Events in Asheville NC
April 3, 2009 – Center City Art Walk
Enjoy downtown Asheville while browsing roughly 30 galleries.
April 15-19, 2009 – Asheville HATCHfest
April 25-26, 2009 – Weaverville Art Safari
Enjoy self-guided driving tours of the various artists’ studios. Weaverville is roughly 10 miles north of Asheville NC.
May 7-10, 2009 – Lake Eden Arts Festival
Near Black Mountain about 12 miles from Asheville NC, enjoy music and Experience Culture at LEAF.
May 22-August 23, 2009 – Asheville Art Museum Exhibit
June 5, 2009 – Center City Art Walk
Enjoy downtown Asheville while browsing roughly 30 galleries.
June 13-14, 2009 – River District Artists Studio Stroll
This free event is located near downtown Asheville NC. This is your chance to meet with artists and purchase art work.
June 24-August 23, 2009 – Viewed With A Smile: Humorous Quilts by Mary Stori
A showcase from this internationally acknowledged quilt-maker and fashion designer.
July 2-4, 2009 – 4th Of July Powwow
A three-day explosion of fireworks and Indian culture, as well as dance competitions.
July 10-December 6, 2009 – Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed
A celebration of the different aspects of Cherokee wood and stone carvings, with pieces for sale to the public.
July 9-12, 2009 – 54th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
A celebration of Scottish music, dance, and sports sponsored by over one-hundred clans.
July 16-19, 2009 - Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
This fair is held in the Civic Center in downtown Asheville NC.
July 24, 2009 – Bele Chere
A free street festival that draws over 300,000 people to downtown Asheville each year
August 1-2, 2009 - 37th Village Art & Craft Fair
Held on the grounds of the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village near the entrance to the Biltmore Estate, the fair hosts 125 artists from 20 states representing the full spectrum of craft media – jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metals, two-dimensional art and more.
August 7, 2009 – Center City Art Walk
Enjoy downtown Asheville while browsing roughly 30 galleries.
August 8, 2009 – Wood Day at Folk Art Center
Woodworkers demonstrate a wide range of woodworking skills.
September 6, 2009 – Lexington Ave. Arts and Fun Festival.
Three blocks of Aseville will be lined with all local art, food, beer and performers.
September 11-12, 2009 – 4th Carolina Mountains Literary Festival
Roughly 50 authors will gather for readings, signings, and workshops.
October 2, 2009 – Center City Art Walk
Enjoy downtown Asheville while browsing roughly 30 galleries.
October 15-18, 2009 – Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
This fair is held in the Civic Center in downtown Asheville NC.
October 15-18, 2009 – Lake Eden Arts Festival
Enjoy a weekend of art and music.
November 6-8,2009 – Cruise The Smokies Fall Rod Run
This rod run feature more than 500 cars built before 1972.
November 7-8, 2009 – River District Artists Studio Stroll
This free event is located near downtown Asheville NC. This is your chance to meet with artists and purchase art work.
November 21,2009 – 63rd Asheville Holiday Parade
The parade is produced by Asheville Downtown Association.
December2-20,2009 – Romance of the Christmas Card
Performance by Flat Rock Playhouse.
*Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.*