Asheville comes to life in spring, with various festivals and events for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and lovers of arts, crafts, live music and the theater. No matter what your interest is, you can find something interesting and fun to do in the Asheville area in spring.
Spring Events and Festivals:
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Asheville Artisan Bread Bakers' Festival
The 4th annual bread festival brings together 15 local artisan bakeries and hundreds of bread lovers for a celebration of great bread and pastries. From 10am -2pm, the bakers will be sampling and selling bread at Greenlife Grocery in Asheville. From noon to 6pm, there will workshops and lectures on bread baking., featuring Peter Reinhart, the well-known author and baker from Johnson & Wales University.
Event date(s):
Mar 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Ramp It Up! Festival
*This event is a Top 20 event as determined by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS). This festival highlights two mountain delicacies trout and wild, pungent onion/garlic-like ramps. The event is held in conjunction with the official opening of the North Carolina trout season on the Qualla Boundry. The festival includes music, the Chiefs Horseshoe Competition, and a trout and ramps feast!
Event date(s):
Mar 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Lure of the Dragons
Dragon Boat Races and Festival at the Lake Lure town park. 28 dragon boat teams in fun competition to raise money for five children's charities in region. Chinese-made 30-foot long canoe-like boats deck out with dragon head, tail and scales. Team of 10 paddlers, a drummer, and a steer person race 250 yards.
Event date(s):
Apr 01, 2008 to Jun 01, 2008
Festival of Flowers
Spring arrives at Biltmore Estate with a rush of colorful, fragrant blossoms. During Festival of Flowers, the estates seasonal beauty is showcased with a stunning tulip display in the Walled Garden, cascades of native and exotic blooms in our natural gardens and walking trails, and delicate arrangements inside Biltmore House. On the weekends, Biltmores Winery joins the celebration with a commemorative Festival of Flowers wine and music, wine programs, and childrens activities. In the Farm Village, blacksmiths, woodworkers, and farmers demonstrate their skills on Saturdays and Sundays.
Event date(s):
Apr 05, 2008 to May 18, 2008
Trillium-Festival of Follies and Flings
Fourth annual spring fling rain or shine. Events include games and contests for folks of all ages, live music, door prizes, rummage sale, bake sale, and cake walks. Admission is free with a small charge for games. Sponsored by Sisters of Lucy Stone. All profits will go to the partner church in Medeser, Romania for its health and educational needs.
Event date(s):
Apr 19, 2008 at 08:30 AM
National Day of Puppetry 2008
Professional puppetry companies share their stories through music and puppetry performances. PROGRAMME Continuous in the Lobby: Puppetmaking Puppetry demonstrations Roving performers: Balloon sculpture Juggling Theater performances in the Auditorium: 10:30am Vasalisa! P. O'Connor Puppets The Russian Cinderella. Noon The Gnome Show Robin Stevens A small wood gnome loses his favorite feather. 1:30pm At the Hop - Mountain Marionettes Puppets have fun with the sounds of the poodle skirt era. 3:00pm Petrushka - Red Herring Puppets A peek at the upcoming puppet ballet to be performed with the Asheville Symphony on May 10. All performances and activities appropriate for all ages!
Event date(s):
Apr 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM
French Broad River Festival
French Broad River Festival, in Hot Springs, NC. 11th annual festival celebrates the river with music, outdoor events including whitewater raft and mountain bike races, food, outdoor gear and prizes, kids village and more at the Hot Springs Campground & Spa.
Event date(s):
May 02, 2008 to May 04, 2008
19th Annual Herb Festival
This festival attracts more thatn 60 herb businesses and 25,000 herb lovers. There will be an enormous selection of all types and sizes of herb plants. There will be experts on hand to answer questions and talk about new uses for herbs. Bring your little red wagon, your money, and your love of quality herbs to this fun festival. You'll find decortive plants, herbal arrangements, fragrant herbal soaps and lotions, medicianl herbs, and a wide variety of clever and amazing herbal products.
