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Fresh Flower Thanksgiving Center Piece FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY CONTEST

GIVEAWAY TIME!

We have been gifted 1 EACH to give away to 3 LUCKY WINNERS, fresh flower Thanksgiving center pieces from Farm to Function Floral Design, similar to the arrangement pictured (colors of pumpkin and flowers will vary), valued at $35 (delivery is included to an Asheville address, or to Asheville Chocolates for you to pick up)

For a chance to WIN, all you have to do is …

(1️⃣) LIKE: the Family Friendly Asheville, and Farm To Function Floral Design FACEBOOK PAGES (a follow is awesome and totally appreciated, but only a LIKE will qualify)

(2️⃣) LIKE : the FACEBOOK POST

(3️⃣) SHARE: the FACEBOOK POST

(4️⃣) COMMENT on the FACEBOOK POST: #farmtofunction

(5️⃣) Live in the Asheville delivery area, or be willing to pick up your arrangement at Asheville Chocolates, if you win

💯❗️ (*ALL 5 steps must be completed for your entry to qualify!*)

You can also TAG your friends if you want, but we’d recommend tagging friends that will be coming over for Thanksgiving that will gift the arrangement to you, if they win! 😜 lol!

👉 That’s it! Deadline to enter is NOON on November 18th, in time for you to order your arrangement for Thanksgiving! Good luck!

🏆 Winner will be chosen at random, and will be announced November 18th after noon on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page.

💻 Learn more about Farm to Function Floral Design HERE: https://www.farmtofunctionfloraldesign.com/

☑️ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, and your entry is your agreement to release Facebook of all liability associated with this contest.

FAMILY FRIENDLY ASHEVILLE:

http://bit.ly/FamilyFriendlyAVLFB

FARM TO FUNCTION FLORAL DESIGN:

http://bit.ly/FarmtoFunctionFB

 

Tis the Season Holiday Fair Tickets FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY CONTEST

GIVEAWAY TIME!

We have been gifted 2 tickets EACH to give away to 3 LUCKY WINNERS, to the Tis the Season Holiday Fair in the Davis Center & Expo Building at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. “A festive shopping event featuring fabulous art, crafts, gifts, adornments for the home as well as delectable holiday food and NC wines.” These tickets are for adult admission. Children 12 and under are FREE. You can choose to use your tickets on November 16th 10:00am-6:00pm, 17th10:00am-6:00pm, or 18th 10:00am-5:00pm.

For a chance to WIN, all you have to do is …

(1️⃣) LIKE: the Family Friendly Asheville, and Tis the Season Holiday Fair FACEBOOK PAGES (a follow is awesome and totally appreciated, but only a LIKE will qualify)

(2️⃣) LIKE : the FACEBOOK POST

(3️⃣) SHARE: the FACEBOOK POST

(4️⃣) COMMENT on the FACEBOOK POST

💯❗️ (*ALL 4 steps must be completed for your entry to qualify!*)

You can also TAG your friends if you want, but we’d recommend tagging friends that will take you to the holiday fair, if they win! 😜 lol!

That’s it! Deadline to enter is NOON on November 14th. Good luck!

🏆 Winner will be chosen at random, and will be announced November 14th after noon on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page.

💻 Learn more about the Tis the Season Holiday Fair HERE: https://www.wncholidayfair.net/

☑️ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, and your entry is your agreement to release Facebook of all liability associated with this contest.

FAMILY FRIENDLY ASHEVILLE:

http://bit.ly/FamilyFriendlyAVLFB

TIS THE SEAON HOLIDAY FAIR:

http://bit.ly/TisTheSeasonAVLFB

 

HALLOWEEN 2018 – MEALS & DEALS

ASHEVILLE AREA MEALS & DEALS FOR HALLOWEEN 2018

Asheville Parents! Don’t feel like cooking this Halloween before or after heading out to trick or treat? Family Friendly Asheville’s got your back! We’ve rounded up some deals for you, so you don’t have to! Check them all out below! Happy Halloween!

ALL MONTH

CHUCK E CHEESE’S … Kids in costume get 50 free tickets when they stop in in costume. Valid all month of October 2018.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31st

BEEF O-BRADY’S … ALL DAY … Kids in costume eat free Wednesday with the purchase of an adult meal at participating locations. One free kids meal per adult entrée purchase.

 

BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA … Here’s a spooky and spicy surprise! Show them their Facebook post on Halloween to get TWO FREE ENTREES with the purchase of two dine-in entrees and two beverages.

