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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Monday, May 20, 2019
2019 Assaults on Mt Mitchell
May 20 all-day
Race starts at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

The 44th Annual Assaults, presented by Greenville Health System, will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019.
The Assault on Mt Mitchell is one of the most intense, premier cycling experiences that draws a full field of upward of 1,000 cyclists from across the world each year. The Assault on Mt. Mitchell is a 102.7-mile self-paced ride — not race — from Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the summit at Mt. Mitchell State Park in North Carolina —a total vertical ascent of more than 10,000 feet.

The Assault on Marion is a simultaneous 74.2-mile self-paced ride starting from Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina and ending at the 5th rest stop at the Tom Johnson Rally Park Pavilion in Marion, North Carolina.

Saturday, June 1, 2019
White Zombie 5k
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am
Catawba Brewing Company

Run or walk from Catawba’s downtown Asheville South Slope tasting room and dodge zombies along the way in several “Outbreak Zones”. Racers who wish to dress in costume are encouraged to come as zombies or other Catawba characters (i.e. Farmer Ted, Evening Joe, HOPness Monster, etc) to join in the festivities.
A beer token is included with registration for those zombies/racers who are 21 years and older! All runners will receive a custom ZOMBIE race bib.

Friday, June 21, 2019
4th Annual Grip, Sip, Give Classic
Jun 21 all-day
Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course

Can’d Aid’s raucous, beer-soaked golf tournament is back!

Can’d Aid’s 4th Annual Grip, Sip, Give Classic will be held on June 21, 2019 @ Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course in Asheville, North Carolina

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: check-in, breakfast burritos, happy hour with MamaMosas (Mama’s Lil’ Yella Pils + OJ)
10:00 AM: shotgun start
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: 19th hole beers
2:30 PM: BBQ on the green, awards, silent auction & raffle
​$125/player – teams of four

Interested in SPONSORING Grip, Sip, Give? Throw your company into the limelight and do a lil’ good while you’re at it. Learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities and email [email protected] to secure a Title, Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsorship.

Saturday, June 29, 2019
Farm to Fork Fondo
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am – Jun 30 @ 10:00 am
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Wrenegade Sports is very excited to announce another brand new event for 2019: Farm to Fork Fondo – Asheville on June 29 & 30, 2019 in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview, NC!
An organized bicycle ride where you get to choose the distance best for you and stop for chef-prepared bites at farms along the way.

All activities at Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Rd. NC 28730

SATURDAY JUNE 29, 2019
• 4 to 6:30pm Packet pickup at Hickory Nut Gap Farm
• 6:30pm Meet the Farmers Dinner (tickets required)

SUNDAY JUNE 30, 2019
• 6:30 to 7:45am Packet Pickup Forto Coffee Station, and Bicycle Tune-Up Station open
• 8am Farm to Fork Fondo (Piccolo, Medio and Gran) departs (pre-registration required)
• 10:30am Ramble Ride departs
• 11:30am to 6pm Post-Ride Farm to Fork Barbecue (tickets required)
• 1 to 5pm Live music
• 5pm Volunteer Competition Awards Ceremony

Thursday, July 4, 2019
Independence Day 5K at Asheville Outlets
Jul 4 @ 6:30 am – 9:30 am
Asheville Outlets

Start off your 4th of July with a BANG and join us at Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) for a fun, flat and fast 5K at the Asheville Outlets. Choose from the timed 5K run/walk or a 1 mile untimed walk.

Event Schedule:
July 4 – 6:30 a.m. – Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration Begins
July 4 – 8:00 a.m. – 5K Adult and Youth Race Begins
July 4 – 8:05 a.m. – 1 Mile Walk Begins
July 4 – 9:00 a.m. – 5K Awards

$5 from every registration will go towards Wounded Warrior Project or Veterans for Peace. To register, visit: https://raceroster.com/events/2019/22665/asheville-independence-day-5k. All runners will receive a drawstring goodie bag courtesy of Asheville Outlets.

