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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Sunday, October 13, 2024
Barn Yoga
Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

A Hickory Nut Gap tradition, back by popular demand! Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered.

Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome! Variations encouraged, feel free to bring blocks, blankets or straps.

Make a day of it! Class lets out when the Farm Store opens, come shop the Farm Store for local meats and grocery goodies, grab a beer or beverage and wander the farm grounds to see the animals. Yogis get 10% off meat and eggs on class day.

Time: 9am-10am

Dates: April 28th | May 26th | June 30th | July 28th | August 25th | September 29th | October 27th

Price: $18/class OR Full Season, 7 classes for $100!

Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am
Eliada Home- Parc Building

Eliada’s 2024 Fall Festival & Corn Maze will be open from Friday, September 20th through Sunday, October 27th on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm | Saturdays: 10 am – 7 pm | Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm

Come out and bring the family, friends, and neighbors too. Come out to enjoy the following events and have a great time.

Corn Cannons
Spider Climber
Custom Corn Maze
Lawn Games
Hay Rides
Pumpkins for purchase of all shapes and sizes!
Food Trucks and so much MORE! See you there!

100% of the proceeds benefit the children at Eliada! Not only does your ticket purchase come with access to family-friendly fun, but it directly aids in the growth and success of Eliada’s kids!

Wooftop Party at the Radical!
Oct 13 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Radical

The Wooftop Party is a fun yappy hour for dog owners. With sweater weather here, it’s the perfect time for guests & their pups to enjoy The Roof. Botanical Bones will offer dog treats to keep tails wagging all night, and Mountain Pet Rescue will have adoptable dogs in search of their forever homes.

Friday, October 18, 2024
Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am
Eliada Home- Parc Building

Eliada’s 2024 Fall Festival & Corn Maze will be open from Friday, September 20th through Sunday, October 27th on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm | Saturdays: 10 am – 7 pm | Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm

Come out and bring the family, friends, and neighbors too. Come out to enjoy the following events and have a great time.

Corn Cannons
Spider Climber
Custom Corn Maze
Lawn Games
Hay Rides
Pumpkins for purchase of all shapes and sizes!
Food Trucks and so much MORE! See you there!

100% of the proceeds benefit the children at Eliada! Not only does your ticket purchase come with access to family-friendly fun, but it directly aids in the growth and success of Eliada’s kids!

Saturday, October 19, 2024
Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am
Eliada Home- Parc Building

Eliada’s 2024 Fall Festival & Corn Maze will be open from Friday, September 20th through Sunday, October 27th on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm | Saturdays: 10 am – 7 pm | Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm

Come out and bring the family, friends, and neighbors too. Come out to enjoy the following events and have a great time.

Corn Cannons
Spider Climber
Custom Corn Maze
Lawn Games
Hay Rides
Pumpkins for purchase of all shapes and sizes!
Food Trucks and so much MORE! See you there!

100% of the proceeds benefit the children at Eliada! Not only does your ticket purchase come with access to family-friendly fun, but it directly aids in the growth and success of Eliada’s kids!

Fourth Annual Pup Crawl
Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
7th Avenue Historic Area

Blue Ridge Humane Society (BRHS) invites the community to participate in their 4th Annual Historic 7th Avenue District Pup Crawl, presented by Hunter Subaru, on Saturday, October 19th, from 12-5 pm. Participants will purchase “Pawsports” and enjoy a pet giveaway
or treat and a unique pet-themed activity at participating dog-friendly food and beverage businesses, earning stamps at each stop for a chance to win a grand prize.

Pawsports are available on the BRHS website, https://www.blueridgehumane.org/get-involved/events/pupcrawl or by calling (828) 692-2639 ext. 304.

Sunday, October 20, 2024
Barn Yoga
Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

A Hickory Nut Gap tradition, back by popular demand! Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered.

Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome! Variations encouraged, feel free to bring blocks, blankets or straps.

Make a day of it! Class lets out when the Farm Store opens, come shop the Farm Store for local meats and grocery goodies, grab a beer or beverage and wander the farm grounds to see the animals. Yogis get 10% off meat and eggs on class day.

Time: 9am-10am

Dates: April 28th | May 26th | June 30th | July 28th | August 25th | September 29th | October 27th

Price: $18/class OR Full Season, 7 classes for $100!

Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Oct 20 @ 10:00 am
Eliada Home- Parc Building

Eliada’s 2024 Fall Festival & Corn Maze will be open from Friday, September 20th through Sunday, October 27th on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm | Saturdays: 10 am – 7 pm | Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm

Come out and bring the family, friends, and neighbors too. Come out to enjoy the following events and have a great time.

Corn Cannons
Spider Climber
Custom Corn Maze
Lawn Games
Hay Rides
Pumpkins for purchase of all shapes and sizes!
Food Trucks and so much MORE! See you there!

100% of the proceeds benefit the children at Eliada! Not only does your ticket purchase come with access to family-friendly fun, but it directly aids in the growth and success of Eliada’s kids!

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Local Industry Night
Oct 23 all-day
Airport Design Center

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains (BABRM) Local Industry Night is an evening to strengthen connections within the building industry and related professionals while enjoying food from Wally’s Backyard BBQ. Many in the building and associated trades are working tirelessly to support our communities. This is a free event, but registration is requested. Register at https://members.bablueridge.com/events/details/local-industry-night-10-23-2024-4996. BABRM is currently supporting its membership by raising funds through GoFundMe (https://gofund.me/db9e4545) as well as working with BeLoved Asheville on disaster recovery efforts.

Friday, October 25, 2024
Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
Eliada Home- Parc Building

Eliada’s 2024 Fall Festival & Corn Maze will be open from Friday, September 20th through Sunday, October 27th on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm | Saturdays: 10 am – 7 pm | Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm

Come out and bring the family, friends, and neighbors too. Come out to enjoy the following events and have a great time.

Corn Cannons
Spider Climber
Custom Corn Maze
Lawn Games
Hay Rides
Pumpkins for purchase of all shapes and sizes!
Food Trucks and so much MORE! See you there!

100% of the proceeds benefit the children at Eliada! Not only does your ticket purchase come with access to family-friendly fun, but it directly aids in the growth and success of Eliada’s kids!

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am
Eliada Home- Parc Building

Eliada’s 2024 Fall Festival & Corn Maze will be open from Friday, September 20th through Sunday, October 27th on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm | Saturdays: 10 am – 7 pm | Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm

Come out and bring the family, friends, and neighbors too. Come out to enjoy the following events and have a great time.

Corn Cannons
Spider Climber
Custom Corn Maze
Lawn Games
Hay Rides
Pumpkins for purchase of all shapes and sizes!
Food Trucks and so much MORE! See you there!

100% of the proceeds benefit the children at Eliada! Not only does your ticket purchase come with access to family-friendly fun, but it directly aids in the growth and success of Eliada’s kids!

TOUCH-A-TRUCK®️ FAMILY FESTIVAL
Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tanger Asheville

TOUCH-A-TRUCK is an annual community-wide event where both kids and kids at heart have the opportunity to see, touch, and learn about vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, delivery, and public transportation — all in one place! Guests will meet the drivers and operators of these vehicles. Children will be able to “Truck-or-Treat” during the festival, and family-friendly costumes are encouraged (but not required). There will be a quiet hour from 11AM-noon for individuals sensitive to loud noises. Tickets are $5 per person ages 3 and up and can be purchased online or at the gate. Food and additional activities will be available at Tanger Asheville.

