

GO: Oktoberfest
“This celebration will feature a festive playground with cold beer, good eats, a local vendor market, food trucks, Fall fest-style games and activities for all ages, face paintings, and more.”
Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden | 284 Lyman Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Saturday, September 27th | 1 PM - 9 PM

EAT: Mellow Mushroom
“Beginning the Monday after the storm, co-owner Gerry Mahon said his staff made 1,000 pizzas and gave them away for free for four hours each day. Mellow Mushroom offered free pizzas for two weeks and delivered them to rescue teams and residents in areas outside the city.”
Let’s show them some love back!!
Open: Monday - Mon - Thur 11:30 AM - 8 PM | Fri - Sun 11:30 AM - 9 PM
50 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

DRINK: The Funkatorium
“Featuring over a dozen varieties of these styles on draught, visitors can expect a full immersion into the old world way of experiencing and appreciating beer along with a creative food menu. ”
147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
OPEN: Sun - Thurs 12 PM - 10 PM | Fri & Sat 12 PM - 11 PM

LISTEN: AVL Strong
“One year after Hurricane Helene, the community will come together for a weekend of music, craft beer, and connection to honor resilience and local heroes. Throughout the event, $1 from every AVL Strong pour will support the Always Asheville Fund.”
Highland Brewing | 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, NC
Friday 26th 5 PM | Saturday 27th 2 PM | Saturday 28th 2 PM

ARTS: Watermark | A Photo Installation
“The premiere of post-hurricane photography from throughout Western North Carolina in honor of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Projected outside on the Asheville Art Museum”
Asheville Art Museum | 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
Friday, September 26th @ Sunset | Saturday, September 27th @ Sunrise

COMMUNITY: Rise & Brunch | It’s a New Day for WNC
“A morning of reflection and connection as we mark the anniversary of Helene and honor the incredible spirit of this region. It will feature hearty breakfast bowls, mimosa flights and more.”
BBQ Bear’s Smokehouse | 135 Coxe Avenue, Asheville 28801
Saturday, September 27th | 7 AM - 11 AM

VOLUNTEER: Hands on Asheville- Buncombe | Community Volunteer Center
Navigate to the website below through United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. You can create an account and sign up for volunteer opportunities on their calendar of volunteer events.
Visit: www.handsonasheville.org/need/