Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Saturday, June 3, 2023
Just Brew It
Jun 3 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pisgah Brewing Company

Just Brew It is a homebrew competition and tasting in Asheville benefiting the work of Just Economics. The festival features 75+ different beers and 30+ amazing homebrewers. The competing homebrewers are some of the finest specialty homebrewers in the region with classic brews from traditional IPAs, lagers, sours, and stouts to unique beers brewed with specialty items like coffee, chocolate, spices, and fruit.

To attend, you must be a current member of Just Economics. This event is not ticketed, so you must purchase a membership prior to the event. Then, all Just Economics members can sample the homebrews and vote for their favorites!

Purchase your membership here: https://www.justeconomicswnc.org/donate/

Memberships are $30, which grants you entry to the event.
Memberships with a VIP package are $50, which grant you entry to the event an hour early (1:00pm) plus a souvenir glass, gourmet pretzel, and more.

This is a local festival you won’t want to miss and your membership supports the work of Just Economics to advance living wages, affordable housing and better transit! Hope to see you there!

Sunday, June 4, 2023
Tickets go on sale for Fall LEAF Festival
Jun 4 all-day
online

The Festival offers opportunities to connect to the world and each other at the scenic and inspiring Lake Eden. Explore indigenous art and culture as we celebrate Legends of Americas; experience music and traditions of global artists; and be inspired by creatives and thought leaders from both local and international communities. Live music, dance, and performance arts are offered alongside camp and lake outdoor adventures, healing arts workshops and practitioners, the longest continually running poetry slam in the world, kids adventures and workshops, mountain drum circle, and so much more!

2nd Annual Asheville Honey Festival
Jun 4 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Salvage Station

Looking for a buzz-worthy event? Look no further than Asheville’s 2nd Annual Honey Festival! Join the Center for Honeybee Research and Shanti Elixirs on Sunday, June 4th, from 12-6pm for a day of celebration, education, and community-building.
At the festival, you’ll enjoy live music, food trucks, and vendors showcasing the unique flavors of honey and other artisanal goods. But that’s not all: you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the festival will go towards saving pollinators and our planet.
The Center for Honeybee Research will be offering local and international honey for guests to sample and purchase, and you can even participate in the People’s Choice award for local honey vendors. Plus, we will be featuring the live finals of the 12th Annual International Black Jar Honey competition. Festival goers can watch as local celebrities determine the world’s best tasting honey.
And don’t forget to come dressed in your best pollinator-themed costume! It’s all part of the fun at Asheville’s 2nd Annual Honey Festival.
Personal water bottles are recommended, and families are encouraged to attend. So mark your calendars for June 4th, and come out to celebrate the wonderful world of beekeeping, honey, and all things pollinators. Together, we can help save the bees!

Monday, June 5, 2023
Tickets go on sale for Fall LEAF Festival
Jun 5 all-day
online

The Festival offers opportunities to connect to the world and each other at the scenic and inspiring Lake Eden. Explore indigenous art and culture as we celebrate Legends of Americas; experience music and traditions of global artists; and be inspired by creatives and thought leaders from both local and international communities. Live music, dance, and performance arts are offered alongside camp and lake outdoor adventures, healing arts workshops and practitioners, the longest continually running poetry slam in the world, kids adventures and workshops, mountain drum circle, and so much more!

Dogwood Alliance Ambassador Meeting
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm
online w/ Dogwood Alliance

We need inspired, compassionate Ambassadors. You can help to spread the word and speak truth to power. You can help us grow the movement to protect Southern forests and communities from destructive industrial logging.

By signing up to be an Ambassador, you’ll receive:

  • Regular updates
  • Exclusive event invitations
  • Opportunities to shape this important work
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Tickets go on sale for Fall LEAF Festival
Jun 6 all-day
online

The Festival offers opportunities to connect to the world and each other at the scenic and inspiring Lake Eden. Explore indigenous art and culture as we celebrate Legends of Americas; experience music and traditions of global artists; and be inspired by creatives and thought leaders from both local and international communities. Live music, dance, and performance arts are offered alongside camp and lake outdoor adventures, healing arts workshops and practitioners, the longest continually running poetry slam in the world, kids adventures and workshops, mountain drum circle, and so much more!

