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.

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Sunday, September 6, 2020
Win a $250 Gift Card during WTZQ’s Orchard Trail Days Contest!
Sep 6 all-day
Various Orchards

Orchard Trail Days will be held during over Labor Day Weekend, September 4 – 7,
to kick-off the 2020 apple harvest season. In support of our local apple orchards, local radio station,
WTZQ is hosting an Orchard Trail Days contest for a chance to win a $250 gift card – no purchase
necessary!! Just enter the contest by going to www.wtzq.com or WTZQ’s Facebook page. All
entrants will receive a confirmation email with coupons for free stuff at participating orchards. Share
on various social media platforms and visit participating orchards during Orchard Trail Days to gain
more entries to the contest. A winner will be chosen live on the air on Tuesday, Sep. 8th from a
random drawing of all entries to win a $250 gift card – courtesy of Charlotte Sheppard, Realtor, Keller
Williams Mountain Partners.

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Categories: Garden Outdoors
Monday, September 7, 2020
Win a $250 Gift Card during WTZQ’s Orchard Trail Days Contest!
Sep 7 all-day
Various Orchards

Orchard Trail Days will be held during over Labor Day Weekend, September 4 – 7,
to kick-off the 2020 apple harvest season. In support of our local apple orchards, local radio station,
WTZQ is hosting an Orchard Trail Days contest for a chance to win a $250 gift card – no purchase
necessary!! Just enter the contest by going to www.wtzq.com or WTZQ’s Facebook page. All
entrants will receive a confirmation email with coupons for free stuff at participating orchards. Share
on various social media platforms and visit participating orchards during Orchard Trail Days to gain
more entries to the contest. A winner will be chosen live on the air on Tuesday, Sep. 8th from a
random drawing of all entries to win a $250 gift card – courtesy of Charlotte Sheppard, Realtor, Keller
Williams Mountain Partners.

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Categories: Garden Outdoors
Buncombe County Extension Office Open to Public
Sep 7 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Buncombe County Extension

On-site staffing is limited. Reservations recommended.

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Categories: Community Garden
Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

The Fairy trail is open Monday thru Saturday, 9am-4pm. We encourage all visitors to be patient as there will be limits to the number of people allowed on the trail at the same time. While the trail is outdoors, there are some small spaces and we want to ensure our guests and fairies are safe. Please practice appropriate social distancing and bring a mask in case. Masks are not required, but are considerate in a close area. Our restrooms are not open to the public at this time. Please make arrangements prior to visiting.

 

Rules of the trail:

Do not move or rearrange fairy displays. The fairies are very fond of their own decorating.

Do not leave trash on the trail. Fairies do not like litter in their town.

Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding.

Do not disturb wildlife or vegetation. The fairies depend on the vegetation to build their homes.

The trail is one way only. Please stay on the trail at all times.

 

The Fairies can’t wait to see you all here!

P.S. the Fairies would like us to remind you that we are a non-profit and donations are greatly appreciated. Help us keep the fairies living in the style with which they’ve become accustomed.

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Categories: Family Fun Garden Outdoors
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Buncombe County Extension Office Open to Public
Sep 8 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Buncombe County Extension

On-site staffing is limited. Reservations recommended.

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Categories: Community Garden
Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens
Sep 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

The Fairy trail is open Monday thru Saturday, 9am-4pm. We encourage all visitors to be patient as there will be limits to the number of people allowed on the trail at the same time. While the trail is outdoors, there are some small spaces and we want to ensure our guests and fairies are safe. Please practice appropriate social distancing and bring a mask in case. Masks are not required, but are considerate in a close area. Our restrooms are not open to the public at this time. Please make arrangements prior to visiting.

 

Rules of the trail:

Do not move or rearrange fairy displays. The fairies are very fond of their own decorating.

Do not leave trash on the trail. Fairies do not like litter in their town.

Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding.

Do not disturb wildlife or vegetation. The fairies depend on the vegetation to build their homes.

The trail is one way only. Please stay on the trail at all times.

 

The Fairies can’t wait to see you all here!

P.S. the Fairies would like us to remind you that we are a non-profit and donations are greatly appreciated. Help us keep the fairies living in the style with which they’ve become accustomed.

