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 9, 2020
December Business Morning Update
Dec 9 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online w/ Henderson County Chamber
This Month’s Program
  • Rick Bowling, Senior Tax Accountant – BGW CPA , providing updates on 2020 tax changes.
There is no cost to attend but registration is required.
Saturday, December 12, 2020
ASAP Farmers Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
ASAP Farmers Market

ASAP Farmers Market at A-B Tech

The market is located in A-B Tech parking lot A-13, adjacent to the A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center (16 Fernihurst Dr.). Enter the market via Fernihurst Dr. off Victoria Rd., following campus signs to the conference center.

Market staff will control the number of shoppers in the market area at one time by limiting the number of cars in the parking lot.  When you arrive at  the market, please follow signs and staff directions to queue inside your vehicle until instructed to park your car in the parking lot.  There may be a 15 – 30 minute wait to park during peak shopping times.

Dates and Hours

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon until December 19th…

The ASAP Winter Market will run Saturdays, 10am – 1pm, January 9th until March 27th in the same location.

Market Rules

  • No customers or vendors exhibiting symptoms may enter the market.
  • Maintain 6 feet of social distance at all times.
  • One customer at a time for each vendor table.
  • Only handle product you are purchasing. Vendors will pre-package or bunch products.
  • All vendors and shoppers are required to wear masks. Customers who are not able to wear a mask may arrange to pre-order from vendors. Market staff will direct you to a separate parking area and deliver prepaid items to the car.
  • Children, if they must attend with adult shoppers, must be closely supervised.
  • Please leave your pets at home.

Staff will direct anyone failing to comply with these conditions to leave the market.

Paying for Purchases

Vendors accept touch-free credit or debit payments as well as SNAP. Some take exact cash (no change given) or check. Thanks to generous support from the community, we are offering Double SNAP.

The ASAP Holiday Farmers Market
Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
ASAP Holiday Farmers Market

Visit the ASAP Farmers Market between Thanksgiving and Christmas to shop for locally-made, quality gifts, including: art, jewelry, dried flowers and wreaths, soap, body care, CBD products, gourmet specialty foods and more!
While you are at it, shop with our farmers for the freshest vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese, mushrooms, bread, and pastries!
Protocols, such as limiting the number of customers at a time, are in place to ensure your shopping experience is safe. The market is located outdoors in a parking lot (16 Fernihurst Drive) at the downtown AB Tech Campus
North Asheville Tailgate Market/The Holiday Bazaar
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Sunday, December 13, 2020
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020
West Asheville Tailgate Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Dec 15 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
West Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Weaverville Tailgate Market + Winter Market
Dec 16 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Weaverville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Thursday, December 17, 2020
How local businesses are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis: Woolworth Walk Interview
Dec 17 all-day
Online

The Woolworth Walk is truly a unique Asheville experience; a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of downtown, located in the historic Woolworth building and exclusively representing local artists. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your gifts this holiday season, The Woolworth Walk has both practical and beautiful pieces perfect for anyone on your list. Also get the inside scoop about the new Woolworth Lofts, located right above the gallery and perfect for your next weekend getaway.

See the video interview here!

While we’ve all had to adjust to the “new normal” (whatever that is), our local business owners and managers have their own stories to tell about how they’ve been affected and what they are doing during these unprecedented times. Dig Local is proud to interview some of the awesome folks who make Asheville, Asheville.
2020 Venture 15 and Venture Asheville Honors + Awards
Dec 17 @ 8:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Chamber

Venture Asheville grows Asheville’s startup community and connects high-growth entrepreneurs to talent, mentors and investors through unique programming and events.  The Venture 15 and Venture Asheville Honors is our annual end-of-year party where we announce and rank the 15 fastest growing startups in the area and award Entrepreneur, Mentor, Investor, Resource of the Year, The Shining Rock Award and the Venture Asheville Vanguard Award.   New award this year – Best Startup to Work For.

While last year’s Venture 15 lives on in our memories, we obviously can’t have VIP receptions, dance parties, or a bar tab this year, so we are going virtual, but it will be anything but boring.  With Jeff Kaplan as the emcee for the evening you can expect to hear from our sponsors, winners and finalists all wrapped up in one creative program, along with a few surprises.  Buy your tickets, make some popcorn, grab your drink of choice and join us from the comfort of your couch for an exciting, fast-paced evening of awards.

Venture 15 Awards recognize the 15 fastest growing Asheville-area startups. This event celebrates the area’s outstanding entrepreneurs, and it serves as an elite setting where they can share their talent and wisdom as well as offer inspiration to other fledgling companies to be part of this exclusive group.

