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Farmers markets in Asheville

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Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Asheville.

In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up six farmers markets in the Asheville area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

Asheville City Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (April through December); 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (January through March)

Features: Farm-fresh produce, baked goods, pasta, and prepared food
Parking: Free parking at the HomeTrust Bank lot and at the Family Justice Center lot
Space: Outdoors

North Asheville Tailgate Market | Saturdays, April through November | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Features: Seasonal produce, heirloom vegetable and herb starts, and live music
Parking: Free parking in the overflow lots on UNC Asheville’s campus
Space: Outdoors

River Arts District Farmers Market | Wednesdays, year-round | 3-5:30 p.m.

Features: Produce, crafts, drinks, and grab-and-go options
Parking: Free street parking along Riverside Drive
Space: Outdoors

Asheville city farmers market — Get your pasta fix at the Asheville City Market.

Weaverville Tailgate Market | Wednesdays, year-round | 3-6 p.m.

Features: Seafood, fresh flowers, and baked goods
Parking: Free parking in the Weaverville Community Center lot
Space: Outdoors

Note: The market takes place inside the Weaverville Community Center in the winter.

East Asheville Tailgate Market | Fridays, April through November | 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Features: Local music, crafts, cheese, and produce
Parking: Street parking
Space: Outdoors

Black Mountain Tailgate Market | Saturdays, May through November | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Features: Sustainably grown produce and plants and locally raised meats
Parking: Free parking in the First Baptist Church of Black Mountain lot
Space: Outdoors

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Monday, March 6

Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships | Monday, March 6 | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, 87 Haywood St., Asheville | $10-$1,200 | Watch men and women’s basketball teams from the Southern Conference compete in this annual tournament — winners earn a ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

Tuesday, March 7

Free Sewing Repair for All | Tuesday, March 7 | 5-8 p.m. | Leicester Library, 1561 Alexander Rd., Leicester | Free | Bring your damaged fabric items like clothing, purses, and cushions to this event where skilled volunteers provide free hands-on instruction in the art of repair.
Kitchen Sink Activism | Tuesday, March 7 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Firestorm Books & Coffee, 610 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Explore the role food plays in movements for social change with editor Wren Awry and author Alex Ketchum.

Wednesday, March 8

TreeRock Social Cider Last Hurrah | Wednesday, March 8 | 6-8 p.m. | TreeRock Social Cider & Mead Bar, 760 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $40 | Join for TreeRock’s final hurrah before it closes — there will be cider and mead paired with six local cheeses.
Ladies First - An Evening of Bourbon and BBQ presented by Maker’s Mark | Wednesday, March 8 | 6:45-8:30 p.m. | Bear’s Smokehouse, 135 Coxe Ave., Asheville | $15 | This guided bourbon tasting and cocktail-making presentation to celebrate International Women’s Day includes small bites and gift bags for ticket holders.

Thursday, March 9

Bird-Friendly Community Practices and Climate Resilience | Thursday, March 9 | 1-5 p.m. | The Collider, 1 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Learn about bird-friendly community practices that benefit both migratory birds and their human communities.
Family Outdoor Night: Disc Golf 101 | Thursday, March 9 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Jake Rusher Park, 160 Sycamore Dr., Arden | $2 | Learn the basics of disc golf and then try your hand at this fun, low-impact outdoor sport.
Cold Brews & Candles | Thursday, March 9 | 5:30-7 p.m. | 12 Bones Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Rd., Arden | $25-$60 | Create your own candle + chow down on 12 Bones barbecue.

Friday, March 10

ASAP’s CSA Fair | Friday, March 10 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | YWCA of Asheville, 185 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville | Free | Meet local farmers, sample food, and sign up for a CSA share.
Speakeasy Improv Presents: Get to the Point | Friday, March 10 | 7-10 p.m. | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $18-$20 | Asheville’s finest comedians take the stage to present comedic TED Talks.

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68º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Eat

Taco Billy has announced plans to open a permanent food trailer at Little Jumbo in the Montford neighborhood. The menu will feature many of the taco shop’s fan favorites, including its signature breakfast tacos, plus coffee and agua frescas. It’s expected to open in late March or early April. 🌮 (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Civic

Buncombe County has hired Dr. Noreal Armstrong as its new Chief Equity & Human Rights Officer. In this role, Dr. Armstrong will help advance the county’s Racial Equity Plan and oversee changes in criminal justice, community health, and other sectors.

History

An exhibit that commemorates the Freedom Riders of the Civil Rights Era is now on display at Buncombe County’s Register of Deeds office. The project is a collaboration between the county and Hood Huggers and showcases the impact of Asheville natives who helped to move the national narrative toward desegregation. Learn more. 🚍

Number

$2,056. That’s how much the average Asheville household spends on bills, according to a new report from Doxo. That translates to an estimated 47% of the average household income in the 828. This number is 0.5% higher than the national average and 6.9% higher than the state average of $1,913. 💰

Ranked

Black Mountain has been ranked America’s 18th favorite small town by Family Destinations Guide. Black Mountain received praise for its rolling hills, quaint charm, and abundant outdoor recreation. Interested in exploring? See our travel guide.

Health

With spring comes sprains — and broken bones, and other sports injuries. When you need care fast, use the walk-in services at Asheville Orthopaedic Associates, an affiliate of Mission Health Orthopedics. Visit the walk-in clinic at 310 Long Shoals Rd., Arden, or call (828) 782-9330 — then get back to doing what you love. 👟*

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It’s Zelda Fitzgerald Week

Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald. | SIL-Smithsonian Institution Libr/Courtesy of Smithsonian Institute

Asheville has celebrated Zelda Fitzgerald Day since 2016.

The renowned author, artist, and ballet dancer spent the last decade of her life in our city before meeting an untimely death at the hands of a Highlands Hospital fire.

In honor of her legacy, Aurora Studio and Gallery puts on a week of free public events from Thursday, March 9-Sunday, March 12. Here are the highlights:

Recovering Zelda | Thursday, March 9 | 6 p.m. | East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Rd. | Dr. Lisa Nanney will explore Fitzgerald’s paintings, in the context of her novel “Save Me the Waltz.”

Zelda’s Bed | Friday, March 10 | 6 p.m. | West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Rd. | St. Paul author Danny Klecko premieres his Fitzgerald-focused book “Zelda’s Bed.”

Letting the Light In | Saturday, March 11 | 4 p.m. | East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Rd. | Aurora Studio founder Lori Greenberg moderates a panel on art, wellness, and personal growth.

Tarot Readings | Sunday, March 12 | 2 p.m. | Battery Park Book Exchange, 1 Page Ave. | Meet in the Fitzgerald room for a “Siberian System” tarot reading with author Danny Klecko.

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