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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Thursday, April 28, 2022
2022 Spring Plant Sale
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens
Friday, April 29, 2022
Asheville Spring Herb Festival
Apr 29 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
WNC Agricultural Center Expo Building

ASHEVILLE SPRING HERB FESTIVAL

Friday, April 29: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 30: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 1: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
Where: Expo Building


Enter Gate #7 or Gate #5 for parking. Expo Building has a blue roof, located behind the Davis Event Center.

<div “=””>In 2022, the festival will be at our new home in the Exhibition Hall at the WNC Agricultural Center. You’ll find the Ag Center on Boylston Highway/Airport Road, just south of the Asheville Airport — the festival will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30; and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1.

Website: www.AshevilleHerbFestival.org

Contact 828-301-8968 or 828-301-3010 for additional information.

2022 Spring Plant Sale
Apr 29 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Asheville Spring Herb Festival
Apr 30 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
WNC Agricultural Center Expo Building

ASHEVILLE SPRING HERB FESTIVAL

Friday, April 29: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 30: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 1: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
Where: Expo Building


Enter Gate #7 or Gate #5 for parking. Expo Building has a blue roof, located behind the Davis Event Center.

<div “=””>In 2022, the festival will be at our new home in the Exhibition Hall at the WNC Agricultural Center. You’ll find the Ag Center on Boylston Highway/Airport Road, just south of the Asheville Airport — the festival will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30; and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1.

Website: www.AshevilleHerbFestival.org

Contact 828-301-8968 or 828-301-3010 for additional information.

2022 Spring Plant Sale
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens
Ross Farm’s Spring Fling Fest with Appalachian Standard
Apr 30 @ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Ross Farm

Join us for the Spring Fling Farm Fest, taking place at 91 Holbrook Road, Candler, NC, 28571 on April 30th, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 4 PM. In addition to the beautiful greenhouses being open, guests are invited to enjoy live music, food trucks, curated vendors selling art, craft, CBD products, and much more in one of Asheville’s most remarkable locales.

Spring is in the air and we are ready to celebrate with the community!
We are thrilled to announce a vibe session meet and greet with Lauren Davis of @fiddyshadesofgreen from 12 PM to 1 PM, with photo opts available.

We will also have an amazing line-up of local musicians, including Joker’s Trade, Istari, John Kirby and the New Seniors, and Appalachian Standard’s very own Substandards. Bear’s Bar-B-Que will be on site with incredible food, as well as kettle corn.

We’ll have a fun mechanical bull and several artisans in our greenhouse selling their beautiful wares, including Honey Creek Pottery! And, of course, our greenhouse will be bursting with a few new and glamorous plants.

The Spring Fling Farm Fest is free to the public. Parking is available on site, however can be limited so it is
recommended that groups carpool. This is an outdoor event.

The first 100 people to join us will receive a goodie bag!

Appalachian Standard is a veteran-owned, craft hemp farm and greenhouse nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. Our hemp is greenhouse, field, and indoor grown in small batches year-round by a team of experienced growers. Come experience music in one heck of a unique venue!

Sunday, May 1, 2022
Online Pop-Up Pottery Sale
May 1 all-day
online

We are excited to announce our first Online Pop Up Sale of 2022.

This online sale is for a limited time of four days. So, save the date!

Here is the list of Resident Potters who will be offering their work in this sale:

Lori Theriault

Christine Henry

Julia Mann

Ruth Fischer Rutkowsky

Sarah Wells Rolland

Shipping and Handling will be added at the point of purchase

All purchases will be shipped on May 2nd just in time for Mother’s Day.

Asheville Spring Herb Festival
May 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center Expo Building

ASHEVILLE SPRING HERB FESTIVAL

Friday, April 29: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 30: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 1: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
Where: Expo Building


Enter Gate #7 or Gate #5 for parking. Expo Building has a blue roof, located behind the Davis Event Center.

