TRAVEL PLANNER BY ASHEVILLE BED & BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION
The Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association (which we are proud members), maintains an update to date events calendar which is important for planning your post-Helene travel to Asheville. Click here to view the Travel Planner which includes month by month events list, arts, shopping, dining and things to do.
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND WEAVERVILLE, MARS HILL, BARNARDSVILLE, ETC.
August Events 2025
- Open Artist Studio Tour
- Date: August, 2025, everyday from 11:00am-5:00pm
- Location: Artbeat Gallery & Lounge – 56 Haywood St. Asheville, NC
- Description: A must-see in downtown Asheville, Artbeat Gallery & Lounge offers a unique blend of art, music, and creativity. This working artist studio features award-winning artist Elliott From, who creates vibrant, large-scale paintings live, giving visitors a rare chance to watch the creative process unfold. The gallery showcases a wide selection of original artwork, perfect for finding a memorable souvenir or statement piece. Guests can also enjoy weekly events like Live Music Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:30 PM, complete with local musicians, wine, and beer in a relaxed setting. Artbeat Gallery & Lounge is the perfect spot to experience Asheville’s artistic spirit.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/open-artist-studio-tour/16130220/2025-08-01T11
- Friday Night Dinner and Music at Lake Toxaway Community Center
- Date: Friday, August 1, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Location: Lake Toxaway Community Center – 81 Slick Fisher Road Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
- Description: Join us every Friday night from late spring through October for an evening of family fun at the Lake Toxaway Community Center! Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal, live bluegrass or country music, and some of the best thrift shopping around at our Bargain Barn.
- Dinner: 6–7 pm ($15 adults, $8 kids under 12, free for ages 3 and under)
- Music & Dancing: 7–9 pm (free to attend; donations welcome)
- Bargain Barn Thrift Store: Fridays 5–9 pm & Saturdays 9 am–12 pm
No need for reservations—just bring your dancing shoes and come on up to 81 Slick Fisher Rd., right off Hwy 280. We’d love to see you there!
- Art After Dark
- Date: Friday, August 1, 9:00pm
- Location: Downtown Waynesville | Waynesville, NC
- Description: Explore Downtown Waynesville and the Historic Frog Level District during Art After Dark, held on the first Friday of each month from May through December. Enjoy extended gallery hours, art demonstrations, live music, and refreshments as you meet local artists and experience the vibrant arts scene. Look for the Art After Dark flags to find participating galleries—an inviting event for both locals and visitors.
- Link: https://visithaywood.com/events/#/event/293106-art-after-dark
- MUSIC+MOONSHINE at Cedar Mountain Moonshine Distillery
- Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 , 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Friday, August 8, 2025 , 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Friday, August 15, 2025 , 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Friday, August 22, 2025 , 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Friday, August 29, 2025 , 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Location: Cedar Mountain Moonshine Distillery – 10754 Greenville Highway Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
- Description: Join us every Friday from 6–8 PM for Music & Moonshine, our free, family-friendly summer concert series! Enjoy live performances from talented local musicians, rotating food trucks, and our famous Moonshine Slushies. Bring a chair, gather your crew, and kick off the weekend Cedar Mountain style with great music, good vibes, and unforgettable summer memories!
- Link: https://explorebrevard.com/event/musicmoonshine-at-cedar-mountain-moonshine-distillery-2/2025-08-01/
- Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 , 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Hiking Henderson County – Stone Mountain Summit Trail
- Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Location: 708 S Grove Street – Hendersonville, 288792
- Description: Henderson County Parks and Recreation invites you to join a free guided hike this month on the Stone Mountain Summit Trail. This inclusive program offers a safe and educational way to explore nature, though hike difficulty may vary. Participants will meet at 9 AM at 708 S Grove Street in Hendersonville and caravan to the trailhead. Along the way, you’ll learn about wildlife, trail etiquette, and using mobile apps in remote areas. Registration is required, and hikes are weather-dependent. Be sure to bring closed-toe shoes, water, snacks, sunscreen, and optional hiking poles. For weather updates, call (828) 845-5780 on the day of the hike.
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- Music In the Vines – The Wobblers
- Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Location: Marked Tree Vineyard – 623 Deep Gap Rd – Flat Rock, NC 28731
- Description: Enjoy the magic of live music outdoors with the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra’s Music in the Vines concert series at the scenic Marked Tree Vineyard. This year’s performance features The Wobblers, an eight-piece South Carolina band blending New Orleans rhythms, Memphis soul, Chicago blues, and bold brass for an unforgettable, high-energy show. Bring your dancing shoes and soak in the music under the open sky!