Event date(s):
May 02, 2008 to May 04, 2008
Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF)
Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), presents World Beat, Blues, Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass, Gospel, Latin and more. LEAF also highlights Folk Arts, Poetry, Juried Handcrafts, Healing Arts, kids activities, kayaking, swimming and camping. Connecting cultures & creating community through music & arts!
Event date(s):
May 09, 2008 to May 11, 2008
Fiber Day
Fiber artists from the Southern Highland Craft Guild and other area guilds provide hands-on learning about a myriad of fiber crafts. Many uses of fiber are explored. Sheep shearing demonstrations are featured throughout the day.
Event date(s):
May 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Moonlight Over Downtown the kickoff for Downtown After Five
This year Downtown After Five celebrates its 20th Anniversary of providing free live music and entertainment in downtown Asheville, presented by the Asheville Downtown Association. This weeks headliner is North Carolina residents Mamadou Diabate Ensemble with local performers Firecracker Jazz Band.
Event date(s):
May 16, 2008 at 05:00 PM
5th Annual Montford Arts and Music Festival
View the eclectic architecture that enables Montford to be home to a large variety of people. Celebrate the diversity that is Montford. Mingle and chat with local artists and craftspeople as they showcase their talents that so richly portray the warmth and character that is Montford. Be our guests and step back in time to experience the magic of Montford. Spend a day packed with creativity and good food. Great local music featuring Buncombe Turnpike. This event is co-sponsored by the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation and the Montford Neighborhood Association.
Event date(s):
May 17, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Mountain Music and Dance Frolic
This spring Vance Birthplace State Historic Site will be hosting a series of living history events to celebrate the traditions of our forefathers. The highlight of the Saturday Event Series will be an Old-time Frolic. The Frolic will take place Saturday May 17th at 5:00 p.m. in honor of Zeb Vances birthday. Zebulon Vance, a 19th century political force, was born in Reems Creek Valley on May 13th, 1830 and was a known fan of mountain music. In fact, at one particular debate in his 1858 campaign for congress, Zeb entertained followers by playing traditional mountain tunes on his fiddle. Fiddle music and dancing go hand-in-hand, and frolics grew quite popular in the years prior to and following the Civil War. In many mountain communities, these dances provided the rare chance for socialization. After log raisins, corn shuckins, and other types of community workings; folks would clear out the furniture, throw down the corn meal, and dance the night away. Couples would join together to make a square and would alter their dance figures at the direction of the caller, with each community having their own unique and distinctive ways of making the figures. Dancers at the Vance Birthplaces Old-time Frolic will be altering their dance moves at the direction of veteran dance caller, Peter Gott. Throughout western North Carolina, Mr. Gott is well known as a dance caller, folklorist, and musician. Helping keep his dance moves in time at this upcoming event, will be legendary fiddler Roger Howell and the original Carolina Old-timers. Jerry Sutton will be playing guitar, Bob Gregory on the banjo, and Cathy Arrowood picking the stand-up bass. Folks are invited to string up their dancing shoes and join in, or sit back and enjoy the show from their lawn chairs! Admission will be free.
Event date(s):
May 17, 2008 at 05:00 PM
The Boathouse on Lake Julian presents Lakefest Music Series - The Barrel House Mamas
Bring the whole family and join us on the Pavilion to soak up the warm spring weather, great food, cocktails and free live music! A trio of women from Asheville conjure up the sweet and sultry sounds of the Appalachian mountains in their robust three-part harmonies and original songs.
Event date(s):
May 22, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Asheville Music Jamboree
Welcome to the Asheville Music Jamboree. For well over a century, the climate, the scenery and the welcoming openness of the people of Asheville have captured the hearts of poets, painters, princes and paupers alike. Regardless of status or standing, people have been drawn here from across the map, sharing their talents and ideas to create a cultural tapestry that's enormously rich in diversity and unrivaled beauty. The Asheville Music Jamboree will embrace that diversity and beauty, inviting patrons from all walks of life to enjoy an eclectic mix of world-class entertainment and to celebrate a unique sense of community in an intimate setting of rolling hills and bountiful apple orchards. Confirmed artists include... Warren Haynes and Govt Mule Burning Spear Ivan Nevilles Dumpstaphunk The Lee Boys Jason Isbell RAQ Afromotive Barrel House Mamas Laura Reed and Deep Pocket Jaime McLean Band Josh Phillips Folk Festival Kellin Watson New Familiars Jeff Sipe Trio ...and many more to be announced, so stay tuned!