 

CICI’S PIZZA … ALL DAY … Kids wearing costumes get a free kid’s buffet meal with the purchase of an adult buffet and regular size drink on Halloween. Limit one child meal per adult purchase.

 

CHIPOTLE … 3:00pm-Close … $4 BURRITOS ON HALLOWEEN. Come get ghoulish with us. Just stop by any Chipotle in costume to get a $4 burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos. Excludes online, mobile, fax and catering orders. Limit one Boorito per person; must be in costume to qualify. Determination of whether a ‘costume’ qualifies for the offer is at the sole discretion of Chipotle restaurant personnel. Applicable taxes to be added to $4 purchase price. Additional restrictions may apply; void where prohibited. Separately, you can enter for a chance to win free burritos for a year by making a costume out of foil, crossing your fingers it doesn’t tear, taking a photo of yourself wearing the costume inside a Chipotle and tagging @chipotle on the photo in Instagram. The Instagram contest lasts from Halloween to November 1st and is open to people who are 13 or older and stockpile foil in their kitchen.

 

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT … ALL DAY … Celebrate Halloween this year with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit! Stop by on October 31 for $5 off a Dickey’s Family Pack. With this spooky deal, guests have more time to spend trick-or-treating and less time in the kitchen. Click here to download the coupon. This offer is for in-store only at participating Dickey’s locations. 

 

THE DONER – KEBABS & FALAFELS at Asheville Mall … 11:00am-9:00pm … The Doner is celebrating their 2 year anniversary with a free cookie with every meal. 10/31/18 only. 

 

FOOTHILLS LOCAL MEATS (Black Mountain) … 3:00pm-7:00pm … Join us at Butcher Bar Black Mountain to feed the family before hitting the neighborhood for Tricks or Treats! Halloween music, homemade apple cider and quick food served outside on our lawn. $3 draft beer and cocktail specials for parents, $5 kids quik-serve plate with choice of hotdog or bologna sandwich, beanie weanies or mac and cheese and carrot sticks or apple wedges. Parents can order from the menu OR choose the self serve hot dog bar and french fry bar on the patio.

 

IHOP … 7:00am-10:00pm … All kids age 12 & under get a free Scary Face Pancake between 7 a.m.-10 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31 at participating locations. One per child. Dine in only. OREO and the OREO Wafer Design are trademarks of Mondelēz International group, used with permission. ©2018 IHOP Restaurants LLC.

 

KRISPY KREME … ALL DAY … Wear your Halloween costume to a participating Krispy Kreme for a free doughnut. Valid on Oct 31st only.

 

MCALISTER’S DELI … ALL DAY … McAlister’s Deli will celebrate Halloween this year by offering all kids in costume a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree on October 31, 2018 at participating locations nationwide. The chain’s Halloween Kids Eat Free offer is valid for costumed kids aged 12 and under for dine-in only. The offer is good for up to two kids meals per adult entree purchased. Additionally, this year kids meal includes a new Activity Kit featuring puzzles, games, stickers and more.

 

MOD PIZZA … ALL DAY … This ghost doesn’t go BOO – it goes BOGO! On Halloween, kids 12 & under in costume get a FREE mini pizza when their grown-up ghoul gets a MOD-size pizza or salad.

 

P.F. CHANG’S … ALL DAY … P.F. Chang’s celebrates Halloween week by offering 20 percent off all takeout and catering orders through November 1, 2018. In order to take advantage of the chain’s Hallo-week promotion, simply use the promo code 20TOGO on the checkout page when placing your takeout or catering order online. You can also take advantage of the discount by mentioning the deal when placing your takeout order in-restaurant or via telephone for pickup. Just jot down the promo code 20TOGO in case you need it. The offer is not valid for third-party delivery service and is limited to a maximum discount of $200 per order.

 

RYAN’S … 4:00pm-8:30pm … Kids in costume EAT FREE! Children 11 & under in a Halloween costume get a FREE KIDS MEAL with the purchase of a regular priced adult meal. Dine-in only. Must purchase one regular priced adult buffet meal to receive free kids buffet meal. Children must be 11 years of age or under. Limit 1 free kid meal per adult buffet purchase. Offer valid 10/31/18 only.