- Link: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/music-in-the-vines-the-wobblers
- Music on Main: Gotcha Groove
- Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Location: Henderson County Welcome Center Stage – 201 S Main St – Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Description: Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring live music from Gotcha Groove! With a mix of pop, oldies, rock, and contemporary hits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Presented by the Arts Council of Henderson County, this community event invites you to bring your chairs, relax, and soak up the music.
- Link: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/music-on-main-gotcha-groove
- Walking Tour and Wine Tasting at Marked Tree Vineyard
- Date:
- Friday, August 1, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Saturday, August 2, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Sunday, August 3, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Friday, August 8, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Saturday, August 9, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Sunday, August 10, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Friday, August 15, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Saturday, August 16, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Sunday, August 17, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Friday, August 22, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Saturday, August 23, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Sunday, August 24, 2025 , 12:00pm -1:00pm
- Location: Marked Tree Vineyard – 623 Deep Gap Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731
- Description: Take a guided vineyard stroll with a seasonal wine tasting and a behind-the-scenes look at our new production facility. Learn about Marked Tree’s history and seasonal changes as you walk. Tours last 30–45 minutes—perfect to start your day!
- Date:
$45 per person (includes tasting).
Fridays–Sundays at 12 PM. Weather permitting.
Reservations required: call our tasting room or email wine@markedtreevineyard.com.
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- Elgar Enigma Variations
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 , 7:30pm – 9:30pm
- Location: Brevard Music Center – 349 Andante Lane Brevard, NC 28712
- Description: Brevard Sinfonia, conducted by Ken Lam and featuring violinist Maria Ioudenitch, will perform at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium, Brevard Music Center’s renowned open-air venue. With seating for 1,900 and additional lawn space, guests can enjoy live music under the stars while bringing their own picnic or purchasing on-site concessions.
- Link: https://explorebrevard.com/event/elgar-enigma-variations/2025-08-02/
- Snorkel the French Broad with Oxbow Snorkeling & MountainTrue
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 , 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Location: French Broad River Headwaters, 8414 Rosman Hwy, Rosman, NC 28772
- Description: Join MountainTrue and Oxbow River Snorkeling for a guided snorkeling adventure on the headwaters of the French Broad River at Champion Park in Rosman, NC. Led by biologist Kevin Merrill, this unique experience offers an up-close look at local fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates while learning about conservation efforts and the river’s recovery post-Hurricane Helene. Snorkeling gear is available for rent through Mountains to Seas, be sure to provide sizing details when registering. Tours are limited to small groups, with two sessions offered at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
- Link: https://explorebrevard.com/event/snorkel-the-french-broad-with-oxbow-snorkeling-mountaintrue/2025-08-02/
- Shindig on the Green
- Date: Saturday, August 02, 2025 , 7:00pm-10:00pm
- Saturday, August 09, 2025, 7:00pm-10:00pm
- Saturday, August 16, 2025, 7:00pm-10:00pm
- Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:00pm-10:00pm
- Location: Pack Square Park – 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC
- Description: Bring your instruments, family, friends, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of music and fun at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. Shindig on the Green returns to Pack Square Park in 2025, featuring live stage performances and informal jam sessions celebrating the music and dance traditions of Southern Appalachia. The free event runs from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with concessions available. Come enjoy a summer evening in the heart of downtown Asheville.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/shindig-on-the-green-/15442847/2025-08-02T19
- Date: Saturday, August 02, 2025 , 7:00pm-10:00pm
- Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Festival
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 , 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Location: Sapphire Valley Athletic Field – 127B Cherokee Trail Cashiers, NC 28774
- Description: Sapphire Valley Resort’s® Arts & Crafts Festivals offer a fun, family-friendly day filled with local handmade crafts, folk art, live music, fine jewelry, and even pet adoptions. Kids can enjoy the resort playground, games like Corn Hole and Kerplunk, and bubble fun. Bring the whole family, including the dogs and explore something new!
