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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Pedal through the beautiful South Carolina upcountry Blue Ridge Mountain region.
Cyclists have the option to choose from a 65-mile, 30-mile or 10-mile ride. 100 percent of proceeds will go directly to high-impact programs to speed better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease.
https://www.facebook.com/events/309488086259678/
There’s really nothing like watching the sun rise over Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge, so we’re opening up early just for our Annual Passholders.
We’ll also serve up a hot, yummy breakfast and hot coffee prepared by Old Rock Cafe’s Chef Randall Spencer.
Afterwards, guests are welcome to head out on the trails and take some photos of the waterfall or the views from Peregrine’s Point.
Advance registration is required.
Event Menu
Scrambled eggs
Breakfast potatoes
Fresh cut fruit
Biscuits with fixings
Bacon
Sausage
Build your on parfait bar
To RSVP, please call 800-277-9611 by September 29.
Cost: $5 Annual Passholder, free for kids under 5.
PHOTO BY CHUCK HILL
https://www.facebook.com/events/1958953567478734/
Awesome deals on infant and kids gear, adult and maternity, household goods, toys/books/DVDs and more. Early bird entry from 7-7:30 for $1, Half-price sale from 1:30-3:30!
Anyone can shop or sell at our MoMma Bear Rummage Sale! Sellers keep between 70-90% of profits, and shoppers get amazing deals on all kinds of items for kids, adults, home & entertainment!
Saturday, October 6th
7:00am-7:30am: EARLY ADMISSION–$1
7:30am-1:00: REGULAR SALE!–Free entry!
1:30pm-3:30pm: HALF PRICE SALE! Free entry!
https://www.facebook.com/events/239625903262004/
The Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce will host its 41st Annual Unicoi County Apple Festival on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.
The festival draws more than 110,000 annual attendees and has been consistently named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 events in the southeast and is a four time winner of the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association’s Pinnacle Award. The premier two-day event offers something for everyone — handmade crafts, antiques, entertainment, a large children’s area, a Blue Ridge Pottery show and sale, contests and a smorgasbord of food!
The craft festival, featuring nearly 350 vendors from around the country, will be lined along the downtown streets of Erwin showcasing their unique arts, crafts and foods.
Two entertainment stages will showcased throughout the festival grounds including the Love Street Stage, Gay Street Stage and Gathering Place Stage. On Friday and Saturday, the Love Street Stage will feature Christian artists and Southern Gospel groups from around the region. The Gay Street Stage is a pro-touring stage that will feature two-days of the regions best country, rock, indie-rock and acoustic music.
The festival will feature a large children’s area with games and rides for the young and young at heart.
Bring your appetite and let it have a festival. You can enjoy everything from Chinese to Greek foods, traditional foods such and barbecue and homemade hamburgers to apple pies and apple fritters. For your convenience, three food courts including tables and chairs have been established.
The festival spans across a 5 block section of downtown Erwin and includes adjoining side streets.From Interstate 26, take Exit 37 into downtown Erwin.Several parking areas around Exit 37 have been secured for festival attendees.
To ensure the safety of the large number of attendees, festival organizers ask that you please do not bring pets onto the festival grounds. Bicycles and skateboards are also not permitted on festival grounds.
https://www.facebook.com/events/319161322171577/
A perfect autumn event for car lovers and a drive to the Blue Ridge Mountains! See over 250 top quality classic autos compete in the area’s premier classic car show and enjoy a delicious cookout.
For more information on car registration for show, visit the Vintage Tin Street Rod Association Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Vintage-Tin-Street-Rod-Association-1421552498068831 or contact them via email ([email protected]) or phone 828.289.9607.
Special lodging packages are also available for this event, please call 828.694.3050
https://www.facebook.com/events/2220822108153586/
Beer City Beatdown is the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast’s premier team-only competition, located in Asheville, NC (“Beer City USA”). This 4-Person Team Competition has Rx, Scaled and Masters (40+) divisions. Teams can consist of All-Male, All-Female, or Co-Ed (2 Female, 2 Male). Please see www.unbrokenseries.com for Competitor/Volunteer/Judge registration.