 

SONIC … ALL DAY … Are you ready ghouls and gals? Get 50¢ Corn Dogs on Halloween! Skip the line, and order ahead in the SONIC app. *Each Corn Dog is 50¢. Tax not included. Corn Dogs contain beef, pork and turkey. Not good in conjunction with Combos or any other offers. Offer valid only on October 31, 2018, at participating SONIC® Drive-In locations while supplies last. TM & ©2018 Oct America’s Drive-In Brand Properties LLC.

 

THE SWEET ESCAPE (Biltmore Park Town Square) … ALL DAY … Craving a sweet treat besides candy? It’s your lucky day! Come in dressed up and get HALF OFF a cup of fro-yo! Just show their Facebook post! 

 

WESTERN SIZZLIN … 4pm-Close … Kids aged 12 & under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. (Dine in only) Limit 2 kids per adult.

 

ZAXBY’S (Asheville and Weaverville locations) … Halloween is Kidz Night! Come by for $.99 Kidz Mealz (with adult meal purchase) before a big night of trick-or-treating!

 

ZAXBY’S OF MARION … Kids will eat free on Halloween! Stop by tomorrow October 31st from 4-9 pm for free kids meals with adult purchase and dine in only. Limit two free kids meals per adult meal and kids must be present. *We will also have candy for trick or treat while supplies last*

 

The following Asheville area restaurants typically have kids eat free or cheap on Wednesdays, so even though they may not have a Halloween promotion advertised at their location locally, you can still eat there on Wednesday for free or cheap. Call ahead to confirm.

 

AVENUE M

THE BIER GARDEN

BLUE SKY CAFE

CHICK FIL-A ASHEVILLE MALL

FARM BURGER SOUTH ASHEVILLE

FUDDRUCKERS

GOLDEN CORRAL

J&S CAFETERIA

MONTE’S SUB SHOP

O’CHARLEY’S

WENDY’S

 

The following deals were offered in 2017, but so far we have not been able to confirm if there will be a deal offered for 2018. We will continue to monitor, and will update the list if a deal is posted. 

Denny’s … join their Rewards Club and you will receive an email with a coupon good for 20% off your entire guest check on Halloween

HOLE Doughnuts … 4:30pm-SoldOut – Wear your costume to HOLE – Hot Doughnuts and Fresh Coffee and get a FREE doughnut!

Moe’s Original Bar B Que-Woodfin … 4:00pm-9:00pm (Kids Eat FREE), 5:00pm-8:00pm (Kids Paint FREE) … Paint Pumpkins with The Paint Bug at Moe’s Original Bar B Que-Woodfin. “The Paint Bug will be at Moe’s BBQ in Woodfin with FREE PUMPKINS for your kids to paint. Kids also eat FREE at Moe’s, too!” 1 FREE Kids Meal per Adult Meal purchased.

Outback Steakhouse … ALL DAY … Carve out Halloween fun for everyone. Li’l ghouls and goblins get a FREE DIRT CUP with the purchase of any Joey Menu entrée on Halloween only.

Redbox … Expires Nov 4th … Text RETURN to 727272 to get a code for a FREE one day DVD rental or $1.50 off a Blu0ray or video game rental. The code expires Nov 4th.

Schlotzsky’s … Come in costume & receive one FREE Kids Meal (up to 2) with adult entree purchased (code 605). Limit of 2 kids meals per adult entree purchased. Not available for online ordering. Limit one coupon per person, per visit. Not valid with any other offer, sandwich or kids meal. Valid on 10/31/17 only. 

T.B.M. Smallcakes … The first 20 customers in the store get 20% off. Mention their Facebook ad for discount.

Wild Wing Cafe (both Asheville & South Asheville locations) … 5:00pm-10:00pm … Bring your Little Monsters in Halloween Night! Kids in Costume eat FREE (from the Wild Child Menu) with each Adult Purchase. HALLO-WING!

Zoe’s Kitchen … Don’t let hunger trick you—treat yourself and the kids to a snack box before you head out to celebrate Halloween! Receive a FREE snack box when you buy any entrée – hurry, this offer ends 10/31/17! Use promo code ZKSNACKBOX. In-store only.

 

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BLUEBERRY PICKING (Season: Mid/Late June-August)

Mid to late June begins Blueberry season in Western North Carolina. You can find them in abundance at the Farmers Markets, or you can make a day of it with the family, and pick yourself a pint or gallon or two at one of the many u-pick farms in our area. We have a few options for You Pick (U-Pick) blueberries in the Asheville area.

