Calendar of Events
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.
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” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.
Although cases per 100,000 per week decreased to 295 this week from 351 the week prior, COVID cases, rates, and percent positivity remain at high levels. The percent positivity decreased slightly to 8.3% from the mid-9% range for the past month. Hospitalizations remain level but high. Currently 13.4% of inpatient hospital beds are occupied with COVID-19 patients, and 54% of ICU beds are occupied with COVID-19 patients. Last week, there were 14 COVID-19-related deaths reported in Buncombe County.
Because of sustained high transmission levels, Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) recommended extending the indoor face covering requirement for indoor public spaces until the end of October. Buncombe County Commissioners voted to extend the requirement through Oct. 29, 2021. Read the entire declaration.
To date, BCHHS has administered almost 100,000 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, with about 3,000 of those coming in outreach settings. Currently 65% of the total Buncombe County population is partially vaccinated, and 73 percent of the eligible population is partially vaccinated.
According to recent NC DHHS data, unvaccinated individuals have a risk that is 4 times that of their vaccinated counterparts in becoming ill with COVID-19. Additionally, unvaccinated individuals have a risk of death that is 14 times that of their vaccinated counterparts.
Last week, the FDA recommended COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots for individuals who received Pfizer and are:
- 65 or older
- At high risk of severe COVID-19
- At high risk of occupational exposure
The CDC and ACIP are expected to meet Sept. 22 regarding recommendations. When recommendations are finalized, BCHHS will announce booster vaccine opportunities using its emergency alert program. To enroll, text “BCAlert” to 99411 or click here.
It is also anticipated that Pfizer vaccines for children ages 5-11 will be announced soon.
Currently, $100 incentive cards are still available through the NC DHHS extension while supplies last for eligible individuals (18 years and up) receiving their first dose of vaccine at the Buncombe County Vaccination Clinic. Individuals can visit the Buncombe County Health Department at 40 Coxe Ave., Asheville Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. to receive a vaccination. Individuals can also visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov to find a vaccination site near you.
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, get tested and isolate from others while waiting for your test results. Testing locations can be found at Find My Testing Site NC. Beginning Sept. 27, StarMed will offer testing at Harrah’s Event Center.
The CDC’s independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended certain populations receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least six months after the completion of their 2-dose Pfizer vaccine series. In addition, the CDC Director recommended a booster dose for those in high-risk occupational and institutional settings.
The CDC recommends:
- People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their 2nd dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine;
- People aged 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their 2nd dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine;
- People 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their 2nd dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, based on their individual benefits and risks; and
- People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their 2nd dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, based on their individual benefits and risks.
- According to the CDC, many of the people who are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot will benefit from additional protection. While the more contagious Delta variant remains the predominant strain and in this time of high transmission, a booster shot will help strengthen protection against severe disease in those populations who are at high risk for exposure to COVID-19 or the complications from severe disease.
Individuals who received the 2-dose Pfizer vaccine series and meet the criteria above for the recommended booster of Pfizer may receive their booster at any area Pfizer vaccine provider. Many local pharmacies, grocery stores, medical providers, and local health departments in the area can provide your booster. You can visit www.yourspotyourshot.nc.gov to find a Pfizer booster provider near you.
Buncombe County HHS will begin providing Pfizer boosters to individuals included in the CDC recommendations beginning September 27 at 10 a.m. at Biltmore Church-Arden Campus. The booster drive-through site will be open Monday – Friday from 10 am – 6 pm. In the event of adverse weather, Buncombe County will use all available communication platforms and partners to notify the community. Please bring your proof of vaccination, preferably your vaccine card that lists your previous vaccinations. Only Pfizer boosters will be available at the Biltmore Church Arden drive-through site. Moderna and J&J boosters are not recommended at this time.
As a reminder, Buncombe County has extended the countywide Face Covering requirement in all indoor spaces during this time of high COVID-19 transmission. Even after the booster, individuals must comply with the local face covering requirement unless experiencing a medical exemption. Additionally, it is recommended that all individuals continue following other infection prevention measures, such as waiting six feet apart from others you do not live with and washing hands frequently.
For more information on Buncombe County’s vaccination efforts, visit www.buncombeready.org.
“Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the smoothest tasting moonshine in the Carolinas!
Offered on the Nantahala Gorge excursion, this shine and dine experience begins in a renovated First Class train fleet car, The Carolina Shine. The interior features copper lined walls filled with the history of moonshining in North Carolina. Learn about the proud tradition that the Appalachians established when bootlegging was an acceptable way of life and local home brews were the best in town. Read about Swain County’s very own Major Redmond, the most famous mountain moonshine outlaw of the 19th century.
Once your appetite for knowledge is satisfied, enjoy sample tastings of flavors like Apple Pie, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, and Strawberry moonshine. If the samples are not enough, there will be plenty of Moonshine infused cocktails like Copper Cola or Moonshiner’s Mimosa available for purchase. GSMR is excited to feature multiple craft NC based distilleries to serve our guests only the best! Each jar is handcrafted and authentically infused with real fruit, the way moonshine was meant to be made. Passengers will also enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride with an attendant and a specialty boxed lunch. During the month of October. 9am and 2pm departures. 9am will feature the option of a delicious Sausage & Bacon Quiche or Cheesy Ham Hash Brown Casserole. The 2pm departure will be serving the popular BBQ meal.
| Diesel | $109.00 ($114.00 October) | Not Permitted |
| Steam | $119.00 ($126.00 October) | Not Permitted |
| Locomotive | Adult (21+ Only) | Under 21 |
|---|
How to Purchase
You can purchase your tickets online or call our reservations department at (800) 872-4681. Or, you can purchase your tickets the day of in the Bryson City Depot. No matter how you purchase tickets, they’ll be waiting at will call.
Pilobolus: Connecting with Balance Workshop
Connecting with Balance is a one-hour class designed to help people of any age reconnect with their bodies and environment. Exercises in mobility and balance will encourage participants to maintain and improve stability, think creatively, and build community through social engagement. This class is open to all levels of ability – even those who remain seated throughout. No previous experience is required, and no special equipment needed.
90 Minutes. Maximum of 20 participants.
Registration link coming soon – please check back.
Join the Asheville Fit Tribe Group for a 60 minute of strength training. You will get personalized training with the power of the group to positively motivate you. Get ready to get a full body workout in for all fitness levels. So, no matter where you are at from beginner to collegiate athlete Trainer Preston will make sure you get a phenomenal workout. For Strength day we focus on slow controlled weight lifting. Learning how to become more aware of our bodies. We hope you give us a shot and see what we are all about!! For any question shoot Preston a text/call (984)204-0591.
Join the Asheville Fit Tribe Group for a 60 minute of strength training. You will get personalized training with the power of the group to positively motivate you. Get ready to get a full body workout in for all fitness levels. So, no matter where you are at from beginner to collegiate athlete Trainer Preston will make sure you get a phenomenal workout. For Strength day we focus on slow controlled weight lifting. Learning how to become more aware of our bodies. We hope you give us a shot and see what we are all about!! For any question shoot Preston a text/call (984)204-0591.
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha MD, MPH, FAAP is the advocate who exposed the dangerous levels of lead in Flint, Michigan’s drinking water after testing blood lead levels in its children. Dr. Hanna-Attisha announced her research findings to the national press and is recognized globally as a health and social justice advocate. A pediatrician, scientist, activist and author, Dr. Hanna-Attisha was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and recognized as one of USA Today’s Women of the Century for her role in uncovering the Flint water crisis and leading recovery efforts, and most recently, received the 2020 Fries Prize for Improving Health. She has testified three times before the United States Congress and was awarded the Freedom of Expression Courage Award by PEN America.
5:30pm In-Person Pre-Event Outdoor Reception
Details coming soon Updated see below
7:00pm Online Forum
Free and open to the public.
In order to protect the health and safety of participants and attendees, this year’s Justice Forum will be presented online.
Five Things To Know About the Justice Forum
- This year’s Justice Forum is a hybrid event, meaning people have the choice to join in-person or virtually. For those wanting to gather in-person, we are hosting a ticketed, outdoors Pre-Forum Reception at Rabbit Rabbit in downtown Asheville, followed by a watch party on Rabbit Rabbit’s outdoor screen. Headphones will be provided to ensure audio quality. For those who want to join virtually, the free Justice Forum, including Dr. Mona’s keynote, will be presented via Zoom. The Forum is free but registration is required
- The Pre-Forum reception will be held at Rabbit Rabbit, located at 75 Coxe Avenue. This spacious outdoor venue covers more than an acre in downtown Asheville with access to plenty of parking from six nearby public parking lots.
