ASHEVILLE
FRINGE ARTS FESTIVAL
“The Asheville Fringe Society is dedicated to cultivating strange and wonderful work that lies outside the mainstream. The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival provides artists with opportunities to explore the edges of their work, to collaborate across genres and to bring new and innovative performances to culturally adventurous audiences. Our continual goal is to curate experiences that expand the minds and hearts of our audiences and to be inclusive of artists who work within a myriad of genres, styles, and forms to create truly unique and original pieces in our community.”
VARIOUS LOCATIONS & TIMES
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FREE S'MORES NIGHT
“Join us on Friday, March 20th from 5:30–8 PM for a FREE S’mores Night at 12 Bones Brewing. We’ll have everything you need to build the perfect s’more — graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows, and the fire to toast them just right. This event is family-friendly, so bring the kids, invite your friends, and come enjoy a sweet Friday evening together. Grab some barbecue, sip on your favorite craft beer, and let the little ones (and let’s be honest… the grown-ups too) enjoy roasting marshmallows.”
12 BONES SMOKEHOUSE AND BREWING | 2350 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704
Friday, March 20th | 5:30 PM - 8 PM
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EAST FORK COFFEE SHOP
A ONE-DAY CAFE WITH COUNTER CULTURE
“For one day only - Join East Fork and Counter Culture Coffee from 9 am - 12 pm for a Sunday Morning coffee pop-up. Enjoy coffee and a pastry on us, spend some time with East Fork’s founders and get a first look at our new Workshop forms launching March 24th.”
COUNTER CULTURE COFFEE TRAINING CENTER | 178 Westwood Pl, Asheville, NC 28806
Sunday, March 22nd | 9 AM - 12 PM
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JAZZ BRUNCH
Enjoy “some jazzzzy, mid-day, cozy taproom vibes. We’ll have an extra special one-time brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas, and of course, beer-mosas, all alongside jazz music from the talented jazz fusion trio, “Four Peanuts.”
FRENCH BROAD BREWING | 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Saturday, March 21st | 11 AM - 2 PM
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LUCKY CHARM CRAFT NIGHT
MAKE YOUR OWN GOOD LUCK CHARMS
“It’s craft night: good luck charm edition! Join us for an evening making good luck charms in the form of beaded keychains, car charms, bag charms, or hairclips. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with yummy snacks and beverages from Retro Coffee. Beginner friendly! All skill levels are welcome.”
RETRO COFFEE | 2619 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Saturday, March 21st | 4 PM - 6 PM
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TANGER OUTLETS AVL
WOMEN UNITED COMMUNITY DONATION DRIVE
In partnership with Women United and the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Tanger Outlets Asheville is hosting a donation drive to collect essential hygiene and personal care items for local youth and families across Buncombe County.
All donations will directly benefit ABCCM Transformation Village and Helpmate—two local nonprofits supporting women and families in crisis. Donations can be dropped off daily in the Tanger Outlets Asheville food court.
TANGER OUTLETS ASHEVILLE | 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Accepting donations until March 31st
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THE HUBBUB
A LOCAL FOOD BENEFIT FOR WNC SMALL FARMS AND FOOD SYSTEMS
“The Hubbub is WNC Food Coalition's inaugural benefit in support of small farms and the food hubs who buy, sell, and stock fresh, local, charitable food across Western North Carolina. Together, we can ease hunger today AND alleviate future hunger by growing a strong and resilient local food system. Join us in revolutionizing a local food economy that works for everyone. Your support benefits the trusted Food Hubs feeding our WNC community: TRACTOR Food & Farms, Smoky Mountain Harvest Hub, Foothills Food Hub, WNC From the Ground Up, Terramonga Hub, Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, and Equal Plates Project.”
“Tickets are $100/person for the Main Event (includes After Party).”
“The MAIN EVENT will be from 7 pm to 9 pm and will feature musical performance by the esteemed jazz duo, Free Planet Radio; a full cash bar; a live auction; and grazing tables designed by WNC Food Hub Collaborative partner, Equal Plates Project, in collaboration with several local food hubs and their partnered farms. Arrive ready to sample and delight in an abundance of tasty appetizers as we introduce you to local farms and the critical buyers who hold together our local food economy. – The AFTER PARTY will be from 9 pm to 11 pm with entrance offered on a sliding scale. The After Party will feature a cash bar, a chance to enter our WNC Food For All Basket Raffle, and a beckoning to the dance floor as DJ Lil Meow Meow takes the stage! Incorporating elements of house, hip hop, electro, disco, and beyond.”