 

FARMS

DOGWOOD HILLS FRUIT & BERRY FARM | 369 Ox Creek Rd, Weaverville | 828-645-6286

Blueberries, blackberries, grapes & apples all grown by organic standards (but not certified)

2020 SEASON:

HOURS:

 

GYPSY-MOUNTAIN BLUEBERRY PATCH | 59 Gypsy Mountain Road, Marion | 828-652-8196

They are a FREE U-pick patch, but donations are appreciated. Bring your own bucket & a friend. Please, no smoking, no pets, and no selling the blueberries. Pick only the amount that you can use, and leave the rest for others. They’ve do not spray and you’re welcome to pick any time, but they recommend people come early in the morning or late in the evening because it gets really hot and humid in the middle of the day. Please remember this invitation is ONLY for blueberry picking. All other fruit trees are on private property. If you pick from anything other than a blueberry bush you are trespassing. There are 4 separate properties here (within the fence) and not all of them are the same people that own the blueberries. They can call the police if you’re on their property picking from their trees.

COST: FREE, but donations accepted and appreciated

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: Any time

 

HARDSCRABBLE HOLLOW FARM LLC | 150 Rabbit Moffitt Rd, Rutherfordton, North Carolina | (828) 980-1071

Hardscrabble Hollow Farm is a 40-acre natural farm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Our primary concentration is on free-range poultry for meat, turkeys for the table, organic eggs from free-range hens, luffas, soap, and blueberries.

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: Wednesday-Sunday 8 a.m. until dusk.

 

HICKORY NUT GAP FARM | 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview 28730 | 828-628-1027 ext 100

We will most likely have blueberries in late-June, black raspberries mid-June, red raspberries in August, and blackberries in August.

2020 SEASON: 

HOURS: 10:00am-6:00pm (call ahead as they will pause picking to allow for more ripening, if they get picked clean)

 

HOP’N BLUEBERRY FARM | 24 Middle Mountain Rd, Black Mountain | 828-664-1166

We raise Highbush blueberries and have a limited U-Pick season starting around the first of June.  Our season is over by the end of June.  We also are experimenting with NC native blueberries that have some of the highest anti oxidants known. Our berries are chemical free.

2018 SEASON: “We are down for the count this year. No blueberries, hops. Weather and labor is to blame”

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: By Appointment Only

 

JETER MOUNTAIN FARM | 1126 Jeter Mountain Rd, Hendersonville, 28739 | (828) 226-9454

We are happy to invite you to share in our first farm fresh produce of the summer! Join us from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and enjoy a wagon ride to our orchards where you can pick your own beautifully ripe & perfectly sweet Jeter Mountain peaches & blueberries. Cash & Credit Cards accepted. Delicious & affordable produce while supplies last. Please leave your furry friends at home. We look forward to seeing you at the farm this weekend! From our family to yours, for 150 years!

1 Peck Bag of Peaches – $15
1 Peck Reusable Basket of Peaches – $18
1 Quart Basket of Blueberries – $5

2020 SEASON: July 18th – 

 

JOHN’S BERRY PATCH AND FARM | 18 Olympic Drive, Leicester, NC | 828-683-3608

Pick your own blueberries.

2020 SEASON: 

HOURS: 

Mon 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed-Sat 9:00am-8:00pm

 

LONG BRANCH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER | 278 Boyd Cove Rd., Leicester | 828-683-3662

Heritage Red Raspberries ripen for u-pick early June, and the first crop is typically available through July, with a 2nd crop ripening in mid September and available through November (around Thanksgiving). Wineberries, Native Blackcap Blackberries, Thornless Blackberries, Native Blackberries, and Blueberries will all ripen enough for u-pick by the end of June and will go through November (around Thanksgiving).

2020 SEASON:

HOURS:

 

OBERMILLER’S STRAWBERRY FARM | 621 Allstar Lane, Hendersonville | 828-891-8841

Pick-Your-Own Only. Containers are provided. “We are not organic, however we do practice IPM – integrated pest management – which is scouting for issues and only spraying if needed. The berries were last sprayed with a fungicide at the start of bloom. And no insecticides have been used” $2.50 per pint or 3 pints for $6.00 (cash or local check only (sorry no cards or apps)). “Please come in our drive, park up by the barn and walk down to our checkout table by the walk bridge to the berry patch.”

