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.
Wednesday, April
8, 2020
COVID-19 Relief Funds
Available to Farmers
starting April 3rd
is part of the massive economic rescue package passed by Congress last week to address urgent needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Incorporated businesses, sole proprietors, single-member LLCs, self-employed individuals, and nonprofits are all eligible to apply for this relief.
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Organic Growers School
Many farms across North and South Carolina have added on-farm pickups, home delivery & online pre-orders to accommodate for social distancing in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please see the listings below for more information, and check out our interactive Google Map for farm locations near you!
Are you a farmer interested in being listed? Email [email protected]
Please:
- DO NOT show up at farms without prior permission.
- Follow specific instructions provided by each farm.
- Stay home if you are feeling ill.
It’s time to plant potatoes! Learn some simple tricks to ensure a good harvest.
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Learn the best vegetables to direct seed and the best vegetables to transplant.
Listen to the pros and cons of selecting seed and growing your own plants from seed as opposed to buying starts.
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With the Asheville Spring Herb Festival and many other such events being cancelled, you may be wondering where to buy starts.
and has several drop off locations in other areas.
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| • The WNC Farmers Market (570 Brevard Rd.) is open for business daily from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Find fruits + veggies, plus other staples like meats, cheese, beans, preserves, salsas, honey + condiments. |
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In a continued effort to provide our community with fresh, locally grown produce, meats and cheeses from area farmers, the market will remain open and operate under normal business hours. The market will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
While most of the market will remain open as usual, there are some exceptions:
Additional updates to vendor schedules will be posted as soon as possible. For specific vendors not listed above, we encourage you to reach out to them directly before coming to the market.
Visitors are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations when visiting the market. A complete list of tips and best practices can be found here.
COVID-19 is not a food-borne illness. It is extremely unlikely that someone will catch it through eating. The virus is most likely to cause illness through respiratory transmission. The routes to be concerned about include being in very close proximity to many people, or coming in contact with high touch surfaces.
Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times!
Thursday, April
9, 2020
COVID-19 Relief Funds
Available to Farmers
starting April 3rd
is part of the massive economic rescue package passed by Congress last week to address urgent needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Incorporated businesses, sole proprietors, single-member LLCs, self-employed individuals, and nonprofits are all eligible to apply for this relief.
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Organic Growers School
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With the Asheville Spring Herb Festival and many other such events being cancelled, you may be wondering where to buy starts.
and has several drop off locations in other areas.
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| • The WNC Farmers Market (570 Brevard Rd.) is open for business daily from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Find fruits + veggies, plus other staples like meats, cheese, beans, preserves, salsas, honey + condiments. |
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In a continued effort to provide our community with fresh, locally grown produce, meats and cheeses from area farmers, the market will remain open and operate under normal business hours. The market will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
While most of the market will remain open as usual, there are some exceptions:
Additional updates to vendor schedules will be posted as soon as possible. For specific vendors not listed above, we encourage you to reach out to them directly before coming to the market.
Visitors are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations when visiting the market. A complete list of tips and best practices can be found here.
COVID-19 is not a food-borne illness. It is extremely unlikely that someone will catch it through eating. The virus is most likely to cause illness through respiratory transmission. The routes to be concerned about include being in very close proximity to many people, or coming in contact with high touch surfaces.
Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times!
Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!
Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!
Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.
VIP Tables of 8: $200*
*includes champagne, flowers, chocolates – advanced reservations required
Reservations: 828-692-1413
Featuring Performances By:
- Carolina Concert Choir
- Center for Art and Entertainment
- Flat Rock Playhouse
- Hendersonville Community Theatre
- Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra
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With Contributions From:
- Bold Rock
- Highland Lake Inn
- McDonald’s
- Morris Broadband
- Sam’s Club
- Sierra Nevada
- Surf ‘N Brew
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Static art displays and demonstrative art will also be featured.
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Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!
Friday, April
10, 2020
COVID-19 Relief Funds
Available to Farmers
starting April 3rd
is part of the massive economic rescue package passed by Congress last week to address urgent needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Incorporated businesses, sole proprietors, single-member LLCs, self-employed individuals, and nonprofits are all eligible to apply for this relief.
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Organic Growers School
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10myGYMeN0yovKmwoZgam91TgNDc37huzkqOHOxrg_y0/edit#gid=0
Updated list of restaurants offering takeout and delivery services created by The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR)
| We’ve got some special deals bubbling up at the taproom! Due to Covid-19, we have a backlog of kegs. . . so we are having a sale on growler fill-ups!
(Prices do not include the bottle)
Flagship Growler Fills:
64oz = $9
32oz = $5
Seasonal & Small Batch Cider Growler Fills:
64oz = $15
32oz = $8
Session Mead Growler Fills:
64oz = $20
32oz = $11
We ARE filling up your clean growlers!! If you need to purchase a growler bottle, then we have them for sale as well:
64oz Growler Bottle = $6
32oz Growler Bottle = $5
AND we’ve extended our taproom to-go hours:
Tuesday thru Saturday: 12pm – 7pm
Sunday: 2pm – 5pm |
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COVID 19 Response
In light of the COVID 19 pandemic and the Governor’s recent order regarding North Carolina bars and restaurants, Noble will be altering its hours of operations at both locations.