- Celine and Company will cater the Pre-Forum Reception with a selection of delicious vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and meat options. Servers will practice proper protocols to ensure the safety and health of guests.
- Join a book club discussion of Dr. Mona’s bestselling book, What the Eyes Don’t See, a powerful first-hand account of the Flint water crisis, hosted online by Asheville independent bookstore, Malaprop’s, on September 23rd at 7pm via Zoom. Sign up here
- You can be a part of the conversation! Submit a question for Dr. Mona and we may include it in our conversation with her. You can submit your question to [email protected] or when you complete the free Justice Forum registration form.
Join the Asheville Fit Tribe Group for a 60 minute of strength training. You will get personalized training with the power of the group to positively motivate you. Get ready to get a full body workout in for all fitness levels. So, no matter where you are at from beginner to collegiate athlete Trainer Preston will make sure you get a phenomenal workout. For Strength day we focus on slow controlled weight lifting. Learning how to become more aware of our bodies. We hope you give us a shot and see what we are all about!! For any question shoot Preston a text/call (984)204-0591.
Expectant parents learn to prepare for the challenges of birth, including the labor and delivery process, relaxation and breathing techniques, positioning and comfort measures. A tour of Pardee Women & Children’s Center is included.
A minimum of two participants must be registered and present for a class to be held. Pardee Women & Children’s Center will adhere to Blue Ridge Community College’s inclement weather policies. In the event of inclement weather, classes will not be held when Blue Ridge Community College is closed.
- Tickets on Sale now – Please Call the Venue
- Reserved Tickets for the Lawn are available with dinner reservations only :::: There is a $20 minimum in food and beverage purchases per person with your dinner reservation :: Seating will be limited and socially distanced :: You MUST call venue (828-575-2737) to make a dinner reservation and purchase your tickets. :::: If the weather is inclement – the concert will move to the Main Stage – if the concert is moved to the Main Stage, Masks and Proof of Vaccination will be required
Praised by NPR for their “upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms; and virtuosic solos,” Twisted Pine explores a sound they call Americana funk taking traditional music in exhilarating directions. Bassist Chris Sartori writes, “This album is easier to feel than describe. We’re rooted in bluegrass, continually inspired by explorers like Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, and SierraHull.Right Now takes this heritage into a new dimension. Our bluegrass is jazzy, our indie folk is poppy, our grooves are funky.”Twisted Pine [Kathleen Parks, fiddle; Dan Bui, mandolin; Chris Sartori, bass; Anh Phung, flute] grooves with fearless improvisation and intricate arrangements. “They were once bluegrass,” wroteThe BostonGlobe, “but … this Boston band has become something else, a wider version of string band, boundary jumpers akin to outfits like PunchBrothers, Nickel Creek, and Crooked Still.”
Twisted Pine is over the moon to announce that their friend Lyle de Vitry will be opening the evening as a special guest. The Asheville based singer songwriter’s thoughtfully crafted melodies and poetry are imaginative, visually arresting and thought provoking as he explores themes of nature, love, memory and the temporal. Lyle’s creative expression and inspiration are derived from a wide range of sonic spaces. A life of classical training, curious exploration of jazz, passion for traditional Appalachian music and a deep love of songwriters like Adrianne Lenker, Nick Drake, and Sufjan Stevens have each shaped his style into something fresh and innovative.
Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at Isis Music Hall. Advanced Reservations are highly recommended.
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+
Mark your calendar ~
Save the date for the 14th Annual HEAL Retreat. That’s right! Retreat; not Conference.