Secure Your Load Cleanup + Advocacy Day
Jun 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
French Broad Outfitters

The state of North Carolina recognizes June 6th, 2023, as “Secure Your Load Day.” This day focuses on educating people about the danger of unsecured truckloads and the environmental harm it presents. Therefore, GreenWorks is organizing a Secure Your Load Day event. The event will consist of a cleanup in the morning and an all-day-long call to action.

Need to know

Dress in comfortable walking shoes and clothes. Meet at 230 Hominy Creek Road (right outside French Broad Outfitters) at 9:30 am.

After signing in, volunteers will receive their cleanup gear. Then, we’ll review safety and instructions before heading out to cover Hominy Creek Road.

For parents who want to bring young children, please note that there are no sidewalks on Hominy Creek Road, and there is usually high traffic of cars and trucks.

We rely on financial support from our community to inspire, equip and mobilize volunteers who make an impact. Please consider making a gift in support of this event.

Tree Nursery Workdays
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sand Hill Tree Nursery

Join us for weekly workdays in the Sand Hill native tree nursery. Tasks vary and often include repotting, weeding, mulching, and other special projects to improve infrastructure and function.

Need to know

Please come dressed in work clothes with close toed shoes. Bring water and sun protection. All other gear and supplies are provided.

Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Jun 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Tickets go on sale for Fall LEAF Festival
Jun 7 all-day
online

The Festival offers opportunities to connect to the world and each other at the scenic and inspiring Lake Eden. Explore indigenous art and culture as we celebrate Legends of Americas; experience music and traditions of global artists; and be inspired by creatives and thought leaders from both local and international communities. Live music, dance, and performance arts are offered alongside camp and lake outdoor adventures, healing arts workshops and practitioners, the longest continually running poetry slam in the world, kids adventures and workshops, mountain drum circle, and so much more!

Thursday, June 8, 2023
Heat Mapping Study – Volunteer
Jun 8 all-day
Greater Asheville Area

GreenWorks will lead a NOAA heat mapping campaign of the greater Asheville area this summer.

But we can’t do it without volunteers like you!

If you choose to join the fun, you’ll received an assigned route to drive or bike using specialized sensors to collect temperature and humidity data. You’ll have one hour to complete your assigned route.

The heat data you collect will be translated into maps we’ll use to identify the hottest streets, and ultimately, find ideal tree planting locations in the neighborhoods that need them most. You’ll be helping Asheville take a huge step forward on its road to climate-resilience.

  • Volunteers will meet GreenWorks staff, pick up their materials, go drive their routes, and return their equipment
  • Volunteers will work in two-person teams to drive their one-hour routes.
  • These same routes will be driven three times in the same day; 6-7am, 3-4pm, and 7-8pm
  • Routes will be approximately 10 square miles each.

A limited number of volunteers will be needed. Volunteers may be prioritized if their neighborhood is included in a mapping route.

 

We don’t yet have the exact date of the mapping campaign day just yet.
The exact date will be chosen dependent on certain weather conditions.
GreenWorks will work with the National Weather Service to select one of the hottest days of the summer.
We will also schedule a rain day, just in case.
Once you sign up below, we will keep you posted as the planning for the mapping campaign day evolves.
If you are interested in volunteering for the study and would like to receive updates about this opportunity, please sign up here.
 
To remove yourself from this list at any time, please contact [email protected].
If you have questions about this study, contact [email protected].
Read more about the Asheville study here:
Read the official press release from NOAA here:
Tickets go on sale for Fall LEAF Festival
Jun 8 all-day
online

The Festival offers opportunities to connect to the world and each other at the scenic and inspiring Lake Eden. Explore indigenous art and culture as we celebrate Legends of Americas; experience music and traditions of global artists; and be inspired by creatives and thought leaders from both local and international communities. Live music, dance, and performance arts are offered alongside camp and lake outdoor adventures, healing arts workshops and practitioners, the longest continually running poetry slam in the world, kids adventures and workshops, mountain drum circle, and so much more!

Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Jun 8 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Friday, June 9, 2023
Heat Mapping Study – Volunteer
Jun 9 all-day
Greater Asheville Area

GreenWorks will lead a NOAA heat mapping campaign of the greater Asheville area this summer.

But we can’t do it without volunteers like you!