Saturday, July 13, 2019
Bulldog Block Party
Jul 13 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Biltmore Park Town Square

UNC Asheville-Bulldog Block Party

Biltmore Park Town Square is excited to partner with the UNC Asheville athletics for a Bulldog Block Party.

The Bulldog Block Party will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. near Regal Biltmore Park Grande Stadium 15 and in Cecil Park, the green space area near Hickory Tavern and Brixx Wood Fired Pizza.

This family friendly morning event will feature a meet and greet with UNC Asheville coaches along with Rocky the Bulldog. There will also be games, prizes and much more!

In addition, UNC Asheville men’s and women’s basketball head coaches Mike Morrell and Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick from 9:30-10:30 a.m. will hold a short youth clinic for all children in attendance.

Summer Cycle at New Belgium
Jul 13 @ 3:00 pm
New Belgium Brewing

Summer Cycle is This Saturday!

HOSTED BY: Asheville on Bikes and the event sponsors.

This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and includes easy-to-follow route options for bike riders of all ages and abilities, followed by a celebration at New Belgium Brewing. Summer Cycle is perfect for the new or returning bike rider to get started and meet new friends to ride with in Asheville. Volunteers needed too!

Pick your Summer Cycle route! 

Summer Cycle ’19 Schedule:

  • 3:00pm – Gather at New Belgium Brewing
  • 3:30pm – Kick off with all-ages balance bike loop, then all rides depart
  • 4:30pm (ish) – Return to New Belgium Brewing for post-ride celebration.

Participants are asked to have their bicycle in good condition and bring a water bottle, lights, and bike bell. Costumes are encouraged, helmets are required!  There is lots more info at AoB’s Facebook page, where you can RSVP and even VOLUNTEER to help make it happen.

Sunday, July 21, 2019
Asheville Triathlon
Jul 21 all-day
Asheville Recreation Park

The Asheville Triathlon consists of a beautiful outdoor pool swim in a 50 meter pool, rolling bike course and a flat and fast run course! The race is perfect for every level of triathlete, from novice to elites. Novice and Beginner triathletes love this race! The pool swim is great for new swimmers and the run is a flat, easy course to navigate. Elite athletes – get ready for a PR! This race is fast and is a huge hit among the local elites.

We are excited to partner with iDream Athletes Foundation with a portion of the proceeds benefiting this fantastic local organization. The race is limited to 350 participants and we expect it to sell out! Join us for some summer fun at the Asheville Triathlon!

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
2019 Fall Kickball Registration Stonewall Sports
Jul 31 all-day
Buncombe County Sports Park

Stonewall Sports, a community-based nonprofit recreational sports organization for members of the LGBTQAI+ community and straight allies, recently announced Asheville as its newest affiliate city. The sports group was founded in Washington, D.C., in 2010 to raise funds for local nonprofits through inclusive, low-cost organized sports. Since then, it has expanded into eighteen cities, five in North Carolina alone.

2019 Fall Kickball

Kickball (Outdoor) · Any Novice

Season:Fall 2019
Starts:Sep 8 ’19
Ends:Nov 10 ’19
Minimum age:21 years old
Age as of: Sep 8 ’19
Adult League Dodgeball Registration
Jul 31 all-day
Johnston Elementary School

Dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way into our Adult Dodgeball League, best described as a party on the dodgeball court. Your rise to dodgeball superstardom begins on Thursday evenings, September 5-October 31 (except September 19).

Remember the hard rubber you got pummeled with during recess? We don’t use those. We use soft-centered balls to keep the hard impacts and injuries to a minimum. Balls start flying at 6:00 p.m. Sweat bands encouraged!