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Categories: Family Fun Garden Outdoors
West Asheville Tailgate Market
Sep 8 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
West Asheville Tailgate Market

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We have been working hard to establish Emergency Safety Guidelines in order to safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.  It’s important for all to remember that we are able to be open because we are an open-air grocery store, not a social gathering.

NEW OPTION: PRE-ORDER YOUR PRODUCTS

In order to best serve all of our vendors during this time, we have established a pre-sale and pick-up option so you’re still able to purchase items from vendors you love while having as little contact as possible at the market.  Click below to read about how this option works and why it was created. 

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Categories: Farmers Market
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
An Abundant Time of Year: How-to Food Preservation
Sep 9 all-day
Online article
Learn to make dilly beans, salsa, fruit butter, and more!
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Categories: Garden
Buncombe County Extension Office Open to Public
Sep 9 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Buncombe County Extension

On-site staffing is limited. Reservations recommended.

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Categories: Community Garden
Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens
Sep 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

The Fairy trail is open Monday thru Saturday, 9am-4pm. We encourage all visitors to be patient as there will be limits to the number of people allowed on the trail at the same time. While the trail is outdoors, there are some small spaces and we want to ensure our guests and fairies are safe. Please practice appropriate social distancing and bring a mask in case. Masks are not required, but are considerate in a close area. Our restrooms are not open to the public at this time. Please make arrangements prior to visiting.

 

Rules of the trail:

Do not move or rearrange fairy displays. The fairies are very fond of their own decorating.

Do not leave trash on the trail. Fairies do not like litter in their town.

Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding.

Do not disturb wildlife or vegetation. The fairies depend on the vegetation to build their homes.

The trail is one way only. Please stay on the trail at all times.

 

The Fairies can’t wait to see you all here!

P.S. the Fairies would like us to remind you that we are a non-profit and donations are greatly appreciated. Help us keep the fairies living in the style with which they’ve become accustomed.

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Categories: Family Fun Garden Outdoors
River Arts District Farmers Market
Sep 9 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pleb Urban Winery

Emergency Action Plan (EAP) / COVID-19
  • No token sales at this time. Unfortunately, this means no EBT sales. Please understand that this is in the best interest of safety to our staff.
  • No vendors are allowed to sample at this time.
  • Face masks are not required, however, all staff & vendors of the RAD Farmers Market are required to wear face masks during operating hours.
  • All vendors have hand sanitizer at their booths, & sanitize their hands between customers & transactions.
  • Please allow the vendor to select your produce for you.
  • Pre-orders are appreciated, as always, however, all vendors also bring goods for sale at market.
  • We love your dogs, but also appreciate if you can leave them home for your safety. It’s hard not to pet the pups, but it’s hard to social distance and do that!
  • If you do bring cash, please bring smaller bills so that you will have an easier time with the exact change policy most vendors have at this time.
  • Be understanding! We miss spoiling you so much!
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Categories: Farmers Market
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Buncombe County Extension Office Open to Public
Sep 10 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Buncombe County Extension

On-site staffing is limited. Reservations recommended.

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Categories: Community Garden
Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens
Sep 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

The Fairy trail is open Monday thru Saturday, 9am-4pm. We encourage all visitors to be patient as there will be limits to the number of people allowed on the trail at the same time. While the trail is outdoors, there are some small spaces and we want to ensure our guests and fairies are safe. Please practice appropriate social distancing and bring a mask in case. Masks are not required, but are considerate in a close area. Our restrooms are not open to the public at this time. Please make arrangements prior to visiting.

 

Rules of the trail:

Do not move or rearrange fairy displays. The fairies are very fond of their own decorating.

Do not leave trash on the trail. Fairies do not like litter in their town.

Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding.

Do not disturb wildlife or vegetation. The fairies depend on the vegetation to build their homes.

The trail is one way only. Please stay on the trail at all times.

 

The Fairies can’t wait to see you all here!