Event date(s):
May 23, 2008 to May 25, 2008
Memorial Day Powwow
This annual event draws more than 200 dancers and more than 2,000 spectators. Men and women compete for thousands of dollars in different age groups there are participants younger than 5 performing dances including traditional, grass, jingle, fancy and more. These events offer great opportunity for non-Natives to appreciate a diversity of Native cultures. Beyond this, the powwows are safe, family entertainment that includes everyone from young children to tribal elders.
Event date(s):
May 24, 2008 to May 25, 2008
Durango Songwriters Expo
Since 1996, The Durango Songwriters Expo has aspired to be what some industry insiders are calling "the premier songwriting event in America" - a perfect blend of music business seminars and workshops, song listening/critique sessions, live songwriter showcases, and a live hit-writer concert to close the event. This event has been so sucessful in Durango, CO that the event coordinator is staging this event in Western North Carolina to target the Eastern US songwriters.
Event date(s):
May 29, 2008 to Jun 01, 2008
The Boathouse on Lake Julian presents Lakefest Music Series - One Leg Up
Bring the whole family and join us on the Pavilion to soak up the warm spring weather, great food, cocktails and free live music!
Event date(s):
May 29, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Mountain Sports Festival
Pro and amateur atheletes compete in mountain sports. Live music, food, demos at Festival Village
Event date(s):
May 30, 2008 to Jun 01, 2008
Keowee Chamber Music Festival
Keowee Chamber Players, a merry band of musicians specializing in eclectic chamber music. Week One offers music for flute, oboe, and piano by Francis Poulenc, Madeleine Dring, and Eugne Goossens. Week Two features music for flute and string trio by Max Reger, Claude Debussy, Bohuslav Martinu and Mozart. Featured musicians are Kate Steinbeck (flute/artistic director), Alicia Chapman (oboe), Dan Skidmore, (violin), Simon Ertz (viola) and Elizabeth Austin (cello), and Fabio Parrini (piano).
Event date(s):
Jun 03, 2008 at 02:00 PM
The Boathouse on Lake Julian presents Lakefest Music Series - Buncombe Turnpike
Bring the whole family and join us on the Pavilion to soak up the warm spring weather, great food, cocktails and free live music!
Event date(s):
Jun 05, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Gourd Festival
A three-day gathering of master gourd-crafters, eager novices and everyone in between. Highly affordable classes, demonstrations, displays, vendors -and piles of top-quality gourds to choose among.
Event date(s):
Jun 06, 2008 to Jun 08, 2008
Guild Fair on the Parkway
The Second Annual Guild Fair on the Parkway, held on the grounds of the Folk Art Center, features 50 craft booths, live music and regional cuisine. Artists represented are members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild.
Event date(s):
Jun 07, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Clay Day
Potters and other ceramic artists from the Southern Highland Craft Guild share a variety of techniques such as throwing, sculpture and coil building. Many of the activities are geared to children. This event features the opportunity to glaze and watch the firing of raku pots.
Event date(s):
Jun 07, 2008 at 10:00 AM
11th Annual Black Mountain Arts and Crafts Show
The Old Depot Association and Gallery announces the Tenth Annual Black Mountain Arts and Crafts Show. Approximately 65 booths featuring an array of works including woodworking, pottery, jewelry, painting, stained glass, fiber art, paper Mache and handcrafted musical instruments. Highlights of the Black Mountain Arts and Crafts Show include artist demonstrations, food and music.