The 14th Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm
Pack Square Park

Friends, it is time once again for Asheville’s most fantastical festival of freakiness and fun… The Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival! As always, this is a FREE community event, brought to you by Arts 2 People, the organization that put on LAAFF for 15 years downtown.
This year’s festival will be bigger than ever with three music stages, a community storytelling tent, dozens of art vendors, food, beer and other libations, and of course, the highlight of the evening: the sunset performance by Surreal Sirkus.
The main stage at the Amphitheater in front of City Hall will feature live bands and musicians from Asheville and beyond. It will culminate in the Surreal Sirkus Main Show at 7:30 pm, which will showcase an array of performers, including aerialists, fire spinners, puppeteers, jugglers, dancers, and other circus acts.
This year’s show tells the story of one man’s journey after death, and the beings he encounters along the way. Unifire Theater, Street Creature Puppets, and many other local performance groups will take part in the show.
Also, this year, Arts 2 People has partnered with Create Fest, a local organization bringing diverse communities together through the arts. They will host an Open Mic & Showcase on the Reuter Terrace, from noon until 7 p.m. The terrace will also be home to a number of interactive exhibits and spaces for audience participation.
Meanwhile, at North Pack Square, there will be two more performance areas: an EDM stage on the raised lawn featuring some of Asheville’s finest DJ’s, and a Storytelling Tent located on the site of the former Vance Monument.
The latter is intended as a space for folks from around the region to share their personal stories as a way of bringing the community together in a spirit of healing and greater understanding of each other. (If you have a story you’d like to share, please DM us here or email: [email protected])
And of course the Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival will include more than 50 local vendors showcasing their unique artworks and handmade crafts, as well as food, beer, and mixed drinks, which will be available for sale at the Roger McGuire Green.
The Surreal Sirkus has deep roots in the history of the town’s artistic life. It existed as both an annual event and a performance troupe of the same name from 1996 to 2005, when it was a staple of the city’s underground arts scene. It was resurrected in 2021 for the event’s 25th anniversary with the help of Arts 2 People.
The Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival is made possible by support from our sponsors, including:
Arts 2 People
Arts AVL
Buncombe County
North Carolina Arts Council
Create Fest
Create Inc
Café Canna
The Well
JenBen Media
Raven & Crone
Asheville FM
West Village Market & Deli
Dropp Science
Spiral Enterprises
And more to come!

Asheville Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Urban Orchard Cider Co.

Everybody has that one costume they always wanted to wear and just never got the opportunity to. This year we want you to finally wear that costume to the Pubcrawls.com Halloween weekend Hangover Pub Crawl in Asheville on October 26th, 2024. We are going to have some of the spookiest attractions in the world at this bar crawl. Be ready to have the time of your life as we are offering only the top drink specials and exclusive bar promotions at this bar crawl. This will be one of those nights out with the crew which you never forget.

What Is Included With My Asheville Bar Crawl Ticket?
Over 4+ Venues!
Free Entry Into The Best Bars
2-3 Vouchers Included. (May Be Redeemed For A Drink, Shot, Swag or More)
FREE After Party
Pub Crawls Wristband
Detailed Custom Digital pub crawl map
Generously Low Drink Specials
Tasty Holiday Themed Drinks
Select Food Specials
Thousands Of Crawlers
$2000 Prize Value Social Media Costume Contest
Live Music/Bands/Dj’s at Certain Venues
Photographer and Videographer To Capture The Best Moments
Look out for a feature on our social media!
Helpful Pubcrawls.com Staff On Site

What Should I Wear To The Asheville Halloween Bar Crawl?
It is strongly encouraged to get creative and were that Halloween costume you always wanted to wear! You will see all types of spooky, funny, and sexy costumes roaming the streets for this pub crawl!

USE PROMO CODE EV20 for 20% OFF ON PUBCRAWLS.COM

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl – Asheville – 7th Annual
Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville

🎃 👻 Join the Ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl Experience! 🎃 👻

Get ready for a spooktacular night with Crawl With US at The Official 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl!

👽 Join Hundreds Of Spooky Crawlers
🍹 2-3 Drinks or Shots Included With Your Ticket
🚫 No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, & After Party
🏆 $1000 Costume Contest
📷 Professional Photographers
🥤 Custom Crawl With US Stadium Cups (First 400 Check Ins)
📿 Custom Keychain Lanyards With Bottle Openers (First 400 Check Ins)
🍻 Exclusive Drink Specials
🍔 Food Specials at Select Venues
🔥 Awesome After Party
📛 Custom Halloween Badge
🗺️ Access To Our Asheville Pub Crawl Map

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This isn’t just any bar crawl—it’s the ultimate Halloween party where you and your friends can dress up in your most creative costumes and hit the town for a night you won’t forget.

Meet tons of new people, explore some of the best bars in Asheville, and enjoy an electric atmosphere that only Halloween can provide. Our events are always packed with energy and excitement, making them the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season.

