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.
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- Sandburg Home Free Tour Days and National Park Fee Free Days (when noted)
Visitors can enjoy free tours of the Sandburg Home on 10 days in 2020. Five days are also fee free days at all national parks. - April 11, 2020 (first Saturday of local school spring break)
- April 18, 2020 – First Day of National Park Week (national fee free day)
- June 13, 2020 (Sandburgs’ wedding anniversary)
- August 25, 2020 – National Park Service Birthday (national fee free day)
- September 26, 2020 – National Public Lands Day (national fee free day)
- October 17, 2020 (Park Anniversary)
- November 11, 2020 – Veterans Day
- December 26, 2020 (Saturday after Christmas)
The popular FREE Art and Architecture Walking Tours offered by the Arts Council of Henderson County return for 2020. The 90-minute tour of Downtown Hendersonville gathers at 9:00 am in front of the Center for Art & Inspiration at 125 South Main Street. Tours are led by Doug Gelbert who has created over 400 architectural tours in towns across the United States and Canada. All tours are free of charge and no pre-registration is required. Just show up ready to walk. As always, dogs are welcome to accompany their well-behaved owners on the Art and Architectural Walking Tours. Named “One of the 10 Best Things You Can Do in North Carolina at 9:00 on a Saturday morning”
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Pique Young Professionals Event Rescheduled for September 14th
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Amid uncertainty about when large gatherings will be permitted or advisable, Ten at the Top has made the decision to postpone their signature young professional event, Pique, until September 14th. It was originally scheduled for March 23rd and had been rescheduled for June 15th. The event will still be held at the Huguenot Mill and Loft in downtown Greenville, with ScanSource as the presenting sponsor, and local author Sallie Holder as the keynote speaker.
Attendees who have already purchased tickets will be issued a refund if they are unable to attend at the later date; those who have tickets and do still wish to attend do not need to take any further action.
The event focuses on connecting young professionals across the Upstate, giving them opportunities to network as well as to hear from experts on topics that are relevant to their working lives.
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- Negotiating Your Best Career
- Community Engagement: Building Your Career Outside of Your Office
- Conflict Management: Effective Communication for a Peaceful Workplace
The popular FREE Art and Architecture Walking Tours offered by the Arts Council of Henderson County return for 2020. The 90-minute tour of the Historic West Side gathers at 6:00 pm in back of the Henderson County Library at 301 Washington Street. Tours are led by Doug Gelbert who has created over 400 architectural tours in towns across the United States and Canada. All tours are free of charge and no pre-registration is required. Just show up ready to walk. As always, dogs are welcome to accompany their well-behaved owners on the Art and Architectural Walking Tours.
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| Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website. Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. |
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| Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website. Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. |
![]() Register for our 2020 Annual Meeting! |
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In these turbulent and ever-changing times, we look to the bright spots to bring us hope. Join us for our virtual Annual Meeting to celebrate some of those moments in the past year and to honor outstanding leaders in our community. This is the virtual event you don’t want to miss! We also have a few surprises up our sleeves….!
We will also present the following awards:
Register online. Registration closes June 22nd |
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| Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website. Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. |
![]() Register for our 2020 Annual Meeting! |
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In these turbulent and ever-changing times, we look to the bright spots to bring us hope. Join us for our virtual Annual Meeting to celebrate some of those moments in the past year and to honor outstanding leaders in our community. This is the virtual event you don’t want to miss! We also have a few surprises up our sleeves….!
We will also present the following awards:
Register online. Registration closes June 22nd |
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| Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website. Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. |
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| Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website. Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. |

The residents of Buck House were woven in to the fabric of Asheville.
This driving tour begins at the Smith-McDowell House Museum on the campus of A-B Tech and continues through historic sites related to early occupants of the house.
Join us for the second webinar in our FREE Recycling Resilience series and get the resources you need to adapt and thrive. While questions and uncertainty are swirling about what a new recycling “normal” will look like, communities are committed to recycling. Programs across the Carolinas are showing creativity and resiliency. Many are achieving a delicate balance to keep employees safe while maintaining core services. Others are making sure residents continue to receive the recycling services they value despite tight budgets at the local level. NC DEACS and SC DHEC will provide a bird’s eye view of what’s happening in the two states and outline strategies that are keeping programs evolving. This event is free but registration is required. Please register now and we look forward to speaking with you!
![]() Register for our 2020 Annual Meeting! |
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In these turbulent and ever-changing times, we look to the bright spots to bring us hope. Join us for our virtual Annual Meeting to celebrate some of those moments in the past year and to honor outstanding leaders in our community. This is the virtual event you don’t want to miss! We also have a few surprises up our sleeves….!
We will also present the following awards:
Register online. Registration closes June 22nd |
We’ve gathered local professionals to chat with you about the best strategy to buy and sell your home during COVID-19 and beyond.
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| Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website. Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. |

The residents of Buck House were woven in to the fabric of Asheville.
This driving tour begins at the Smith-McDowell House Museum on the campus of A-B Tech and continues through historic sites related to early occupants of the house.
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| Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website. Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. |

The residents of Buck House were woven in to the fabric of Asheville.
This driving tour begins at the Smith-McDowell House Museum on the campus of A-B Tech and continues through historic sites related to early occupants of the house.
![]() |
| Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website. Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. |

The residents of Buck House were woven in to the fabric of Asheville.
This driving tour begins at the Smith-McDowell House Museum on the campus of A-B Tech and continues through historic sites related to early occupants of the house.
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| Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website. Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. |

The residents of Buck House were woven in to the fabric of Asheville.
This driving tour begins at the Smith-McDowell House Museum on the campus of A-B Tech and continues through historic sites related to early occupants of the house.
![]() |
| Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website. Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. |
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| Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.
Eligibility Requirements:
Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website. Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. |

The residents of Buck House were woven in to the fabric of Asheville.
This driving tour begins at the Smith-McDowell House Museum on the campus of A-B Tech and continues through historic sites related to early occupants of the house.






