2026 SOCON
DOWNTOWN DRIBBLE & KIDS FEST
“The Southern Conference Downtown Dribble and Kids Fest presented by Champion Credit Union is back for 2026! The Downtown Dribble will feature inflatables, pep bands, cheerleaders and of course the Downtown Dribble parade starting from the Roger McGuire Green to the Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville (HCCA).”
ROGER MCGUIRE GREEN AT PACK SQUARE | 80 Court Plaza Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, March 7th | 7 PM
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WOMEN'S DAY MARKET
“Enjoy a market “Highlighting the Talented Women in the Asheville Community!” Featuring “musicians, artists, makers, shakers, healers, leaders, creators, and more! Bring the family down to shop, eat, dance, and celebrate National Women’s Day with us.”
Free to Attend, All Are Welcome!
THE MULE AT DEVIL'S FOOT BEVERAGE | 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Saturday, March 7th | 4 PM
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EYES UP HERE COMEDY
11TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
“Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! We are celebrating 11 years of Eyes Up Here!!! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry.”
GINGER'S REVENGE CRAFT BREWERY & TASTING ROOM | 829 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, March 7th | 7 PM
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I LOVE R&B PARTY
“Get ready to sing, sway, and vibe all night long as I LOVE R&B brings the heat across the country! This is not your average party—this is a full-blown celebration of the greatest era in R&B music. From 90s throwbacks to early 2000s favorites and today’s smoothest hits, our DJs and MCs are bringing nothing but vibes.”
REVIVAL ASHEVILLE| 66 Asheland Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Friday, March 6th | 9 PM
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COMMUNITY DAY
"IN A NEW LIGHT"
“A free community day on Saturday, March 7 from 12–5 PM, inviting visitors to celebrate In a New Light: American Impressionism, 1870–1940 from the Bank of America Collection. Guests can enjoy free admission to the museum and exhibition, live jazz in the atrium from 1–3:30 PM with The John Henrys, Impressionist-inspired art activities and hourly express tours from 1–4 PM, and a plein air painting demonstration from 2–4 PM with artist Yekaterina Benson.“
ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM | 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, March 7th | 12 PM - 5 PM
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APPALACHIAN
WILDLIFE REFUGE
“Appalachian Wildlife Refuge is a nonprofit that coordinates wildlife rehabilitation efforts in western North Carolina by providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, supporting the wildlife rehabilitation network, and offering conservation education to the community.”
“Appalachian Wild has volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas: Daily Operations, Transport, Wildlife Hotline.”
Visit the website below to learn more and to sign up!
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VISIT
THE NATURE CENTER
Enjoy this weekend’s spring-like weather with a stroll through the Western North Carolina Nature Center. Say hello to the playful otters and black bears, then stop by the barn on your way out to visit the sheep and goats. It’s a perfect outdoor outing for the whole family.