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.
Saturday, May
23, 2020
SoCon Baseball Tournament
The Merrell Adventure Dash CANCELLED
Age: All Ages
The Merrell Adventure Dash is all about getting outside and challenging yourself to work hard for your good time. Suitable for families as well as adults, participants will negotiate a series of natural and man-made obstacles along the 5K course, including balance components, climbs and nets, a river-run, and raft crossing. This holiday weekend, enjoy a fun, family-friendly adventure run in the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Merrell Adventure Dash participants can choose between the 5K dash or a 1K fun run. Kids aged 12 and under race free with a participating adult.
Registraion opens March 1, 2020. Check back for more details.
Onsite Registration is available from 1pm – 3:30pm day of. The race starts promptly at 4PM on 5/23/2020.
Remember to wear anything you don’t mind getting dirty!
Sunday, May
24, 2020
“Get Happy” with Tap Dancing Vagabonds Flat Rock Playhouse
YMCA Opens indoor + outdoor pools, outdoor group exercise + summer day camp June 1
Adventure Center of Asheville Kolo Bike Park has reopened
SoCon Baseball Tournament Cancelled
General Ride Sessions Riveter Outdoor Bike Park
This video was choreographed and directed by Lauren Hopkins and features a whole crew of performers from YouTheatre days, Studio 52, Former Apprentices, AEA company, and even director/choreographer Amy Jones!
Choreographed/Directed: Lauren Hopkins; Video edited: Ryan Jalernpan; Music edited: Amy Jones; Dancers: Lauren Hopkins, Andrew Livingston, Sher Shepherd, Lauren Imhoff, Allison Nock, Amy Jones, Stephanie Wahl, Charlie Johnson, Maria Buchanan, David Paul Kidder, Millicent Hunnicutt, Cara Dolan, Desiree Ricker, Raja Jalernpan, Casey Hebbel
While the doors of our wellness centers remain closed, other doors are opening even wider. Beginning June 1:
- We are excited to welcome you back to pool season. Indoor pools will reopen at the Asheville YMCA, Black Mountain YMCA, Corpening Memorial YMCA, Hendersonville Family YMCA, and the Reuter Family YMCA. We will also open Patton Pool in Hendersonville.
- We are excited to kick off a series of outdoor group exercise classes while continuing to provide virtual classes you can enjoy at home.
- Summer day camp will return to give children ages 5-12 fun and adventure.
Please check ymcawnc.org, the YMCA of WNC mobile app, and social media for updates on hours, schedules, and safety measures.
We know that for a while longer, visits to restaurants, stores, and even our Y will feel a bit different. We’ve worked with health experts and our local health department to prepare our facilities for your safe return. We’re grateful for your understanding and for the concern you’ve shared for our staff who are stepping up during this pandemic to feed our community, provide emergency child care, make wellness calls to seniors feeling isolated, help people stay healthy at home, and organize blood and supply drives. We remain grateful to our members and donors for continuing to #StayWithUs as we continue to serve our neighbors when they need us most.
Kolo Bike Park has reopened with amended attendance and safety precautions. The current operating days and hours will be Thursday to Sunday weekly with 2 riding sessions daily at 10:00-2:00 and 2:00-6:00. We have received notification from the Buncombe County Health & Human Services Department that our bike trails can operate with certain conditions.
Currently, the aerial activities are closed. May 13, we are planning to open the Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. Then we plan to open the Ziplines soon after that.
If you are interested in riding at Kolo Bike Park, please check out our current safety rules and regulations. We highly recommend reservations, payment and waivers to be completed prior to arrival.
Looking Forward or #ashevillelookingforward, we are building new Bike Trails, starting a Kolo Bike Program for younger kids, and have added a new intermediate trail on the Treetops Park. And we have a fun Halloween surprise in store for our younger guests.
As a locally owned family business, we look to the future…….
1. Keep your plans and reservations in place. We are only planning to be closed as long as we have to keep our Guests and employees safe. If your activity date happens at a time when we are closed, we will contact you.