If you choose to join the fun, you’ll received an assigned route to drive or bike using specialized sensors to collect temperature and humidity data. You’ll have one hour to complete your assigned route.

The heat data you collect will be translated into maps we’ll use to identify the hottest streets, and ultimately, find ideal tree planting locations in the neighborhoods that need them most. You’ll be helping Asheville take a huge step forward on its road to climate-resilience.

  • Volunteers will meet GreenWorks staff, pick up their materials, go drive their routes, and return their equipment
  • Volunteers will work in two-person teams to drive their one-hour routes.
  • These same routes will be driven three times in the same day; 6-7am, 3-4pm, and 7-8pm
  • Routes will be approximately 10 square miles each.

A limited number of volunteers will be needed. Volunteers may be prioritized if their neighborhood is included in a mapping route.

 

We don’t yet have the exact date of the mapping campaign day just yet.
The exact date will be chosen dependent on certain weather conditions.
GreenWorks will work with the National Weather Service to select one of the hottest days of the summer.
We will also schedule a rain day, just in case.
Once you sign up below, we will keep you posted as the planning for the mapping campaign day evolves.
If you are interested in volunteering for the study and would like to receive updates about this opportunity, please sign up here.
 
To remove yourself from this list at any time, please contact [email protected].
If you have questions about this study, contact [email protected].
Read more about the Asheville study here:
Read the official press release from NOAA here:
Tickets go on sale for Fall LEAF Festival
Jun 9 all-day
online

The Festival offers opportunities to connect to the world and each other at the scenic and inspiring Lake Eden. Explore indigenous art and culture as we celebrate Legends of Americas; experience music and traditions of global artists; and be inspired by creatives and thought leaders from both local and international communities. Live music, dance, and performance arts are offered alongside camp and lake outdoor adventures, healing arts workshops and practitioners, the longest continually running poetry slam in the world, kids adventures and workshops, mountain drum circle, and so much more!

Saturday, June 10, 2023
Heat Mapping Study – Volunteer
Jun 10 all-day
Greater Asheville Area

GreenWorks will lead a NOAA heat mapping campaign of the greater Asheville area this summer.

But we can’t do it without volunteers like you!

If you choose to join the fun, you’ll received an assigned route to drive or bike using specialized sensors to collect temperature and humidity data. You’ll have one hour to complete your assigned route.

The heat data you collect will be translated into maps we’ll use to identify the hottest streets, and ultimately, find ideal tree planting locations in the neighborhoods that need them most. You’ll be helping Asheville take a huge step forward on its road to climate-resilience.

  • Volunteers will meet GreenWorks staff, pick up their materials, go drive their routes, and return their equipment
  • Volunteers will work in two-person teams to drive their one-hour routes.
  • These same routes will be driven three times in the same day; 6-7am, 3-4pm, and 7-8pm
  • Routes will be approximately 10 square miles each.

A limited number of volunteers will be needed. Volunteers may be prioritized if their neighborhood is included in a mapping route.

 

We don’t yet have the exact date of the mapping campaign day just yet.
The exact date will be chosen dependent on certain weather conditions.
GreenWorks will work with the National Weather Service to select one of the hottest days of the summer.
We will also schedule a rain day, just in case.
Once you sign up below, we will keep you posted as the planning for the mapping campaign day evolves.
If you are interested in volunteering for the study and would like to receive updates about this opportunity, please sign up here.
 
To remove yourself from this list at any time, please contact [email protected].
If you have questions about this study, contact [email protected].
Read more about the Asheville study here:
Read the official press release from NOAA here:
Tickets go on sale for Fall LEAF Festival
Jun 10 all-day
online

The Festival offers opportunities to connect to the world and each other at the scenic and inspiring Lake Eden. Explore indigenous art and culture as we celebrate Legends of Americas; experience music and traditions of global artists; and be inspired by creatives and thought leaders from both local and international communities. Live music, dance, and performance arts are offered alongside camp and lake outdoor adventures, healing arts workshops and practitioners, the longest continually running poetry slam in the world, kids adventures and workshops, mountain drum circle, and so much more!