The Greenhouse, our downtown bar and restaurant, will close effective March 16th and until further notice.
The Cidery taproom will be open for TO-GO ONLY package sales (including growler sales) for the limited hours listed below:
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It’s time to plant potatoes! Learn some simple tricks to ensure a good harvest.
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Learn the best vegetables to direct seed and the best vegetables to transplant.
Listen to the pros and cons of selecting seed and growing your own plants from seed as opposed to buying starts.
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Many of us will be spending more time in our gardens as we shelter in place during the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Our gardens will continue to grow and we will continue to have gardening questions.
To answer those questions, Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Buncombe County will be working from home to keep the Garden Helpline open to the public. We are available to respond to your phone calls and emails. Send an email or leave a voice message at any time and a Master Gardener will respond during the Helpline hours listed below.
The information we provide is consistent with NC State University horticultural research and an integrated pest management approach which includes cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods.
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
FRIDAY: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Open March through October.
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With the Asheville Spring Herb Festival and many other such events being cancelled, you may be wondering where to buy starts.
and has several drop off locations in other areas.
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| • The WNC Farmers Market (570 Brevard Rd.) is open for business daily from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Find fruits + veggies, plus other staples like meats, cheese, beans, preserves, salsas, honey + condiments. |
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In a continued effort to provide our community with fresh, locally grown produce, meats and cheeses from area farmers, the market will remain open and operate under normal business hours. The market will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
While most of the market will remain open as usual, there are some exceptions:
Additional updates to vendor schedules will be posted as soon as possible. For specific vendors not listed above, we encourage you to reach out to them directly before coming to the market.
Visitors are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations when visiting the market. A complete list of tips and best practices can be found here.
COVID-19 is not a food-borne illness. It is extremely unlikely that someone will catch it through eating. The virus is most likely to cause illness through respiratory transmission. The routes to be concerned about include being in very close proximity to many people, or coming in contact with high touch surfaces.
Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times!
Join professional chef J. Chong, a CSE board member, for an accessible and fun take on healthy eating and easy recipes you can make at home. J. will prepare a meal in real time, answer your questions, and teach you strategies for staying fed and healthy in this era of social distancing.
This event is part of “The Front Porch: Virtual Gatherings for the #LGBTQSouth,” a new initiative from the Campaign for Southern Equality to support LGBTQ Southerners through the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual programming will include community support groups, skill-sharing and skill-building workshops, and presentations from practitioners in their fields. All members of the CSE community are invited to join.
Register here (for free!) to receive the dial-in information on Zoom:
https://southernequality.org/free-webinar-j-chong-eats-a-cooking-show-for-these-times-april-10/
Information about each webinar from The Front Porch series – including dial-in information, is available at www.southernequality.org/frontporch.
Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!
Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!
Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.
Join fellow wine enthusiasts to enjoy this fragrant, food-friendly white wine in our Delille Tasting Room! Meet label artist Denise Nelson while savoring a selection of light bites carefully crafted to complement this special wine that captures the essence of the season.
Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Advance reservations required, call 800-411-3812 and press 3.
Join us at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall every Friday at 5:30PM for our FREE Acoustic Grateful Dead series Featuring members of Phuncle Sam and great drink and food specials.
Saturday, April
11, 2020
COVID-19 Relief Funds
Available to Farmers
starting April 3rd
is part of the massive economic rescue package passed by Congress last week to address urgent needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Incorporated businesses, sole proprietors, single-member LLCs, self-employed individuals, and nonprofits are all eligible to apply for this relief.
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Organic Growers School
Many farms across North and South Carolina have added on-farm pickups, home delivery & online pre-orders to accommodate for social distancing in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please see the listings below for more information, and check out our interactive Google Map for farm locations near you!
Are you a farmer interested in being listed? Email [email protected]
Please:
- DO NOT show up at farms without prior permission.
- Follow specific instructions provided by each farm.
- Stay home if you are feeling ill.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10myGYMeN0yovKmwoZgam91TgNDc37huzkqOHOxrg_y0/edit#gid=0
Updated list of restaurants offering takeout and delivery services created by The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR)
| We’ve got some special deals bubbling up at the taproom! Due to Covid-19, we have a backlog of kegs. . . so we are having a sale on growler fill-ups!
(Prices do not include the bottle)
Flagship Growler Fills:
64oz = $9
32oz = $5
Seasonal & Small Batch Cider Growler Fills:
64oz = $15
32oz = $8
Session Mead Growler Fills:
64oz = $20
32oz = $11
We ARE filling up your clean growlers!! If you need to purchase a growler bottle, then we have them for sale as well:
64oz Growler Bottle = $6
32oz Growler Bottle = $5
AND we’ve extended our taproom to-go hours:
Tuesday thru Saturday: 12pm – 7pm
Sunday: 2pm – 5pm |
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COVID 19 Response
In light of the COVID 19 pandemic and the Governor’s recent order regarding North Carolina bars and restaurants, Noble will be altering its hours of operations at both locations.
The Greenhouse, our downtown bar and restaurant, will close effective March 16th and until further notice.
The Cidery taproom will be open for TO-GO ONLY package sales (including growler sales) for the limited hours listed below:
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