Celebrate the legacy of Burton Street. | Photo via City of Asheville
The Burton Street Community Association and Asheville Parks and Rec are teaming up to host the Burton Street Ag Fair this Saturday, Sept. 6, from noon to 6 p.m.
The annual gathering began 12 years ago, honoring the neighborhood’s founder, Edward W. Pearson, who held the first Buncombe County District Agricultural Fair in 1913. Historically, Black residents from across WNC traveled to the fair, which later blossomed into a celebration with parades, rides, and games.
This year, in addition to performances from John R. Hayes High Steppin’ Majorettes & Drum Corps, games, crafts, inflatables, and food vendors, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicating the Burton Street Community Center’s new playground and basketball court. To christen the new court, there will be a 3v3 basketball tournament with cash prizes on the line.
Events
Events
Monday, Sept. 1
Don’t Tell Comedy | 7 p.m. | West Asheville | $27 | The location will be revealed the morning of the show, but the comedian won’t be revealed until they take the stage.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
Nature & Nurture | 10-11 a.m. | Pearson Garden and Food Hub | Free | The calming, weekly sound bath is designed for little ones and their caregivers.
Angel’s Envy Tasting | 7-8 p.m. | Wildwood Still | $50 | Cap Tuesday off with a guided bourbon tasting and specially paired small bites.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Intro to Golf | Wednesday, Sept. 3-Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 1-4 p.m. | Rotating Courses | $10 | This five-week course from Asheville Parks and Rec is perfect for beginners.
Thursday, Sept. 4
Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights | 7 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $25 | Get ready to sing along to the biggest 90s country hits with supergroup, Neon Rainbow.
Friday, Sept. 5
Blue Ridge Drag Bingo | 7 p.m. | Hilltop Event Center | $20+ | Folks 21+ can clear their bingo cards to support Blue Ridge Pride.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Oktoberfest at The Funkatorium with Lagerhosen | 2-6 p.m. | The Funkatorium | Free | Oktoberfest at the Funk kicks off this weekend with live music from Lagerhosen, plus beer specials, more live music, and festive foods every weekend through October.*
Labor Day. Take part in local celebrations, including the Asheville Jazz Orchestra’s annual Labor Day concert at Highland Brewing Co.
Announced
The National Park Service completed a landslide repair project at milepost 422 near Devil’s Courthouse. The completion of this project means that you can now drive 85+ continuous miles of the region’s parkway, from milepost 382 to milepost 469, near Cherokee.
Traffic
Today, Sept. 1, the Rankin Avenue Parking Garage will partially reopen (the lower levels, 1A and 1B), and the Wall Street Parking Garage will partially close (upper levels). Construction is part of the Parking Garage Capital Improvements Project. The Rankin garage is expected to open fully on Friday, Sept. 12.
Coming Soon
The City of Asheville is working with the NCDOT to build a temporary bridge over the Swannanoa River, offering a short-term solution to traffic issues caused by the loss of the Gashes Creek bridge. City Council approved the project last week — once the NCDOT submits the design plan, FEMA will review it for reimbursement. (WLOS)
Outdoors
Regional land trust Conserving Carolina has purchased 226 acres in Old Fort to establish the Fairview Community Forest. The forest surrounds the WORX Project, a career education center that supports Asheville and Buncombe public schools. The newly protected forest will expand opportunities for students and for recreation.
Giveaway
You could win a custom native pollinator garden valued at $1,800 — all you have to do is enter Bee City Asheville’s raffle. Tickets are $25 and support pollinator conservation across Buncombe County.
Tech
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Try This
Vintage sweaters, wool skirts, black leather boots — find all of this season’s trending items for fall at your local Goodwill. Get a sneak peek at the newly reopened and fully-stocked Goodwill on Tunnel Road, then score $5 off when you spend $25 or more.*
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Explore the great outdoors
As you can imagine, there’s no shortage of outdoor activities here in the Land of the Sky. Pack a picnic and set off to a scenic spot, hit a local hiking trail, or play a round of disc golf at a nearby park. For something a bit more out-of-the-box, you can go foraging for berries, nuts, and fruits using the Asheville Edibles Map. If you’re looking to break a sweat, go the extra mile by joining a local running club.
Pro tip: There are always plenty of unique,free events posted on our events calendar.
A three-pack of women’s athletic leggings, marked down by 42% for Labor Day. Perfect for cycling, dance, yoga, workouts, or everyday wear, stock up on a high-waisted style in your choice of neutral colors.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
“Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” — except for maybe one in Asheville.
Whether you’re keeping it simple this Labor Day weekend or hosting folks from out of town, our City Guides have you covered when it comes to planning your perfect weekend itinerary, from the best spots to grab an end-of-summer brunch to kid-friendly activities that will keep even the littlest members of the family entertained.
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