Build Crew Work Days Hendersonville Theatre
Jun 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

We’re putting our build crew back together and we’d love to have you join us. Every 2 weeks, we’ll meet at 9 am for hands-on set construction! Whether your talents are building, painting, or you just want to learn, come out and join us every other Saturday for some creative fun. Tools and work gloves are helpful but not required

Sunday, June 11, 2023
Heat Mapping Study – Volunteer
Jun 11 all-day
Greater Asheville Area

GreenWorks will lead a NOAA heat mapping campaign of the greater Asheville area this summer.

But we can’t do it without volunteers like you!

If you choose to join the fun, you’ll received an assigned route to drive or bike using specialized sensors to collect temperature and humidity data. You’ll have one hour to complete your assigned route.

The heat data you collect will be translated into maps we’ll use to identify the hottest streets, and ultimately, find ideal tree planting locations in the neighborhoods that need them most. You’ll be helping Asheville take a huge step forward on its road to climate-resilience.

  • Volunteers will meet GreenWorks staff, pick up their materials, go drive their routes, and return their equipment
  • Volunteers will work in two-person teams to drive their one-hour routes.
  • These same routes will be driven three times in the same day; 6-7am, 3-4pm, and 7-8pm
  • Routes will be approximately 10 square miles each.

A limited number of volunteers will be needed. Volunteers may be prioritized if their neighborhood is included in a mapping route.

 

We don’t yet have the exact date of the mapping campaign day just yet.
The exact date will be chosen dependent on certain weather conditions.
GreenWorks will work with the National Weather Service to select one of the hottest days of the summer.
We will also schedule a rain day, just in case.
Once you sign up below, we will keep you posted as the planning for the mapping campaign day evolves.
If you are interested in volunteering for the study and would like to receive updates about this opportunity, please sign up here.
 
To remove yourself from this list at any time, please contact [email protected].
If you have questions about this study, contact [email protected].
Read more about the Asheville study here:
Read the official press release from NOAA here:
THE BIG SECRET FESTIVAL: THE SECRET AGENCY WITH YO MAMA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND + FIRE CRACKER JAZZ BAND
Jun 11 @ 2:30 pm
Salvage Station

THE SECRET IS OUT! Salvage Station is thrilled to host the second annual Big Secret Family Festival LIVE on the Outdoor Stage on Sunday, June 11th! All profits from this family-friendly MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA will go directly to BeLoved Asheville. This is gonna be a celebration of GIVING and GETTING DOWN and will feature performances from The Secret Agency (with Secret Agent 23 Skidoo), Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, and Firecracker Jazz Band.

We’ll have amazing food trucks and Root Down Kitchen open, so come hungry! Oh and did we mention that The Hop will be serving up their famous ice cream and there will also be lemonade and snow cones to enjoy!?

Tickets are now on sale ($23 General Admission)! FREE for kids under the age of 3! Doors open @ 2:30 PM. PAID ON-SITE PARKING STARTING AT 1:30 PM!

Monday, June 12, 2023
Heat Mapping Study – Volunteer
Jun 12 all-day
Greater Asheville Area

GreenWorks will lead a NOAA heat mapping campaign of the greater Asheville area this summer.

But we can’t do it without volunteers like you!

If you choose to join the fun, you’ll received an assigned route to drive or bike using specialized sensors to collect temperature and humidity data. You’ll have one hour to complete your assigned route.

The heat data you collect will be translated into maps we’ll use to identify the hottest streets, and ultimately, find ideal tree planting locations in the neighborhoods that need them most. You’ll be helping Asheville take a huge step forward on its road to climate-resilience.

  • Volunteers will meet GreenWorks staff, pick up their materials, go drive their routes, and return their equipment
  • Volunteers will work in two-person teams to drive their one-hour routes.
  • These same routes will be driven three times in the same day; 6-7am, 3-4pm, and 7-8pm
  • Routes will be approximately 10 square miles each.

A limited number of volunteers will be needed. Volunteers may be prioritized if their neighborhood is included in a mapping route.

 

We don’t yet have the exact date of the mapping campaign day just yet.
The exact date will be chosen dependent on certain weather conditions.
GreenWorks will work with the National Weather Service to select one of the hottest days of the summer.
We will also schedule a rain day, just in case.
Once you sign up below, we will keep you posted as the planning for the mapping campaign day evolves.
If you are interested in volunteering for the study and would like to receive updates about this opportunity, please sign up here.
 