Friday, December 18, 2020
How local businesses are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis: Woolworth Walk Interview
Dec 18 all-day
Online

The Woolworth Walk is truly a unique Asheville experience; a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of downtown, located in the historic Woolworth building and exclusively representing local artists. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your gifts this holiday season, The Woolworth Walk has both practical and beautiful pieces perfect for anyone on your list. Also get the inside scoop about the new Woolworth Lofts, located right above the gallery and perfect for your next weekend getaway.

See the video interview here!

While we’ve all had to adjust to the “new normal” (whatever that is), our local business owners and managers have their own stories to tell about how they’ve been affected and what they are doing during these unprecedented times. Dig Local is proud to interview some of the awesome folks who make Asheville, Asheville.
Saturday, December 19, 2020
How local businesses are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis: Woolworth Walk Interview
Dec 19 all-day
Online

The Woolworth Walk is truly a unique Asheville experience; a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of downtown, located in the historic Woolworth building and exclusively representing local artists. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your gifts this holiday season, The Woolworth Walk has both practical and beautiful pieces perfect for anyone on your list. Also get the inside scoop about the new Woolworth Lofts, located right above the gallery and perfect for your next weekend getaway.

See the video interview here!

While we’ve all had to adjust to the “new normal” (whatever that is), our local business owners and managers have their own stories to tell about how they’ve been affected and what they are doing during these unprecedented times. Dig Local is proud to interview some of the awesome folks who make Asheville, Asheville.
ASAP Farmers Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Dec 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
ASAP Farmers Market

ASAP Farmers Market at A-B Tech

The market is located in A-B Tech parking lot A-13, adjacent to the A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center (16 Fernihurst Dr.). Enter the market via Fernihurst Dr. off Victoria Rd., following campus signs to the conference center.

Market staff will control the number of shoppers in the market area at one time by limiting the number of cars in the parking lot.  When you arrive at  the market, please follow signs and staff directions to queue inside your vehicle until instructed to park your car in the parking lot.  There may be a 15 – 30 minute wait to park during peak shopping times.

Dates and Hours

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon until December 19th…

The ASAP Winter Market will run Saturdays, 10am – 1pm, January 9th until March 27th in the same location.

Market Rules

  • No customers or vendors exhibiting symptoms may enter the market.
  • Maintain 6 feet of social distance at all times.
  • One customer at a time for each vendor table.
  • Only handle product you are purchasing. Vendors will pre-package or bunch products.
  • All vendors and shoppers are required to wear masks. Customers who are not able to wear a mask may arrange to pre-order from vendors. Market staff will direct you to a separate parking area and deliver prepaid items to the car.
  • Children, if they must attend with adult shoppers, must be closely supervised.
  • Please leave your pets at home.

Staff will direct anyone failing to comply with these conditions to leave the market.

Paying for Purchases

Vendors accept touch-free credit or debit payments as well as SNAP. Some take exact cash (no change given) or check. Thanks to generous support from the community, we are offering Double SNAP.

The ASAP Holiday Farmers Market
Dec 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
ASAP Holiday Farmers Market

Visit the ASAP Farmers Market between Thanksgiving and Christmas to shop for locally-made, quality gifts, including: art, jewelry, dried flowers and wreaths, soap, body care, CBD products, gourmet specialty foods and more!
While you are at it, shop with our farmers for the freshest vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese, mushrooms, bread, and pastries!
Protocols, such as limiting the number of customers at a time, are in place to ensure your shopping experience is safe. The market is located outdoors in a parking lot (16 Fernihurst Drive) at the downtown AB Tech Campus
North Asheville Tailgate Market/The Holiday Bazaar
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Dec 19 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Sunday, December 20, 2020
How local businesses are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis: Woolworth Walk Interview
Dec 20 all-day
Online

The Woolworth Walk is truly a unique Asheville experience; a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of downtown, located in the historic Woolworth building and exclusively representing local artists. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your gifts this holiday season, The Woolworth Walk has both practical and beautiful pieces perfect for anyone on your list. Also get the inside scoop about the new Woolworth Lofts, located right above the gallery and perfect for your next weekend getaway.

See the video interview here!

While we’ve all had to adjust to the “new normal” (whatever that is), our local business owners and managers have their own stories to tell about how they’ve been affected and what they are doing during these unprecedented times. Dig Local is proud to interview some of the awesome folks who make Asheville, Asheville.
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Dec 20 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Monday, December 21, 2020
How local businesses are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis: Woolworth Walk Interview
Dec 21 all-day
Online

The Woolworth Walk is truly a unique Asheville experience; a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of downtown, located in the historic Woolworth building and exclusively representing local artists. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your gifts this holiday season, The Woolworth Walk has both practical and beautiful pieces perfect for anyone on your list. Also get the inside scoop about the new Woolworth Lofts, located right above the gallery and perfect for your next weekend getaway.