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 7 Sep 2018 at 02:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/734664290215418/
What a successful sale weekend! Thank you to all who came out to consign, shop, and volunteer. A special thanks to all our registered foster families for doing incredible work in our community. So blessed to have you guys participate!
Did you miss this event but want to make sure you catch the next one? RSVP to our spring consignment event (FB search: Mark Your Calendar! SASK Spring/Summer Consignment Event!)
Tag your friends below and share this post! #ALLtheshoppers
Come out to shop WNC’s newest, high-quality kids consignment sale! Nearly 20,000 items available including fall/winter/holiday infant and children clothes size NB through 16–including costumes, winter coats/ski bibs, and a new section of boutique clothing items, all related gear/accessories/toys/games, maternity clothes and accessories, and more. Visit www.seedsandsproutskids.com for more details!
Join our email list to stay in-the-know: www.seedsandsproutskids.com/mailing-list
https://www.facebook.com/events/189352895092134/
Please register at www.playbmp.org
On Oct. 6, 200 local volunteers will help build the dream playground for the children of Black Mountain. We want you to be one of those 200! Earlier this year, the YMCA of Western North Carolina, in partnership with Buncombe County Schools, was awarded a KaBOOM! grant. KaBOOM! is a national non-profit that funds community-built playgrounds across the country. Black Mountain Primary was chosen as the site for the build.
If you would like to be on a committee helping with our playground build please email [email protected] and if you would like to donate to our playground click here www.playbmp.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/707986866207262/
This intensive course combines wilderness medicine with urban medical care practices into a single month-long program that includes clinical rotations helping to provide care for real patients. After four weeks of classroom education, practical skills, scenarios and full-scale mock rescues, you will be ready to handle medical emergencies, in the wilderness or right in town.
The first three weeks of the experience is focused on EMT training, with an immersion into urban care. You will complete mandatory clinical time on an ambulance, emergency room setting, and/or long-term care facility, and be eligible for both the NC OEMS exam and the NREMT exam at course end. At the end of the EMT experience, a fourth week of the NOLS Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals enables you to receive your NOLS WEMT certification.
https://www.facebook.com/events/212813992738707/
Reclaimed Creations is a unique sculpture exhibit created by renowned artist Sayaka Ganz. Utilizing reclaimed plastic objects, such as discarded utensils, Ganz creates amazing sculptures that visually appear unified at a distance, but are in fact separated when examined up close. Described as using a “3D impressionistic” style, Ganz’s exhibit includes installations of animals in motion, which are in rich in color and energy, to create an illusion of form.
About the Artist
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Sayaka Ganz grew up living in Japan, Brazil and Hong Kong. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A lecturer and teacher, Ganz’s work has been displayed at various institutions around the globe, including the Hermann Geiger Foundation in Cecina, Italy, the Isle Gallery in Isle of Man, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
My work is about perceiving harmony, even in situations that appear chaotic from the inside. When observing my sculptures up close, one might see gaps, holes and items being held on only by small points; step away, however, and the sculptures reveal the harmony created when the objects are aligned to the same general (but not identical) direction. Similarly, it is important to gain perspective by stepping back from current problems and look at the larger picture. Then one can perceive the beauty and patterns that exist.”
Hikers will witness what has been described as some of the most stunning scenery on the entire 900+ mile Mountain to Sea (MTS) Trail. This hike follows the MTS Trail to top of Bearwallow Stand Ridge and includes some bushwacking to arrive at the junction of the Old Perley Crockett Railroad grade. These mountain, the Blacks, are the highest mountains in the Eastern United States and take their name from the darkly colored Fraser fir and red spruce trees that adorn their slopes.
