Maybe it’s the scenic surroundings, the vibrant cultural diversity or the love of anything electric that inspires so many events and festivals to take root in heart of Asheville, NC. Whatever the reason, residents who inhabit the town certainly reap the benefits of a thriving arts and music scene. No matter what your musical or artistic preferences are, festivals and events in Asheville, NC provide another compelling reason to become a native in this great city.

Upcoming Events

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  • Appalachian Ballad Singing Webinar: Singers and Their Songs July 14, 2020
    07/13/2020 to 07/13/2020 - Join us for an online talk and performance by musician Susan Pepper about ballad singing in Appalachia and the stories and singers behind the songs.
  • Odyssey Clay Camp 2020--Find Your Spirit Animal--Instructor: Paige Janeri July 14, 2020
    07/13/2020 to 07/13/2020 - Find Your Spirit Animal! Instructor: Paige Janeri Ages: 8 – 12 Date: July 13 – 17 5 Day Camp Time: 2 – 5pm Tuition: $225--$25 discount for siblings enrolled in the same class--Use promo code
  • Odyssey Clay Camp 2020--Lovely Luminaries--Instructor: Amy Briggs July 14, 2020
    07/13/2020 to 07/13/2020 - Lovely Luminaries! Instructor: Amy Briggs Ages: 6 – 10 Date: July 13 – 17 5 Day Camp Time: 9am – 12pm Tuition: $225--$25 discount for siblings enrolled in the same class--Use promo code “claycamp25”
  • Lawn Concert: Alexa Rose Trio July 13, 2020
    07/12/2020 to 07/12/2020 - Virginia-born singer-songwriter Alexa Rose creates her own style of modern folk. Her distinctive vocal sound has bits of Joni Mitchell, Lucinda Williams, and Gilliam Welch. Her earnest, well-crafted
  • POSTPONED: Ooh La La Curiosity Market July 12, 2020
    06/06/2020 to 09/19/2020 - POSTPONED: Ooh La La Curiosity Market is an artist's market that takes place in Pritchard Park, located in the center of beautiful downtown Asheville and will showcase the work of more than a dozen
  • Virtual Pop-Up Sale July 12, 2020
    07/11/2020 to 07/11/2020 - We be will hosting a special Instagram Story Sale on Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 10 AM - 10 PM featuring specially priced pots from each of the resident potters at The Village Potters Clay Center.
  • POSTPONED: An Evening with Reggie Harris July 12, 2020
    07/11/2020 to 07/11/2020 - Postponed: An evening with Reggie Harris embraces the celebratory power of music and story. Reggie passionately lifts the spirit as he inspires action and joy. Come experience the power of song!
  • Lawn Concert: Sarah Peacock and Christie Lenée July 12, 2020
    07/11/2020 to 07/11/2020 - At the core of Sarah Peacock‘s brand of Americana is cunning songwriting and a commanding presence to deliver it; A crackling, soul-burning style with dramatic flair and a heart-stopping bourbon
  • Adventure Center of Asheville- Twilight in the Treetops- Night Climbs July 12, 2020
    06/06/2020 to 08/29/2020 - Watch the world transform from dusk to night while climbing in the trees at our Asheville Treetops Adventure Park. Trails will be illuminated to give climbing the obstacles a new perspective. Over
  • Beginner Wheel: Yes We Wheel! with Instructors: Shinara Taylor and Julia Claire Weber July 12, 2020
    06/27/2020 to 08/15/2020 - Saturdays, 10am – 12:30pm, June 27th – August 15th. Do you enjoy being creative? Are you curious about the intricacies of handmade pottery? Do you aspire to make a personalized mug or bowl? Don’t be
  • Foraging Tour July 12, 2020
    06/06/2020 to 09/05/2020 - Ready to go WILD? Join us for three hours “off the eaten path” as we uncover the Garden of Eden all around us: edible greens, berries, mushrooms, flowers, nuts, roots... we never know what we might
  • Fused Silver Earrings July 11, 2020
    07/03/2020 to 09/25/2020 - Join me in the studio as we use hammers, saws, files and fire to transform silver wire into a beautiful pair of silver drop earrings. Class price includes all materials. 
  • POSTPONED: An Evening with JAZZ IS PHSH July 11, 2020
    07/10/2020 to 07/10/2020 - POSTPONED: JAZZ IS PHSH is a mind-blowing mashup with the music of jazz legends and the music of Phish, by a collective of world renown musicians! JAZZ IS PHSH is a unique and inspiring instrumental
  • Lawn Concert: Eleanor Underhill and Friends July 11, 2020
    07/10/2020 to 07/10/2020 - What happens when you mash up singer-songwriter music, a banjo, pop cover songs, a jazzy bass player, and a world-beat/rock drummer?: Eleanor Underhill & Friends. With varied backgrounds and
  • Matt’s Class with Instructor: Matt Wegleitner July 10, 2020
    07/09/2020 to 07/09/2020 - Thursdays 6:30 – 9pm, July 9th – August 13th. Come experience the love of clay! Join instructor Matt Wegleitner and learn the skills needed to create decorative, hand-built, and functional pottery.