- Link: https://sapphirevalleyresorts.com/amenities/arts-and-craft-festivals/
- Sunday Market at Weevil Gear & Beer
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 , 11:00am – 2:00pm
- Sunday, August 17, 2025 , 11:00am – 2:00pm
- Location: Weevil Gear & Beer – 367 Hendersonville Hwy Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
- Description: Held on the first and third Sunday of each month, the Sunday Market at Weevil Gear & Beer features local artisans and makers in a lively beer garden setting. Browse handmade goods, enjoy cold craft beer, and take in the relaxed mountain town atmosphere, a perfect way to spend a Sunday with community, creativity, and good vibes.
- Link: https://explorebrevard.com/event/sunday-market-at-weevil-gear-beer/2025-08-03/
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 , 11:00am – 2:00pm
- Season Finale: Mozart & A Sea Symphony
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 , 7:30am – 9:30pm
- Location: Brevard Music Center | Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium – 349 Andante Lane Brevard, NC 28712
- Description: The 2025 season concludes with a spectacular finale led by Artistic Director Keith Lockhart, featuring pianist Richard Goode performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 25 and Vaughan Williams’s powerful A Sea Symphony. Don’t miss this evening of masterful music celebrating the beauty of both land and sea. A free pre-concert lecture will be held one hour before the performance in Thomas Hall.
- Link: https://explorebrevard.com/event/season-finale-mozart-a-sea-symphony/2025-08-03/
- Greensboro Grasshoppers at Asheville Tourists
- Date: Tuesday, August 05, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Wednesday, August 06, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Thursday, August 07, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Friday, August 08, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Saturday, August 09, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Location: McCormick Field – 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC
- Description: The Greensboro Grasshoppers face off against the Asheville Tourists at McCormick Field in Asheville for a fun-filled minor league baseball experience. This family-friendly event features live entertainment, in-game promotions, local food and drinks, and a lively ballpark atmosphere. It’s a great way to enjoy America’s pastime with friends and family in the heart of the mountains.
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- Date: Tuesday, August 05, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Arbor Evenings
- Date: Wednesday, August 06, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday, August 07, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025 , 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday, August 14, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday, August 21, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Location: The North Carolina Arboretum – 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC
- Description: Enjoy an evening stroll through the North Carolina Arboretum’s gardens during ArborEvenings, featuring live music from local and regional artists. Held Wednesdays and Thursdays through September 18, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, this event offers a relaxing way to experience the gardens at sunset. Entry is included with the standard parking fee, and Arboretum Society members and their guests receive free admission when arriving together. Outside alcohol is not permitted, and proceeds support the Arboretum’s mission.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/arbor-evenings/15796275/2025-08-13T17
- Date: Wednesday, August 06, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Concerts in the Park – Soul Blue
- Date: Friday, August 08, 2025 , 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Location: Cecil Park (in front of Hickory Tavern) – 1 Town Square Boulevard, Asheville, NC
- Description: Join us every second Friday this summer for free live music at Biltmore Park Town Square! Bring friends and family to enjoy dancing, games, and delicious food from local restaurants. This event features Soul Blue, a dynamic Soul, Blues, and R&B band made up of talented musicians from Asheville and Atlanta, known for their authentic, high-energy performances.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/concerts-in-the-park-soul-blue/15981944/2025-08-08T18
- Asheville Movies in the Park
- Date: Friday, August 08, 2025 , 8:00pm-11:00pm
- Location: Pack Square Park – 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC
- Description: Join the community for free outdoor movies in Pack Square Park, held at dusk on the second Friday of each month. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, friends, and family for this popular summer tradition hosted by Asheville Parks & Recreation. Before the movie, enjoy the APR Rec n Roll Play Zone with games, music, activities, and themed giveaways for kids and teens. Parking is free after 6 PM in city lots and on marked streets. Please note that pets, smoking, and alcohol are not allowed. Come early, dress up as your favorite characters, and enjoy a fun summer evening under the stars.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/asheville-movies-in-the-park/15169582/2025-08-08T20
- WSAM Summer Festival
- Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025 , 12:00pm – 5:00pm
- Location: Porter Center at Brevard College – 1 Brevard College Drive Brevard, NC 28712
- Description: WSAM’s Summer Festival will be held on Saturday, August 9th, from 12–5 PM at the Porter Center at Brevard College. This free, family-friendly event features 60 local vendors, live music throughout the day at the outdoor amphitheater, food trucks, raffles benefiting the Cedar Mountain Music Project, giveaways from RE/MAX Land of the Waterfalls, and the White Squirrel Institute with special wildlife guests. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a full afternoon of community fun.