2020 SEASON:

HOURS:
Mondays & Tuesdays 4:00pm-6:30pm,

Thursdays 8:30am-5:00pm

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

 

OVERMOUNTAIN VINEYARDS | 2012 Sandy Plains Rd, Tryon, 28782 | 828-863-0523 

Don’t miss out on fresh UNSPRAYED ORGANIC blueberries!! We have 5 varieties and they are available by the pound or you and the family can come blueberry picking!

2020 SEASON: 

HOURS: Call for hours of operation that day, and availability of berries to pick

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QUEENS BERRY & FLOWER FARM | 858 Davidson River Rd., Pisgah Forest, 28768 | (828) 884-5121

(Blueberries, Raspberries & Blackberries). We are a locally owned you pick berry and flower farm.  We have been here for over 20 years working with the wonderful river soil in the Pisgah Forest.  Originally a dairy farm, we have transitioned to organically grown berries and flowers and now house a commercial vegetable operation.

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: Mondays-Saturdays, 9:00am-5:00pm

 

SUNSWEPT FARM | 444 Beasley Cove Rd, Hot Springs, 28743 | (828) 622-7145

100% organic. Call or send a message to plan a visit for blueberry picking! $12/gallon U-pick

2020 SEASON: 

HOURS: By Appointment Only

 

THE TEN ACRE GARDEN | 158 Chamber Farm Lane, Canton | 828-235-9667

Most of our crops are organic. Containers provided.

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: By Appointment Only

 

TRICKLE CREEK FARM | 3620 Highway 9 N, Mill Spring, 28756 | (828) 329-0989

U-pick blackberry and blueberries farm located in Western North Carolina. Open seasonally (June – July).

2020 SEASON: 

HOURS: Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

 

PRIVATE PROPERTY

ETOWAH BLUEBERRIES | 6647 Brevard Rd, Etowah, 28729 | (828) 577-9508

Pick your own blueberries on Hwy 64 right before you get into etowah on the left. Between quarry and Etowah Golf Course. It’s just a house with a field of blueberries, there isn’t a name or anything, and he will put out a sign when they’re ready to pick, Large, sweet, and juicy. “I planted 725 blueberry plants, 5 different varieties, over 5 years ago. The idea of planting blueberry bushes came to me because I grew tired of mowing the grass. I thought ” what else could I do other than mow grass ??” I had a blueberry bush at the top of the hill that was the inspiration. I have to many berries to pick myself and hated to see them go to waste. I have been doing u-pick for 2 years. I’m happy to offer fresh, mostly organic berries for people to enjoy.”

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: Mondays-Saturdays, 8:00am-5:00pm

GROWING WILD

Graveyard Fields (Wild Blackberries and Blueberries)

Black Balsam / Tennent Mountain (Wild Blueberries)

Craggy Gardens Trail (Wild Blueberries)

Art Loeb Trail (Wild Blueberries)

Carrier Park (right by the parking lot)

APPLE PICKING (Season: July/Aug-Dec)

TIPS FOR PICKING: When picking, an apple’s skin should be shiny, not dull.  A dull apple won’t be crisp and tasty. Also, make sure the apple is firm and free of bruises and punctures.

TIPS FOR STORING: When storing, keep apples at about 32 degrees Fahrenheit.  They won’t stay crisp on the counter top for long.

TIPS FOR PREPARING: Protect cut apples from oxidation by dipping them into a solution of one part citrus juice and three parts water.

 

 

COSTON FARM | 3748 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville | 828-685-8352 | Picking Schedule HERE

“Enjoy a memorable pick-your-own-experience at Coston Farm with the NC mountains as a back drop. Pets are not permitted in the Pick Your Own apple orchard or the Apple House.”

2023 SEASON: Aug 18th to End of October

HOURS: Mon-Sat 8:30am-5:00pm, CLOSED on Sundays

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CREASMAN FARMS | 280 Bent Arrow Lane, Hendersonville | 828-685-7728 | Picking Schedule HERE

“Sunday only from the Sunday after Labor Day until November or until the u pick block is picked out. We are not an entertainment farm, a true working farm.”

2023 SEASON: Sept 10th-October 30th

HOURS: Sundays Only, 1:00pm-5:00pm

 

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GRANDAD’S APPLES N’ SUCH | 2951 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville | 828-685-1685 | Picking Schedule HERE

“Select pre-picked apples fresh off the trees daily from our bins inside the store or venture out in the orchard to pick for yourself. Inside our barn you will find our bakery with plenty of new apple goodies! Try our apple cider doughnuts or have some apple ice cream! You can find delicious apple pies, carmel apples, fresh cider (made here) and cider slushies! Say hi to our goat! … just one of the barnyard friends you can meet at Grandad’s.