Don’t miss out on the hottest Halloween event of the year! Get your tickets now, dress to scare, and let the hauntingly good times roll! 👻

⬇️ Get your tickets NOW before prices go up! ⬇️
www.crawlwith.us/asheville/halloween

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🎃 CHECK IN TIME 4PM – 6PM 🎃
🎃 CRAWL LOCATIONS 4PM – 10PM 🎃
🎃 AFTER PARTY TIME 10PM – 12AM 🎃

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100% CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE

👌If the event is cancelled for any reason, all tickets will be refunded in full! No vouchers, no credits, just your money back in your bank! Guaranteed!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

https://www.crawlwith.us/faq

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🚫 DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE 🚫

We Highly Suggest Using Uber or Lyft To And From The Bar Crawl!

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㉑ ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ ㉑
Due to the nature of our events, all attendees must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID.

Sunday, October 27, 2024
2024 Asheville Flamenco Festival
Oct 27 all-day
Kittredge Theater / Warren Wilson College

Join Flamenco Appalachia for the 2024 Asheville Flamenco Festival, October 19th through 27th! Experience the passionate rhythms of Flamenco with performances, community events, and classes. Don’t miss the kickoff at LEAF Festival on October 19th. Celebrate with us at our Fiesta Flamenca on October 20th, and immerse yourself in Flamenco dance and guitar classes from October 21st to 26th at Uphora Dance Fitness with the world renowned teacher / choreographer Daniela Tugues. The festival culminates with a special 5:00pm performance at the Kittredge Theater at Warren Wilson College on October 27th. For details, visit FlamencoAppalachia.com.

Barn Yoga
Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

A Hickory Nut Gap tradition, back by popular demand! Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered.

Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome! Variations encouraged, feel free to bring blocks, blankets or straps.

Make a day of it! Class lets out when the Farm Store opens, come shop the Farm Store for local meats and grocery goodies, grab a beer or beverage and wander the farm grounds to see the animals. Yogis get 10% off meat and eggs on class day.

Time: 9am-10am

Dates: April 28th | May 26th | June 30th | July 28th | August 25th | September 29th | October 27th

Price: $18/class OR Full Season, 7 classes for $100!

Eliada Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am
Eliada Home- Parc Building

Eliada’s 2024 Fall Festival & Corn Maze will be open from Friday, September 20th through Sunday, October 27th on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm | Saturdays: 10 am – 7 pm | Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm

Come out and bring the family, friends, and neighbors too. Come out to enjoy the following events and have a great time.

Corn Cannons
Spider Climber
Custom Corn Maze
Lawn Games
Hay Rides
Pumpkins for purchase of all shapes and sizes!
Food Trucks and so much MORE! See you there!

100% of the proceeds benefit the children at Eliada! Not only does your ticket purchase come with access to family-friendly fun, but it directly aids in the growth and success of Eliada’s kids!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Chamber Family Get Down on The River
Oct 29 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Salvage Station

Join us for the Chamber Get Down on the River at the Salvage Station 4-7 pm as we celebrate you—our valued members!

Invite your employees to this free, family-friendly event. We’ll have food, beer and non-alcoholic beverages along with kids’ activities, music, fun and games for everyone!

In honor of our 125th year, we’re giving back to our incredible nonprofits. The thirteen nonprofits that each received $10,000 at our 125th Anniversary Celebration last September will return to share how they’ve used the funds and to seek your vote for an additional $5,000 grant. We’ll have a live voting platform so you can cast your vote and help decide who gets additional funding.

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Bank of America, for making this special grant possible!

We can’t wait to see you there!

No registration is needed. This is a free event, all outdoors! This event will be moved indoors in the event of weather.

we are rescheduling the Chamber Family Get Down on The River to Tuesday, October 29th, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Salvage Station.