- Music Lineup:
- 12:00–1:10 PM – Fun Size
- 1:25–2:25 PM – Gypsy & Me
- 2:35–3:45 PM – His & Hers
- 4:00–5:00 PM – Free State of Mind
- Music Lineup:
- Link: https://explorebrevard.com/event/wsam-summer-festival/2025-08-09/
- Jackson Park Bird Outing
- Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025 – 8:00 am – 10:00 am
- Location: Jackson Park – 640 Glover Street – Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Description: Join the Blue Ridge Audubon, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, for a monthly bird walk at Jackson Park, one of the area’s top birding spots. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the group meets at the Administration Building parking lot on Glover Street to explore Hendersonville’s largest park and observe its diverse birdlife.
- Link: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/jackson-park-bird-outing/2025-08-09
- Blue Ridge Community College Music by the Lake: The Julie McConnell Quartet
- Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Location: Blue Ridge Community College – 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, N 28731
- Description: The Julie McConnell Quartet, a jazz group from the greater Asheville area, will perform as part of Blue Ridge Community College’s annual Music by the Lake concert series. Held on the Flat Rock campus, this free summer series features a variety of musical performances by the lake. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic items, everyone is welcome!
- Link: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/blue-ridge-community-college-music-by-the-lake-the-julie-mcconnell-quartet
- Downtown After 5
- Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 , 5:00pm-10:00pm
- Location: Pack Square Park – 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC
- Description: Downtown After 5 is a beloved Asheville tradition celebrating music, community, and local creativity. Held at Pack Square Park, this free event draws thousands and features live music, food and beverage vendors, and a marketplace showcasing handmade goods from local artisans. Come enjoy an evening of entertainment and community spirit in the heart of downtown.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/downtown-after-5/15295137/2025-08-15T17
- 2025 Asheville Film Festival
- Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 , 12:00pm-11:00pm
- Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:00pm-11:00pm
- Location: Diana Wortham Theatre – 18 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, NC
- Description: The 2025 Asheville Film Festival takes place August 15–16 at the Wortham Theatre and other downtown Asheville venues. Organized by Asheville Film Festival, Co., a North Carolina non-profit, the festival aims to showcase and support regional and local filmmakers through screenings, workshops, and the Tokiyasdi Film Race. Unique to this festival, filmmakers who submit entries also serve as judges for the competitions. This year’s lineup features short fiction and documentary films under 40 minutes that have not previously won top awards at other festivals, culminating in an Awards Night Gala.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/2025-asheville-film-festival/15476124/2025-08-15T12
- Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 , 12:00pm-11:00pm
- Red Legged Frog Productions presents The Redd Volkaert Trio
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 , 7:30pm-9:30pm
- Location: Diana Wortham Theatre – 18 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, NC
- Description: Redd Volkaert, a Grammy-winning guitarist and legend in the country music world, is known for his mastery of the Telecaster and his versatility across country, western swing, jazz, and rock. Best known as the former lead guitarist for Merle Haggard’s band, The Strangers, Redd has also performed with icons like George Jones, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, and Alison Krauss. With five solo albums and countless collaborations, his talent is recognized worldwide. Don’t miss the chance to see this exceptional artist live with his band.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/red-legged-frog-productions-presents-the-redd-volkaert-trio/15869858/2025-08-16T19
- Blue Ridge Community College Music by the Lake Concert: Tuxedo Junction
- Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Location: Blue Ridge Community College – 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, N 28731
- Description: Tuxedo Junction, an Asheville-based cover band, will perform as part of Blue Ridge Community College’s Music by the Lake concert series. Held on the Flat Rock campus, this free summer event offers live music by the lake featuring a variety of musical and vocal groups. Bring your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and enjoy an evening of entertainment. Everyone is welcome!
- Link: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/blue-ridge-community-college-music-by-the-lake-concert-tuxedo-junction
- Rome Emperors at Asheville Tourists
- Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Thursday, August 21, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Friday, August 22, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Sunday, August 24, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Location: McCormick Field – 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC
- Description: The Rome Emperors, a High‑A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves from Rome, Georgia, are scheduled to play against the Asheville Tourists at McCormick Field in August. This Minor League matchup promises all the fun of a classic ballgame, including family-friendly promotions, local food and drinks, and the lively atmosphere of Asheville’s summer baseball scene
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- Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Rhythm & Brews: Maggie Baugh
- Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 – 5:15 pm – 9:30 pm
- Location: South Main Street between Allen – Caswell Streets, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Description: This concert series combines live music, a variety of food trucks, and locally crafted beer, wine, and cider for a fun-filled community event. A portion of South Main Street is closed to create space for entertainment, including a kids’ area with games and activities. Admission is free, and tickets and wristbands for alcoholic beverages are available at the Downtown Hendersonville tent.