Overview

  • Your $25 registration fee includes eight weeks of dodgeball play
  • Each team consists of no more than six players on the court at one time (3 males and 3 females)
  • Each team will play seven matches in a best of seven format (each match has a five minute time cap)
  • Once all the opposing team’s players are eliminated, the match is over
  • A win is worth three points and a loss is worth one point
Thursday, August 1, 2019
2019 Fall Kickball Registration Stonewall Sports
Aug 1 all-day
Buncombe County Sports Park

Stonewall Sports, a community-based nonprofit recreational sports organization for members of the LGBTQAI+ community and straight allies, recently announced Asheville as its newest affiliate city. The sports group was founded in Washington, D.C., in 2010 to raise funds for local nonprofits through inclusive, low-cost organized sports. Since then, it has expanded into eighteen cities, five in North Carolina alone.

2019 Fall Kickball

Kickball (Outdoor) · Any Novice

Season:Fall 2019
Starts:Sep 8 ’19
Ends:Nov 10 ’19
Minimum age:21 years old
Age as of: Sep 8 ’19
Adult League Dodgeball Registration
Aug 1 all-day
Johnston Elementary School

Dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way into our Adult Dodgeball League, best described as a party on the dodgeball court. Your rise to dodgeball superstardom begins on Thursday evenings, September 5-October 31 (except September 19).

Remember the hard rubber you got pummeled with during recess? We don’t use those. We use soft-centered balls to keep the hard impacts and injuries to a minimum. Balls start flying at 6:00 p.m. Sweat bands encouraged!

Overview

  • Your $25 registration fee includes eight weeks of dodgeball play
  • Each team consists of no more than six players on the court at one time (3 males and 3 females)
  • Each team will play seven matches in a best of seven format (each match has a five minute time cap)
  • Once all the opposing team’s players are eliminated, the match is over
  • A win is worth three points and a loss is worth one point
Friday, August 2, 2019
2019 Fall Kickball Registration Stonewall Sports
Aug 2 all-day
Buncombe County Sports Park

Stonewall Sports, a community-based nonprofit recreational sports organization for members of the LGBTQAI+ community and straight allies, recently announced Asheville as its newest affiliate city. The sports group was founded in Washington, D.C., in 2010 to raise funds for local nonprofits through inclusive, low-cost organized sports. Since then, it has expanded into eighteen cities, five in North Carolina alone.

2019 Fall Kickball

Kickball (Outdoor) · Any Novice

Season:Fall 2019
Starts:Sep 8 ’19
Ends:Nov 10 ’19
Minimum age:21 years old
Age as of: Sep 8 ’19
Adult League Dodgeball Registration
Aug 2 all-day
Johnston Elementary School

Dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way into our Adult Dodgeball League, best described as a party on the dodgeball court. Your rise to dodgeball superstardom begins on Thursday evenings, September 5-October 31 (except September 19).

Remember the hard rubber you got pummeled with during recess? We don’t use those. We use soft-centered balls to keep the hard impacts and injuries to a minimum. Balls start flying at 6:00 p.m. Sweat bands encouraged!

Overview

  • Your $25 registration fee includes eight weeks of dodgeball play
  • Each team consists of no more than six players on the court at one time (3 males and 3 females)
  • Each team will play seven matches in a best of seven format (each match has a five minute time cap)
  • Once all the opposing team’s players are eliminated, the match is over
  • A win is worth three points and a loss is worth one point
Saturday, August 3, 2019
2019 Fall Kickball Registration Stonewall Sports
Aug 3 all-day
Buncombe County Sports Park

Stonewall Sports, a community-based nonprofit recreational sports organization for members of the LGBTQAI+ community and straight allies, recently announced Asheville as its newest affiliate city. The sports group was founded in Washington, D.C., in 2010 to raise funds for local nonprofits through inclusive, low-cost organized sports. Since then, it has expanded into eighteen cities, five in North Carolina alone.

2019 Fall Kickball

Kickball (Outdoor) · Any Novice

Season:Fall 2019
Starts:Sep 8 ’19
Ends:Nov 10 ’19
Minimum age:21 years old
Age as of: Sep 8 ’19
Adult League Dodgeball Registration
Aug 3 all-day
Johnston Elementary School

Dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way into our Adult Dodgeball League, best described as a party on the dodgeball court. Your rise to dodgeball superstardom begins on Thursday evenings, September 5-October 31 (except September 19).