2. If we need to cancel your upcoming activity, consider a credit vs. refund. That allows us to keep the facility and team ready to go when we do reopen. We continue to have expenses even while we are closed including preparing the gear/facility for the season and paying our leadership team. Your support will help us keep this great family facility alive and strong for the next 10 years.
3. Book reservations for May 13 or later for the Treetops Park or May 20 or later for the Zipline.
4. Buy gift certificates today for you, friends, or family. They don’t expire and they are great gifts all year long. That continuance of cashflow will help us all keep the economy going.
5. Keep planning for summer camps. We are planning a great summer with four different day camp options. We have returning camp counselors, new trails for bikes and a new aerial trail in the Treetops Park. And announcing our 2 new Kolo Advanced Shred Summer Sessions for ages 13-17 to develop their fundamental skills by advanced pro level riders. Call our office or book online (fees apply when booking online.) 828.225.2921
6. Group sales is still taking reservations for the future at [email protected]. A group adventure in the Trees (Zipping or Climbing the Treetops Park) or on the ground (team building or mountain bike riding) will be a great way to reconnect with co-workers, students, families and youth groups.
7. Check out our Blog with updated ACA information
We greatly appreciate the thousands of families, groups of friends, couples, young adults, schools, businesses, churches, camps and so many more that are part of our adventure family. We are where we were yesterday and where we will be a month from now because of you. Your support allows our team to do what we love to do while helping you do the same. We look forward to getting back to normal again. Stay safe and well!
Jeff Greiner
Adventure Center of Asheville
www.advavl.com
New Protocols
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Member Ride Session: available Friday-Sunday, members only, 8-11am; member email to follow with more details on membership options.
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General Ride Sessions: available Friday-Sunday, 12-3pm + 4-7pm.
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Sessions are 3 hours with breaks between to allow for crew cleaning + clearing of humans between sessions; please exit property 15 min post-session.
-
Sessions are $20 for adults and $18 for humans 15 yo + under.
-
Pre-registration + online payment are required to reserve your spot for activities.
-
All humans, both participants + spectators, must reserve a spot .
-
No refunds.
-
All humans, both participants + spectators, must submit an online waiver via our website .
-
Please use a mask for check-in and crew interactions.
-
Please do not gather in groups of more than 10 humans.
-
Please keep a physical distance of 6 feet or more between yourself + other humans.
-
Access to the building will remain off-limits: Climbing Gym, Yoga Studio, Bathrooms, Lockers, Bar, Retail, + Fitness Studio remain closed.
-
Bring your own gear, water, seating for breaks, + mask for interactions with crew.
-
No rental equipment available.
-
Port-A-Johns available for restroom needs.
-
Hand sanitizer available, use upon entry + often as needed.
-
Libations available to-go [beer, wine, Powerade, Hi-Ball, Dram].
-
No cash accepted for to-go libations; please bring a card for all on-site transactions.
-
Online store available to purchase Riveter gear + apparel; email [email protected] to arrange for pick up on-site.
-
Dress appropriately for weather and trail conditions.
-
Abide by all facility policies + procedures.
-
Abide by Riveter Bike Park rules, read signs, + respect the trails.
-
Always PRE-RIDE, RE-RIDE, + then FREE-RIDE!
Thursday, May
28, 2020
“Get Happy” with Tap Dancing Vagabonds Flat Rock Playhouse
Enka-Candler Tailgate Market
Pack Library Online Dance Class for Kids
City Dance
This video was choreographed and directed by Lauren Hopkins and features a whole crew of performers from YouTheatre days, Studio 52, Former Apprentices, AEA company, and even director/choreographer Amy Jones!
Choreographed/Directed: Lauren Hopkins; Video edited: Ryan Jalernpan; Music edited: Amy Jones; Dancers: Lauren Hopkins, Andrew Livingston, Sher Shepherd, Lauren Imhoff, Allison Nock, Amy Jones, Stephanie Wahl, Charlie Johnson, Maria Buchanan, David Paul Kidder, Millicent Hunnicutt, Cara Dolan, Desiree Ricker, Raja Jalernpan, Casey Hebbel
Opening day for ECTM at our new location at AB Tech Enka. We will be in the parking lot of the Small Business Center, 1465 Sand Hill Road (across from Ingles, at the traffic light). Please share and invite your friends and family! We know this second season of ECTM is going to be amazing. Thank you for supporting local!
