Festivals

Make the most of the season with this list of the best local events and activities happening this fall.
The organization made the announcement through a message posted to its website on Friday, Feb. 9.
Get a taste of the practice + its products during this festival in Marshall.
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Meet your neighbors across the city during a day of festive fun and education.
This year’s “Advocate” theme encourages the community to stand up, speak, and be who they are.
Celebrate and support the women of Asheville with music, dancing, and a market.
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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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The annual Labor Day weekend event enjoys the fruits of the region’s labor and celebrates the apple industry’s importance in the community.
Explore the intersection of Southern Appalachian food in culture, tradition, and history.
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The tournament will be hosted at the top-rated Cliffs at Walnut Cove for the next four years, expected to bring thousands of spectators and millions in economic impact.
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
The Asheville-based organization worked with national climbing nonprofit Access Fund to purchase the “iconic” Lower Ghost Town.
The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County will distribute the funds through six grants, restoring the village’s historic buildings.
Revised through public feedback post-Helene, the plan sets goals for housing, health, safety, and sustainability for the next five years.