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1–2
May2010
Rhododendron Show
Hundreds of blooms and many favorite mountain plants will be on display at this show.
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7
May2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
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8–9
May2010
Fiber Weekend at the Folk Art Center
The Southern Highland Craft Guild will celebrate textile arts through their annual fiber weekend.
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13–16
May2010
Asheville Bikefest and the Blue Ridge Run
This motorcycle touring rally includes events at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center and various local attractions.
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21
May2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
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22
May2010
7th Annual Montford Music and Arts Festival
Celebrate the rich musical and artistic heritage found in Montford, Asheville, and the region.
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1–16
Jun2010
“Not So Back of Beyond”: Selections from the Permanent Collections of the UNC Asheville
A selection of photographs, ephemera, and documents that describe many of the features that tourists and travelers encountered as they traveled – first by horse, then by train, and then by automobile within the region.
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4
Jun2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
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5
Jun2010
Clay Day at the Folk Art Center
Clay Day features craft demonstrations and hands-on activities for children and adults.
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18–20
Jun2010
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18
Jun2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
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2
Jul2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
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3
Jul2010
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain tradition, Shindig on the Green, which showcases the region's rich heritage through its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its 44th annual season in 2010.
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10
Jul2010
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain tradition, Shindig on the Green, which showcases the region's rich heritage through its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its 44th annual season in 2010.
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16
Jul2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
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17
Jul2010
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain tradition, Shindig on the Green, which showcases the region's rich heritage through its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its 44th annual season in 2010.
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31
Jul2010
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain tradition, Shindig on the Green, which showcases the region’s rich heritage through its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its 44th annual season in 2010.
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5–8
Aug2010
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5–7
Aug2010
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
The 2010 Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, the country's longest running folk festival, is in its 83rd year of highlighting mountain culture.
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6–8
Aug2010
Quilt Show
Asheville Quilt Guild’s popular annual show is a juried event featuring more than 250 quilts of exceptional craftsmanship from across the U.S. and worldwide.
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6
Aug2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
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14
Aug2010
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain tradition, Shindig on the Green, which showcases the region’s rich heritage through its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its 44th annual season in 2010.
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14
Aug2010
Wood Day at the Folk Art Center
The Folk Art Center’s auditorium will be filled with lathes, sawhorses, wood tools, and the master craftspeople who know how to use them.
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14–15
Aug2010
33rd Sourwood Festival
Family street festival celebration of our mountain culture through food, honey bee demonstrations, music, and arts and crafts.
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20
Aug2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
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21
Aug2010
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain tradition, Shindig on the Green, which showcases the region’s rich heritage through its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its 44th annual season in 2010.
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28
Aug2010
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain tradition, Shindig on the Green, which showcases the region’s rich heritage through its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its 44th annual season in 2010.
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3
Sep2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
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4
Sep2010
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain tradition, Shindig on the Green, which showcases the region’s rich heritage through its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its 44th annual season in 2010.
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17
Sep2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
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18–19
Sep2010
Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center
The 30th Annual Heritage Weekend features traditional music, dancing and heritage craft demonstrations.
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25–26
Sep2010
Heritage Crafts Weekend
The North Carolina Arboretum celebrates Southern Appalachian traditions featuring craft demonstrations, plant sales, and musical performances.
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1–31
Oct2010
Milestones: Visual Arts Celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway
Over twenty Southern artists interpret the Blue Ridge Parkway in paintings, photography, ceramics, glass, art, quilts, and wood sculpture — documenting wildlife and scenery along the majestic roadway as it winds through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia.
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1
Oct2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
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9–10
Oct2010
15th Carolina Bonsai Expo
The North Carolina Arboretum transforms into the bonsai capital of the Southeast as it hosts the Carolina Bonsai Expo.
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15
Oct2010
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.
Events Nearby
Pisgah Region
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14
Aug2010
Shindig on the Green
City County Plaza
College Street
Downtown Asheville
The celebrated mountain tradition, Shindig on the Green, which showcases the region’s rich heritage through its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its 44th annual season in 2010. -
14
Aug2010
Wood Day at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center
Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 382
Asheville, NC
The Folk Art Center’s auditorium will be filled with lathes, sawhorses, wood tools, and the master craftspeople who know how to use them. -
14–15
Aug2010
33rd Sourwood Festival
Downtown Black Mountain, NC
Family street festival celebration of our mountain culture through food, honey bee demonstrations, music, and arts and crafts.
