-day
online

banner

Join our FEAST Fall Fund Drive!

Our FEAST program reaches over 1,150 students a year in Asheville, Buncombe County, and Madison County with hands-on cooking and gardening classes in schools and afterschool programs. Help us fully fund this important program this fall!

 

Bountiful Cities FEAST teachers work within Asheville City and Buncombe County schools, Hot Springs Elementary and Francine Delany New School to give students  hands on experience. We are not funded by the school systems, and yet we integrate with the grade level curriculum to provide history, science, reading, math, and art education in addition to gardening and cooking. Our goal is to give students tools that will last a lifetime. If they have seeds they will know how to have food.

 

Help us reach our goal of $30,000 to fully fund our FEAST program this fall! Donate today!

Can you donate Food or Supplies?
Oct 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
various locations