Meet: Swannanoa Valley Museum, 223 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult, 5.5 miles
Meet Time: 8:00AM
Estimated Return Time: 4:00PM
Cost: $30 for members, $50 for nonmembers
https://www.facebook.com/events/276071969662132/
Northeast Georgia Mustang Club Presents: (Charter member of the Mustang Club of America since 1990) 45th Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang and Ford Meet Sponsored by: Jacky Jones Ford of Cleveland, GA Saturday October 6, 2018 (Rain Date Sunday October 7th) Held at: The Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 No Entry Fee for Spectators Host Hotel: Comfort Inn 828-926-9106, Other Hotels: Smokey Falls Lodge 828-926-7440, Best Western 828-926-3962, Microtel 828-926-8554
Friday: Show registration at the Festival Grounds from 1:00 – 5:00. Credit Cards will be accepted on-site.
Saturday: Popular vote car show with Vendors including food on site, along with Pony Corral and Swap Meet 8:30AM to 4PM, all show cars must be registered by noon. Over 25 car show classes with Top 3 awards in each class at 4:00 and Best of Show early Mustang, late Mustang, and other Ford, owner must be present to receive award. Sunday: Car show rain date, if necessary. Same times as Saturday, check www.negeorgiamustangclub.org for updates. Ford Bodied/Ford Powered ONLY
Parts Vendors: $50.00 for large space, must be in place by 9AM Saturday, and must vacate parking lot by 5PM Saturday. If using a trailer, must remove truck from trailer during show hours. Contact Lou Manglass at 678-614-4438 For more information contact: Lou Manglass 678-614-4438 or [email protected] and Keith Corkern 770-317-6480 or [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/216511158988944/
The More than Mindfulness Conference is a professional development opportunity for teachers, administrators, parents and engaged community members. The offerings and workshops will highlight ways to integrate mindful practices into your school or organization’s culture but will emphasize MORE than mindfulness by expanding these practices to include a wide variety of heart centered, holistic and secular methods. The workshops will offer many transferrable and adaptable lessons and resources to aid establishing this sacred culture.
https://www.facebook.com/events/259350881304523/
Brand new course for 2018 that combines the Overmountain Victory Trail together with the Purple Martin Greenway through Rutherfordton, NC.
ONLINE registration closes at 5 PM on October 4 !!!
7K Race Start at Court St. & Main St. Finish near intersection of Toms and Court St
Awards for Top Male & Female Overall, Top Masters (Male &Female) and Top three in each Age Group
9 & under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-74; 75 & over
7K pre-registration $25 – Race Day $30
Shirts guaranteed for pre-registered runners
Fun Run pre-registration on FREE FUN RUN FREE, which will start after the Tour De Pumpkin race.
https://www.facebook.com/events/241770096468867/
We are excited to announce that our 6th Annual Run the Forest 5K and 1 Mile Walk will be held on October 6th, 2018! This year’s Run The Forest will benefit our friends at Camp Tikvah, a camp for children with Autism.
For more info or to register for our 6th Annual Run the Forest 5K and 1 Mile Walk click on the link below!
http://communityfitnessevents.com/6th-annual-run-forest-5k-one-mile-walk/
https://www.facebook.com/events/982876575197109/
It’s Coming! It’s Coming! Our 8th Annual Country Christmas Craft and Produce Fair. Come on out and support your local farmers, crafters, Direct Sales vendors and other local talent. You just MIGHT find that unique one of a kind Christmas gift during your visit. We are located at THE DOAK HOUSE MUSEUM 690 Erwin Hwy, on The Tusculum University Campus. 9 am-1 pm. See you there!
EBT/SNAP IS ACCEPTED AT THIS EVENT FOR PRODUCE OR BAKED GOODS. (You can get your tokens at our Information Booth) FRESH SAVINGS TOKENS ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTED FOR FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE. You can double your SNAP UP TO $20.00 for FREE Fresh Savings tokens.
MOST of our Crafters will accept CC (credit card) tokens which you can get at the information booth (there is a $1.50 token handling fee), or they have their own CC system.