See the video interview here!

While we’ve all had to adjust to the “new normal” (whatever that is), our local business owners and managers have their own stories to tell about how they’ve been affected and what they are doing during these unprecedented times. Dig Local is proud to interview some of the awesome folks who make Asheville, Asheville.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
How local businesses are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis: Woolworth Walk Interview
Dec 22 all-day
Online

The Woolworth Walk is truly a unique Asheville experience; a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of downtown, located in the historic Woolworth building and exclusively representing local artists. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your gifts this holiday season, The Woolworth Walk has both practical and beautiful pieces perfect for anyone on your list. Also get the inside scoop about the new Woolworth Lofts, located right above the gallery and perfect for your next weekend getaway.

See the video interview here!

While we’ve all had to adjust to the “new normal” (whatever that is), our local business owners and managers have their own stories to tell about how they’ve been affected and what they are doing during these unprecedented times. Dig Local is proud to interview some of the awesome folks who make Asheville, Asheville.
West Asheville Tailgate Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Dec 22 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
West Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

WATM Flier.png

Wednesday, December 23, 2020
How local businesses are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis: Woolworth Walk Interview
Dec 23 all-day
Online

The Woolworth Walk is truly a unique Asheville experience; a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of downtown, located in the historic Woolworth building and exclusively representing local artists. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your gifts this holiday season, The Woolworth Walk has both practical and beautiful pieces perfect for anyone on your list. Also get the inside scoop about the new Woolworth Lofts, located right above the gallery and perfect for your next weekend getaway.

See the video interview here!

While we’ve all had to adjust to the “new normal” (whatever that is), our local business owners and managers have their own stories to tell about how they’ve been affected and what they are doing during these unprecedented times. Dig Local is proud to interview some of the awesome folks who make Asheville, Asheville.
Weaverville Tailgate Market + Winter Market
Dec 23 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Weaverville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Law of Attraction Discussion Group — Visualization exercises in LOA
Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Online
Law of Attraction (LOA) is a powerful guideline that can be utilized within our lives, and impacts ourselves as well as the collective consciousness. Let’s discuss practical, everyday ways we use and apply these tools in 2020! This session’s discussion will be, “Visualization exercises in LOA.” No advance prep, reading or knowledge required. Come with an open mind and heart, free of judgement, and let’s learn together! This is an inclusive, informal, interactive discussion for people will all levels of LOA understanding.

Some other topics we will cover in future discussions include:
– How to utilize LOA to manifest best case scenarios
– Gratitude practices as a tool in manifestation
– Honoring your own feelings, emotions and well being (and others) as a form of self care while manifesting
– Staying grounded, avoiding toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing when manifesting
– Visualization exercises in LOA
– Manifesting on specific themes (love, money, good health, etc.)

Discussions will be held by Kathryn Brahaney, myself. I’ve utilized Law of Attraction in having a significantly better recovery than anticipated from two major car accidents, in receiving a job offer that allowed me to relocate to Asheville, NC (where I live now) and in finding my favorite apartment to date in a city I wasn’t sure would be in my budget. I started these discussions to share my experience using Law of Attraction and to provide opportunities to learn more that are accessible and affordable. Looking forward to sharing more with you all and chatting about how we can use LOA in navigating the rest of 2020 and beyond!

Thursday, December 24, 2020
How local businesses are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis: Woolworth Walk Interview
Dec 24 all-day
Online

The Woolworth Walk is truly a unique Asheville experience; a privately and locally owned gallery in the heart of downtown, located in the historic Woolworth building and exclusively representing local artists. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your gifts this holiday season, The Woolworth Walk has both practical and beautiful pieces perfect for anyone on your list. Also get the inside scoop about the new Woolworth Lofts, located right above the gallery and perfect for your next weekend getaway.

See the video interview here!

While we’ve all had to adjust to the “new normal” (whatever that is), our local business owners and managers have their own stories to tell about how they’ve been affected and what they are doing during these unprecedented times. Dig Local is proud to interview some of the awesome folks who make Asheville, Asheville.
Saturday, December 26, 2020
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Dec 26 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Sunday, December 27, 2020
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Dec 27 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Incredible Business Networking for WNC on ZOOM
Dec 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online

Incredible Business Networking is on Zoom until we can meet for lunch meetings again. Well be meeting every Wednesday at 11:00. Join us!

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvduutqj0qGNXFx7OEw7zNLw4WDwfjLv6B

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thanks to our Sponsor: The Super Signguy!

Saturday, January 2, 2021
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Jan 2 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Sunday, January 3, 2021
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Jan 3 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.