- Link: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/rhythm-brews-maggie-baugh
- Leon Timbo & The Family Band
- Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Location: Hendersonville Theatre – 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
- Description: Hendersonville Theatre presents Leon Timbo & the Family Band as part of August’s HT’s Hometown Sound Music Series. Known for his soulful blend of country, gospel, folk, R&B, and blues, Leon Timbo uses music as a path to growth and healing. Raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Timbo’s career took off after being discovered by R&B star Tyrese Gibson and mentored by GRAMMY-winning artist Babyface. His albums, Lovers and Fools and Lovers and Fools Vol. 2, explore themes of love, loss, and renewal. Timbo continues to share his unique sound while touring nationally and performing at major music festivals.
- Link: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/leon-timbo-the-family-band
- Advanced Casting with Guide Patrick Weaver
- Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
- Location: 25 Parkway Rd Rosman, NC 28772
- Description: Learn the art of fly casting in this hands-on, four-hour class designed to improve your fly fishing skills and enjoyment on the water. You’ll build a solid foundation by understanding both the how and why of casting, practice techniques through guided instruction and drills, and explore advanced casting and line management. With a low student-to-instructor ratio, you’ll receive personalized attention to help you succeed.
- Cost: $40
- Recommended Prerequisite: Fly Fishing Foundations
- Link: https://explorebrevard.com/event/advanced-casting-with-guide-patrick-weaver-2/2025-08-23/
- BMC Presents: Fiddle Forward with Casey Driessen
- Date: Saturday, August 24, 2025 , 7:30pm – 9:30pm
- Location: Brevard Music Center – 349 Andante Lane Brevard, NC 28712
- Description: Curated by renowned fiddler Casey Driessen, Fiddle Forward is the grand finale of the Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp, celebrating the artistry and versatility of the fiddle. This high-energy concert features a diverse blend of styles—including bluegrass, world music, jazz, and folk—performed by camp instructors, special guests, and some of today’s most innovative fiddlers.
- Link: https://explorebrevard.com/event/bmc-presents-fiddle-forward-with-casey-driessen/2025-08-24/
- Hub City Spartanburgers at Asheville Tourists
- Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Friday, August 29, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Saturday, August 30, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Sunday, August 31, 2025 – 6:35pm
- Location: McCormick Field – 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC
- Description: The Hub City Spartanburgers will take on the Asheville Tourists at McCormick Field in late August, offering fans a fun and family-friendly baseball experience. This High-A matchup features competitive play, local food vendors, and lively in-game entertainment, all set against the scenic backdrop of Asheville’s historic ballpark. It’s a perfect way to enjoy summer evenings in the mountains with America’s favorite pastime.
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- Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – 6:35pm
- SQUARE DANCE BREVARD
- Date: Friday, August 29, 2025 , 7:00pm – 9:00pm
- Location: Grace Brevard Church – 55 E. Jordan Street Brevard, NC 28712
- Description: Square Dance Brevard is a monthly, family-friendly community event featuring lively mountain square dancing with professional callers and live music. Held on the last Friday of each month, it’s open to all ages, with no experience or partner needed—each dance is taught on the spot. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids, or pay what you can.
- Link: https://explorebrevard.com/event/square-dance-brevard-2/2025-08-29/
- Dahlia Fest 2025
- Date: Friday, August 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – Monday, September 1, 2025, 6:00 PM
- Location: 2900 Old Balsam Road Waynesville, NC 28786
- Description: Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Pinnacle Farms’ second annual Dahlia Fest! Wander through the vibrant you-pick flower field, featuring over 250 varieties of dahlias in every color, shape, and size. Enjoy delicious BBQ from Ben’s Backdraft BBQ and sweet treats from Frozen Josie’s Ice Cream. It’s a fun-filled day for the whole family!
