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Festivals

Spruce Pine’s first NC Hellbender Festival will put snot otters in the spotlight.
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For 23 years running, Asheville is the canvas for this celebration of experimental art.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets around Asheville.
After two years of renovations, the YMI Cultural Center reopens with facility upgrades and Goombay Festival on the horizon this weekend.
Make the most of the season with this list of the best local events and activities happening this fall.
Take in the performances, parties, programs, and processions, all centered on the theme “Rooted in Liberation.”
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See what’s in store for the inaugural festival from the literary nonprofit and get acquainted with some of the authors who will share their work.
What you need to know about the unique festival blending history, arts, and culture.
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Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Whether you love them sliced or only baked in a pie, local apples taste better when they’re picked fresh.
Hit up these bars + restaurants to see the upsets on the big screen.
Corner Kitchen in Biltmore Village and Zadie’s Market in Marshall received $50,000 grants through the trust’s Backing Historical Small Restaurants program.
The art market is throwing “Take II,” a bash celebrating its return to the River Arts District nearly a year after Helene.
The warehouse next to The Radical Hotel has been transformed into a gallery and workspace.
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.
The whole fam can explore a love for the game with the brand new event from the US Open.
We’re exploring the history behind the names of some local landmarks.