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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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Thursday, December 19, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 19 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Friday, December 20, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 20 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Saturday, December 21, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 21 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Registration OPEN: 27th Annual Organic Growers School Spring Conference
Dec 21 all-day
Mars Hill University

Get the Early Registration Discount!

Early-registration prices for the 2020 Spring Conference are available through Friday, January 31, 2020.
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Sunday, December 22, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 22 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Monday, December 23, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 23 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Festival of Lights -Lake Julian
Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Julian Park

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.

Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 24 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Friday, December 27, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 27 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 28 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Registration OPEN: 27th Annual Organic Growers School Spring Conference
Dec 28 all-day
Mars Hill University

Get the Early Registration Discount!

Early-registration prices for the 2020 Spring Conference are available through Friday, January 31, 2020.
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Early Bird Special $40 off 23rd annual French Broad River Festival
Dec 29 all-day
French Broad River

 

The 23rd annual French Broad River Festival will be held May 1-3, 2020 at the beautiful Hot
Springs Campground on the banks of the French Broad River.
FBRF has a loyal following and if you’ve been there, you know. Participate in the river cleanup to kick it off, hike the AT, ride bikes, go fishing, soak in the hot springs, get a massage, go whitewater rafting, check out the vendors, and enjoy the music.
The music is diverse and always on point for such a “small” festival and the setting is incredible.
It’s for a good cause, with over $200,000 donated over 20 years to American Whitewater, Hot Springs Community Learning Center, Homeward Bound, Eliada Home, Mountain Area Child & Family Center, Big Brothers / Big Sisters of WNC, Manna Food bank and more.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 1 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Thursday, January 2, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 2 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Friday, January 3, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 3 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Saturday, January 4, 2020
Registration OPEN: 27th Annual Organic Growers School Spring Conference
Jan 4 all-day
Mars Hill University

Get the Early Registration Discount!

Early-registration prices for the 2020 Spring Conference are available through Friday, January 31, 2020.
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 4 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Sunday, January 5, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 5 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Thursday, January 9, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 9 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Friday, January 10, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 10 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Managing Weeds Holistically
Jan 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Virginia Highland Community College

Effectively managing weeds can be the most labor-intensive task for ecological crop and vegetable production. This one-day workshop will cover common weed biology, ecology, and identification. You will also learn preventative as well as mechanical and cultural practices you can implement on your farm to reduce weed pressure, save time, and money.

Saturday, January 11, 2020
Registration OPEN: 27th Annual Organic Growers School Spring Conference
Jan 11 all-day
Mars Hill University

Get the Early Registration Discount!

Early-registration prices for the 2020 Spring Conference are available through Friday, January 31, 2020.
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 11 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Sunday, January 12, 2020
Spring LEAF Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Jan 12 all-day
Lake Eden

Spring LEAF Festival Tickets
ON SALE NOW
yayyy!

Ring in the Year with Early Bird Pricing
– & –
Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of
LEAF at the 50th Festival!

MAY 14-17, 2020

Improving Farm Communications
Jan 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Community Farm

Effective communication is essential, and can be transformative for your farm operation. In this two day long interactive workshop, Improving Farm Communication, participants will address real life situations to learn about communication styles, ways to have better conversations, and have a chance to practice new skills. In this workshop we will cover the basics of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), aka, Compassionate Communication, and how it can be applied to your personal as well as your farm life and business. On-farm communication is critical for farm viability, and is one of the most common sources of conflict and frustration for farmers, family members, business partners, employees, and customers.

NVC has been used around the world for decades in all areas of people’s lives and has one of the most proven track records for reducing conflict and creating teamwork, increasing efficiency, and boosting morale.

By using examples from participants’ lives we will create a highly interactive learning environment and learn skills that can be immediately applied to your home and work life.

 

Come if you:

  1. Are part of a farm family or farm team
  2. See the benefit of improved communication skills
  3. Would like to have conversations that aren’t so awkward
  4. Are ready to tackle difficult conversations
  5. Find the stress of farm life difficult to express to others