P.S. the Fairies would like us to remind you that we are a non-profit and donations are greatly appreciated. Help us keep the fairies living in the style with which they’ve become accustomed.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Garden Outdoors
Flat Rock Farmers Market
Sep 10 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Flat Rock Farmers Market

Celebrating over 15 years of bringing fresh, local produce and handcrafted goods to the community of Flat Rock NC.
Join us every Thursday, May – October at our location at Pinecrest Presbyterian Church at the corner of Upward Rd and Greenville Hwy. 

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Categories: Farmers Market
NC Arboretum’s “Arbor Evenings”
Sep 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Relax and unwind at the Arboretum’s “ArborEvenings” after hours series. Held every Thursday, June – October, from 6 to 9 p.m., visitors will sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s beautiful gardens while enjoying live music amongst flowers and friends. Local beverages, including beer and wine, are available for purchase along with light food options.

Admission to ArborEvenings is free; however, standard parking fees apply to non-members.

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Categories: Food & Drink Garden Outdoors
Friday, September 11, 2020
Farm Beginnings® Farmer-Led Training Program Virtual for 2020-2021
Sep 11 all-day
Online

Many skills are required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. Using a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, and an extensive farmer network, Farm Beginnings® will help you clarify your goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan, and start building a profitable and sustainable operation. Although students do not need to own land, some farming or production experience is required to get the most out of the program. As we know, farming is more critical than ever. Apply to this program and be prepared when crisis hits!

Program Details: December 2020 – September 2021

2020-2021 Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training is 200+ Hours including:

— Winter Whole-Farm Business Planning Courses – 60 hours (October – March)**
— ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference (February) – 8 hours
— OGS Conferences – 40+ hours
— Mentorship with an experienced Farmer Mentor (March – September) – 15 hours
— Production Training – 45 hours (April – October): WNC CRAFT tours on sustainable farms around WNC & Field Days with regional partners Living Web Farms  and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Incubator Farm
— One year WNC CRAFT Farmer Network membership – Membership and mentoring in a regional farmer network

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Categories: Education Garden
The 2020 Harvest Conference Organic Growers School
Sep 11 all-day
WNC various locations TBA

The 2020 Harvest Conference will be held September 11 & 12, 2020.

Please mark your calendars and look for details on this webpage in Spring of 2020.

 

The Harvest Conference is an educational event that offers affordable classes on organic growing and sustainable living.

Read more
Categories: Garden
Buncombe County Extension Office Open to Public
Sep 11 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Buncombe County Extension

On-site staffing is limited. Reservations recommended.

Read more
Categories: Community Garden
Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens
Sep 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

The Fairy trail is open Monday thru Saturday, 9am-4pm. We encourage all visitors to be patient as there will be limits to the number of people allowed on the trail at the same time. While the trail is outdoors, there are some small spaces and we want to ensure our guests and fairies are safe. Please practice appropriate social distancing and bring a mask in case. Masks are not required, but are considerate in a close area. Our restrooms are not open to the public at this time. Please make arrangements prior to visiting.

 

Rules of the trail:

Do not move or rearrange fairy displays. The fairies are very fond of their own decorating.

Do not leave trash on the trail. Fairies do not like litter in their town.

Please ensure children and pets are supervised at all times. Dogs and loud noises can scare the fairies into hiding.

Do not disturb wildlife or vegetation. The fairies depend on the vegetation to build their homes.

The trail is one way only. Please stay on the trail at all times.

 

The Fairies can’t wait to see you all here!

P.S. the Fairies would like us to remind you that we are a non-profit and donations are greatly appreciated. Help us keep the fairies living in the style with which they’ve become accustomed.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Garden Outdoors
7th Annual Harvest Conference is Livestream
Sep 11 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
zoom

The 7th Annual Harvest Conference will be the first major public online gathering held by the organization. The conference is to take place Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, 2020 from 9:30AM to 4:30PM (both days) via livestream on the Zoom platform. The Conference features three 2-day workshops with outstanding guest speakers. Recordings of the classes will also be available for purchase, and full scholarships are available for farmers and food activists.

The workshops being offered are as follows:

 

  1. Cherokee Foods with Amy Walker, Mary Crowe and Tyson Sampson

○       Friday 9/11: Gathering & Wildcrafting

○       Saturday 9/12: Cultivating Traditional Crops

  1. Farm Business with Cee Stanley

○       Friday 9/11: The NC Hemp Industry*

○       Saturday 9/12: Brand Your Small Farm for Fundraising Success

*Please note this class sold out in 2019, register early!