Taking applications for this event. Direct Sales Vendors also welcome at this event. Go to our webpage to sign up, or call Judy at 423-552-3023 for more information.
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https://www.facebook.com/events/465822007228025/
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned runner, you don’t want to miss Danny Dreyer’s Asheville ChiRunning Workshop! In this Workshop, you’ll learn to run injury-free by reducing impact. With good body mechanics, relaxation, and breathing techniques, you’ll learn how to prevent fatigue, improve your endurance, and gain speed. Can it get any better than that? Yes and it does! This Workshop also includes tips on training for races, running drills and exercises, running shoes, breathing skills, and answers to any running questions you can come up with!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1993553800962852/
DeTour de Skunk is a charity bicycle ride through the foothills of the Blue Ridge that begins and ends at the Albino Skunk Music Festival, Saturday October 6, 2018. Check in starts at 8:00 am, the ride starts at 9:00 am. Riders get a commemorative t-shirt, and a wristband good for a few hours of entry to the festival afterwards and a cold beer (if 21, of course).
Proceeds of our Fall 2018 rides benefit Lennox Ostendorff, a regular Skunkfest kiddo and all around cool 9 year old dude. Lennox has been diagnosed with X-linked ALD, a rare and incurable genetic disorder (learn more here: www.stopald.org/what-is-ald). Details about Lennox and a direct donation link can be made here: https://www.gofundme.com/loving-lennox
The ride costs $35. Advance, on-line sign-up is now closed. Saturday morning day-of sign-up will be available starting at 8:00 am (cash or check). Please be there by 8:30 am, as the ride leaves at 9:00 am.
There are two routes of differing distance and difficulty. The short route is a beginner-friendly 15 mile run (639 total feet of gain) along rolling country roads from the Skunk Farm to 1909 Campbell’s Covered Bridge and back. The long route, which is 34 miles (1928 total feet of gain) and has a couple of more difficult climbs, includes the short route and also goes through Tigerville and past the 1820 Poinsett Bridge. There are parks at each bridge. We’ll have manned rest stops at each with refreshments, and for a look and photos if you like.
Route information is immediately below for Map My Ride and Google Maps. Note that the Google Maps Long Route shows an optional Bypass if you wish to go further than the Short Route takes you (through Tigerville and up to Route 11), but you want to skip the difficult climb past the Poinsett Bridge.
We will have pre-race equipment checks and adjustments and an on-call SAG vehicle if a need arises on the routes. We will have personnel with food and drink at each rest stop.
And as a reminder, we now have two private showers for campers and cyclists!
Routes:
Short (Google Maps)
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=4&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hl=en&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215145243543798057688.0004dfff1ba1030a6a978&dg=feature
Short (Map my Ride)
http://www.mapmyride.com/us/greer-sc/tour-de-skunk-short-ride-15-8-mi-route-278436863
Long (Google Maps)
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=2&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hl=en&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=215145243543798057688.0004dfff2f4c53d504c03&dg=feature
Long (Map my Ride)
http://www.mapmyride.com/us/greer-sc/tour-de-skunk-long-ride-34-2-mi-route-279051111
https://www.facebook.com/events/215909662369462/
This activity-filled, family event commemorates the traditions of mountain living and craft in the Cradle’s unique and beautiful setting. More than 100 forestry students, traditional craftsmen and exhibitors will be on site during the celebration. During the event, ten colleges will compete for a trophy in the 23rd Annual John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet
https://www.facebook.com/events/163982281189275/
The Hilltop Festival is our favorite way to usher in fall. This is one of the most popular festivals of the year and is a true family-favorite.
The best bands of the region fill our Courthouse Stage and the air with music that will have your toes tapping. Be sure to check out all the entries to our annual Scarecrow Contest. A longstanding Rutherfordton tradition that decorates our downtown and brings charm and whimsy to the season.