Remember the hard rubber you got pummeled with during recess? We don’t use those. We use soft-centered balls to keep the hard impacts and injuries to a minimum. Balls start flying at 6:00 p.m. Sweat bands encouraged!

Overview

  • Your $25 registration fee includes eight weeks of dodgeball play
  • Each team consists of no more than six players on the court at one time (3 males and 3 females)
  • Each team will play seven matches in a best of seven format (each match has a five minute time cap)
  • Once all the opposing team’s players are eliminated, the match is over
  • A win is worth three points and a loss is worth one point
Lace up! Register Now for LEAF Art Dash 5K
Aug 3 all-day
Pack Square

RUN YOUR ASH OFF for Cultural Arts Education!
Your run (or walk) 100% supports LEAF Schools & Streets
Saturday, August 3rd @ 9am

Lace up your shoes for the LEAF ART DASH,
for an art filled family-friendly 5K in downtown Asheville.
Costumes Encouraged | Pets Welcome
Art Dash kicks off Saturday LEAF Downtown AVL festivities!

This 3.1 mi COURSE will travel through the city,
complete with live roaming Artists & interactive arts.
It feels like a LEAF Parade! 
#RunYourAshOff

THE EXTRAORDINARY WATAUGA Paddling
Aug 3 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
given upon registration

This meetup group gives paddlers of all skill levels a chance to meet other paddlers for flat water and mildwater paddling. We get together to share our love of water and the outdoors. We paddle mostly local/regional waters, and may also plan overnight, weekend, or longer trips farther away. We share tips, information, and knowledge. All members are welcome to post trips and/or discussions. All are welcome. We have NO RULES except be safe and have fun.

“Mildwater” means different things to different people. For new paddlers, mild may mean lakes and flat rivers. For those who have whitewater experience, Class 2+ or Class 3 whitewater may be mild. Meetup organizers provide descriptions of their outings. It is your responsibility to read those descriptions, ask questions if needed, and decide whether a given outing is right for you, given your skills and equipment.

Sunday, August 4, 2019
2019 Fall Kickball Registration Stonewall Sports
Aug 4 all-day
Buncombe County Sports Park

Stonewall Sports, a community-based nonprofit recreational sports organization for members of the LGBTQAI+ community and straight allies, recently announced Asheville as its newest affiliate city. The sports group was founded in Washington, D.C., in 2010 to raise funds for local nonprofits through inclusive, low-cost organized sports. Since then, it has expanded into eighteen cities, five in North Carolina alone.

2019 Fall Kickball

Kickball (Outdoor) · Any Novice

Season:Fall 2019
Starts:Sep 8 ’19
Ends:Nov 10 ’19
Minimum age:21 years old
Age as of: Sep 8 ’19
Adult League Dodgeball Registration
Aug 4 all-day
Johnston Elementary School

Dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way into our Adult Dodgeball League, best described as a party on the dodgeball court. Your rise to dodgeball superstardom begins on Thursday evenings, September 5-October 31 (except September 19).

Remember the hard rubber you got pummeled with during recess? We don’t use those. We use soft-centered balls to keep the hard impacts and injuries to a minimum. Balls start flying at 6:00 p.m. Sweat bands encouraged!

Overview

  • Your $25 registration fee includes eight weeks of dodgeball play
  • Each team consists of no more than six players on the court at one time (3 males and 3 females)
  • Each team will play seven matches in a best of seven format (each match has a five minute time cap)
  • Once all the opposing team’s players are eliminated, the match is over
  • A win is worth three points and a loss is worth one point
Monday, August 5, 2019
2019 Fall Kickball Registration Stonewall Sports
Aug 5 all-day
Buncombe County Sports Park

Stonewall Sports, a community-based nonprofit recreational sports organization for members of the LGBTQAI+ community and straight allies, recently announced Asheville as its newest affiliate city. The sports group was founded in Washington, D.C., in 2010 to raise funds for local nonprofits through inclusive, low-cost organized sports. Since then, it has expanded into eighteen cities, five in North Carolina alone.

