2026
BLUE RIDGE PRIDE FESTIVAL
Blue Ridge Pride is doubling the magic! WNC's oldest, largest Pride festival goes two days this year in Pack Square Park — Friday brings an 18+ evening honoring the 1970s "Gay-Ins" with live music, adult vendors, and real connection, while Saturday delivers a classic family celebration with live music, performances, 200+ vendor tents, food, and free health resources. Guests are invited to Holler Loud, Love Proud this September!
PACK SQUARE PARK | 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, September 26th | 12 PM - 6 PM
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ASHEVILLE
GREEK FESTIVAL
For four decades, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church has welcomed Asheville to its annual Greek Festival. Enjoy homemade dishes from the church's Yia-yias, traditional dancing, cooking classes, and church tours featuring Byzantine iconography. Then browse the Agora, bookstore, and local vendors.
HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH | 227 Cumberland Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Friday, September 25th | 11 AM - 9 PM
Saturday, September 26th | 11 AM - 9 PM
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FOODEES FEST
Foodees Fest returns to Tanger Outlets Asheville, with free admission and something for the whole family. Guests can sample flavors from food trucks and local vendors, browse unique crafts, and support small businesses, all while entering the daily ticket raffle for a chance to win a free vendor meal. It's a welcoming celebration of food, culture, and community for all ages.
TANGER OUTLETS | 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Friday, September 25th | 1 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, September 26th | 11 AM - 9 PM
Sunday, September 27th | 11 AM - 7 PM
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HIGH FIVE RIVERSIDE
GRAND RE-RE-OPENING
Riverside is throwing a bash! It's time to celebrate the grand re-re-opening this Saturday. Guests can enjoy live tunes from Coconut Cake, fun games, and all-around good energy. Everyone's invited to grab a coffee, round up their crew, and soak up the vibes at Riverside — see you there!
HIGH FIVE RIVERSIDE | 2000 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28804
Saturday, September 26th | 10 AM - 2 PM
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TAPROOM SHOW
CLOVER VALLEY BOYS
Live Music in the Taproom! The Clover Valley Boys join us this Friday, bringing their authentic 1930s pre-bluegrass string band sound all the way from New Orleans, featuring Coleman Akin, Mo Kinney, and George Aschmann. $10 suggested donation.
LEVELLER BREWING CO. | 25 N Main St, Weaverville, NC 28787
Friday, September 25th | 7 PM
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MANHATTAN
SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
The MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival unites film lovers across 500+ venues worldwide to watch and vote on the next generation of filmmaking talent. This year's screenings happen at A-B Tech's Ferguson Auditorium and Pack Memorial Library, where attendees pick Best Film and Best Actor, and every selected film automatically qualifies for the 2026 Oscars.
FERGUSON AUDITORIUM - AB TECH | 19 Tech Drive, Asheville, NC 28801
Friday, September 25th | 6 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday, September 26th | 4 PM - 6:30 PM
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BOUNTIFUL CITIES
BIRDHOUSE BENEFIT AUCTION
Support local food security at the Bountiful Cities Birdhouse Auction Benefit at Urban Orchard Cider Company! This lively event blends Asheville's art and food scenes through a live auction of handmade birdhouses and hyper-local garden experiences, with every dollar supporting Bountiful Cities' food and agriculture education programs for youth and adults. A Paddle Raise during the event offers a direct way to give — please consider a generous donation to help build a more resilient, sustainable local food system.
URBAN ORCHARD CIDER COMPANY | 24 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, September 26th | 12 PM - 3 PM
Visit the link below to donate & purchase tickets!
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ELIADA
CORN MAZE
Fall is here at Eliada, home to Asheville's beloved 8-acre Corn Maze! Enjoy tractor rides, pumpkins, apple cider, the corn cannon, a spider climber, lawn games, and food trucks serving up seasonal treats, perfect for families, date nights, or adventures with friends, with field trips and corporate outings available too. Get lost for a good cause this fall at Eliada!
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ELIADA | 49 Compton Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
September 25th - November 1st
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