This year, instead of more workshops and CEs we’re shifting gears and preparing for a full day of care-for-the-provider sessions and connection. We’ll have dynamic speakers and networking while we spend a gorgeous WNC fall day rejuvenating. Doesn’t that sound so good!? After this past year and now with re-entry to ‘normal,’ this is how we have chosen to provide professional development for eating disorders clinicians in 2021. Stay tuned for more information soon. For now… please just put it on your calendar and plan to be with us on Friday, October 8th! Ahhhhhhh
Although cases per 100,000 per week decreased to 295 this week from 351 the week prior, COVID cases, rates, and percent positivity remain at high levels. The percent positivity decreased slightly to 8.3% from the mid-9% range for the past month. Hospitalizations remain level but high. Currently 13.4% of inpatient hospital beds are occupied with COVID-19 patients, and 54% of ICU beds are occupied with COVID-19 patients. Last week, there were 14 COVID-19-related deaths reported in Buncombe County.
Because of sustained high transmission levels, Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) recommended extending the indoor face covering requirement for indoor public spaces until the end of October. Buncombe County Commissioners voted to extend the requirement through Oct. 29, 2021. Read the entire declaration.
To date, BCHHS has administered almost 100,000 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, with about 3,000 of those coming in outreach settings. Currently 65% of the total Buncombe County population is partially vaccinated, and 73 percent of the eligible population is partially vaccinated.
According to recent NC DHHS data, unvaccinated individuals have a risk that is 4 times that of their vaccinated counterparts in becoming ill with COVID-19. Additionally, unvaccinated individuals have a risk of death that is 14 times that of their vaccinated counterparts.
Last week, the FDA recommended COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots for individuals who received Pfizer and are:
- 65 or older
- At high risk of severe COVID-19
- At high risk of occupational exposure
The CDC and ACIP are expected to meet Sept. 22 regarding recommendations. When recommendations are finalized, BCHHS will announce booster vaccine opportunities using its emergency alert program. To enroll, text “BCAlert” to 99411 or click here.
It is also anticipated that Pfizer vaccines for children ages 5-11 will be announced soon.
Currently, $100 incentive cards are still available through the NC DHHS extension while supplies last for eligible individuals (18 years and up) receiving their first dose of vaccine at the Buncombe County Vaccination Clinic. Individuals can visit the Buncombe County Health Department at 40 Coxe Ave., Asheville Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. to receive a vaccination. Individuals can also visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov to find a vaccination site near you.
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, get tested and isolate from others while waiting for your test results. Testing locations can be found at Find My Testing Site NC. Beginning Sept. 27, StarMed will offer testing at Harrah’s Event Center.
This year, instead of more workshops and CEs we’re shifting gears and preparing for a full day of care-for-the-provider sessions and connection. We’ll have dynamic speakers and networking while we spend a gorgeous WNC fall day rejuvenating. Doesn’t that sound so good!? After this past year and now with re-entry to ‘normal,’ this is how we have chosen to provide professional development for clinicians (and other caregivers) in 2021.
Registration opens Friday, August 6, 2021 and closes Tuesday, October 5th at Noon – no on-site registration.
General registration: $125
CRC for ED’s Professional Member Network: $75
Fees Include: Sessions. Morning coffee/tea. Lunch.
SCHEDULE
*9:00am — Registration and Mingling (coffee/tea provided)
*9:30am — Whole Group (setting up our day)
*9:45-10:15am — Whole Group with Jessica Mark, Owner, Happy Body and Ortho-Bionomy® Advanced Practitioner and Instructor – Expanding our Ease: Arriving and Noticing
*10:30-11:45am — Small Group Breakouts (attendees will choose one of the three breakouts listed below)
- Becca Clegg, LPC, CEDS-S – Resourcing the Provider (limited to 50 attendees per breakout)
- Lisa Varno, MMEd. and Certified Integrative Health Coach & MBSR Instructor – Mindfulness as a Self-Healing Tool (limited to 25 attendees per breakout)
- Ann-Marie Kilpatrick, LCMHCS, ATCS, CZT – Intro to Zentangle Method for Burnout (limited to 25 attendees per breakout)
*11:45am-12:45pm — Lunch (boxed lunch provided – attendees will choose from two meal options during the registration process)
*12:45-1:15 — Whole Group with Jessica Mark, Owner, Happy Body and Ortho-Bionomy® Advanced Practitioner and Instructor – Expanding our Ease: Exploring with Curiosity
1:30-2:45pm — Small Group Breakouts (attendees will choose one of the three breakouts listed below)
- Becca Clegg, LPC, CEDS-S – Resourcing the Provider (limited to 50 attendees per breakout)
- Lisa Varno, MMEd. and Certified Integrative Health Coach & MBSR Instructor – Mindfulness as a Self-Healing Tool (limited to 25 attendees per breakout)
- Ann-Marie Kilpatrick, LCMHCS, ATCS, CZT – Intro to Zentangle Method for Burnout (limited to 25 attendees per breakout)
*3:00-3:30pm — Whole Group with Jessica Mark, Owner, Happy Body and Ortho-Bionomy® Advanced Practitioner and Instructor – Expanding our Ease:: Integrating with Awareness (and bringing a close to our day)