Sunday, November 10, 2024
Highlands Food & Wine Festival
Nov 10 @ 12:00 am – 3:30 pm
Highlands Food & Wine Festival

The 8th annual Highlands Food & Wine festival will feature world-class food from renowned local and regional chefs from across the Southeast and music from today’s top artists, as well as fine wine and spirits, specialty dinners and more. Tickets are on sale starting at $270 per person. All tickets include specialty plates from featured chefs, a selection of wines, craft beer, spirits and live music from headliners including Greensky Bluegrass, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Love Canon and Wilder Woods. Daily events include the popular Grand Tasting (Thursday, Nov. 7), Truckin’ (Friday, Nov. 8), Main Event (Friday, Nov. 9) and Sunday’s A Shot at Redemption brunch (Sunday, Nov. 10). For more information and ticket sales, visit highlandsfoodandwine.com

Write Local, Read Local Author and Illustrator Fair
Nov 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Black Mountain Library

Meet local authors and illustrators at the third annual Write Local, Read Local Fair! Drop-in between 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Authors will be selling and signing copies of their work throughout the library and author readings will occur during the afternoon. This event is FREE to the public and no purchase is necessary.
We thank the Friends of the Black Mountain Library for their generous support.
Note: Author slots for this year’s fair are full. If you’re interested in participating next year, please contact the library at [email protected].
Don’t miss out on this literary celebration—mark your calendar and support your local writers and illustrators!

Sunday, November 17, 2024
The Fifth Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival
Nov 17 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

The original and best tattoo festival is back in Asheville once more for the Fifth Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival! Hosted by Villain Arts at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, this event will feature hundreds of tattoo artists, some from across the country, and a few from around the world, specializing in all different tattooing styles. Some artists you may already even know, like Anwon Boneface Johnson (Ink Master seasons 8, 9 & Grudge Match), Big Jaz (Ink Master season 12), or Charles Whitfield (VH1.) Attendees can enter their new or existing ink in tattoo competitions! Or shop among our numerous vendors selling everything from clothing and jewelry to oddities and more. The festival will also feature live entertainment, including sideshow acts and human suspension! There truly is something here for everyone to enjoy. So, don’t delay! Join the fun and get some ink this weekend at the Fifth Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!

Event Hours by Day:
Friday 15th 2pm-11pm
Saturday 16th 11am-11pm
Sunday 17th 11am-8pm

Tickets:
$25 for a 1-day pass
$50 for a 3-day pass
Free admission for children under 12

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Mega Networking – Fall 2024
Nov 19 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts

Making connections is key to meeting business goals and building brand awareness. Mega Networking lets you do just that. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you’ll meet business contacts from a variety of industries, gain exposure for your company and learn about other local businesses.

Held just twice a year, Mega Networking’s structured, “round robin” approach allows you to make valuable connections in a small group. Each person has a chance to share about their business, and a table leader moderates to put you at ease and keep the group on track. As you rotate from table to table, you’ll interact with most of the attendees, allowing you to make numerous connections in just one morning.

You’ll leave with great leads, great ideas and positive energy to keep your business moving forward.

Helpful tips:

  • *     Practice your “elevator speech” ahead of time so you can share your most important information in one minute.
  • *     Bring a little something to help others remember you and your business (something visual yet simple, AND your business card).
  • *     Stay “portable” — you’ll be moving from table to table throughout the morning.
  • *     If you’re a newcomer to this event, arrive a little early so you can settle in comfortably at your first table and learn the flow of the event without being rushed.
  • *     Schedule time now on your calendar to follow up soon with those you meet.

Cost is $50 per Chamber member, $85 for other attendees. 

Friday, November 22, 2024
Good Tidings Market – Preview Party
Nov 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Masonic Temple

Kick off the 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 at our 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲!

Friday, Nov 22 from 5-9pm

Get early access to shop our vendors while enjoying live music, craft activities, giveaways, and complimentary bites + bevs.
Tickets are pay what you can – purchase online or in person.
All proceeds benefit the Equal Plates Project.
Purchase your ticket here https://rb.gy/an2xqh

Equal Plates Project is a nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and shares thousands of locally-sourced meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. Learn more at equalplatesproject.org.

The Good Tidings Market continues Saturday + Sunday
Nov 23 + 24
11am-5pm
Free and open to the public

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Holiday Jamboree Presented by Bojangles
Nov 23 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pack Square Park

Asheville, NC — This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park, presented by Bojangles! Produced by the Asheville Downtown Association in partnership with the City of Asheville, the Jamboree is a family-friendly celebration of holiday cheer and community spirit, happening on Saturday, November 23.