- Link: https://www.pinnaclefarmsnc.com/2025-events/dahlia-fest
- Earl Scruggs Music Festival
- Date: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 8:00 am – 9:30 pm
- Saturday, August 30, 2025 – 8:00 am – 9:30 pm
- Sunday, August 31, 2025 – 8:00 am – 9:30 pm
- Location: Tryon International Equestrian Center – 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, North Carolina 28756
- Description: Celebrate Labor Day Weekend, August 29–31, at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival, held at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. This multi-day event honors the legacy of bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs with performances by top artists in bluegrass, Americana, and roots music, including Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Del McCoury Band, and more. Presented by the Earl Scruggs Center and WNCW-FM, the festival showcases the rich musical heritage of the region.
- Link: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/earl-scruggs-music-festival/2025-08-29
- Date: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 8:00 am – 9:30 pm
- 117th Canton Labor Day Festival
- Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025 – 01:00 pm – 09:30 pm
- Monday, September 1, 2025 – 10:00 am – 09:00 pm
- Location: Sorrells Street Park, Downtown Canton
- Description: Celebrate 117 years of tradition at the Southeast’s oldest festival! This two-day event offers something for everyone, including a historic parade with over 100 floats, food trucks, local farm stands, a beer garden, vintage car show, kids’ zone, splash pad, the Ultimate Air Dogs competition, and the WNC Handcraft Expo. Enjoy live music throughout the weekend, with headliner Craig Morgan. Don’t miss this chance to be part of Canton’s rich history and community fun!
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- Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025 – 01:00 pm – 09:30 pm
- Symphony in the Park
- Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025 , 7:00pm
- Location: Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC
- Description: Join the Asheville Symphony for Symphony in the Park, a free outdoor concert at Pack Square Park and part of Boomtown FestAVL, presented by Givens Communities. This special evening features internationally acclaimed soprano Elizabeth Baldwin performing opera and Broadway favorites, along with a fun, family-friendly set by Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a magical night of music under the stars in downtown Asheville.
Link: https://ashevillesymphony.org/event/symphony-in-the-park-2025/
September Events 2025
- 117th Canton Labor Day Festival
- Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025, 01:00 pm – 09:30 pm
- Monday, September 1, 2025, 10:00 am – 09:00 pm
- Location: Sorrells St Park – 8 Sorrells St, Canton, NC 28716
- Description: Celebrate 117 years of tradition at the Southeast’s oldest festival! This two-day event includes a historic parade, over 100 floats, food trucks, a beer garden, vintage car show, kid zone, splash pad, and the Ultimate Air Dogs Competition. Enjoy live music headlined by Craig Morgan and explore the WNC Handcraft Expo. Don’t miss out on being part of Canton’s vibrant history!
- Link: https://visithaywood.com/events/#/event/291321-117th-canton-labor-day-festival
- Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025, 01:00 pm – 09:30 pm
- Guided Trail Walk – Arboretum
- Dates:
- Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
- Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Saturday, September 6, 2025, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
- Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
- Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Saturday, September 13, 2025, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
- Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Saturday, September 20, 2025, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
- Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Saturday, September 27, 2025, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
- Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
- Description: Enjoy a free, volunteer‑led walk through the Arboretum’s forested trails from April through October. These 1–2-mile walks take 1.5 to 2.5 hours, starting from the Baker Visitor Center on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM and Saturdays at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. They’re first‑come, first‑served (sign-up sheets in the lobby), limited to 15 participants, and not recommended for those under 16. The walks go on rain or shine, are pet-friendly (if leashed), and while they’re free, parking fees apply—unless you’re an Arboretum Society member.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/guided-trail-walk/15578218/2025-09-30T13
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- Arbor Evenings
- Date:
- Wednesday, September 03, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday, September 04, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday, September 11, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Location: The North Carolina Arboretum – 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC
- Description: Enjoy an evening stroll through the North Carolina Arboretum’s gardens during ArborEvenings, featuring live music from local and regional artists. Held Wednesdays and Thursdays through September 18, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, this event offers a relaxing way to experience the gardens at sunset. Entry is included with the standard parking fee, and Arboretum Society members and their guests receive free admission when arriving together. Outside alcohol is not permitted, and proceeds support the Arboretum’s mission.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/arbor-evenings/15796275/2025-09-10T17
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- NC Mountain State Fair
- Date: September 5-14, 2025
- Location: 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC
- Description: The third-largest fair in North Carolina, this event celebrates the Blue Ridge Mountains’ heritage with agriculture, music, crafts, art, food, entertainment, livestock displays, competitions, and midway rides. Admission prices vary by day.