2021 HEAL (Healthy Eating & Living) RETREAT!
*Spend the day caring for yourself while in connection with others*
Friday, October 8th
9:30am-3:30pm (check-in begins at 9:00am)
Location: Lake Eden Events – 377 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC (Barn directions here)
This year, instead of more workshops and CEs we’re shifting gears and preparing for a full day of care-for-the-provider sessions and connection. We’ll have dynamic speakers and networking while we spend a gorgeous WNC fall day rejuvenating. Doesn’t that sound so good!? After this past year and now with re-entry to ‘normal,’ this is how we have chosen to provide professional development for clinicians (and other caregivers) in 2021.
Registration opens Friday, August 6, 2021 and closes Tuesday, October 5th at Noon – no on-site registration.
General registration: $125
CRC for ED’s Professional Member Network: $75
Fees Include: Sessions. Morning coffee/tea. Lunch.
The CDC’s independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended certain populations receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least six months after the completion of their 2-dose Pfizer vaccine series. In addition, the CDC Director recommended a booster dose for those in high-risk occupational and institutional settings.
The CDC recommends:
- People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their 2nd dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine;
- People aged 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their 2nd dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine;
- People 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their 2nd dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, based on their individual benefits and risks; and
- People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their 2nd dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, based on their individual benefits and risks.
- According to the CDC, many of the people who are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot will benefit from additional protection. While the more contagious Delta variant remains the predominant strain and in this time of high transmission, a booster shot will help strengthen protection against severe disease in those populations who are at high risk for exposure to COVID-19 or the complications from severe disease.
Individuals who received the 2-dose Pfizer vaccine series and meet the criteria above for the recommended booster of Pfizer may receive their booster at any area Pfizer vaccine provider. Many local pharmacies, grocery stores, medical providers, and local health departments in the area can provide your booster. You can visit www.yourspotyourshot.nc.gov to find a Pfizer booster provider near you.
Buncombe County HHS will begin providing Pfizer boosters to individuals included in the CDC recommendations beginning September 27 at 10 a.m. at Biltmore Church-Arden Campus. The booster drive-through site will be open Monday – Friday from 10 am – 6 pm. In the event of adverse weather, Buncombe County will use all available communication platforms and partners to notify the community. Please bring your proof of vaccination, preferably your vaccine card that lists your previous vaccinations. Only Pfizer boosters will be available at the Biltmore Church Arden drive-through site. Moderna and J&J boosters are not recommended at this time.
As a reminder, Buncombe County has extended the countywide Face Covering requirement in all indoor spaces during this time of high COVID-19 transmission. Even after the booster, individuals must comply with the local face covering requirement unless experiencing a medical exemption. Additionally, it is recommended that all individuals continue following other infection prevention measures, such as waiting six feet apart from others you do not live with and washing hands frequently.
For more information on Buncombe County’s vaccination efforts, visit www.buncombeready.org.
Brunch B’Yahad is now available through Zoom meeting here.
Join new and old friends for light brunch, socialization and lively discussion. Featured guest speakers, and relevant cultural and timely topics will fill our minds.
“Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the smoothest tasting moonshine in the Carolinas!
Offered on the Nantahala Gorge excursion, this shine and dine experience begins in a renovated First Class train fleet car, The Carolina Shine. The interior features copper lined walls filled with the history of moonshining in North Carolina. Learn about the proud tradition that the Appalachians established when bootlegging was an acceptable way of life and local home brews were the best in town. Read about Swain County’s very own Major Redmond, the most famous mountain moonshine outlaw of the 19th century.