<div “=””>In 2022, the festival will be at our new home in the Exhibition Hall at the WNC Agricultural Center. You’ll find the Ag Center on Boylston Highway/Airport Road, just south of the Asheville Airport — the festival will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30; and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1.

Website: www.AshevilleHerbFestival.org

Contact 828-301-8968 or 828-301-3010 for additional information.

Rabbit Rabbit Sunday Market
May 1 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Join Show & Tell for a monthly Sunday Market celebrating and supporting local + indie craft, design, and vintage. Gather with friends and family in the open air at this one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in Downtown Asheville and shop vintage clothes, housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel and more. Enjoy music, special activities, and drinks and bites by AVL Taco and AVL Brewing Co. Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville. For more info, visit showandtellpopupshop.com.

Saturday, May 7, 2022
Spring Fling Plant Sale
May 7 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Interchange Building

The Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society will sell many varieties of roses, including own-root, fragrant, miniature, and old garden roses. Expert rosarians will be on hand to help you choose the perfect rose and to give practical advice on growing and caring for roses. 

Sample of plants from previous sale

Extension Master GardenerSMvolunteers will offer a huge selection of plants for any garden spot. Choose among perennials for sun or shade, groundcovers, native plants, vegetable starts, herbs, shrubs, and even a few small trees. Garden art, books on gardening and some hard goods will also be available.  Our volunteers will help you select the right plant for the right place and answer your gardening questions.  

Planting activity for children will be offered.  Parental supervision required.

Rain or shine, we’ll see you there!

While the county mask mandate has been lifted, participants for all events and activities are welcome to wear a mask to feel more comfortable.

Click here to download the Spring Fling Plant Sale flyer.

Spring Fling Plant Sale
May 7 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Interchange Building

New Location!
The Interchange Building
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
(corner of Charlotte Street and Woodfin Place at Exit 5B off 1-240)

The Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society will sell many varieties of roses, including own-root, fragrant, miniature, and old garden roses. Expert rosarians will be on hand to help you choose the perfect rose and to give practical advice on growing and caring for roses. 

Sample of plants from previous sale

Extension Master GardenerSMvolunteers will offer a huge selection of plants for any garden spot. Choose among perennials for sun or shade, groundcovers, native plants, vegetable starts, herbs, shrubs, and even a few small trees. Garden art, books on gardening and some hard goods will also be available.  Our volunteers will help you select the right plant for the right place and answer your gardening questions.  

Planting activity for children will be offered.  Parental supervision required.

Rain or shine, we’ll see you there!

While the county mask mandate has been lifted, participants for all events and activities are welcome to wear a mask to feel more comfortable.

Click here to download the Spring Fling Plant Sale flyer.

 

Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Folk Art Center

In the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative efforts with the public in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout. Visitors can shop for a variety of fine craft of different disciplines: bladesmithing, glassblowing, wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics, woodturning, metalsmithing, leatherwork, and furniture making.
The public will get to see beautiful craftwork in a fun, casual setting while Guild members have an opportunity to find new homes for their pieces.

Sunday, May 8, 2022
Mother’s Day Brunch at Posana
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Posana

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Reservations are already filling up but there’s still time to book your Mother’s Day brunch at Posana. Chef Peter has outdone himself with this Family Style Four Course Prix Fixe menu which includes banana donut holes with date caramel and candied walnuts, crab newberg, huevos rancheros with pork belly and much more!

Reservations available from 10am to 3pm.

Mother’s Day Menu
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rivers End Restaurant

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River's End Restaurant exterior

Join us at Rivers End Restaurant for Mother’s Day Brunch for an extensive gourmet brunch menu and cocktails. No reservations needed, just stop in!