  1. Herbal Tonics with Patricia Kyritsi Howell

○       Friday 9/11: Spring & Summer

○       Saturday 9/12: Fall & Winter

The day-long workshops are all independent. Participants can sign up for a workshop with any instructor on Friday and/or Saturday and they receive a discount for registering for both days. The cost for one day only is $70 (either Friday or Saturday) and $125 for both days. Details on the workshops and how to register can be found online.

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Categories: Education Garden
Saturday, September 12, 2020
An Abundant Time of Year: How-to Food Preservation
Sep 12 all-day
Online article
Learn to make dilly beans, salsa, fruit butter, and more!
Read more
Categories: Garden
Farm Beginnings® Farmer-Led Training Program Virtual for 2020-2021
Sep 12 all-day
Online

Many skills are required to start and expand a successful farm business: passion, clear goals, production experience, financial and marketing know-how, and more. Farm Beginnings® will help you build these skills through one year of farmer-led training, mentoring, and networking. Using a holistic management frame, farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, and an extensive farmer network, Farm Beginnings® will help you clarify your goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan, and start building a profitable and sustainable operation. Although students do not need to own land, some farming or production experience is required to get the most out of the program. As we know, farming is more critical than ever. Apply to this program and be prepared when crisis hits!

Program Details: December 2020 – September 2021

2020-2021 Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training is 200+ Hours including:

— Winter Whole-Farm Business Planning Courses – 60 hours (October – March)**
— ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference (February) – 8 hours
— OGS Conferences – 40+ hours
— Mentorship with an experienced Farmer Mentor (March – September) – 15 hours
— Production Training – 45 hours (April – October): WNC CRAFT tours on sustainable farms around WNC & Field Days with regional partners Living Web Farms  and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Incubator Farm
— One year WNC CRAFT Farmer Network membership – Membership and mentoring in a regional farmer network

Read more
Categories: Education Garden
NC Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Troxler, Inducted: WNC Agricultural Hall of Fame
Sep 12 all-day
Online

Friday, August 21, 2020 at 12 noon WNC Communities held the 30th Western North Carolina Agricultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River. North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Steve Troxler, was inducted during a modified awards presentation. Due to current restrictions regarding public gatherings, the scaled-down ceremony was livestreamed and a limited number of attendees were present to substitute for the normal luncheon and gathering of peers, guests and friends. The ceremony can be viewed via the WNC Communities Video YouTube Channel accessible through a link at wnccommunities.org.

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Categories: Community Garden
NC Forest Service’s Annual Tree Seedling Sale
Sep 12 all-day
Online

a dirt path in a forest

The North Carolina Forest Service is accepting tree seedling orders as part of its annual sale.

Each year, the NCFS Nursery Program produces millions of quality seedlings for nearly 50 species of conifers, hardwoods and native understory plants, including eastern and Carolina hemlock seedlings, as well as an expanded selection of genetically improved third cycle loblolly pine seedlings.

How can you order tree seedlings from the NCFS Nursery Program?

  • Tree seedlings can be ordered from the online seedling store at www.buynctrees.com.
  • Tree seedlings can also be ordered by phone at 1-888-NCTREES (1-888-628-7337).
  • Tree seedlings can be ordered using the order form found in our current catalog. Complete the form and mail to Seedling Coordinator, 762 Claridge Nursery Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530.
  • A user-friendly catalog is available at the “Tree Seedlings & Nursery Program” link located at www.ncforestservice.gov. Catalogs are also available at local NCFS offices located in all 100 North Carolina counties. Inside the catalog, landowners can find information about the types of tree species, quantities and costs to order. Each tree description includes information about ideal planting locations and whether a species is typically used to benefit wildlife, restore habitats or as marketable timber.

Distribution of tree seedlings will occur December through mid-April, depending on weather conditions. Seedling orders can be shipped to one of 12 distribution centers statewide for a small fee or via UPS for a charge. Seedling orders are also available for pickup from the NCFS Claridge Nursery in Goldsboro or the Linville River Nursery, near Crossnore. For information on planting trees, people are encouraged to contact an NCFS county ranger. Contact information for your local NCFS county office and nursery locations is available at www.ncforestservice.gov/contacts.

