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AVLtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 26, 2025 10:11 PM
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Raising the business bar at the Asheville Business Summit
Gather with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals to network, share ideas, grow, and get creative.
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Molly Wilson
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Shop, learn + engage with 100+ artists at Southern Highlands craft fair
The 77th annual four-day downtown event features live music, craft demonstrations, and original works from regional artists.
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See how it’s made with Diamond Brand Gear’s Factory Fridays
The outdoor gear brand is letting you in on how its canvas tents and upcycled bags are made (and offering some deals) with the launch of the new Factory Fridays.
July 5, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Made in Asheville: 20+ things created in the Land of the Sky
From snacks to sneakers, Asheville’s business scene is truly inspired.
June 27, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Celebrate Asheville’s Design District at Anniversary Event
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Romeo’s Vegan Burgers gears up to open on Merrimon Avenue
Get ready for vegan burgers, nuggets, chili cheese fries, and shakes as the burger joint opens its third location in the Land of the Sky.
June 13, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Business
Search for a spark at Asheville Ideas Fest
The annual immersive forum aims to encourage curiosity, facilitate conversation, and bring together a diverse community to find new perspectives.
June 10, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
On the hunt for local art
Asheville artist Amanda McLenon is partnering with local businesses for a creative take on a scavenger hunt — giving you the chance to find free art.
May 29, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Asheville, NC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Salvage Station’s property acquired by NCDOT for I-26 expansion
The music venue will have to vacate its space at the end of the 2024 season — here’s what you should know + how to help.
May 23, 2024
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Grace Powers
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