Calendar of Events

This two-day celebration of one of the world’s most treasured pop-culture films features a film screening, dance lessons and movie performances by the Asheville Ballet Company, live bands playing soul-filled hits from the 1960s, and a variety of vendors and film-inspired activities. Every year the celebration is punctuated by the hilariously renowned Lake Lift Competition where daring couples test their re-enactment skills of Baby and Johnny’s iconic water scene.

Since its release in 1987, “Dirty Dancing” has accumulated fans, accolades and praise worldwide, with the “Time of My Life” final dance scene finding its way into new television commercials and viral YouTube videos decades later every year. Festival organizers are proud to honor Lake Lure’s legacy as the film’s backdrop and plan to unveil special elements to highlight this year’s milestone event.

“It’s incredible to see the event reach its 10-year anniversary and I look forward to the special fun we have in store for this year,” said Festival Co-Founder Michelle McConnell Yelton. “My favorite part of the festival is watching everyone come unglued with giddiness as we remember how much we all love this movie and dancing, even after all these years.”

The weekend begins with a ticketed Kick-Off Party at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 13 featuring live music and a 10th anniversary tribute, followed by free admission for the 8 p.m. public film screening of “Dirty Dancing.” The festival continues from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 with a packed schedule of entertainment, activities, contests and vendors.

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We would be honored if you would join us!

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This event is Hosted and Sponsored by WNC Bigfoot Festival
All vendor inquiries please message us on here or email us at [email protected]

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Our Parents Morning Out program provides a safe nurturing environment for children to participate in a variety of organized activities, while giving parents a break. Each Parents Morning Out has a different theme. Open to children 12 months to 12 years, and occurs the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Sign up at the front desk.

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Grove Stone & Sand Company is proud to host the 12th annual Rock the Quarry Trail Challenge 5K and Kids Fun Run! Boasting some of the best views in all of Western North Carolina, the course combines scenic views, private trails, multiple stream-crossings, and a ½ mile span through Grove Stone’s active rock quarry in Black Mountain. Cash prizes for the top finishers and 5K participants are guaranteed a t-shirt if they register by September 4th. Runners and walkers welcomed! The Kids Fun Run ($5 per participant) is 1/4 of a mile and each participant will receive a customized race day “ROCK” headband. Fun Run starts at 9:15am and the 5K starts at 9:30am. All proceeds from the event benefit Grove Stone’s neighbor, the Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families, and long-time partner, the Asheville Museum of Science. Registration – Coming Soon!

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Community Garden located at the Buncombe County Sports Park.
The mission of Sand HIll Community Garden is to share in garden space, knowledge, and labor with all members of the community.  Using organic growing practices we promote community health and wellness by providing fresh produce for garden members and local people in need of food.

Head to Pack Square—downtown’s gathering grounds—for an energizing morning of finding balance amid the festival’s decadence. Greet the day with an invigorating outdoor yoga class and breakfast in the park, nestled among Asheville’s iconic Art Deco architecture. Stretch your body with a yoga class by Asheville Yoga Festival, refresh your mind, and enjoy locally roasted coffee, fresh juice, and cocktails.

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Cost: FREE for all participants (but pre-registration is required)

This hike to Clawhammer Mountain, namesake of Highland Brewing Company’s seasonal Clawhammer Oktoberfest Lager, will be a long and strenuous 10+ mile trip along multi-use trails that traverse mountain bike, equestrian, and hiking trails as well as forest service roads. We will follow the trails up a steep climb along a creek, through wildflower patches and rich cove forest. From Clawhammer Cove to the summit, we will climb close to 1,500 feet to finish at 4,072 ft elevation. The summit offers scenic views of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Looking Glass in Pisgah National Forest.

This year we will be departing as a group from Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, NC and returning there for a Clawhammer pint following the hike!

This hike is offered as part of our “For Love of Beer and Mountains” partnerships.

Please Note: There are a couple single log bridges, muddy areas, rocky and steep inclines and a chance of yellow jackets; SAHC wants to provide a fun and safe trip so please be aware of these conditions.

Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash.

Hike difficulty ratings are based on this formula: (0.002 x elevation gain (ft.)) + round trip distance (mi.) = difficulty rating (1 – 10+)

Purchase a VIP Package and become a VIP – Very Important Pup! The VIP package includes a premium seat, special souvenir gift and exclusive access to a Meet & Greet with Ryder and two PAW Patrol Characters after the show. Each adult & child (age 1 & up) in a group must have a VIP ticket. Pick up your VIP Packet at the VIP Check in table prior to the show.