To remove yourself from this list at any time, please contact [email protected].
If you have questions about this study, contact [email protected].
Read more about the Asheville study here:
Read the official press release from NOAA here:
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Heat Mapping Study – Volunteer
Jun 13 all-day
Greater Asheville Area

GreenWorks will lead a NOAA heat mapping campaign of the greater Asheville area this summer.

But we can’t do it without volunteers like you!

If you choose to join the fun, you’ll received an assigned route to drive or bike using specialized sensors to collect temperature and humidity data. You’ll have one hour to complete your assigned route.

The heat data you collect will be translated into maps we’ll use to identify the hottest streets, and ultimately, find ideal tree planting locations in the neighborhoods that need them most. You’ll be helping Asheville take a huge step forward on its road to climate-resilience.

  • Volunteers will meet GreenWorks staff, pick up their materials, go drive their routes, and return their equipment
  • Volunteers will work in two-person teams to drive their one-hour routes.
  • These same routes will be driven three times in the same day; 6-7am, 3-4pm, and 7-8pm
  • Routes will be approximately 10 square miles each.

A limited number of volunteers will be needed. Volunteers may be prioritized if their neighborhood is included in a mapping route.

 

We don’t yet have the exact date of the mapping campaign day just yet.
The exact date will be chosen dependent on certain weather conditions.
GreenWorks will work with the National Weather Service to select one of the hottest days of the summer.
We will also schedule a rain day, just in case.
Once you sign up below, we will keep you posted as the planning for the mapping campaign day evolves.
If you are interested in volunteering for the study and would like to receive updates about this opportunity, please sign up here.
 
To remove yourself from this list at any time, please contact [email protected].
If you have questions about this study, contact [email protected].
Read more about the Asheville study here:
Read the official press release from NOAA here:
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Heat Mapping Study – Volunteer
Jun 14 all-day
Greater Asheville Area

GreenWorks will lead a NOAA heat mapping campaign of the greater Asheville area this summer.

But we can’t do it without volunteers like you!

If you choose to join the fun, you’ll received an assigned route to drive or bike using specialized sensors to collect temperature and humidity data. You’ll have one hour to complete your assigned route.

The heat data you collect will be translated into maps we’ll use to identify the hottest streets, and ultimately, find ideal tree planting locations in the neighborhoods that need them most. You’ll be helping Asheville take a huge step forward on its road to climate-resilience.

  • Volunteers will meet GreenWorks staff, pick up their materials, go drive their routes, and return their equipment
  • Volunteers will work in two-person teams to drive their one-hour routes.
  • These same routes will be driven three times in the same day; 6-7am, 3-4pm, and 7-8pm
  • Routes will be approximately 10 square miles each.

A limited number of volunteers will be needed. Volunteers may be prioritized if their neighborhood is included in a mapping route.

 

We don’t yet have the exact date of the mapping campaign day just yet.
The exact date will be chosen dependent on certain weather conditions.
GreenWorks will work with the National Weather Service to select one of the hottest days of the summer.
We will also schedule a rain day, just in case.
Once you sign up below, we will keep you posted as the planning for the mapping campaign day evolves.
If you are interested in volunteering for the study and would like to receive updates about this opportunity, please sign up here.
 
To remove yourself from this list at any time, please contact [email protected].
If you have questions about this study, contact [email protected].
Read more about the Asheville study here:
Read the official press release from NOAA here:
Juneteenth Festival: The Woman King
Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ferguson Auditorium, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, in partnership with the City of Asheville, has planned the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration with the intended outcomes of a diverse celebration that fosters broad participation, fosters community awareness and appreciation, and celebrates the liberation of enslaved people. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were now free. This was two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Thus, starting the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The City of Asheville designated Juneteenth as a City holiday in 2021, and on June 8, Mayor Esther Manheimer issued a proclamation acknowledging Juneteenth as a day of celebration for Black Americans.

The films listed below will also be shown each evening, June 12 – 16, at Ferguson Auditorium, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 

  • The Woman King, Wednesday, June 14
  • Ray, Thursday, June 15
  • Madea’s Family Reunion, Friday, June 16
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Juneteenth Festival: Ray
Jun 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ferguson Auditorium, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, in partnership with the City of Asheville, has planned the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration with the intended outcomes of a diverse celebration that fosters broad participation, fosters community awareness and appreciation, and celebrates the liberation of enslaved people. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were now free. This was two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Thus, starting the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The City of Asheville designated Juneteenth as a City holiday in 2021, and on June 8, Mayor Esther Manheimer issued a proclamation acknowledging Juneteenth as a day of celebration for Black Americans.

