TRAVEL PLANNER BY ASHEVILLE BED & BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION
The Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association (of which we are proud members) maintains an up-to-date events calendar, which is important for planning your post-Helene travel to Asheville. Click here to view the Travel Planner, which includes a monthly events list, arts, shopping, dining and things to do.
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND WEAVERVILLE, MARS HILL, BARNARDSVILLE, ETC.
NOVEMBER 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026
November 2 – WNC Fermenting Festival, WNC Fermenting Festival, Alexander, NC. Celebrate craft fermentation with workshops, tastings, and live demos. Free entry.
Nov 15 – Feb 17 – Thomas Dambo’s Trolls at NC Arboretum. Sustainable art meets mountain nature in an outdoor wonderland.
Nov 15 – Jan 4 – Winter Lights at the Arboretum. A dazzling holiday illumination experience.
Nov 22–23 – Marshall Handmade Market. Shop one-of-a-kind artisan gifts at a local favorite.
Nov 1–2 – Weaverville Art Safari. Explore local studios and meet Appalachian artists.
Nov 28 – Jan. 4 – Candlelight Christmas at Biltmore. Step into Vanderbilt’s holiday tradition at its most grand.
Nov 18 – Jan. 4 – National Gingerbread House Competition, Omni Grove Park Inn. Marvel at edible masterpieces from across the U.S.