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Make the most of the season with 20+ fall events in Asheville
Make the most of the season with this list of the best local events and activities happening this fall.
September 16, 2025 03:07 PM
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Grace Powers
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Festivals
Chow Chow Food + Culture Festival and nonprofit announce shut down
The organization made the announcement through a message posted to its website on Friday, Feb. 9.
February 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Festivals
Stirring up at the WNC Fermenting Festival
Get a taste of the practice + its products during this festival in Marshall.
October 24, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Locally-made: 76th annual craft fair happens this weekend
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Festivals
Connect with your community at the Festival of Neighborhoods
Meet your neighbors across the city during a day of festive fun and education.
September 26, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Festivals
More to see and do at this year’s Blue Ridge Pride Festival
This year’s “Advocate” theme encourages the community to stand up, speak, and be who they are.
September 20, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Festivals
Jam out at the Women to the Front Festival
Celebrate and support the women of Asheville with music, dancing, and a market.
September 14, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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This travel-worthy festival is all about books, ideas + conversations
The Charleston Literary Festival’s mission is to bring diverse national and international authors and audiences together through great books, big ideas, and perspective-altering conversations.
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ICYMI: The 2023 NC State Fair kicks off tomorrow
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Festivals
Not far from the tree at the North Carolina Apple Festival
The annual Labor Day weekend event enjoys the fruits of the region’s labor and celebrates the apple industry’s importance in the community.
August 31, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Festivals
Satisfy your hunger for cuisine and community at this year’s Chow Chow Festival
Explore the intersection of Southern Appalachian food in culture, tradition, and history.
August 30, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Asheville plans for permanent water pretreatment systems
The FEMA-funded temporary water pretreatment systems will be operational through the end of November, marking the end of hurricane season.
October 9, 2025
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Buncombe County’s plans for new Swannanoa and West Asheville EMS bases
To field increased emergency call volumes, a standalone EMS base will be built in Swannanoa. A West Asheville EMS base is also in early stages.
October 8, 2025
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The rise of THC infused beverages in Asheville
Asheville might be Beer City, but it’s following a global trend showing a rise in popularity of cannabis infused beverages.
October 7, 2025
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Asheville and Buncombe County GIS mapping decoded
Get to know your neighborhood through the geographical information systems that are mapping Buncombe County.
October 6, 2025
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Columbia, SC’s nature trails, riverwalks + hidden green spaces
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City
BCTDA invests $12.4 million for eight capital projects
The Buncombe County Tourism Authority awarded the largest sum to Swannanoa’s Beacon Park.
October 2, 2025
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Goodwill's Tunnel Road store features Halloween decor like cobwebs, caution tape, skulls, skeletons, ghosts, and more by the register.
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5 reasons why Goodwill is Asheville’s Halloween HQ
The thriftiest, most creative ghouls in Asheville shop Goodwill for all things Halloween.
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these November events happening in Asheville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 1, 2025
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Grace Powers
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City
City announces Food Truck Friday pilot program rolling into downtown
The city hopes that the new food truck program will bring foot traffic downtown.
September 30, 2025
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Grace Powers