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu:

  • Passed Selection of Hot Appetizers
  • Omelet Station
  • Fresh Garden Greens with Toppings & Dressings
  • Seasonal Fruit Display with Dipping Sauce
  • Fresh Bread, Muffins, and Scones
  • Scrambled Eggs with Chives
  • Housemade Granola with Yogurt and Berries
  • Breakfast Potatoes with a Melody of Peppers & Onions
  • Southern Grits & Cheddar Grits
  • Applewood Smoked Bacon & Sage Sausage
  • Buttered Biscuits with Peppered Gravy & Sausage Gravy
  • Chicken Provençale
  • Mountain Trout with Pecan Maple Glaze
  • Seasonal Garden Vegetables
  • Oven Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes
  • Sherpa Rice
  • Slow Roasted Rosemary & Garlic Prime Rib served with Creamy Horseradish & Aus Jus
  • Trio of Passed Chef’s Selection of Desserts like NOC Chocolate Cake & Key Lime Tort

Mimosas and A Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar:

*priced separately

  • Choice of Vodka – Cucumber Infused, Bacon Infused, Plain (Our Infused Vodkas are made in house)
  • Choice of Seasoned Rim – Old Bay, Smoked Salt, Kosher Salt
  • Selection of Clamato, Tomato, or Spicy V8
  • Toppings like Candied Bacon, Celery Sticks, Marinated Green Beans, Slim Jims
  • Tabasco, Horseradish, Worcestershire, Ground Pepper
  • Skewers of –
      • Gherkin Pickles & Cucumber
      • Pepperoni & Black Olive
      • Summer Sausage & Pepperoncini
      • Shrimp & Cucumber & Jalapeno
      • Selection of all Vegetable

Mimosas, Beer, Wine, and Cocktails Available- priced separately

Mother’s Day Brunch at Legends Club
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Legends Club at TIEC

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT LEGENDS CLUB

Treat mom to a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch at the Legends Club for a wonderful meal and relaxing family day. Plus, see exciting equestrian competition, too!

Buffet Menu:

Fresh Fruit Display

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Display

Fresh Bread Display
Muffins, Breads, Croissants , assorted jams, and whipped butter

 

Salads

Cobb Salad
Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Bacon, Cherry Tomato, Blue Cheese, Roasted Garbanzo Beans, Chicken, Hard boiled egg 

Spinach Salad
Fresh Baby Spinach, Tomato, Red Onion, Craisins, Maple Pecans, Blueberries

Power Blend Slaw
Shredded Kale and Assorted vegetables in a Light Cole Slaw Dressing

Caprese Mini Salad
Fresh Basil, Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Glaze

 

Main

Prime Rib Carving Station
With Au Jus and Creamery Horseradish Sauce

Roasted Chicken Breast
Grilled then Finished with a Lemon, Caper, Artichoke Sauce

Broiled Red Salmon
Topped with a Light Pink Peppercorn Dijon Cream

Belgium Waffle Bar
Toppings Include Strawberries, Blueberries, Chocolate Chips, Maple Pecans and Espresso Crunch
Served with Blended Maple Syrup

Omelet Station – Custom omelets Including Onions, Peppers, Bacon, Ham, Tomatoes, Spinach, Feta & Cheddar Cheese

 

Sides

Seasonal Roasted Vegetable Medley
Fresh Asparagus
Scalloped Potatoes
Bacon and Sausage Links
Western Hash Browns
Roast Sweet Potato

Dessert

Strawberry ShortCake
Banana Pudding
Chocolate Torte
Key Lime Pie

Friday, May 13, 2022
Home Green Home Silent Auction w/ GreenWorks
May 13 all-day
online w/ Gr

Bid on a Greener Future

Our Silent Auction Features Only-in-Asheville Treats & Unique Experiences to Fund Asheville’s Climate Resilience

May 13-29

Bidding Ends May 29 at 8pm

 

You live in a beautiful, healthy place, and you want to keep it that way.

Us too.

So we put together a fun way to help protect our home — now and for the future.

 

We’ve reached out to our community, and collected items from some of the most fun, most delicious, and most unique Asheville businesses. The auction goes live May 13.

Saturday, May 14, 2022
Home Green Home Silent Auction w/ GreenWorks
May 14 all-day
online w/ Gr

Bid on a Greener Future

Our Silent Auction Features Only-in-Asheville Treats & Unique Experiences to Fund Asheville’s Climate Resilience

May 13-29

Bidding Ends May 29 at 8pm

 

You live in a beautiful, healthy place, and you want to keep it that way.

