Culture

Photo 1: A lively outdoor festival with a large crowd near a rustic barn. People are gathered, some sitting at picnic tables, under trees with autumn leaves. Patriotic flags and vendor tents add color and vibrancy.
Photo 2: Dancers in colorful, ribboned costumes and hats energetically perform indoors under warm lights, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
Photo 3: Foggy autumn scene with a sign reading "John C. Campbell Folk School Est. 1925" by a road. Colorful leaves, hay bales, pumpkins, and flowers around.
Photo 4: A woman in a yellow dress shops at a market stall. The vendor smiles, offering products. Flowers and jars decorate the booth, creating a cheerful vibe.
Photo 5: A family sits on a leaf-strewn hill at a lively outdoor festival, with a crowd, tents, and a barn in the background under a sunny blue sky.

Culture

Celebrate Appalachia at the 49th Annual Fall Festival

Sponsored by John C. Campbell Folk School

Arts

Welcome Marquee back to the RAD during its grand opening celebration

The art market is throwing “Take II,” a bash celebrating its return to the River Arts District nearly a year after Helene.

August 21, 2025

Grace Powers

Arts

Explore 30+ artist spaces at RAD Rendezvous

The warehouse next to The Radical Hotel has been transformed into a gallery and workspace.

August 21, 2025

Grace Powers

Culture

Commemorating the 1925 Asheville Sessions with a four-day music and history showcase

In early November, the historic and influential Asheville Sessions are getting a citywide centennial celebration, with panels and performances from artists including River Whyless, Tyler Ramsey, and Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show.

August 19, 2025

Grace Powers

Culture

New and coming-soon restaurants + bars in Asheville

Dining in Asheville is always a fresh experience with new restaurants + bars popping up all the time — and more on the way.

August 13, 2025

Staff

A group of women with shopping bags at the Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up.

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Food

Sugar & Snow Gelato is coming back to the RAD

The shop announced it will reopen this November inside The Wyre in the upper RAD. Did we mention there will be dessert pizza?

August 28, 2025

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Events

Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Asheville

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.

August 27, 2025

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Travel and Outdoors

‘Tis the apple-picking season in Asheville

Whether you love them sliced or only baked in a pie, local apples taste better when they’re picked fresh.

August 26, 2025

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Sports

Where to watch sports in Asheville

Hit up these bars + restaurants to see the upsets on the big screen.

August 26, 2025

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History

Two local restaurants earn grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Corner Kitchen in Biltmore Village and Zadie’s Market in Marshall received $50,000 grants through the trust’s Backing Historical Small Restaurants program.

August 25, 2025

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