GO: North Carolina Apple Festival
“Hendersonville is the official home of the North Carolina Apple Festival, a four-day celebration to recognize the importance of the apple industry to Henderson County and North Carolina. It will feature vendors, children's activities, a parade, biking events, music and more.”
Historic Downtown Hendersonville | 145 5th Ave. E., Hendersonville 28739
Friday, August 29th - Monday, September 1st | 8 AM - 5 PM
EAT: Live Music | Jack Miller & George Reeves
“Join us for this sizzling line-up of cold drinks, smoky bites, and live music under the stars at Bear’s Back Alley Bar in downtown AVL!”
Bears Smokehouse Barbecue | 135 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, August 30th | 7 PM - 9 PM
DRINK: Highland Haze Labor Day Weekend
“Celebrate the new release of Highland Haze with five days of free live music, local flavor, and festive vibes at Highland Brewing. A variety of local food trucks will be serving up delicious eats all weekend long.”
The Meadow at Highland Brewing Co. | 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Ste 200, Asheville , NC 28803
Thursday, August 28th - Monday, September 1st | Show times vary.
LISTEN: What's Shaking? Music Presents: Summer Music & Dance Series
“An afternoon of music, food and fun for kids and their adults. The full What's Shaking Band will be onstage with poems, songs, and dances for pre-k and kids of all ages.”
Sweeten Creek Brewing | 1127 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville, NC, 28803
Saturday, August 30th | 3 PM - 4 PM
ARTS: Our Living Record Artist Talk + Archive Activation
“This vibrant and deeply personal exhibition features artwork from Southern LGBTQ+ community members and allies who explore preserving queer memory in the face of cultural erasure.”
Revolve Studio | 821 Riverside Dr. #179 Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, August 30th | 7 PM
VOLUNTEER: Asheville High/SILSA Community Nights featuring Homework Dinners
“Community Nights featuring Homework Dinners are a welcoming family engagement event at the school that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources.”
Scan the QR code to learn more & to sign up to volunteer!
COMMUNITY: Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL
“A three-day, family-friendly festival that offers a dynamic lineup of musical performances, heritage trail tours, wellness activities, interactive workshops, and local artisans, all aimed at highlighting and preserving Asheville’s unique cultural tapestry.”
Pack Square Park | 1 South Pack Square Park , Asheville, NC 28801
Scan the QR code to view festival schedule.