MARSHALL
MERMAID PARADE AND FESTIVAL
The beloved Mermaid Parade returns for its 18th year with a full weekend of fun! Saturday features vendors, food trucks, live music, a costume contest, and the colorful Mermaid Parade through downtown at 5 PM. The festivities continue Sunday with family-friendly activities, live music, a community picnic, and local studio tours. Grab your fins and sparkle for one of Marshall's most whimsical traditions!
DOWNTOWN MARSHAL
Park at Madison Early College High School for shuttle to festival 5734 U.S. Hwy 25-70, Marshall, NC 28753
Saturday, June 6th | 12 PM
Sunday, June 7th | 1 PM
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GOOD HOT FISH
POP UP
Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of exceptional food and craft beer at Wicked Weed West as chef Ashleigh Shanti brings her acclaimed Good Hot Fish pop-up to town. The menu will feature fresh seafood specialties and Southern-inspired dishes, creating a flavorful dining experience perfect for sharing with friends.
WICKED WEED - WEST | 145 Jacob Holm Way Candler, NC 28715
Friday, June 5th | 3 PM - Sunday, June 7th | 7 PM
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ASHEVILLE
HONEYFEST
Celebrate all things bees at Asheville Honeyfest! Grab a drink and enjoy this free, family-friendly festival featuring honey tastings, live music, local vendors, food trucks, and hands-on fun all about pollinators and beekeeping. Dress in your best bee or pollinator-inspired costume and spend a sweet afternoon supporting research and education that helps protect honeybees and our environment.
MEADOW AT HIGHLAND BREWING | 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC 28803
Sunday, June 7th | 12 PM - 6 PM
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HOT IN HERRE
2000S DANCE PARTY
Hot In Herre is the ultimate 2000s/Y2K dance party! Doors open June 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM for a night of nonstop throwback hits, iconic visuals, and early-2000s favorites from pop, hip-hop, and R&B. Dress in your best Y2K fit—think low-rise jeans, Juicy tracksuits, and trucker hats—and dance all night to the biggest songs of the decade.
THE ORANGE PEEL | 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Friday, June 5th | 7 PM
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FIRST FRIDAY
ART WALK
Join the Downtown Art Walk on First Friday from 5–8 PM! Explore galleries, studios, boutiques, and creative spaces throughout downtown Asheville. Pick up a Passport at participating locations, collect stamps as you go, and enter for a chance to win gift cards from local businesses.
DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT | Various Locations
Friday, June 5th | 5 PM - 8 PM
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2026
LAND TRUST DAY
Celebrate Land Trust Day on June 6 by supporting the conservation of Western North Carolina's farms, forests, trails, waterways, and scenic landscapes. Shop at participating local businesses, where a portion of sales will benefit Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, or lend a hand by volunteering—sign up using the link below. Every effort helps protect the places that make our region so special.
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Saturday, June 6th
Visit the link below to learn more & to volunteer!
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PLAY FOR THE KIDS
FAMILY FUN DAY
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled community celebration featuring games, crafts, food trucks, raffles, giveaways, and activities for all ages. Learn about local organizations, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a day of family-friendly entertainment—all while supporting children in Buncombe County experiencing foster care, housing instability, and other critical challenges. Donate-what-you-can contributions are encouraged.
HI-WIRE BREWING - RAD | 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC 28801
Sunday, June 7th | 12 PM - 4 PM
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