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.

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  • CANCELLED: Peter & Brendan Mayer June 15, 2020
    06/14/2020 to 06/14/2020 - Cancelled: Peter Mayer– guitarist for Jimmy Buffett, & Brendan– Mailboat Recording, performances are an unified sound, compelling lyrics and melodies meeting in the duo’s bloodline harmony. Seated
  • CANCELLED: 2nd Saturday Painting Performance! June 14, 2020
    03/14/2020 to 06/13/2020 - CANCELLED: Jonas will be giving a LIVE 2nd Saturday Painting Performance at 2:00 pm at his Riverview Station Gallery. Make plans now to join us for this free event! Come experience the creative energy
  • CANCELLED: Clay Day June 14, 2020
    06/13/2020 to 06/13/2020 - CANCELLED: Clay Day features craft demonstrations and hands-on activities for children and adults. Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and invited guests will demonstrate wheel-throwing,
  • VIRTUAL: Arts & Crafts Workshop: Zentangle®-Beyond the Basics June 14, 2020
    06/13/2020 to 06/13/2020 - VIRTUAL: Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing way to turn structured patterns—called “tangles”—into tiny (3.5” x 3.5”) masterpieces. In this workshop, Certified Zentangle Teacher® Susan Goodman
  • CANCELLED: The Black Jar International Honey Tasting Contest June 12, 2020
    06/11/2020 to 06/11/2020 - CANCELLED: Center for Honeybee Research presents The 9th Annual Black Jar International Honey Tasting Contest. Come see Asheville celebrity influencers taking part in selecting the “World’s Best
  • CANCELLED: Mr Jimmy Blues Day Tuesday at the Asheville Club June 10, 2020
    03/03/2020 to 03/23/2021 - CANCELLED: Enjoy authentic Blues music from Chicago-bred guitarist / singer / songwriter Mr Jimmy.
  • VIRTUAL: BLACK MOUNTAIN POEMS June 10, 2020
    06/09/2020 to 06/09/2020 - VIRTUAL: THIS PROGRAM TAKES PLACE VIA ZOOM. SPACE IS LIMITED; TO REGISTER, EMAIL KRISTI MCMILLAN, DIRECTOR OF LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT, OR CALL 828.253.3227 X122. Black Mountain College had an explosive
  • POSTPONED: Odyssey Clay Camp 2020--It’s Wheely Fun!--Instructor: Halima Flynt June 9, 2020
    06/08/2020 to 06/08/2020 - POSTPONED: It’s Wheely Fun! Instructor: Halima Flynt Ages: 8 – 12 Date: June 8 – 12 5 Day Camp Times: 2 – 5pm Tuition: $225--$25 discount for siblings enrolled in the same class--Use promo code
  • VIRTUAL: Swannanoa Valley Museum Book Club: Guests on Earth by Lee Smith June 9, 2020
    06/08/2020 to 06/08/2020 - VIRTUAL: Join the Swannanoa Valley Museum webinar for a book club discussion of Lee Smith's novel Guests on Earth. The novel is set at Highland Mental Hospital in Asheville, N.C. during the years
  • POSTPONED: Odyssey Clay Camp 2020--A Bug’s Life Instructor: Paige Janeri June 9, 2020
    06/08/2020 to 06/12/2020 - POSTPONED: Odyssey Clay Camp 2020 "A Bug’s Life," Instructor: Paige Janeri. Ages 5 – 8, June 8 – 12, 9am – 12pm. What do you think of bugs? Are they eww gross? Or way cool?! One thing is for certain,
  • Women's Appalachian Trail Extended Backpacking Trip: June 7-12, 2020 June 8, 2020
    06/07/2020 to 06/07/2020 - Test out your trail legs and develop your camping skills on this 6 Day, 5 Night backpacking trip. The goal of this trip is to provide a supportive environment for anyone who identifies as female to
  • VIRTUAL: Arts & Crafts Workshop: Zentangle®-Basics June 7, 2020
    06/06/2020 to 06/06/2020 - VIRTUAL: Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing way to turn structured patterns—called “tangles”—into tiny (3.5” x 3.5”) masterpieces. In this workshop, Certified Zentangle Teacher® Susan Goodman
  • CANCELLED: Foraging Tour June 7, 2020
    03/14/2020 to 06/13/2020 - CANCELLED: 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
  • POSTPONED: Ooh La La Curiosity Market June 7, 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
  • POSTPONED: Silver Stacking Rings June 7, 2020
    05/02/2020 to 06/20/2020 - POSTPONED. See new dates here. Spend 2 hours as a jeweler! We will work with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings. Learn the techniques you need to fuse the silver, hammer,