- Link: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/nc-mountain-state-fair
- Friday Night Dinner and Music at Lake Toxaway Community Center
- Date: Friday, September 5, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Friday, September 12, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Friday, September 19, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Friday, September 26, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Location: Lake Toxaway Community Center – 81 Slick Fisher Road Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
- Description: Join us every Friday night from late spring through October for an evening of family fun at the Lake Toxaway Community Center! Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal, live bluegrass or country music, and some of the best thrift shopping around at our Bargain Barn.
- Dinner: 6–7 pm ($15 adults, $8 kids under 12, free for ages 3 and under)
- Music & Dancing: 7–9 pm (free to attend; donations welcome)
- Bargain Barn Thrift Store: Fridays 5–9 pm & Saturdays 9 am–12 pm
- Date: Friday, September 5, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
No need for reservations—just bring your dancing shoes and come on up to 81 Slick Fisher Rd., right off Hwy 280. We’d love to see you there!
- Mountain Song Festival
- Date: Friday, September 5, 2025, All Day
- Saturday, September 6, 2025, All Day
- Location: Brevard Music Center Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium – 349 Andante Ln Brevard, NC 28712
- Description: The Mountain Song Festival celebrates the best in acoustic music, including bluegrass, folk, jazz, and traditional mountain tunes, while promoting cultural tourism and environmental awareness. Held at the Brevard Music Center in Brevard, NC, the festival aims to enrich the community and encourage music in daily life. Inspired by youth, the festival also supports the Cindy Platt Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County through its fundraising efforts.
- Link: https://www.mountainsongfestival.com/
- Date: Friday, September 5, 2025, All Day
- The Feels
- Date: Friday, September 05, 2025 , 7:00pm
- Location: Highland Brewing Company – 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Ste 200, Asheville, NC
- Description: The Feels, a female-fronted band blending Indie-Soul, R&B, Funk, and Groove, features experienced musicians from WNC’s music scene. Highland Brewing’s weekend live music series showcases local and regional acts, offering free, all-ages concerts. Shows are held on the Meadow stage in warmer months, with indoor options in case of rain.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/the-feels/16490325/2025-09-05T19
- Goombay Festival 2025
- Date: Sep 05 – Sep 07, 2025
- Location: Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
- Description: Founded in 1982, the Goombay Festival celebrates the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community. Hosted by the YMI Cultural Center, this free, family-friendly event attracts thousands to downtown Asheville each year, offering a vibrant showcase of Black culture, art, food, and entertainment.
- Link: https://www.ymiculturalcenter.org/goombay
- Public Tour: Featured Exhibition
- Date:
- Saturday, September 06, 2025 , 2:00pm-3:00pm
- Saturday, September 13, 2025, 2:00pm-3:00pm
- Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2:00pm-3:00pm
- Saturday, September 27, 2025, 2:00pm-3:00pm
- Location: Asheville Art Museum – 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC
- Description: Join volunteer educators or Museum staff for an interactive tour of one of the Museum’s current featured exhibitions. No reservations needed.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/public-tour-featured-exhibition/16490776/2025-09-06T14
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- Sundays in Olivette: Outdoor Concert Series in AVL
- Date:
- Sunday, September 07, 2025
- Sunday, September 14, 2025
- Sunday, September 21, 2025
- Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Sunday, October 05, 2025
- Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Location: Chatt Hills Music – 19 Olivette Crossing Pkwy, Asheville, NC
- Description: Join us for Sunday afternoon outdoor concerts from April to October in Asheville’s Olivette neighborhood, just a short drive from downtown. Bring your own chairs and drinks to enjoy beautiful Blue Ridge views and live music spanning Americana, Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Rock, Blues, and Folk. Kids are free! The 2025 lineup features award-winning artists such as A Different Thread & The Wilder Flower, Maya de Vitry Trio, Liz Longley, Heather Maloney, and more.
- Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/sundays-in-olivette-outdoor-concert-series-in-avl/16385289/2025-09-14T00
- Date:
- Fall Concert Series – The Wendy Jones Quartet featuring Jason DeCristofaro
- Date: Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:00pm – 8:15pm
- Location: Transylvania County Library – 212 S. Gaston Street Brevard, NC 28712
- Description: The series resumes on September 12 with the Wendy Jones Quartet, featuring multi-instrumentalist Jason DeCristofaro. Wendy, an Asheville-based singer and songwriter, is known for her heartfelt jazz renditions and captivating musical storytelling, making this performance one to remember.