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and take advantage of our huge selection of vendors from all over the region. If you’re looking for unique items, hand crafted one of a kind finds you will always treasure this is the festival for you. Many of our fabulous downtown merchants will host special events and promotions, face painting, rock walls, inflatables, pony rides and more await kids of all ages. Of course we can’t have a celebration without food! The best in festival food and irresistible homemade desserts await!
If you are interested in being a vendor, please visit our website to register: https://www.myrutherfordton.com/hilltop-festival
https://www.facebook.com/events/500043150414518/
JDRF One Walk has one goal: to create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). We know you want to make a cure a reality too—and we can’t wait for you to join us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/792350310964390/
Join Pisgah Area Sorba Members for a free day out at REEB Ranch!
Members and their families do not have to pay today!
Thanks to REEB Ranch for supporting their community by providing this and free non-beer drinks to the youngsters!
Where:
Oskar Blues Reeb Ranch
When:
Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 9-11am
Who:
All ages from strider to shredder!
What:
Enjoy the skills park, pump track and xc trails with tons of encouragement from PAS members!
After riding bikes all morning, head on over to the Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard and help celebrate Osktoberfest with food, beverages, face painting, bouncy castle, live music, costume contest with proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina. This will be an amazing FULL day of FUN for the big and little kids alike!
Check out Osktoberfest here: https://www.facebook.com/events/456933511454275/
https://www.facebook.com/events/319741885453918/
It’s time to lace ’em up for a day of family fun and outdoor exercise that benefits a great cause! The Second Annual Thomas A. Bryson Memorial Deer Dash 5K will be held on Saturday October 6th. We had an amazing turn out last year with over 400 people in attendance but goal is to go even bigger this October. All race proceeds from the event will go to First Contact Ministries, a drug rehabilitation center based in Hendersonville. The Kid’s 1-Mile run will begin at 9AM followed immediately by the 5K. Local food trucks will also be in attendance so bring your appetites as well as your running shoes!
If you are not able to participate there is a place to donate through this website. Any and all donations and participants are greatly appreciated. Parking for this race will be off of Hooper,s Lane. We will have parking attendants there for directions and help. The first 350 participants to register receive a FREE Deer Dash embroidered beanie cap.
REGISTRATION FEE: $35 per adult, $20 per child (10 & under)
https://www.facebook.com/events/336892806856934/
Pop-up outdoor market featuring unique vintage finds, handmade items from local vendors with food trucks, music, beer and PIE!
https://www.facebook.com/events/693360971036071/
Pop up outdoor market featuring unique vintage finds and handmade items from local vendors! Food trucks, music, and great beer!
Rain date: Sunday October 7, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/392904561195990/
Join Pure Yoga Asheville for a purrfectly fun event to benefit the Asheville Humane Society! Yoga with Kitties is led by Pure Yoga Asheville at the Asheville Humane Society at 14 Forever Friend Lane. The class is one hour. Cost is $15. Attendees are required to sign up ahead of time through Pure Yoga Asheville.
Kittens and cats will be provided by the Asheville Humane Society – please don’t bring your own cat. Do bring your own yoga mat. Space is limited and expected to sell out! The class is taught by Farrell! Questions – email Beth at [email protected].
https://www.facebook.com/events/2311175425562435/
Join us with instructor Park for a restorative Yin Yoga class followed by a fresh cup of joe.
RSVP to our Pumpkin Spiced Latte workshop afterwards at 11! You pull the shots, steam the milk, and add the ingredients to spice up your own PSL! RSVP by copypasting the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1814686725266515/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2003896116336434/
Don’t forget to join us for Toddler Time from 9:30 am – 11 am! This program is open to kids ages 6 and under.
https://www.facebook.com/events/355555358518589/?event_time_id=355555405185251
The Mars Hill University Arboretum and Tree Trail has been accredited by ArbNet and we will celebrate the grand opening on October 6! A brief presentation will take place on the upper quad (Lunsford Commons) at 9:45am at the flagpoles, before the Lunsford Festival music begins. Guided tours of the tree trail will be available on this day.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2216214921959268/