2019 Fall Kickball

Kickball (Outdoor) · Any Novice

Season:Fall 2019
Starts:Sep 8 ’19
Ends:Nov 10 ’19
Minimum age:21 years old
Age as of: Sep 8 ’19
Adult League Dodgeball Registration
Aug 5 all-day
Johnston Elementary School

Dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way into our Adult Dodgeball League, best described as a party on the dodgeball court. Your rise to dodgeball superstardom begins on Thursday evenings, September 5-October 31 (except September 19).

Remember the hard rubber you got pummeled with during recess? We don’t use those. We use soft-centered balls to keep the hard impacts and injuries to a minimum. Balls start flying at 6:00 p.m. Sweat bands encouraged!

Overview

  • Your $25 registration fee includes eight weeks of dodgeball play
  • Each team consists of no more than six players on the court at one time (3 males and 3 females)
  • Each team will play seven matches in a best of seven format (each match has a five minute time cap)
  • Once all the opposing team’s players are eliminated, the match is over
  • A win is worth three points and a loss is worth one point
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
2019 Fall Kickball Registration Stonewall Sports
Aug 6 all-day
Buncombe County Sports Park

Stonewall Sports, a community-based nonprofit recreational sports organization for members of the LGBTQAI+ community and straight allies, recently announced Asheville as its newest affiliate city. The sports group was founded in Washington, D.C., in 2010 to raise funds for local nonprofits through inclusive, low-cost organized sports. Since then, it has expanded into eighteen cities, five in North Carolina alone.

2019 Fall Kickball

Kickball (Outdoor) · Any Novice

Season:Fall 2019
Starts:Sep 8 ’19
Ends:Nov 10 ’19
Minimum age:21 years old
Age as of: Sep 8 ’19
Adult League Dodgeball Registration
Aug 6 all-day
Johnston Elementary School

Dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way into our Adult Dodgeball League, best described as a party on the dodgeball court. Your rise to dodgeball superstardom begins on Thursday evenings, September 5-October 31 (except September 19).

Remember the hard rubber you got pummeled with during recess? We don’t use those. We use soft-centered balls to keep the hard impacts and injuries to a minimum. Balls start flying at 6:00 p.m. Sweat bands encouraged!

Overview

  • Your $25 registration fee includes eight weeks of dodgeball play
  • Each team consists of no more than six players on the court at one time (3 males and 3 females)
  • Each team will play seven matches in a best of seven format (each match has a five minute time cap)
  • Once all the opposing team’s players are eliminated, the match is over
  • A win is worth three points and a loss is worth one point
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
2019 Fall Kickball Registration Stonewall Sports
Aug 7 all-day
Buncombe County Sports Park

Stonewall Sports, a community-based nonprofit recreational sports organization for members of the LGBTQAI+ community and straight allies, recently announced Asheville as its newest affiliate city. The sports group was founded in Washington, D.C., in 2010 to raise funds for local nonprofits through inclusive, low-cost organized sports. Since then, it has expanded into eighteen cities, five in North Carolina alone.

2019 Fall Kickball

Kickball (Outdoor) · Any Novice

Season:Fall 2019
Starts:Sep 8 ’19
Ends:Nov 10 ’19
Minimum age:21 years old
Age as of: Sep 8 ’19
Adult League Dodgeball Registration
Aug 7 all-day
Johnston Elementary School

Dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way into our Adult Dodgeball League, best described as a party on the dodgeball court. Your rise to dodgeball superstardom begins on Thursday evenings, September 5-October 31 (except September 19).

Remember the hard rubber you got pummeled with during recess? We don’t use those. We use soft-centered balls to keep the hard impacts and injuries to a minimum. Balls start flying at 6:00 p.m. Sweat bands encouraged!