- Link: https://explorebrevard.com/event/fall-concert-series-the-wendy-jones-quartet-featuring-jason-decristofaro/2025-09-12/
- Forest Bathing Retreat: Harvest Season Retreat
- Date:
- Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: The North Carolina Arboretum – 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC
- Description: Mark the transition from summer to fall in a soul-soothing, morning nature immersion. Led by certified forest therapy guide Christa Hebal, this gentle retreat blends mindfulness, forest bathing, breathwork, and nature therapy through early autumn woods. Participants reset their pace, awaken their senses, and celebrate abundance with a wild-foraged tea ceremony and snacks. All are welcome to join this restorative and grounding experience.
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- RAD Resilience – Hosted by: River Arts District Artists
- Date: Sep 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: River Arts District, Asheville, NC, USA, Asheville
- Description: RAD Resilience marks one year since Hurricane Helene, celebrating community healing and creative strength. Over 350 artists in the River Arts District, plus 100 displaced artists at the RAD Art Market, showcase new works, many inspired by the storm and climate change. The event features live music, food trucks, artist talks, and an interactive art project. In partnership with the A Tale of Two Cities exhibition in New Orleans, RAD Resilience highlights the role of artists in rebuilding and reimagining the future.
- Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/rad-resilience
- Rhythm & Brews: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast
- Date: Thursday, September 18, 5:15 pm – 9:30 pm
- Location: South Main Street – S Main St, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792
- Description: This concert series combines live music, a variety of food trucks, and locally crafted beer, wine, and cider! The free concerts take over part of South Main Street, offering fun for all ages, including a children’s area with games and activities. Tickets and wristbands for purchasing beer, wine, and hard cider can be found at the Downtown Hendersonville tent.
- Link: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/rhythm-brews-caitlin-krisko-the-broadcast
- Fall Concert Series – Asian Soundscapes
- Date: Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
- Location: Transylvania County Library – 212 S. Gaston Street Brevard, NC 28712
- Description: On September 19, Asian Soundscapes will bring Eastern culture to the stage, featuring ancient instruments performed by top musicians. Leading the performance is Min Xiao-Fen, a renowned pipa virtuoso and former principal soloist at the Nanjing Traditional Music Orchestra. Leila Fadel of NPR Weekend Edition has praised Min as “one of the world’s greatest virtuosos.”
- Link: https://explorebrevard.com/event/fall-concert-series-asian-soundscapes/2025-09-19/
- The 18th annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival
- Date: Saturday, September 20, 10:00pm – 6:00pm
- Location: Main Street, Weaverville, NC
- Description: The 18th annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival will take place in downtown Weaverville, NC, just 7 miles from Asheville. Featuring over 100 juried artists, craftspeople, and live music, the event will be judged by Rebecca Lynch, the Development & Grants Director for ArtsAVL. Artists will compete for prizes, including $1000 for Best of Show and several honorable mentions. Weaverville’s artistic charm makes it the perfect setting for this celebration of community and creativity.
- Link: https://visitweaverville.com/events/art-in-autumn/
- Blair Crimmins & The Hookers
- Date: Saturday, September 20, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Location: Hendersonville Theatre – 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
- Description: Blair Crimmins & The Hookers will perform at Hendersonville Theatre as part of the HT’s Hometown Sound Music Series in September. The band blends 1920s ragtime and Dixieland jazz with a modern rock twist. Known for their high-energy performances, Crimmins, a multi-instrumentalist, has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique mix of vintage jazz influences and contemporary style. His acclaimed albums and international tours have earned him critical praise, making this performance a must-see for jazz and music fans alike.
- Link: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/event/blair-crimmins-the-hookers
- Haywood County Fair
- Date:
- Thursday, September, 25, 2025, 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Friday, September, 26, 2025, 05:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Saturday, September, 27, 2025, 09:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Sunday, September, 28, 2025, 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
- Location: Smoky Mountain Event Center – 758 Crabtree Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785
- Description: Join us at the Haywood County Fair for a mix of classic fun and thrilling activities! Enjoy the Midway Carnival, stilt walking, face painting, a viewing zoo, and heritage craft demos. Test your skills with ax throwing, GellyBall wars, and a mechanical bull ride. Grab food from Food Truck Row and enjoy the demolition derby. Compete in Haywood Idol, livestock contests, a mullet competition, and a cornhole tournament. Plus, attendees with sensory sensitivities can enjoy a special Inclusion Day for a more accommodating experience.
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