Event date(s):
Jun 07, 2008 to Jun 08, 2008
Keowee Chamber Music Festival
Keowee Chamber Players, a merry band of musicians specializing in eclectic chamber music, will dazzle Asheville for two weeks with its 8th Annual Keowee Chamber Music Festival.
Event date(s):
Jun 08, 2008 at 03:00 PM
Concerts on the Quad - The Billy Jonas Band
Inventive, upbeat originals with found and foraged instruments, bang-alongs, sing-alongs and a high quotient of energy! A trio of percussion, harmony vocals and bass support Jonas.
Event date(s):
Jun 09, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Keowee Chamber Music Festival
Keowee Chamber Players, a merry band of musicians specializing in eclectic chamber music, will dazzle Asheville for two weeks with its 8th Annual Keowee Chamber Music Festival. Week One offers music for flute, oboe, and piano by Francis Poulenc, Madeleine Dring, and Eugne Goossens. Week Two features music for flute and string trio by Max Reger, Claude Debussy, and Mozart. Featured musicians are Kate Steinbeck (flute/artistic director), Alicia Chapman (oboe), Dan Skidmore, (violin), Simon Ertz (viola) and Elizabeth Austin (cello), and Fabio Parrini (piano).
Event date(s):
Jun 10, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Summerfest Carnival
Fun for all ages, the Summerfest Carnival kicks off the arrival of summer with carnival rides, games and a diverse variety of concessions.
Event date(s):
Jun 10, 2008 to Jun 14, 2008
The Boathouse on Lake Julian presents Lakefest Music Series - Kellin Watson
Bring the whole family and join us on the Pavilion to soak up the warm spring weather, great food, cocktails and free live music!
Event date(s):
Jun 12, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Keowee Chamber Music Festival
Keowee Chamber Players, a merry band of musicians specializing in eclectic chamber music. Featuring this week is music for flute and string trio by Max Reger, Claude Debussy, Bohuslav Martinu and Mozart. Featured musicians are Kate Steinbeck (flute/artistic director), Dan Skidmore, (violin), Simon Ertz (viola) and Elizabeth Austin (cello).
Event date(s):
Jun 12, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Mountain Heritage Festival
Come and enjoy this wonderful weekend full of artisans from Western North Carolina who will be selling and demonstrating their hand-made crafts. Enjoy special food items and wonderful Mountain Music that brings a festival atmosphere to Ghost Town in the Sky.
Event date(s):
Jun 14, 2008 to Jun 15, 2008
Dillsboro Arts & Music Festival
Celebrate traditional mountain crafts and enjoying lively local musicians, dancers and storytellers. Dillsboros unique quaint shops are open and the streets are lined with tents featuring all kinds of traditional crafts including basketry, pottery, weaving, quilting, woodworking, jewelry, stained glass and more. Artisans demonstrate their craft.
Event date(s):
Jun 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM
River Arts District Studio Stroll
During the Studio Stroll, over 80 artists of the River Arts District welcome you into their studios to talk, see their latest artwork, watch demonstrations, purchase their artwork directly, and experience for your self the magic hidden inside the old factories and warehouses along the French Broad River in Asheville, NC.
Event date(s):
Jun 14, 2008 to Jun 15, 2008
Concerts on the Quad - Nuevo Montuno
New 9 pc. Latin orchestra playing trombone-based salsa in the 70s New York style. Music for dancers! Featuring Manuela Soler (vocals), Jeff Knorr (piano), Grant Cuthbertson, a UNCA Music alum and director of the band (bass), Ozzie Orengo Sr. (congas) Ozzie "Pito" Orengo Jr. (timbales), Juan Luis Merced (bongos and percussion), Earl Sachais (trombone) Tom Lundberg (trombone), Dr. Dave Wilken, UNCA Music faculty (trombone).
Event date(s):
Jun 16, 2008 at 07:00 PM
The Boathouse on Lake Julian presents Lakefest Music Series - The Cheeksters
Bring the whole family and join us on the Pavilion to soak up the warm spring weather, great food, cocktails and free live music!
Event date(s):
Jun 19, 2008 at 06:00 PM
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