Once your appetite for knowledge is satisfied, enjoy sample tastings of flavors like Apple Pie, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, and Strawberry moonshine. If the samples are not enough, there will be plenty of Moonshine infused cocktails like Copper Cola or Moonshiner’s Mimosa available for purchase. GSMR is excited to feature multiple craft NC based distilleries to serve our guests only the best! Each jar is handcrafted and authentically infused with real fruit, the way moonshine was meant to be made. Passengers will also enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride with an attendant and a specialty boxed lunch. During the month of October. 9am and 2pm departures. 9am will feature the option of a delicious Sausage & Bacon Quiche or Cheesy Ham Hash Brown Casserole. The 2pm departure will be serving the popular BBQ meal.
| Diesel | $109.00 ($114.00 October) | Not Permitted |
| Steam | $119.00 ($126.00 October) | Not Permitted |
| Locomotive | Adult (21+ Only) | Under 21 |
|---|
How to Purchase
You can purchase your tickets online or call our reservations department at (800) 872-4681. Or, you can purchase your tickets the day of in the Bryson City Depot. No matter how you purchase tickets, they’ll be waiting at will call.
Family friendly and fantastic artistic fun or great date night with beautiful lighted carved pumpkin displays on a short walking trail, local musicians, food trucks, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, and Silvermont historic mansion open for tours (due to Covid-19, masks required for inside tours). Big news for 2021, the Friends of Silvermont Pumpkinteers have added a spectacular new “White Squirrel Circus” display to the 18 other lighted pumpkin displays such as Butterfly Garden, Pirates Cove, Under the Sea, Witches Circle, and more.
Fine gravel trail for strollers and wheelchairs. Fundraiser for Friends of Silvermont to help maintain and improve the Silvermont Park and historic mansion.
Admission $5 cash. Parking onsite $5. Cash or check with ID only. Silvermont Park 364 E. Main St. Brevard, NC 28712. Free parking offsite on nearby streets and parking lots one or two blocks away.
Food and Drink for purchase – The BBQ Shed and Bill’s Boiler House Coffee
Dates – Fri and Sat Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29 from 6-9 pm and Sat. Oct. 26 5-9 pm (following Halloween Fest in downtown Brevard)
https://silvermont.org/
Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park in Brevard, NC: https://www.facebook.com/pumpkinpatchrevenge/
Silvermont Park: https://www.facebook.com/silvermontpark/
Amy Steinberg is an uplifting, soulful performer that raises the roof with her joyful noise. Nationally touring for over 20 years, Amy has created several powerful collections of music and played her own brand of comedic pop all over. There’s a spiritual energy about her work, but she believes in marrying the sacred and the profane to express the powerful divinity of this marvelous life through her work.
Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall.
- Tickets on Sale now – Please Call the Venue
- Reserved Tickets for the Lawn are available with dinner reservations only :::: There is a $20 minimum in food and beverage purchases per person with your dinner reservation :: Seating will be limited and socially distanced :: You MUST call venue (828-575-2737) to make a dinner reservation and purchase your tickets. :::: If the weather is inclement – the concert will move to the Lounge
Join us for Cider Cinema! This unique cinematic experience features Bold Rock Hard Cider, Bold Bites Food Truck, and a movie screening on our jumbo screen!
Jonathan Byrd and The Pickup Cowboys are musical gunslingers, vaudevillian hucksters, and old-fashioned tent revivalists. Between heartbreaking ballads and heart-lifting sing-alongs, the Cowboys entertain and get audiences involved in the show.
Byrd is a preacher’s son, a Gulf War veteran, and an award-winning songwriter from Chapel Hill, NC, known for literary, outsider songs that have become campfire favorites. The Chicago Tribune called Byrd “one of the top 50 songwriters of the past 50 years.”
Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at Isis Music Hall. Advanced Reservations are highly recommended.