Us too.

So we put together a fun way to help protect our home — now and for the future.

 

We’ve reached out to our community, and collected items from some of the most fun, most delicious, and most unique Asheville businesses. The auction goes live May 13.

Sunday, May 15, 2022
Home Green Home Silent Auction w/ GreenWorks
May 15 all-day
online w/ Gr

Bid on a Greener Future

Our Silent Auction Features Only-in-Asheville Treats & Unique Experiences to Fund Asheville’s Climate Resilience

May 13-29

Bidding Ends May 29 at 8pm

 

You live in a beautiful, healthy place, and you want to keep it that way.

Us too.

So we put together a fun way to help protect our home — now and for the future.

 

We’ve reached out to our community, and collected items from some of the most fun, most delicious, and most unique Asheville businesses. The auction goes live May 13.

Monday, May 16, 2022
Home Green Home Silent Auction w/ GreenWorks
May 16 all-day
online w/ Gr

Bid on a Greener Future

Our Silent Auction Features Only-in-Asheville Treats & Unique Experiences to Fund Asheville’s Climate Resilience

May 13-29

Bidding Ends May 29 at 8pm

 

You live in a beautiful, healthy place, and you want to keep it that way.

Us too.

So we put together a fun way to help protect our home — now and for the future.

 

We’ve reached out to our community, and collected items from some of the most fun, most delicious, and most unique Asheville businesses. The auction goes live May 13.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Home Green Home Silent Auction w/ GreenWorks
May 17 all-day
online w/ Gr

Bid on a Greener Future

Our Silent Auction Features Only-in-Asheville Treats & Unique Experiences to Fund Asheville’s Climate Resilience

May 13-29

Bidding Ends May 29 at 8pm

 

You live in a beautiful, healthy place, and you want to keep it that way.

Us too.

So we put together a fun way to help protect our home — now and for the future.

 

We’ve reached out to our community, and collected items from some of the most fun, most delicious, and most unique Asheville businesses. The auction goes live May 13.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Home Green Home Silent Auction w/ GreenWorks
May 18 all-day
online w/ Gr

Bid on a Greener Future

Our Silent Auction Features Only-in-Asheville Treats & Unique Experiences to Fund Asheville’s Climate Resilience

May 13-29

Bidding Ends May 29 at 8pm

 

You live in a beautiful, healthy place, and you want to keep it that way.

Us too.

So we put together a fun way to help protect our home — now and for the future.

 

We’ve reached out to our community, and collected items from some of the most fun, most delicious, and most unique Asheville businesses. The auction goes live May 13.

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Home Green Home Silent Auction w/ GreenWorks
May 19 all-day
online w/ Gr

Bid on a Greener Future

Our Silent Auction Features Only-in-Asheville Treats & Unique Experiences to Fund Asheville’s Climate Resilience

May 13-29

Bidding Ends May 29 at 8pm

 

You live in a beautiful, healthy place, and you want to keep it that way.

Us too.

So we put together a fun way to help protect our home — now and for the future.

 

We’ve reached out to our community, and collected items from some of the most fun, most delicious, and most unique Asheville businesses. The auction goes live May 13.

Friday, May 20, 2022
Home Green Home Silent Auction w/ GreenWorks
May 20 all-day
online w/ Gr

Bid on a Greener Future

Our Silent Auction Features Only-in-Asheville Treats & Unique Experiences to Fund Asheville’s Climate Resilience

May 13-29

Bidding Ends May 29 at 8pm

 

You live in a beautiful, healthy place, and you want to keep it that way.

Us too.

So we put together a fun way to help protect our home — now and for the future.

 

We’ve reached out to our community, and collected items from some of the most fun, most delicious, and most unique Asheville businesses. The auction goes live May 13.

Seeds and Sprouts Kids Consignment Summer Sale
May 20 all-day
Ag Center Expo Building

High-quality, best-value kids consignment sale dedicated to supporting the local WNC foster community through donations and incentives for foster care families in our area.