Vendors for 5/7:
Rainbow Ridge Gardens
Myseanica Farm
Bonny Bath natural body products
Whisk bakery
Saturnia Farm and Nursery
Jake’s Farm
Asheville Microgreens
Throwing Copper
Cornerstone Tea
Sustainabillies Nursery and Farm
Sister of Mother Earth herbal products
HeadShrink Farm heritage beef
The Real Molloy Food Truck
Sugar Whirled cotton candy – AB Tech Small Business featured booth.
*Many more vendors as the season goes on! Check out our website for a full list of vendors for the season. https://www.ashevillefarmstead.org/enka-candler-tailgate-market
COVID-19 Precautions:
To start, we will be holding fast to safety precautions listed below. As the CDC and NC governmental regulations soften, we will follow suit. Please know that we are making every effort to keep both our vendors and our community safe and well.
*No-contact payment: Tap’n’Pay , Venmo, Paypal payments only. No cash payments or card swipes will be accepted.
*Handwashing station upon entering Market
*Limited shopper numbers (car queue will be used, if necessary)
*1 customer at vendor table at a time
*Only touch what you are purchasing
*6ft Social Distancing required
*Masks highly encouraged. All vendors and Market staff will wear masks.
*No Music or Kids tent (yet)
*No craft/artisan vendors until non-essential businesses are allowed to open. We are hopeful this will be by June, or earlier.
Every Thursday starting May 4, we’ll have free dance class for kids to tune into!
Our instructor Rebecca will be plugging into Zoom to instruct kids of all ages and all experience levels from 4-5 PM. To get into the class, please create a free Zoom account. Follow this meeting information to get logged into class.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4527027407
Password: rodance
Thanks to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this program.
Bookends Used Book Store at Pack Library – Asheville, NC
Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.
Friday, May
29, 2020
“Get Happy” with Tap Dancing Vagabonds Flat Rock Playhouse
YMCA Opens indoor + outdoor pools, outdoor group exercise + summer day camp June 1
General Ride Sessions Riveter Outdoor Bike Park
This video was choreographed and directed by Lauren Hopkins and features a whole crew of performers from YouTheatre days, Studio 52, Former Apprentices, AEA company, and even director/choreographer Amy Jones!
Choreographed/Directed: Lauren Hopkins; Video edited: Ryan Jalernpan; Music edited: Amy Jones; Dancers: Lauren Hopkins, Andrew Livingston, Sher Shepherd, Lauren Imhoff, Allison Nock, Amy Jones, Stephanie Wahl, Charlie Johnson, Maria Buchanan, David Paul Kidder, Millicent Hunnicutt, Cara Dolan, Desiree Ricker, Raja Jalernpan, Casey Hebbel
While the doors of our wellness centers remain closed, other doors are opening even wider. Beginning June 1:
- We are excited to welcome you back to pool season. Indoor pools will reopen at the Asheville YMCA, Black Mountain YMCA, Corpening Memorial YMCA, Hendersonville Family YMCA, and the Reuter Family YMCA. We will also open Patton Pool in Hendersonville.
- We are excited to kick off a series of outdoor group exercise classes while continuing to provide virtual classes you can enjoy at home.
- Summer day camp will return to give children ages 5-12 fun and adventure.
Please check ymcawnc.org, the YMCA of WNC mobile app, and social media for updates on hours, schedules, and safety measures.
We know that for a while longer, visits to restaurants, stores, and even our Y will feel a bit different. We’ve worked with health experts and our local health department to prepare our facilities for your safe return. We’re grateful for your understanding and for the concern you’ve shared for our staff who are stepping up during this pandemic to feed our community, provide emergency child care, make wellness calls to seniors feeling isolated, help people stay healthy at home, and organize blood and supply drives. We remain grateful to our members and donors for continuing to #StayWithUs as we continue to serve our neighbors when they need us most.
New Protocols
-
Member Ride Session: available Friday-Sunday, members only, 8-11am; member email to follow with more details on membership options.
-
General Ride Sessions: available Friday-Sunday, 12-3pm + 4-7pm.
