Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
Saturday, April
11, 2020
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!
Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to noon, beginning March 21.
The market will operate for as long as necessary, possibly expanding to other locations and days of the week as opportunity and demand allows.
Market Rules
- No customers or vendors exhibiting symptoms may enter the market.
- Maintain 6 feet of social distance at all times.
- One customer at a time for each vendor table.
- Only handle product you are purchasing. Products will be pre-packaged or bunched.
- Children, if they must attend with adult shoppers, must be closely supervised.
Anyone failing to comply with these conditions will be directed to leave the market.
Ideas shared using ingredients from the Market – local eggs, natural dyes, Easter, décor, Easter treats.
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.
Sunday, April
12, 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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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!
Bluegrass Brunch
hosted by Aaron Woody Wood & The Sufi Brothers
Pickin’ on the Porch w/ Chicken Coop Willaye 1030AM
Bald Mountain Boys 11AM – 12:30PM
Sufi Brothers 12:45PM – 3PM
Be sure to check out our Bloody Mary Bar, the BEST selection of pickled products and other additions in Asheville. The MOJO Kitchen will be serving a special Brunch menu until 3PM as well.
Food & music start at 10:30am
ADULT beverages at Noon.
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.
Celebrate Easter and welcome spring with exquisite dining, inspired décor, and the elegance and world-class service for which The Inn is renowned. Linger after your meal and enjoy live piano music in the lobby or enjoy the lush mountain view from the Veranda.
Event held in the Vanderbilt Ballroom at The Inn on Biltmore Estate. Reservations required, please call 800-411-3812.
Please join us if you are out of work or funds and in need of a free meal.
4-7pm Friday-Sunday @ 1022 Haywood Rd
Kitchen is operating under updated Serve Safe Covid-19 Protocols and asks that you please maintain a 10ft distance in line
Each meal comes with free soap.
Learn more at Grassrootsaidpartnership.org
Every Sunday Except First of Month.
Monday, April
13, 2020
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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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.
Each year, the Week of the Young Child spotlights young children, families, and early educators. Buncombe Partnership for Children usually celebrates with a day of outdoor play and performance, but this year, we’re moving the party online!
It is so important to give hope to our children during what are uneasy times. We are excited for a fun-filled week of music, gardening, art, storytime, and family connection. Knowing that circumstances are different for everyone, we will focus on providing experiences you can enjoy wherever you are celebrating. All activities will be live-streamed and/or posted on YouTube.
There’s something special planned for each day of the week! For more information about Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and Family Friday please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/216960056254414/.
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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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Located in the poolside parking lot! Call in order to just pick up. Cash and card accepted.
