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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Saturday, October 2, 2021
Opening Event for Hominy Rising – Arts & Awareness on the Hominy Greenway
Oct 2 @ 3:56 pm – 6:56 pm
Hominy Creek Greenway

Hominy Rising – Arts & Awareness on the Greenway: The Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a reflection on the history, ecology and beauty of our Greenway. As part of this celebration we are hosting an art exhibition which will consist of temporary, outdoor art installations and an opening event with live performances including music and dance!

Sunday, October 3, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Oct 3 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

LEAF Announces Fall LINE UP Global Citizen
Oct 3 all-day
online
Asheville Veganfest 2021
Oct 3 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Pack Square Park

We are thrilled to announce that Asheville Veganfest will be held again this year in Pack Square on October 3 2021 from 11am-6pm. We will have food, clothing, and artisan booths showing the best there is on the vegan market. Our 2021 event is being presented by Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge!
There will be a DJ on the stage and live music performing in the back section.

Mountain Makers Craft Market
Oct 3 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Haywood Square Plaza

Mountain Makers Craft Market is a monthly indie art fair designed to cultivate community in Western NC. Located in Downtown Waynesville, we bring together 20+ artisans selling handmade and vintage goods that’ll make you smile! Join us on the first Sunday of each month from 12p-4p at 308 N. Haywood Street, and visit MountainMakersMarket.com

Show & Tell Pop Up Shop & Market
Oct 3 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Show & Tell returns to Rabbit Rabbit in Downtown Asheville for the fall! Join us at our new favorite outdoor venue in Downtown Asheville with a one-day celebration of local + indie craft, design, and vintage.

Sunday, October 3rd
12-6pm
Rabbit Rabbit
75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
FREE! No admission

Featuring the the best in handmade, vintage and fair trade with 50+ vendors in our curated pop up shop or the market area featuring a selection of in-person vendors. Shop vintage clothes, housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel and more.

Grab some tacos from AVL Tacos and a brew from Asheville Pizza & Brewing while you’re there!

Monday, October 4, 2021
LEAF Announces Fall LINE UP Global Citizen
Oct 4 all-day
online
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
LEAF Announces Fall LINE UP Global Citizen
Oct 5 all-day
online
ANNUAL Y.E.S. FUND RAFFLE: Raffle items and baskets on display
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Help raise $22,000 for 2,200 kids to attend a live performance at the Wortham Center

Mark your calendars for a chance to win fabulous goods and experiences — all while providing local students the opportunity to learn through the arts. Your support and participation provides access to the arts for all kids through the Y.E.S. Fund Scholarship program.

Throw your raffle tickets in to win excursions, artwork, dinners, gift baskets, gift certificates and more!

Raffle items and baskets on display in the Wortham Center’s lobby:
October 5-7 • 10am-4pm
October 8 • 10am-4pm & 7-9pm
October 9 • 5-9pm
October 10 • 2-4pm
Including during all three Pilobolus performances, October 8-10.

Raffle tickets: $5 per ticket or 5 for $20
Grand prize tickets: $30 per ticket or 4 for $100
Cash and credit card accepted; cash preferred.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
LEAF Announces Fall LINE UP Global Citizen
Oct 6 all-day
online
ANNUAL Y.E.S. FUND RAFFLE: Raffle items and baskets on display
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Help raise $22,000 for 2,200 kids to attend a live performance at the Wortham Center

Mark your calendars for a chance to win fabulous goods and experiences — all while providing local students the opportunity to learn through the arts. Your support and participation provides access to the arts for all kids through the Y.E.S. Fund Scholarship program.

Throw your raffle tickets in to win excursions, artwork, dinners, gift baskets, gift certificates and more!

Raffle items and baskets on display in the Wortham Center’s lobby:
October 5-7 • 10am-4pm
October 8 • 10am-4pm & 7-9pm
October 9 • 5-9pm
October 10 • 2-4pm
Including during all three Pilobolus performances, October 8-10.

Raffle tickets: $5 per ticket or 5 for $20
Grand prize tickets: $30 per ticket or 4 for $100
Cash and credit card accepted; cash preferred.

Thursday, October 7, 2021
LEAF Announces Fall LINE UP Global Citizen
Oct 7 all-day
online
ANNUAL Y.E.S. FUND RAFFLE: Raffle items and baskets on display
Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Help raise $22,000 for 2,200 kids to attend a live performance at the Wortham Center

Mark your calendars for a chance to win fabulous goods and experiences — all while providing local students the opportunity to learn through the arts. Your support and participation provides access to the arts for all kids through the Y.E.S. Fund Scholarship program.

Throw your raffle tickets in to win excursions, artwork, dinners, gift baskets, gift certificates and more!

Raffle items and baskets on display in the Wortham Center’s lobby:
October 5-7 • 10am-4pm
October 8 • 10am-4pm & 7-9pm
October 9 • 5-9pm
October 10 • 2-4pm
Including during all three Pilobolus performances, October 8-10.