The films listed below will also be shown each evening, June 12 – 16, at Ferguson Auditorium, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

  • Ray, Thursday, June 15
  • Madea’s Family Reunion, Friday, June 16
Bicycle Film Festival – Asheville
Jun 15 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of cycling with a curated selection of short films that showcase the beauty, diversity, and excitement of this sport. From documentaries to animations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event that celebrates everything we love about cycling. Mark your calendars and get ready to ride with us at the Bicycle Film Festival – Asheville, NC!

Friday, June 16, 2023
NC Rhododendron Festival
Jun 16 all-day
Bakersville, NC
Pageantry, Art & Music in Bakersville, NC 
The NC Rhododendron Festival draws hundreds of visitors from all over the region and features the Rhododendron Festival Pageant, the Craft Fair with food vendors, children’s activities, and live music throughout the day, as well as a classic car show, a 10K run, 2 nights of street dancing.  Come discover our Small Town Mountain Paradise!  

NC Rhododendron Pageant

One of the area’s most respected and longest standing scholarship opportunities for young women.

              Rhododendron Craft Fair

Our yearly show offers exhibitors of talented local and regional artists & craftspeople a venue for their work.

Live Music

The Rhododendron Craft Fair showcases a variety of live music performances throughout both days. 

Street Dances

On Friday and Saturday nights, join us for a Square Dance downtown.

Classic Car Show

Join us on Saturday for the Rhododendron Classic Car Show.  ​

10K Run

The Annual Rhododendron 10K Run is held on Saturday morning.  ​
Tickets go on sale for Fall LEAF Festival
Jun 16 all-day
online

The Festival offers opportunities to connect to the world and each other at the scenic and inspiring Lake Eden. Explore indigenous art and culture as we celebrate Legends of Americas; experience music and traditions of global artists; and be inspired by creatives and thought leaders from both local and international communities. Live music, dance, and performance arts are offered alongside camp and lake outdoor adventures, healing arts workshops and practitioners, the longest continually running poetry slam in the world, kids adventures and workshops, mountain drum circle, and so much more!

Juneteenth Festival: Madea’s Family Reunion
Jun 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ferguson Auditorium, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
juenteenth graphic

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, in partnership with the City of Asheville, has planned the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration with the intended outcomes of a diverse celebration that fosters broad participation, fosters community awareness and appreciation, and celebrates the liberation of enslaved people. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were now free. This was two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Thus, starting the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The City of Asheville designated Juneteenth as a City holiday in 2021, and on June 8, Mayor Esther Manheimer issued a proclamation acknowledging Juneteenth as a day of celebration for Black Americans.

The 2023 Juneteenth Celebrations include five “Lunch and Learn” Sessions, five African Americans in Films Entertainment Events, and a two day Juneteenth Festival in Pack Square Park. The full list of Juneteenth celebratory events is listed on the Association’s website.

Saturday, June 17, 2023
NC Rhododendron Festival
Jun 17 all-day
Bakersville, NC
Pageantry, Art & Music in Bakersville, NC 
The NC Rhododendron Festival draws hundreds of visitors from all over the region and features the Rhododendron Festival Pageant, the Craft Fair with food vendors, children’s activities, and live music throughout the day, as well as a classic car show, a 10K run, 2 nights of street dancing.  Come discover our Small Town Mountain Paradise!  

NC Rhododendron Pageant

One of the area’s most respected and longest standing scholarship opportunities for young women.

              Rhododendron Craft Fair

Our yearly show offers exhibitors of talented local and regional artists & craftspeople a venue for their work.

Live Music

The Rhododendron Craft Fair showcases a variety of live music performances throughout both days. 

Street Dances

On Friday and Saturday nights, join us for a Square Dance downtown.

Classic Car Show

Join us on Saturday for the Rhododendron Classic Car Show.  ​

10K Run

The Annual Rhododendron 10K Run is held on Saturday morning.  ​