-
Sessions are 3 hours with breaks between to allow for crew cleaning + clearing of humans between sessions; please exit property 15 min post-session.
-
Sessions are $20 for adults and $18 for humans 15 yo + under.
-
Pre-registration + online payment are required to reserve your spot for activities.
-
All humans, both participants + spectators, must reserve a spot .
-
No refunds.
-
All humans, both participants + spectators, must submit an online waiver via our website .
-
Please use a mask for check-in and crew interactions.
-
Please do not gather in groups of more than 10 humans.
-
Please keep a physical distance of 6 feet or more between yourself + other humans.
-
Access to the building will remain off-limits: Climbing Gym, Yoga Studio, Bathrooms, Lockers, Bar, Retail, + Fitness Studio remain closed.
-
Bring your own gear, water, seating for breaks, + mask for interactions with crew.
-
No rental equipment available.
-
Port-A-Johns available for restroom needs.
-
Hand sanitizer available, use upon entry + often as needed.
-
Libations available to-go [beer, wine, Powerade, Hi-Ball, Dram].
-
No cash accepted for to-go libations; please bring a card for all on-site transactions.
-
Online store available to purchase Riveter gear + apparel; email [email protected] to arrange for pick up on-site.
-
Dress appropriately for weather and trail conditions.
-
Abide by all facility policies + procedures.
-
Abide by Riveter Bike Park rules, read signs, + respect the trails.
-
Always PRE-RIDE, RE-RIDE, + then FREE-RIDE!
Saturday, May
30, 2020
“Get Happy” with Tap Dancing Vagabonds Flat Rock Playhouse
White Zombie 5k
YMCA Opens indoor + outdoor pools, outdoor group exercise + summer day camp June 1
North Asheville Tailgate Market – Every Saturday Morning
White Zombie 5k
General Ride Sessions Riveter Outdoor Bike Park
This video was choreographed and directed by Lauren Hopkins and features a whole crew of performers from YouTheatre days, Studio 52, Former Apprentices, AEA company, and even director/choreographer Amy Jones!
Choreographed/Directed: Lauren Hopkins; Video edited: Ryan Jalernpan; Music edited: Amy Jones; Dancers: Lauren Hopkins, Andrew Livingston, Sher Shepherd, Lauren Imhoff, Allison Nock, Amy Jones, Stephanie Wahl, Charlie Johnson, Maria Buchanan, David Paul Kidder, Millicent Hunnicutt, Cara Dolan, Desiree Ricker, Raja Jalernpan, Casey Hebbel
Run or walk from Catawba’s downtown Asheville South Slope tasting room & dodge zombies along the way in several Outbreak Zones.
Racers who dress in costume are encouraged to come as zombies or other Catawba characters (i.e. Farmer Ted, Evening Joe, HOPness Monster, etc) to join in the festivities!
A beer token is included with registration for those zombies/racers who are 21 years and older! All runners will receive a custom ZOMBIE race bib.
While the doors of our wellness centers remain closed, other doors are opening even wider. Beginning June 1:
- We are excited to welcome you back to pool season. Indoor pools will reopen at the Asheville YMCA, Black Mountain YMCA, Corpening Memorial YMCA, Hendersonville Family YMCA, and the Reuter Family YMCA. We will also open Patton Pool in Hendersonville.
- We are excited to kick off a series of outdoor group exercise classes while continuing to provide virtual classes you can enjoy at home.
- Summer day camp will return to give children ages 5-12 fun and adventure.
Please check ymcawnc.org, the YMCA of WNC mobile app, and social media for updates on hours, schedules, and safety measures.
We know that for a while longer, visits to restaurants, stores, and even our Y will feel a bit different. We’ve worked with health experts and our local health department to prepare our facilities for your safe return. We’re grateful for your understanding and for the concern you’ve shared for our staff who are stepping up during this pandemic to feed our community, provide emergency child care, make wellness calls to seniors feeling isolated, help people stay healthy at home, and organize blood and supply drives. We remain grateful to our members and donors for continuing to #StayWithUs as we continue to serve our neighbors when they need us most.