-Come shop over 40,000 kids items at 50-90% off retail!
-Clothing from preemie to youth size 16
-Maternity clothes, baby/kids gear, toys, and more
-Donations at the end go directly to licensed WNC foster families, to stock WNC foster care closets, and to WCRM’s Abba’s House

Hours:
Fri: 9-8pm
Sat: 9-5pm
Sun: 12-4pm, most items 50% off

Saturday, May 21, 2022
Home Green Home Silent Auction w/ GreenWorks
May 21 all-day
online w/ Gr

Bid on a Greener Future

Our Silent Auction Features Only-in-Asheville Treats & Unique Experiences to Fund Asheville’s Climate Resilience

May 13-29

Bidding Ends May 29 at 8pm

 

You live in a beautiful, healthy place, and you want to keep it that way.

Us too.

So we put together a fun way to help protect our home — now and for the future.

 

We’ve reached out to our community, and collected items from some of the most fun, most delicious, and most unique Asheville businesses. The auction goes live May 13.

Seeds and Sprouts Kids Consignment Summer Sale
May 21 all-day
Ag Center Expo Building

High-quality, best-value kids consignment sale dedicated to supporting the local WNC foster community through donations and incentives for foster care families in our area.

-Come shop over 40,000 kids items at 50-90% off retail!
-Clothing from preemie to youth size 16
-Maternity clothes, baby/kids gear, toys, and more
-Donations at the end go directly to licensed WNC foster families, to stock WNC foster care closets, and to WCRM’s Abba’s House

Hours:
Fri: 9-8pm
Sat: 9-5pm
Sun: 12-4pm, most items 50% off

The Spring Market
May 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pack Square Parking Garage

Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors and Pack Square Collection are happy to host a new event, the Spring Market, rescheduled to Saturday, May 21st, from 11am-4pm located at the top level of the Pack Square Parking Garage at 26 Biltmore Avenue.

Attendees at this free event can expect to shop ten locally-owned makers and artists offering one-of-a-kind gifts, leather goods, unique art, gourmet foods and more! Popular vendors include Roots Hummus, Feel Handmade, Ashton Zager Fiber Art and Roots & Home.

Pack Square Collection Marketing Associate, Carmen Schreiber, states ‘we hope this event will provide a convenient place for our community to support local businesses.’

The event will also include live music with the Jukebox Jumpers from 11am-1pm and complimentary Spring Market tote bags, while supplies last.

Makers Market
May 21 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Atelier Maison & Co.

Atelier Maison & Co. and Show & Tell are teaming up to showcase the best in art & design! Featuring vendors and artisans selling housewares, vintage clothing, original art, handmade crafts, fair trade imports, and more.

Sunday, May 22, 2022
Home Green Home Silent Auction w/ GreenWorks
May 22 all-day
online w/ Gr

Bid on a Greener Future

Our Silent Auction Features Only-in-Asheville Treats & Unique Experiences to Fund Asheville’s Climate Resilience

May 13-29

Bidding Ends May 29 at 8pm

 

You live in a beautiful, healthy place, and you want to keep it that way.

Us too.

So we put together a fun way to help protect our home — now and for the future.

 

We’ve reached out to our community, and collected items from some of the most fun, most delicious, and most unique Asheville businesses. The auction goes live May 13.

Seeds and Sprouts Kids Consignment Summer Sale
May 22 all-day
Ag Center Expo Building

High-quality, best-value kids consignment sale dedicated to supporting the local WNC foster community through donations and incentives for foster care families in our area.

-Come shop over 40,000 kids items at 50-90% off retail!
-Clothing from preemie to youth size 16
-Maternity clothes, baby/kids gear, toys, and more
-Donations at the end go directly to licensed WNC foster families, to stock WNC foster care closets, and to WCRM’s Abba’s House

Hours:
Fri: 9-8pm
Sat: 9-5pm
Sun: 12-4pm, most items 50% off