2026
ASHEVILLE FILM FESTIVAL
The Asheville Film Festival returns at the Asheville Masonic Temple in downtown Asheville. Now in its second year since its 2025 relaunch, the festival celebrates innovative local and regional filmmakers through a weekend of short films, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and an awards gala.
Visit the link below to view the film schedule and to purchase tickets!
ASHEVILLE MASONIC TEMPLE | 80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801
Friday, August 21st - Sunday, August 23rd
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THE TOMATO JAM
Tomato Jam makes its debut at The Mule in Asheville with a free, community-focused celebration of local farmers, makers, artists, and all things tomato. The laid-back market features tomato-inspired goods, local food and drinks, live music, and plenty of summer fun—all while supporting Asheville’s creative and agricultural community.
THE MULE AT DEVIL'S FOOT BEVERAGE | 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Sunday, August 23rd | 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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THE HAZY HIDEAWAY
MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL
The Hazy Hideaway turns Sierra Nevada’s Mills River brewery into a weekend of live music, art, DJs, local vendors, and great food. Featuring headliners Phantogram and Toro y Moi, the festival pairs unexpected sounds and creative experiences with fresh Sierra Nevada brews—including plenty of Hazy Little Thing straight from the source.
SIERRA NEVADA | 100 Sierra Nevada Way Mills River, 28732
Friday, August 21st - Saturday, August 22nd
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BREW RIDGE JAM
FEATURING LEFTOVER SALMON
Brew Ridge Jam brings legendary jamgrass band Leftover Salmon to French Broad River Brewery for an outdoor concert celebrating their 35+ years of genre-bending Americana, bluegrass, and psychedelic sounds. The all-ages event is rain or shine, with free admission for children 5 and under, ADA seating, and free beer tastings plus indoor taproom music from JR and ScareKrow.
FRENCH BROAD RIVER BREWERY | 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Friday, August 21st | 4 PM - 11 PM
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ADULT STUDIO
EMBROIDERY ON PAPER
Create a unique mixed-media artwork with artist Julia Briggs, combining ink, block printing, embroidery, and fabric. Julia, a multilingual, multidisciplinary artist and educator, brings a global perspective shaped by her Brazilian roots and extensive art education in New York. Her teaching encourages creativity, craftsmanship, and finding beauty in everyday life.
ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM | 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
Sunday, August 22nd | 1 PM - 4 PM
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ASHEVILLE
BUS STOP BENCH BUILDING EVENT
Strong Towns Asheville and the Asheville Tool Library are teaming up to build and install benches at Asheville’s busiest bus stops. Volunteers will construct and stain the benches before placing them where they’re needed most, helping improve comfort and accessibility for transit riders. Community members can support the effort through donations or by joining a volunteer bench-building workshop.
ASHEVILLE TOOL LIBRARY | 16 Smith Mill Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Saturday, August 22nd | 10 AM - 1 PM
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DOWNTOWN AFTER 5
Downtown After 5 returns to Pack Square Park with a free evening of live music, local food and drinks, and handmade goods from Asheville makers. Opening night brings an Appalachian roots lineup featuring Sam Burchfield with Hillclimbers and Friends, plus community partner RemixIT Asheville, a nonprofit promoting creativity through reclaimed materials.
PACK SQUARE PARK | 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
Friday, August 21st | 5 PM - 10 PM
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