May 2 – November 21
Now with special COVID-19 procedures, the North Asheville Tailgate Market features local produce direct from area farmers, local baked goods, crafts, music and more.
PLEASE SEE THE NEW PROCEDURES BEFORE COMING TO CAMPUS. You can find information, including about pre-ordering, and changes in payment and shopping procedures on the market’s website.
Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon in UNC Asheville Parking Lot P28. maps.unca.edu
For more information, visit northashevilletailgatemarket.com
Do good while running from zombies! Catawba Brewing Co. presents the White Zombie 5k. $5 per registration will be donated to MANNA FoodBank. Run or walk through South Slope while dodging zombies. Costumes are encouraged; come as a zombie or other Catawba character. A beer token is included with registration for racers 21 yrs & older.
New Protocols
-
Member Ride Session: available Friday-Sunday, members only, 8-11am; member email to follow with more details on membership options.
-
General Ride Sessions: available Friday-Sunday, 12-3pm + 4-7pm.
-
Sessions are 3 hours with breaks between to allow for crew cleaning + clearing of humans between sessions; please exit property 15 min post-session.
-
Sessions are $20 for adults and $18 for humans 15 yo + under.
-
Pre-registration + online payment are required to reserve your spot for activities.
-
All humans, both participants + spectators, must reserve a spot .
-
No refunds.
-
All humans, both participants + spectators, must submit an online waiver via our website .
-
Please use a mask for check-in and crew interactions.
-
Please do not gather in groups of more than 10 humans.
-
Please keep a physical distance of 6 feet or more between yourself + other humans.
-
Access to the building will remain off-limits: Climbing Gym, Yoga Studio, Bathrooms, Lockers, Bar, Retail, + Fitness Studio remain closed.
-
Bring your own gear, water, seating for breaks, + mask for interactions with crew.
-
No rental equipment available.
-
Port-A-Johns available for restroom needs.
-
Hand sanitizer available, use upon entry + often as needed.
-
Libations available to-go [beer, wine, Powerade, Hi-Ball, Dram].
-
No cash accepted for to-go libations; please bring a card for all on-site transactions.
-
Online store available to purchase Riveter gear + apparel; email [email protected] to arrange for pick up on-site.
-
Dress appropriately for weather and trail conditions.
-
Abide by all facility policies + procedures.
-
Abide by Riveter Bike Park rules, read signs, + respect the trails.
-
Always PRE-RIDE, RE-RIDE, + then FREE-RIDE!
Sunday, May
31, 2020
“Get Happy” with Tap Dancing Vagabonds Flat Rock Playhouse
YMCA Opens indoor + outdoor pools, outdoor group exercise + summer day camp June 1
General Ride Sessions Riveter Outdoor Bike Park
This video was choreographed and directed by Lauren Hopkins and features a whole crew of performers from YouTheatre days, Studio 52, Former Apprentices, AEA company, and even director/choreographer Amy Jones!
Choreographed/Directed: Lauren Hopkins; Video edited: Ryan Jalernpan; Music edited: Amy Jones; Dancers: Lauren Hopkins, Andrew Livingston, Sher Shepherd, Lauren Imhoff, Allison Nock, Amy Jones, Stephanie Wahl, Charlie Johnson, Maria Buchanan, David Paul Kidder, Millicent Hunnicutt, Cara Dolan, Desiree Ricker, Raja Jalernpan, Casey Hebbel
While the doors of our wellness centers remain closed, other doors are opening even wider. Beginning June 1:
- We are excited to welcome you back to pool season. Indoor pools will reopen at the Asheville YMCA, Black Mountain YMCA, Corpening Memorial YMCA, Hendersonville Family YMCA, and the Reuter Family YMCA. We will also open Patton Pool in Hendersonville.
- We are excited to kick off a series of outdoor group exercise classes while continuing to provide virtual classes you can enjoy at home.
- Summer day camp will return to give children ages 5-12 fun and adventure.
Please check ymcawnc.org, the YMCA of WNC mobile app, and social media for updates on hours, schedules, and safety measures.