The Holiday Jamboree will bring the community together with crafts, games, and fun activities for all ages. Stroll through the festive Holiday Market, featuring local artists and retailers, and savor delicious food and drink from popular food trucks and beverage vendors. Santa himself will be on-site for free photos, thanks to the NC Arboretum, and families can enjoy lively performances from local bands, school groups, and dance troupes on the Pack Square stage.

Holiday Jamboree Highlights

11 AM – 3 PM Festive performances from community groups on the Pack Square stage
11 AM – 3 PM Free photos with Santa, sponsored by NC Arboretum
11 AM – 5 PM Holiday Market featuring unique gifts, crafts, and goodies
DJ Phantom Pantone keeping the holiday spirit alive with great tunes, courtesy of AVL Free Events
U LEAF STAGE Performances by local musicians all day at Pack Square Plaza
Plus, the Holiday Jamboree offers an opportunity to celebrate Asheville’s local heroes. Mayor Esther Manheimer will serve as Grand Marshal, honoring our city’s first responders, civil servants, and volunteers who have shown incredible dedication to the community.

Get Involved!

This joyful event invites everyone to experience the magic of the season in downtown Asheville. Those interested in participating as vendors or sponsors are welcome to visit ashevilledowntown.org for more information.

Celebrate the Holidays Together

Bring your family and friends to Pack Square Park for a day filled with food, fun, and holiday spirit. We can’t wait to see you on November 23 for the Holiday Jamboree!

Sunday, November 24, 2024
Madison County Wellness Day
Nov 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Prama Wellness Center

Enjoy a whole day of free wellness practices and therapies at the Madison County Wellness Day, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Prama Wellness Center, located at 161 Wellness Way, Marshall, NC 28753. This event aims to honor and support the local community in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, providing essential wellness services free of charge.

This Wellness Day will offer a variety of services designed to promote healing and recovery. Attendees can enjoy the following holistic health modalities for free:

Acupuncture
Massage Therapy
Yoga and Meditation
Counseling
Herbalism
And much more!
A free vegetarian/vegan lunch will be served.

WHERE: Prama Wellness Center and Neohumanist College of Asheville – 161 & 160 Wellness Way, Marshall N.C.

WHEN: November 24, 10 AM – 4 PM

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Small Business Saturday Pop Up Market
Nov 30 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Craigfields Hair Studio & Spa

Come out and support local artist & venders for our Small Business Saturday Pop Up Market inside & outside of our salon & spa. Enjoy our hot chocolate & coffee bar while you start your holiday shopping.

Interested in being a vendor ? Email [email protected] to get an application for our event!

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Your People, Your Power
Dec 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Boardroom

Join us for our next Smart Series session, “Your People, Your Power – How Lifting Up Your Employees Attracts Clients & Talent” on Wednesday, December 4, from Noon to 1 PM at the Chamber.

This session will reveal how highlighting your employees’ unique stories can drive recruitment, strengthen marketing, and build a positive workplace culture. Learn why people connect with people—more than just brand logos—and how that connection can translate to growth for your organization.

Award-winning writer and director Chris Bainbridge will guide the discussion, sharing strategies to showcase your team’s personal stories. By celebrating employees’ achievements and lives beyond work, organizations create a culture that attracts top talent and builds customer loyalty.

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Enjoy a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village.

Holiday Fair & Kringle Village will delight locals and draw visitors to the Upstate for three days of holiday fun December 5-7, 2024, at the Greenville Convention Center.

Greenville Convention Center will transform into a Winter Wonderland featuring a massive vendor market, roving performers, a European Bier Garden, the North Pole children’s play area, Santa’s Workshop, The Enchanted Tea Party, Little Miss Kringle Pageant, holiday movie night, snowball fights, main stage entertainment, the Grand Carousel, visits with Santa and more!

Friday, December 6, 2024
Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Enjoy a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village.

Holiday Fair & Kringle Village will delight locals and draw visitors to the Upstate for three days of holiday fun December 5-7, 2024, at the Greenville Convention Center.

Greenville Convention Center will transform into a Winter Wonderland featuring a massive vendor market, roving performers, a European Bier Garden, the North Pole children’s play area, Santa’s Workshop, The Enchanted Tea Party, Little Miss Kringle Pageant, holiday movie night, snowball fights, main stage entertainment, the Grand Carousel, visits with Santa and more!