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Categories: Community Garden
The 2020 Harvest Conference Organic Growers School
Sep 12 all-day
WNC various locations TBA

The 2020 Harvest Conference will be held September 11 & 12, 2020.

Please mark your calendars and look for details on this webpage in Spring of 2020.

 

The Harvest Conference is an educational event that offers affordable classes on organic growing and sustainable living.

Read more
Categories: Garden
Hendersonville Farmers Market
Sep 12 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Historic Train Depot

Hendersonville Farmers Market is located at the Historic Train Depot (650 Maple Street) in downtown Hendersonville’s Seventh Avenue District.

Limited free parking spaces are available at the market on Maple Street off of Fifth Avenue in addition to parking on surrounding streets. Lot and metered parking are available 0.3 miles away at the City Hall lot (145 Fifth Avenue) or 0.4 miles away at the Maple lot (124 Fifth Avenue).

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Categories: Farmers Market
The North Asheville Tailgate Market
Sep 12 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
The North Asheville Tailgate Market
Local
IMPORTANT: COVID-19 Rules and Safety Procedures
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Our Goals:
  • Safe customers
  • Safe vendors
  • Provide essential products to our community
  • Safer customer and vendor experiences than alternatives such as grocery stores
  • A demonstration that we are a responsible Asheville business by modeling virus-safe behavior
  • As a market, we are determined to treat this public health crisis seriously.  Persons failing to follow any of the rules below must leave the market immediately.
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Categories: Farmers Market
Black Mountain Tailgate Market
Sep 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Black Mountain Tailgate Market

Black Mountain Tailgate Market

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The Botanical Gardens Plant & Rummage Sale
Sep 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Gardens and local plant vendors will offer a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers for fall planting. BGA members get a 10% discount on BGA-grown plants that we sell at the gazebo.  Other plant vendors include Carolina Native Nursery, Colonial Acres Nursery, the Men’s Garden Club of Asheville, Mountain Mist Nursery, Red Root Native Nursery, Sandy Mush Herb Nursery, Saturnia Farm, June Wilbanks, and Wildbud Natives.

Shop the Rummage Sale for books, tools and one-of-a-kind treasures!

As always, this event will take place rain or shine. The Botanical Gardens receives no city, state or federal funds. Instead, we receive our funding exclusively through memberships, donations, gift shop sales and the spring and fall plant sales. Free admission and parking on site or nearby.

Note: If  you would like to donate garden tools, books or other interesting items to be sold in the rummage sale, bring them by the Visitor Center 10 am to 4 pm, Monday-Friday and 12-4 on Sundays once the Visitor Center is open for the season. You’ll get a gold star in our book.

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Categories: Garden
7th Annual Harvest Conference is Livestream
Sep 12 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
zoom

The 7th Annual Harvest Conference will be the first major public online gathering held by the organization. The conference is to take place Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, 2020 from 9:30AM to 4:30PM (both days) via livestream on the Zoom platform. The Conference features three 2-day workshops with outstanding guest speakers. Recordings of the classes will also be available for purchase, and full scholarships are available for farmers and food activists.

The workshops being offered are as follows:

 

  1. Cherokee Foods with Amy Walker, Mary Crowe and Tyson Sampson

○       Friday 9/11: Gathering & Wildcrafting

○       Saturday 9/12: Cultivating Traditional Crops

  1. Farm Business with Cee Stanley

○       Friday 9/11: The NC Hemp Industry*

○       Saturday 9/12: Brand Your Small Farm for Fundraising Success

*Please note this class sold out in 2019, register early!

  1. Herbal Tonics with Patricia Kyritsi Howell

○       Friday 9/11: Spring & Summer

○       Saturday 9/12: Fall & Winter

The day-long workshops are all independent. Participants can sign up for a workshop with any instructor on Friday and/or Saturday and they receive a discount for registering for both days. The cost for one day only is $70 (either Friday or Saturday) and $125 for both days. Details on the workshops and how to register can be found online.

Read more
Categories: Education Garden