We know that for a while longer, visits to restaurants, stores, and even our Y will feel a bit different. We’ve worked with health experts and our local health department to prepare our facilities for your safe return. We’re grateful for your understanding and for the concern you’ve shared for our staff who are stepping up during this pandemic to feed our community, provide emergency child care, make wellness calls to seniors feeling isolated, help people stay healthy at home, and organize blood and supply drives. We remain grateful to our members and donors for continuing to #StayWithUs as we continue to serve our neighbors when they need us most.
New Protocols
-
Member Ride Session: available Friday-Sunday, members only, 8-11am; member email to follow with more details on membership options.
-
General Ride Sessions: available Friday-Sunday, 12-3pm + 4-7pm.
-
Sessions are 3 hours with breaks between to allow for crew cleaning + clearing of humans between sessions; please exit property 15 min post-session.
-
Sessions are $20 for adults and $18 for humans 15 yo + under.
-
Pre-registration + online payment are required to reserve your spot for activities.
-
All humans, both participants + spectators, must reserve a spot .
-
No refunds.
-
All humans, both participants + spectators, must submit an online waiver via our website .
-
Please use a mask for check-in and crew interactions.
-
Please do not gather in groups of more than 10 humans.
-
Please keep a physical distance of 6 feet or more between yourself + other humans.
-
Access to the building will remain off-limits: Climbing Gym, Yoga Studio, Bathrooms, Lockers, Bar, Retail, + Fitness Studio remain closed.
-
Bring your own gear, water, seating for breaks, + mask for interactions with crew.
-
No rental equipment available.
-
Port-A-Johns available for restroom needs.
-
Hand sanitizer available, use upon entry + often as needed.
-
Libations available to-go [beer, wine, Powerade, Hi-Ball, Dram].
-
No cash accepted for to-go libations; please bring a card for all on-site transactions.
-
Online store available to purchase Riveter gear + apparel; email [email protected] to arrange for pick up on-site.
-
Dress appropriately for weather and trail conditions.
-
Abide by all facility policies + procedures.
-
Abide by Riveter Bike Park rules, read signs, + respect the trails.
-
Always PRE-RIDE, RE-RIDE, + then FREE-RIDE!
Monday, June
1, 2020
YMCA Opens indoor + outdoor pools, outdoor group exercise + summer day camp June 1
While the doors of our wellness centers remain closed, other doors are opening even wider. Beginning June 1:
- We are excited to welcome you back to pool season. Indoor pools will reopen at the Asheville YMCA, Black Mountain YMCA, Corpening Memorial YMCA, Hendersonville Family YMCA, and the Reuter Family YMCA. We will also open Patton Pool in Hendersonville.
- We are excited to kick off a series of outdoor group exercise classes while continuing to provide virtual classes you can enjoy at home.
- Summer day camp will return to give children ages 5-12 fun and adventure.
Please check ymcawnc.org, the YMCA of WNC mobile app, and social media for updates on hours, schedules, and safety measures.
We know that for a while longer, visits to restaurants, stores, and even our Y will feel a bit different. We’ve worked with health experts and our local health department to prepare our facilities for your safe return. We’re grateful for your understanding and for the concern you’ve shared for our staff who are stepping up during this pandemic to feed our community, provide emergency child care, make wellness calls to seniors feeling isolated, help people stay healthy at home, and organize blood and supply drives. We remain grateful to our members and donors for continuing to #StayWithUs as we continue to serve our neighbors when they need us most.
Thursday, June
4, 2020
Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
$125 per person plus tax
Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
$125 per person plus tax
Falconry at the Biltmore Estate
$125 per person plus tax
Enka-Candler Tailgate Market
Falconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.
Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum
*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.
$125 per person plus taxFalconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.
Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum
*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.
$125 per person plus taxFalconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.
Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum
*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.
$125 per person plus taxOpening day for ECTM at our new location at AB Tech Enka. We will be in the parking lot of the Small Business Center, 1465 Sand Hill Road (across from Ingles, at the traffic light). Please share and invite your friends and family! We know this second season of ECTM is going to be amazing. Thank you for supporting local!
