Events

June 3, 2026

The Work Behind the View: National Trails Day Brings Volunteers to Big Creek Trail in the Pisgah

The Work Behind the View: National Trails Day Brings Volunteers to Big Creek Trail in the Pisgah

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By Jon Tharp, Broker · June 3, 2026

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The Pisgah Conservancy is hosting a National Trails Day volunteer workday on Big Creek Trail in the Pisgah Ranger District on Saturday, June 6. Volunteers will cut vegetation, haul brush, and repair …

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June 3, 2026

Old Fort's Trails and Trains Festival Celebrates the History That Built These Mountains

Old Fort's Trails and Trains Festival Celebrates the History That Built These Mountains

 

By Jon Tharp, Broker · June 3, 2026

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The Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort, NC takes place in downtown Old Fort in McDowell County, roughly 35 miles east of Asheville on I-40. The annual event celebrates the town's railroad …

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June 3, 2026

A Marvel Artist, a New York Times Bestseller, and a People's History of Helene Come to Tryon This Weekend

A Marvel Artist, a New York Times Bestseller, and a People's History of Helene Come to Tryon This Weekend

 

By Jon Tharp, Broker · June 3, 2026

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The second annual Tryon Comics & Art Expo runs June 6 at the Tryon Fine Arts Center in Polk County, roughly 45 minutes from Asheville off I-26. The event features New York Times …

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June 1, 2026

From Weaverville to Black Mountain, Buncombe County Is Having a Summer Worth Showing Up For

 

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By Jon Tharp, Broker · June 1, 2026

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Buncombe County's 2026 summer arts calendar stretches from Weaverville's Music on Main on June 13 to Art in Bloom and Art by the Tracks in Black Mountain, free Tuesday concerts in …

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June 1, 2026

Mozart, Vines, and a Mountain June Evening: The Blue Ridge Orchestra's Summer Soirée Returns to Fletcher on June 12

Mozart, Vines, and a Mountain June Evening: The Blue Ridge Orchestra's Summer Soirée Returns to Fletcher on June 12

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By Jon Tharp, Broker · June 1, 2026

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The Blue Ridge Orchestra's Summer Soirée returns to Souther Williams Vineyard in Fletcher on Friday, June 12, for a season-ending fundraiser featuring Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik alongside four contemporary works. Ticket options …

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June 1, 2026

Sixty Years of Chrome and Local History: Asheville's Free Antique Car Museum Marks a Milestone Worth Celebrating

Sixty Years of Chrome and Local History: Asheville's Free Antique Car Museum Marks a Milestone Worth Celebrating

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By Jon Tharp, Broker · June 1, 2026

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The Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum at Grovewood Village in Asheville celebrates its 60th anniversary on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a free public event. The museum, …

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June 1, 2026

Eight Years In, Weaverville's Music on Main Is Still One of the Best Free Street Festivals in WNC

Eight Years In, Weaverville's Music on Main Is Still One of the Best Free Street Festivals in WNC

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By Jon Tharp, Broker · June 1, 2026

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Music on Main returns to downtown Weaverville for its eighth annual run on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. The free street festival features three live acts: Jackomo Cajun …

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May 26, 2026

June Is Rhododendron Season in Mitchell County. Here's What You Need to Know.

By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 26, 2026

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The North Carolina Rhododendron Festival is held each June in Bakersville, Mitchell County, celebrating the peak bloom of Catawba rhododendrons on Roan Mountain Highlands. The festival features live music, artisan crafts, food vendors, and a traditional …

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May 22, 2026

Asheville's Summer Playbook Is Out, and It's Packed: Everything You Need to Know About No Bummer Summer 2026

Asheville's Summer Playbook Is Out, and It's Packed: Everything You Need to Know About No Bummer Summer 2026

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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 22, 2026

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Asheville Parks & Recreation's No Bummer Summer 2026 runs June through August with ten weeks of summer day camps at four community centers, dozens of free and low-cost special events, …

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May 22, 2026

From Corporate Florida to Mountain Streams: How One Couple's Pivot Built North Carolina's Biggest Fly Fishing Festival

From Corporate Florida to Mountain Streams: How One Couple's Pivot Built North Carolina's Biggest Fly Fishing Festival

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By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 22, 2026

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The 4th annual Maggie Valley Fly Fishing and Outdoor Festival runs May 22-23, 2026, at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds on Soco Road. Admission is $10 for adults; …

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