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River Arts District Farmers Market
Starts: 03/04/2025 - Ends: 12/31/2025
Asheville's only year-round weekday farmers market, The River Arts District Farmers Market is a fantastic mid-week market in at a new convenient location! Enjoy live music, fresh local food, and community along the river. Stop by to find sustainably grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, cheese, eggs, ferments, honey, beverages, crafts, more- every week!
Wednesdays 3pm - 5:30pm
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NC NBHA State Finals
Starts: 11/13/2025 - Ends: 11/16/2025
Enjoy the thrill of Barrel Racing at the NC National Barrel Horse Association State finals at WNC Ag Center.
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Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival
Starts: 10/11/2025 - Ends: 10/12/2025
Celebrate the beauty of autumn at the Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival, where vibrant fall foliage sets the stage for a weekend of fun. Enjoy local artisan crafts, live music, delicious seasonal foods, and family-friendly activities, all in the heart of Asheville's charming mountain scenery.
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Care Camps Big Weekend
Starts: 05/08/2026 - Ends: 05/09/2026
Join Us for Care Camps Weekend May 8–9, 2026
Stay with us on Friday, May 8, and receive 50%* off your Saturday, May 9 stay. KOA will then donate 50% of the funds raised from Saturday night's stays to the Care Camps Foundation.
Book Your Stay Now!
Care Camps Foundation is a national non-profit organization that funds 100+ medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the US and Canada. Their mission is to give joy, hope, and the healing power of the outdoors to children with cancer and their families. KOA has been a foundational partner to Care Camps since 1984. Learn more at carecamps.org.
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Haunted History Walking Tours
Starts: 09/19/2025 - Ends: 11/07/2025
Step into the past with the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center's Haunted History Walking Tours in downtown Black Mountain. As you stroll through the town's historic district, you'll hear fascinating tales of the Swannanoa Valley—stories that are at turns humorous, haunting, and harrowing. Along the way, keep an eye out for appearances from some of the region's most legendary spirits. This annual fundraiser for the museum brings to life both the triumphs and tragedies that shaped the valley, along with the restless ghosts—both friendly and frustrated—that linger from these events.
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Candlelight Christmas Evenings
Starts: 11/01/2025 - Ends: 01/03/2026
A towering Norway spruce and glowing pathway luminaries welcome you to Biltmore House, setting the stage for a magical evening. Inside, thousands of sparkling ornaments shimmer in the warm glow of candles, fireplaces, and twinkle lights. The wonder continues in Antler Hill Village, where dazzling displays, festive lights, and charming décor create an unforgettable holiday experience.
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Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
Starts: 11/15/2025 - Ends: 01/04/2026
Asheville's brightest holiday tradition is back! Winter Lights transforms the North Carolina Arboretum into a magical open-air wonderland with more than one million dazzling lights. Stroll through spectacular displays, including returning favorites like the 50-foot lighted tree and the glowing Quilt Garden, along with fresh new surprises that make each visit unique.
Keep an eye out—six of Dambo's Trolls are joining the festivities this year! Discover these larger-than-life visitors as they explore the gardens, adding even more wonder to your Winter Lights experience.
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Ingles Southern Conference Volleyball Tournament
Starts: 11/20/2025 - Ends: 11/23/2025
The 2025 Ingles SoCon Volleyball Championship is coming to Asheville! Hosted in partnership with Ingles, Explore Asheville, the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission, and Harrah's Cherokee Center–Asheville, the tournament will take place November 20–23, 2025, at Harrah's Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville.
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Halloween Weekend #1
Starts: 10/10/2025 - Ends: 10/12/2025
Join us for a fun-filled weekends with costume contests for humans & pets, a Parade of Costumes, site decorating contests, trick-or-treating, gourmet s'mores, and movie nights. Don't miss out on the spooky festivities—come create unforgettable memories with family and furry friends! Don't forget to bring candy to hand out to the kids.
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Halloween Weekend #2
Starts: 10/17/2025 - Ends: 10/19/2025
Join us for a fun-filled weekend with costume contests for humans & pets, a Parade of Costumes, site decorating contests, trick-or-treating, gourmet s'mores, and movie nights. Don't miss out on the spooky festivities—come create unforgettable memories with family and furry friends! Don't forget to bring candy to hand out to the kids.
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Halloween Weekend #4
Starts: 10/31/2025 - Ends: 11/02/2025
Join us for a fun-filled weekend with costume contests for humans & pets, a Parade of Costumes, site decorating contests, trick-or-treating, gourmet s'mores, and movie nights. Don't miss out on the spooky festivities—come create unforgettable memories with family and furry friends! Don't forget to bring candy to hand out to the kids.
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Halloween Weekend #3
Starts: 10/24/2025 - Ends: 10/26/2025
Join us for a fun-filled weekend with costume contests for humans & pets, a Parade of Costumes, site decorating contests, trick-or-treating, gourmet s'mores, and movie nights. Don't miss out on the spooky festivities—come create unforgettable memories with family and furry friends! Don't forget to bring candy to hand out to the kids.
