Community Calendar

All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission.

The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction, incarceration, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill.

Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft celebrates nonprofits and artists who believe in—and actively practice—the power of craft to support and empower individuals and communities.

This exhibition was curated by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017, the Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship, professional development, and a $5,000 honorarium to realize an exhibition.

On view February 27, 2026–September 27, 2026.

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and more. By the end, you’ll leave feeling rather accomplished, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a skilled instructor. This is a great couples activity, unique bachelorette experience, team building event, or solo excursion in downtown AVL. *Workshop takes 2.5 hours +/- **Ages 12-14 A parent/guardian must sign safety waiver and also take the workshop ***Ages 15-17 must have a parent or guardian sign the safety waiver $185/person

Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and hear from Frank Harrison and Mark Whitacre as they share about faith, transformational leadership, and how to glorify God in the workplace.

Frank Harrison is the chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Consolidated, the nation’s largest Coca-Cola bottler, while Mark Whitacre serves as vice president of culture care and executive director of the t-factor initiative.

Tickets are $15 per person and include lunch. Space is limited.

Guten Tag! Join Fireforge for their 9th annual Oktoberfest Weekend in downtown Greenville September 25-27! Don your lederhosen, dirndl - or simply a tasty pretzel necklace - and be ready for Feats of Strength competitions like Stein-Hoisting and more! 

An array of our house-brewed German-style and fall seasonal beers will be on tap, with commemorative steins and themed merch available for purchase. Save room for schnitzel, brats, pretzels and other festy fare while enjoying a wide range of live music. They'll also host a Children's Activities tent once again early afternoon on Saturday.

Live Music Schedule: 

🪗 Friday, 9/25: The Foothills Oompah Band (6-9 p.m.)

🪗 Saturday, 9/26: Hammock Theory (2-4 p.m.)

🪗 Saturday, 9/26: Randomonium (5-8 p.m.)

🪗 Sunday, 9/27: Appalachian Freunde Polka Band (2-5 p.m.)

At-A-Glance Fest Hours:

😛 Friday, 9/25: 4-10 pm | $5 Entry Fee ages 13 & up (4-8 pm)

😛 Saturday, 9/26: 11:30 am-10 pm | $5 Entry Fee ages 13 & up (11:30 am-7 pm)

😛 Sunday, 9/27: 11:30 am-7 pm

Festival “Haus” Rules:

🐶 Please leave pets at home for their safety and the safety of other guests. Oktoberfest gets crowded. Service animals allowed.

🪪 Please bring your ID in order to receive your wristband for purchasing alcohol. 

👶 Please keep your children with you at all times. Oktoberfest is not a free-range event.

🚭 This is a non-smoking & non-vaping event.

Scottish art in the 1800s held its own with the best European art traditions of the time through masterfully executed landscapes and Scottish scenes. This exhibit includes some of the most sought after 19th century artists of the time. Free Admission! Exhibition Opening during Hillsborough Art Walk.

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

STARSEER
Starseer is a Rock band formed in Asheville, North Carolina. Four friends brought together with the intention of making high energy, powerful and melodic music. With different backgrounds, they blend elements of 70s art rock, modern post-punk and 90s grunge. When you see them live or hear their music you can always expect exhilarating and colorful guitar solos, energetic and punchy bass guitar, and precise yet thunderous drums. Their prowess as a live band really sets them apart from many acts in today’s music scene. Starseer is Ryles Monroe on drums, Skyler Jacobson on Bass, Waylon Redmon on Guitar, and Sean Erickson on Vocals

Music lovers, this one’s for you! Join us in the taproom every Friday at 6:00pm for Singo — the music bingo game that brings the party. From pop hits to rock classics, you’ll hear it, match it, and win it. It’s free to play, there are prizes up for grabs and you can jump in throughout the night.

Live Bluegrass with The Sons of Ralph band at Jack of the Wood in Asheville NC, Fridays at 7:00

The Jazz Showcase is curated by esteemed pianist, scholar, and UNC Asheville music professor Dr. Bill Bares; this showcase series is dedicated to bringing the region’s finest jazz musicians and most compelling sounds to our stage in a true listening room experience.