Vendors for 5/7:
Rainbow Ridge Gardens
Myseanica Farm
Bonny Bath natural body products
Whisk bakery
Saturnia Farm and Nursery
Jake’s Farm
Asheville Microgreens
Throwing Copper
Cornerstone Tea
Sustainabillies Nursery and Farm
Sister of Mother Earth herbal products
HeadShrink Farm heritage beef
The Real Molloy Food Truck
Sugar Whirled cotton candy – AB Tech Small Business featured booth.
*Many more vendors as the season goes on! Check out our website for a full list of vendors for the season. https://www.ashevillefarmstead.org/enka-candler-tailgate-market
COVID-19 Precautions:
To start, we will be holding fast to safety precautions listed below. As the CDC and NC governmental regulations soften, we will follow suit. Please know that we are making every effort to keep both our vendors and our community safe and well.
*No-contact payment: Tap’n’Pay , Venmo, Paypal payments only. No cash payments or card swipes will be accepted.
*Handwashing station upon entering Market
*Limited shopper numbers (car queue will be used, if necessary)
*1 customer at vendor table at a time
*Only touch what you are purchasing
*6ft Social Distancing required
*Masks highly encouraged. All vendors and Market staff will wear masks.
*No Music or Kids tent (yet)
*No craft/artisan vendors until non-essential businesses are allowed to open. We are hopeful this will be by June, or earlier.
Friday, June
5, 2020
Leap Then Look – Light, Sound, Movement Workshop
RSVP Required
FREE + Open to All
Max 30 participants
Join participatory artists Leap Then Look to re-imagine the experimental Light, Sound, Movement workshops that took place at Black Mountain College in the late 40s, led by W.P. “Pete” and Elizabeth Jennerjahn. Little is known of the workshops themselves, except that they continued the college’s approach to interdisciplinary art practice begun with Xanti Schawinsky’s Spectrodrama and prefigured the famous Theater Piece No.1 staged by John Cage at BMC in 1952.
“We do not always create ‘works of art,’ but rather experiments; it is not our ambition to fill museums: we are gathering experience.” Josef Albers
This collaborative workshop will take place via Zoom. Participants will be invited and encouraged to work together to create movement, sound, text, and objects, using a variety of prompts. The work will be brought together for a virtual “performance” using a randomly created time structure, allowing all elements to be included, to have equal weight and for no one “view” or experience of the piece to be the same.
From the fragments of the original Light, Sound, Movement workshop that remain in the archives at BMCM+AC, the strong spirit of experimentation emerges. Eighty years on, we will create a space for improvisation, responsiveness, collaboration, and surprise in the virtual realm.
Participants are asked to familiarise themselves with Zoom in advance of the workshops, to think about the spaces in their home in which they can work (we do not only want shots of head and shoulders, but environments filled with light, objects and bodies!) and to collect together a few materials from home which might be useful – for example, torches (flashlights), coloured plastic, cardboard, tape, string, fragments of text, awkward objects, a desk lamp, paper and pens. Please use a computer rather than a tablet or phone to join the workshop.
This work is part of a practical research project, and we will be posting content on Instagram (via Leap Then Look and BMCM+AC) from June 1st. Follow us @leap_then_look.
Saturday, June
6, 2020
Women’s Paddlefest Nantahala Outdoor Center
Time: See Schedule for Details https://noc.com/events/womens-paddlefest
Age: All Ages
Women’s Paddlefest at NOC!!
The Ladies Southeast Paddling Series has moved to Nantahala Outdoor Center for a three-day paddle festival, hosted by inspirational paddler Anna Levesque! This festival is all about creating community by connecting, sharing, paddling, and supporting each other on the river. Trips will be offered on the Tuckaseegee River (Class I-II), the Nantahala River (Class II-III), and the Ocoee River (Class II-IV) representing a range of skill levels, and is open to all women in all water craft!
Donations and registration fees benefit the Shannon Christy Memorial Fund, an organization that supports non-profits focused on women’s empowerment.
Registration: Registration is $45 and Includes an event t-shirt, dinner, and one raffle ticket. Registration is available from January 1, 2020 to May 15, 2020. Our sponsors have donated a Dagger Kayak of choice, a Werner Paddle, and NRS gear among other awesome prizes for a raffle on Saturday! Additional raffle tickets can be purchased on site.