Overview

  • Your $25 registration fee includes eight weeks of dodgeball play
  • Each team consists of no more than six players on the court at one time (3 males and 3 females)
  • Each team will play seven matches in a best of seven format (each match has a five minute time cap)
  • Once all the opposing team’s players are eliminated, the match is over
  • A win is worth three points and a loss is worth one point
Thursday, August 8, 2019
2019 Fall Kickball Registration Stonewall Sports
Aug 8 all-day
Buncombe County Sports Park

Stonewall Sports, a community-based nonprofit recreational sports organization for members of the LGBTQAI+ community and straight allies, recently announced Asheville as its newest affiliate city. The sports group was founded in Washington, D.C., in 2010 to raise funds for local nonprofits through inclusive, low-cost organized sports. Since then, it has expanded into eighteen cities, five in North Carolina alone.

2019 Fall Kickball

Kickball (Outdoor) · Any Novice

Season:Fall 2019
Starts:Sep 8 ’19
Ends:Nov 10 ’19
Minimum age:21 years old
Age as of: Sep 8 ’19
Adult League Dodgeball Registration
Aug 8 all-day
Johnston Elementary School

Dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way into our Adult Dodgeball League, best described as a party on the dodgeball court. Your rise to dodgeball superstardom begins on Thursday evenings, September 5-October 31 (except September 19).

Remember the hard rubber you got pummeled with during recess? We don’t use those. We use soft-centered balls to keep the hard impacts and injuries to a minimum. Balls start flying at 6:00 p.m. Sweat bands encouraged!

Overview

  • Your $25 registration fee includes eight weeks of dodgeball play
  • Each team consists of no more than six players on the court at one time (3 males and 3 females)
  • Each team will play seven matches in a best of seven format (each match has a five minute time cap)
  • Once all the opposing team’s players are eliminated, the match is over
  • A win is worth three points and a loss is worth one point
Friday, August 9, 2019
Adult League Dodgeball Registration
Aug 9 all-day
Johnston Elementary School

Dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way into our Adult Dodgeball League, best described as a party on the dodgeball court. Your rise to dodgeball superstardom begins on Thursday evenings, September 5-October 31 (except September 19).

Remember the hard rubber you got pummeled with during recess? We don’t use those. We use soft-centered balls to keep the hard impacts and injuries to a minimum. Balls start flying at 6:00 p.m. Sweat bands encouraged!

Overview

  • Your $25 registration fee includes eight weeks of dodgeball play
  • Each team consists of no more than six players on the court at one time (3 males and 3 females)
  • Each team will play seven matches in a best of seven format (each match has a five minute time cap)
  • Once all the opposing team’s players are eliminated, the match is over
  • A win is worth three points and a loss is worth one point
Light up the Night 5k
Aug 9 all-day
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries

iDaph Events is proud to help support the Western Carolina Rescue Ministries by presenting it’s first ever Light Up the Night 5k on August 9th: A glow-in-the-dark nighttime run for all abilities that will wind through the historic streets of Montford in Asheville. This is your time to shine! Runners will take to the streets starting at 7:30 pm in “glow swag” in this fun and unique event, and all the proceeds from this run will directly benefit the continuous work of recovery, rescue, and restoration to individuals throughout WNC.

The Run: A scenic, night-time fun 5K run through the Historic Montford area in Asheville, North Carolina. The run will follow along Montford Avenue and Hill Street through beautiful Victorian neighborhoods that mirror Asheville’s cosmopolitan character. The run will start and end at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.

Registration: Early Registration is only $30 and begins on April 1, 2019, through April 30th. After that, the price of registration will increase incrementally until the race day. Participants will receive a free ‘glow’ t-shirt if they register by July 28th.

Backing a Good Cause: Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) exists to serve the homeless, poor and addicted populations of Western North Carolina. They meet people in crisis, focus on helping them at the point of their need, invest in their future, and help them until they can move forward.

Awards: Awards will be given to the top three finishers male/female overall, top one overall master’s (male/female) and top three (male/female) in various age-graded categories. (See Awards Section for more specific categories)