As Ashevillians ourselves, we love making sure that AVL has access to the most robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar possible. In part, we rely on readers like you to keep us in the loop — start submitting your events now. (If you want to promote an upcoming gala, race, or fundraiser, we also have paid partnership options for everything happening locally.)
In addition to the hundreds of events that you can discover each month on our website, each issue of our newsletter features a dedicated events section, with our curated editorial picks for the upcoming week, organized by day. Keep scrolling just a little bit and you’ll see what we mean. Pro tip: click the link to see our full calendar if you want to start planning ahead.
Camping at LEAF Festival | Photo courtesy of LEAF Community Arts
Want to know which events we’re most excited about? Your friendly neighborhood City Editors (👋 that’s us, Brook + Laura) can often be found out and about at the newest restaurant openings, craft markets, festivals, and fairs — see what we’re up to in the Wrap section at the bottom of each newsletter or by following us on Instagram @AVLtoday. Click the button below to bookmark your best events for September. ⤵️
The North Carolina Apple Festival | Fri., Sept. 2-Mon., Sept. 5 | Various times | Downtown Hendersonville, 318 North Main St. | Free | Celebrate all things apple at this festival featuring a street fair, arts + crafts, live music, children’s activities, a parade, and plenty of food. 🍎
41st Annual Goombay Festival | Fri., Sept. 2-Sun., Sept. 4 | Various times | Pack Square Park | Free | Celebrate Black culture at the city’s oldest running African American festival.
Sisters with Transistors | Fri., Sept. 2 | 8 p.m. | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College St. | $15+ | A film screening for BMCAC members, this event invites viewers to explore the untold story of electronic music’s female pioneers.
Saturday
Oak and Smoke | Sat., Sept. 3 | 1 p.m. | Dalton Distillery, 251 Biltmore Ave. | $5 | Enjoy smoked pork, samples of locally brewed rum, and music from Iggy Radio.
Interpol + Spoon | Sat., Sept. 3 | 6 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit | $45+ | Catch these two Indie rock heavyweights on their Lights, Camera, Factions tour.
September Barn Dance | Sat., Sept. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Hickory Nut Gap Farm | $8+ | Dance it up to the tunes of powerhouse band Zydeco Ya Ya at this Southern barn party — also enjoy eats from Root Down Farm’s food truck. 🎸
Goat Yoga | Sat., Sept. 3-Sun., Oct. 2 | 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. | Whistle Hop Brewing Company, 1288 Charlotte Hwy. + New Origin Brewing Company, 131 Thompson St. | $35 | Admission to beginner and kid-friendly yoga includes a free drink ticket — non-alcoholic options included.*
Sunday
Canton Labor Day Festival | Sun., Sept. 4-Mon., Sept. 5 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sorrells Street Park, Canton | $10 | Mipso, Whitewater Bluegrass, and Leslie Hipps will headline this 100+ year old community celebration.
Rummage Sale | Sun., Sept. 4-Mon., Sept. 5 | 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Ave. | Find amazing bargains at this annual sale. 🛍️
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
For tickets to local and regional events, check out our 6AM Tickets resale marketplace.*
After seven years in business, a La CupCakes (24 Sardis Rd.) has closed its doors. The eatery made the announcement on its social media. We wish them the best in their future endeavors. 🧁
Civic
The North Carolina Board of Elections is finalizing early voting locations for the upcoming midterm elections. Early voting runs Thur., Oct. 20- Sat., Nov. 5. Elected officials will establish final details on Tues., Sept. 13. Find your voting site. 🗳 (Blue Ridge Public Radio)
Eat
Capella on 9 is hosting a pop-up brunch on Sat., Sept. 4 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will benefit the Utopian Seed Project, a nonprofit that researches crop + food diversity. Guests are welcome to enjoy limited edition menu items, live music, and Maker’s Mark cocktails. Get your tickets. 🍸
Theater
Come one, come all. The Cardboard Sea, an Asheville theater company, is back with its newest show, “The Cleaning Ladies.” The show will be playing at the BeBe Theater (20 Commerce St.) Sept. 1-10, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets. 🎭 (Mountain Xpress)
Cause
The Asheville Museum of Science is hosting its annual Under the Stars fundraiser Thurs., Sept. 15, 6-10 p.m. at Highland Brewing Co. Guests will have the opportunity to hear keynote speaker Joan Higginbotham, a retired NASA astronaut, while enjoying live music, food, and a silent auction — ticket info will be coming soon. 🪐
Family
Great news — $3 family + cult classic movies are back at Asheville Pizza + Brewing Company’s Merrimon Ave. location. Theatre 2 (formerly known as the Game Room) will show kids’ movies at 5:30 p.m. and cult classics at 8 p.m. — see what’s playing and snag your tickets. 🎟️ *
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Try This
Saunter among the sunflowers 🌻
Sunflowers are blooming at Grandad’s Apples N’Such in Hendersonville, NC
So lovely and proud. | Photo via @grandadsapples
Great news: the folks at Grandad’s Apples N’ Such (2951 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville) say their sunflower field will be blooming just in time for Labor Day weekend.
So while you’re there loading up on apples and new bakery treats — like an ice cream sandwich made with vanilla soft serve + apple cider donuts or an apple cider slushee topped with vanilla ice cream and crumbled caramel apple cookies — be sure to stop by and admire the sunflowers stretching to the sky for the last little bit of warm, summery sunshine.
The Wrap
Today’s edition was written by Brook.
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