DJ Dance Party with Meseret & Zati 
Every Friday Nigh it’s you, it’s dark house and the dance floor. NO COVER 21+
Although cases per 100,000 per week decreased to 295 this week from 351 the week prior, COVID cases, rates, and percent positivity remain at high levels. The percent positivity decreased slightly to 8.3% from the mid-9% range for the past month. Hospitalizations remain level but high. Currently 13.4% of inpatient hospital beds are occupied with COVID-19 patients, and 54% of ICU beds are occupied with COVID-19 patients. Last week, there were 14 COVID-19-related deaths reported in Buncombe County.
Because of sustained high transmission levels, Buncombe County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) recommended extending the indoor face covering requirement for indoor public spaces until the end of October. Buncombe County Commissioners voted to extend the requirement through Oct. 29, 2021. Read the entire declaration.
To date, BCHHS has administered almost 100,000 total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, with about 3,000 of those coming in outreach settings. Currently 65% of the total Buncombe County population is partially vaccinated, and 73 percent of the eligible population is partially vaccinated.
According to recent NC DHHS data, unvaccinated individuals have a risk that is 4 times that of their vaccinated counterparts in becoming ill with COVID-19. Additionally, unvaccinated individuals have a risk of death that is 14 times that of their vaccinated counterparts.
Last week, the FDA recommended COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots for individuals who received Pfizer and are:
- 65 or older
- At high risk of severe COVID-19
- At high risk of occupational exposure
The CDC and ACIP are expected to meet Sept. 22 regarding recommendations. When recommendations are finalized, BCHHS will announce booster vaccine opportunities using its emergency alert program. To enroll, text “BCAlert” to 99411 or click here.
It is also anticipated that Pfizer vaccines for children ages 5-11 will be announced soon.
Currently, $100 incentive cards are still available through the NC DHHS extension while supplies last for eligible individuals (18 years and up) receiving their first dose of vaccine at the Buncombe County Vaccination Clinic. Individuals can visit the Buncombe County Health Department at 40 Coxe Ave., Asheville Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. to receive a vaccination. Individuals can also visit yourspotyourshot.nc.gov to find a vaccination site near you.
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, get tested and isolate from others while waiting for your test results. Testing locations can be found at Find My Testing Site NC. Beginning Sept. 27, StarMed will offer testing at Harrah’s Event Center.
River’s End Restaurant is an iconic spot for locals and visitors to Bryson City. Enjoy spectacular views of the gorge, with paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Stop in for year-round lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch during the summer season, and choose from a wide range of appetizing entrees, burgers, salads, pizza, and sandwiches. Hang out for a while and enjoy a large selection of signature cocktails, wine, and beer, including local favorites.
In River’s End Restaurant, every seat has a view of the river! Enjoy music by the river and views of paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Join our waitlist online to reserve a table or order online and grab your meal to go, for a sunny lunch right by the river!
“Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the smoothest tasting moonshine in the Carolinas!
Offered on the Nantahala Gorge excursion, this shine and dine experience begins in a renovated First Class train fleet car, The Carolina Shine. The interior features copper lined walls filled with the history of moonshining in North Carolina. Learn about the proud tradition that the Appalachians established when bootlegging was an acceptable way of life and local home brews were the best in town. Read about Swain County’s very own Major Redmond, the most famous mountain moonshine outlaw of the 19th century.
Once your appetite for knowledge is satisfied, enjoy sample tastings of flavors like Apple Pie, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, and Strawberry moonshine. If the samples are not enough, there will be plenty of Moonshine infused cocktails like Copper Cola or Moonshiner’s Mimosa available for purchase. GSMR is excited to feature multiple craft NC based distilleries to serve our guests only the best! Each jar is handcrafted and authentically infused with real fruit, the way moonshine was meant to be made. Passengers will also enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride with an attendant and a specialty boxed lunch. During the month of October. 9am and 2pm departures. 9am will feature the option of a delicious Sausage & Bacon Quiche or Cheesy Ham Hash Brown Casserole. The 2pm departure will be serving the popular BBQ meal.
| Diesel | $109.00 ($114.00 October) | Not Permitted |
| Steam | $119.00 ($126.00 October) | Not Permitted |
| Locomotive | Adult (21+ Only) | Under 21 |
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How to Purchase
You can purchase your tickets online or call our reservations department at (800) 872-4681. Or, you can purchase your tickets the day of in the Bryson City Depot. No matter how you purchase tickets, they’ll be waiting at will call.