Raffle tickets: $5 per ticket or 5 for $20
Grand prize tickets: $30 per ticket or 4 for $100
Cash and credit card accepted; cash preferred.

Friday, October 8, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Oct 8 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

LEAF Announces Fall LINE UP Global Citizen
Oct 8 all-day
online
ANNUAL Y.E.S. FUND RAFFLE: Raffle items and baskets on display
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Help raise $22,000 for 2,200 kids to attend a live performance at the Wortham Center

Mark your calendars for a chance to win fabulous goods and experiences — all while providing local students the opportunity to learn through the arts. Your support and participation provides access to the arts for all kids through the Y.E.S. Fund Scholarship program.

Throw your raffle tickets in to win excursions, artwork, dinners, gift baskets, gift certificates and more!

Raffle items and baskets on display in the Wortham Center’s lobby:
October 5-7 • 10am-4pm
October 8 • 10am-4pm & 7-9pm
October 9 • 5-9pm
October 10 • 2-4pm
Including during all three Pilobolus performances, October 8-10.

Raffle tickets: $5 per ticket or 5 for $20
Grand prize tickets: $30 per ticket or 4 for $100
Cash and credit card accepted; cash preferred.

ANNUAL Y.E.S. FUND RAFFLE: Raffle items and baskets on display
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Help raise $22,000 for 2,200 kids to attend a live performance at the Wortham Center

Mark your calendars for a chance to win fabulous goods and experiences — all while providing local students the opportunity to learn through the arts. Your support and participation provides access to the arts for all kids through the Y.E.S. Fund Scholarship program.

Throw your raffle tickets in to win excursions, artwork, dinners, gift baskets, gift certificates and more!

Raffle items and baskets on display in the Wortham Center’s lobby:
October 5-7 • 10am-4pm
October 8 • 10am-4pm & 7-9pm
October 9 • 5-9pm
October 10 • 2-4pm
Including during all three Pilobolus performances, October 8-10.

Raffle tickets: $5 per ticket or 5 for $20
Grand prize tickets: $30 per ticket or 4 for $100
Cash and credit card accepted; cash preferred.

Saturday, October 9, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Oct 9 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

LEAF Announces Fall LINE UP Global Citizen
Oct 9 all-day
online
ANNUAL Y.E.S. FUND RAFFLE: Raffle items and baskets on display
Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Help raise $22,000 for 2,200 kids to attend a live performance at the Wortham Center

Mark your calendars for a chance to win fabulous goods and experiences — all while providing local students the opportunity to learn through the arts. Your support and participation provides access to the arts for all kids through the Y.E.S. Fund Scholarship program.

Throw your raffle tickets in to win excursions, artwork, dinners, gift baskets, gift certificates and more!

Raffle items and baskets on display in the Wortham Center’s lobby:

October 10 • 2-4pm
Including during all three Pilobolus performances, October 8-10.

Raffle tickets: $5 per ticket or 5 for $20
Grand prize tickets: $30 per ticket or 4 for $100
Cash and credit card accepted; cash preferred.

Jump Off Rock Music Festival
Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jump Off Rock
Sunday, October 10, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Oct 10 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Hominy Rising – Arts & Awareness on the Hominy Greenway
Oct 10 all-day
Hominy Creek Greenway

Hominy Rising – Arts & Awareness on the Greenway
The Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a reflection on the history, ecology and beauty of our Greenway. As part of this celebration we are hosting an art exhibition which will consist of temporary, outdoor art installations and performances.

LEAF Announces Fall LINE UP Global Citizen
Oct 10 all-day
online
ANNUAL Y.E.S. FUND RAFFLE: Raffle items and baskets on display
Oct 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Help raise $22,000 for 2,200 kids to attend a live performance at the Wortham Center

Mark your calendars for a chance to win fabulous goods and experiences — all while providing local students the opportunity to learn through the arts. Your support and participation provides access to the arts for all kids through the Y.E.S. Fund Scholarship program.

Throw your raffle tickets in to win excursions, artwork, dinners, gift baskets, gift certificates and more!

Raffle items and baskets on display in the Wortham Center’s lobby,
Including during all three Pilobolus performances, October 8-10.

Raffle tickets: $5 per ticket or 5 for $20
Grand prize tickets: $30 per ticket or 4 for $100
Cash and credit card accepted; cash preferred.

Monday, October 11, 2021
LEAF Announces Fall LINE UP Global Citizen
Oct 11 all-day
online
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
LEAF Announces Fall LINE UP Global Citizen
Oct 12 all-day
online
LIVE, LEAF…Weekend Program, Ticket Update + New Adventure Pass
Oct 12 all-day
LEAF
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
LEAF Announces Fall LINE UP Global Citizen
Oct 13 all-day
online
LIVE, LEAF…Weekend Program, Ticket Update + New Adventure Pass
Oct 13 all-day
LEAF