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 17 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Citi® Cardmember Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Friends Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Ticketmaster Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Venue Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Citi® Cardmember Preferred Tickets : Fri, 17 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

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Join us any Saturday for outdoor activities at the garden. Local youth involved in programming for building life skills, improving literacy and leadership development welcome young people in the area to join them, and we are always in need of adult volunteers to help with mentoring. Involvement in the Shiloh Community Garden also includes the experience of growing produce organically, lessons in permaculture and the science of sustainability, healthy meal preparation, and entrepreneurship. Come join the fun!

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Qigong (alternatively spelled chi gung or chi kung) is a form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times, often stretching the body, increasing fluid movement (blood, synovial and lymph) and building awareness of how the body moves through space.

The classes and the introduction to Qigong will be taught by Dr. John Akers.

Dr. Akers is a recently retired Wofford language professor and classical guitarist who has taught wellness classes at Wofford, the Spartanburg YMCA, and Zen Garden. Dr. Akers played and coached collegiate soccer, has practiced meditation over 40 years, and teaches a daily routine of yoga and core strengthening enhanced by Qigong energy play. Dr. Akers is also an avid golfer committed to carrying his own clubs, without a cart.

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Girl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain. Participants can enjoy special scout activities, presentations and a closing ceremony. Plus, all Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership, and family members will receive discounted admission.

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Open to the public, a la carte menu

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The craggy peaks of southern Appalachia, revered as the world’s oldest mountains, surround Asheville. Rich in biodiversity, these woods create fertile growing conditions for some 300 wild edibles—and set a bountiful tableau for chefs and food lovers. Grab a basket and head out on a guided foraging tour with professional foragers, chefs, and beverage professionals. Gather seasonal delicacies, from wild mushrooms to sumac and sassafrass, alongside local experts. Then take your harvest into the kitchen, collaborate with the professionals, and enjoy a sophisticated meal featuring ingredients plucked fresh from the forest floor.

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Asheville Outlets (AshevilleOutlets.com) and Oasis Shriners 500’s invite the community to come out and support the Shriners Hospital for Children at the Formula4Kids & Chili Cook-off on September 14th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center. The event will feature a display of Oasis Shriner 500’s cars, a chili cook-off competition, 50/50 drawing, prizes and much more! All proceeds from the event benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. For more information and participation, contact Oasis Shriners 500’s at 828-275-3728.

As part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the YMCA of WNC Nutrition Department hosts free meals for anyone 18 and under at the Ferguson Family YMCA every Saturday!

We serve lunches from 11am -1pm in the Ferguson Y’s Multipurpose Room, and your family does not have to be a member of the Y to participate.

Please consider joining us for healthy food and enriching activities: kids yoga, art, ping pong, and more!

For more information on accessing food and/or volunteering with the program visit: www.ymcawnc.org/nutritionprograms

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PFLAG Asheville welcomes Dr. Norman Spack, guest speaker, along with a panel of local trans-affirming advocates and health services professionals for an informative afternoon of discussion on Supporting Transgender Youth. Dr. Spack is a nationally renowned pediatric endocrinologist, co-founder of Boston Children’s Hospital’s Gender Management Service (GeMS), TED Talk speaker, and LGBTQ Ally. Dr. Spack will have a 15 minute Q&A session with the audience immediately following his talk. We have put together a fantastic panel of local trans-affirming advocates and health services professionals to answer your questions during the Panel
Q&A portion of the program.

This is a not to be missed opportunity for parents, allies, advocates, and other LGBTQ supportive professionals and individuals!

Panelists: Dr. Jennifer Abbott – WNCCHS Transgender Health Program, Zeke Christopolous – Tranzmission, Allison Scott – Campaign for Southern Equality, Elizabeth McCorvey, LCSW, MSW, Julie Lehman & Michael Poulos – Parents/LGBTQ Advocates

Moderator: Heather Edwards, PT, MPT, Sexuality Educator & Trainer

Tickets: www.theorangepeel.net

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Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com), The Blue Ridge EV Club and Tesla Owners Group of Western North Carolina present The Exciting World of Electric Vehicles on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Asheville Outlets as part of National Drive Electric Week. Electric vehicle owners and dealers will be present with the latest long range EVs, 4-wheel drive EVs, Plug-In Hybrids, used and new electric vehicles and more. Residents, electric vehicle enthusiasts, and those wanting to learn more are invited to this free event taking place at the parking lot behind Gap Factory Store. Rain date is Sunday, September 22, 2019.

Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Dates, Times, & Locations

Beer City Pre-Metal-Fest 2019 Kick Off Show – Thursday September 12, 2019 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM @27 Club Asheville – 180 Patton Ave Asheville, NC 28801

Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 1 – Friday September 13, 2019 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM @Sly Grog Lounge – 271 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801

Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 2 – Saturday September 14, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM @27 Club Asheville – 180 Patton Ave Asheville, NC 28801

Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 3 – Sunday September 15, 2019 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM @Sly Grog Lounge – 271 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801

OVER 25 BANDS!
LINEUP TBA!!!!!!!

*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
*EARLY BIRD TICKET SALE ENDS APRIL 25 2019!

*ALL GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET OPTIONS AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 26 2019

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Beer City Metal-Fest is an adult festival for those who are 21 and over.

No Exceptions. All Atendees must provide a valid ID upon Festival Entry.

*What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

*Limited Paid Parking will be available at a first come first serve basis for some lots near the venues.
*Otherwise, Parking is available around downtown Asheville, NC.

The closest parking decks are located in the following locations:

**Wall Street Garage – 45 Wall St**
**Civic Center Garage – 68 Rankin Ave**
**Biltmore Avenue Parking Garage – 60 S Lexington Ave**

What can I bring into the event?

*NO Pets: Animals are not allowed at Beer City Metal-Fest 2019.

* NO outside food or beverages.

*Food vendors will be present during the event.

* DO NOT bring any illegal weapons, substances, or materials to the event.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email [email protected]
*https://www.facebook.com/BeerCityMetalFest

What’s the refund policy?

*NO REFUNDS.
*Beer City Festival 2019 is a rain or shine event. In extreme conditions, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the event. If the cancellation occurs prior to the commencement of the event, attendees will be notified of the cancellation by email.

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Satisfy your shopping cravings at this highly curated market of local food products and wares. Encounter local artisans and stock up on everything from cutting boards, dishes, and glasses to spices, coffee, and other edible souvenirs. Stop by the pop-up bookstore by Malaprops, where guest and local cookbook authors will be signing books throughout the weekend.

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Our Vintner’s Table Food Truck is here for the season! Buy salads, cheese boards, our BRAND NEW lobster rolls and more to enjoy with Burntshirt Vineyards wine!

Saturday Hours: 12pm to 6pm
Sunday Hours: 12pm to 5pm

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• MHU students, faculty and staff admitted free with valid I.D.
• Tickets can be purchased on game day at the ticket booth located at the North end of the stadium.

Save plenty of room for Chow Chow’s main course—a gathering of culinary delights that continues throughout the festival in the middle of downtown. Shop, taste, and sip your way through Pack Square as you meet chefs, artisans, beverage experts, and other taste-makers. Watch master chefs at work at the demonstration stage, wake up your body at morning yoga, and indulge in the fresh, creative fare being slung at the food truck rodeo.

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Single-varietal wines celebrate terroir. Wine blends, on the other hand, reflect the skill and artistry of the maker. During this hands-on workshop, explore the fundamentals of this unique culinary art form while learning characteristics and flavor profiles of different varietals. Try your hand at composing your own red blend using Biltmore wines—tasting the process along the way—and take home a bottle of your final concoction.

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Discover the intersection between fine dining and beer fermentation, and delve into the wild and wooly worlds of beer yeast and bacteria such as Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus. Hear about the challenges of this natural, old-world process while enjoying a three-course tasting experience that pairs fermented bites and small pours.

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When George Vanderbilt envisioned his country retreat of Biltmore in the late 19th century, he modeled the 250-room French Renaissance chateau and grounds after the working estates of Europe. Today the grand 8,000-acre estate carries on the legacy of his renowned landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, with magnificent gardens, sweeping forests, and cultivated farmland. Join Biltmore’s owners, farmers, and chefs to venture behind the scenes on an exploration of Biltmore’s rarely-seen agricultural side, enjoying refreshments as you discover hydroponic greenhouses, a hog field, livestock meadows, and vineyards supplying America’s most-visited winery.
*ticket does not include access into the Estate house.

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Purchase a VIP Package and become a VIP – Very Important Pup! The VIP package includes a premium seat, special souvenir gift and exclusive access to a Meet & Greet with Ryder and two PAW Patrol Characters after the show. Each adult & child (age 1 & up) in a group must have a VIP ticket. Pick up your VIP Packet at the VIP Check in table prior to the show.

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 17 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Citi® Cardmember Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Friends Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Ticketmaster Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Venue Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Citi® Cardmember Preferred Tickets : Fri, 17 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

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Spoonin’: A Showcase of Handcrafted Spoons will open at Grovewood Gallery in Asheville, with a reception  (free and open to the public). This group exhibition will include both functional and sculptural works from 18 notable artists from across the country, whose mediums range from wood to sterling silver and copper. Spoonin’ will remain on view through Sunday, October 13, 2019.