2023 SEASON: Aug 11th until Thanksgiving

HOURS: Daily, 8:00am-6:00pm (including holidays)

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JUSTUS ORCHARD | 187 Garden Rd, Hendersonville | 828-243-2420 | Picking Schedule HERE

“At Justus Orchard, you can buy your apples already pre-picked or you can pick your own apples.  Whether you choose to U Pick or We Pick NC Apples, you can sample, mix and match to make sure go home with your favorite apples for eating or cooking. Join us and see all that’s new this season! First, we have a brand new play ground for the kids while Mom and Dad drink ice cold apple cider eat apple cider donuts! Try our brand new apple cannons and see if you can hit the targets! We will have You Pick and We Pick apples, homemade fried apple pies, cider and apple cider donuts, the jumping pillow and the cow train will all be running full steam ahead! We look forward to seeing you for another GREAT season! We are pet friendly as long as your fury friend is on a leash!”

2023 SEASON: Aug 11th – Early November

HOURS: Daily, 9:00am-5:00pm

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LAUGHING WATERS AND HICKORY NUT FOREST | 3963 Gerton Hwy (US 74A), Gerton | 828-774-9838

“We have an heirloom orchard with 75 old-time apple trees. There are three varieties of apples, plus a small vineyard of heirloom grapes. We have increased the variety of fruit trees by planting cherry, plum, pear, peach, citrus and almond trees. Every fall we hold our annual apple u-pick day. First, we invite members of the larger community to harvest. Then the Gleaners come and gather apples to the food banks. Finally, people come and pick up the ground apples for their animals.  It’s a win-win for everyone.”” ORGANIC

2023 SEASON: (Annual U-Pick Day TBD)

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LONG BRANCH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER | 278 Boyd Cove Rd, Leicester, 28748 | Picking Schedule HERE

Over 72 old-time varieties for picking, eating fresh, baking, drying, winter keeping and cidering! Classes on grafting heirloom apples are offered.

2019 SEASON: Late July –

HOURS: By Appointment Only

COST: Donation based

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THE ORCHARD AT ALTAPASS | 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC | 828-765-9531 | Picking Schedule HERE

“You may purchase apples by picking them yourself or ones already packaged in the store. If you choose to pick the in-season apples, purchase a bag at the store and go out the orchard to see the different types of apples and even give them a taste before you choose! We supply picking poles so you can get to ones in the higher branches.

2019 SEASON: July 12th – Oct 8th

HOURS: Wed-Sun, 10:00am-5:00pm

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SKY TOP ORCHARD | 828-692-7930 | Picking Schedule HERE

“In addition to a long list of apple varieties, visit Sky Top Orchard and you’ll enjoy panoramic mountain views, orchard ponds with ducks and geese, a barnyard area with sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, peacocks and more, a bamboo forest to explore, lots of picnic areas and, of course, a mountaintop of fragrant apple and fruit trees.” NEW FOR 2019: Like in years past, you prepay for apples and get a basket to venture into the Orchard for U-Pick. Previously, if you were picking Asian pears and apples, we asked you to separate those out and charged different prices for pears and apples. This year, we’re keeping it simple so pick what you like and don’t worry about keeping apples and pears separate.

2019 SEASON: Aug 2nd – Nov 14th

HOURS: Daily, 9:00am-6:00pm

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STEPP’S HILLCREST ORCHARD | 170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville | 828-685-9083 | Picking Schedule HERE

Pick your own NC apples from over 20 varieties! Ride a wagon through the orchard on weekends, navigate the challenging 5-acre corn maze, shoot apples at targets with an apple cannon on weekends, stroll through 40 acres of orchard, meander through acres of pick your own pumpkins, bring a picnic lunch, walk the educational nature trail, chat with Farmer Stepp, meet three generations of the Stepp family, and view farm machinery!

2019 SEASON: Aug 14th – Oct 31st

HOURS: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:30pm, Fri & Sat 8:00am-6:00pm, and Sun 10:00am-6:00pm

 

Workshop Giveaway to AR Workshop Asheville FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY CONTEST

GIVEAWAY TIME!

We have been gifted 1 FREE Workshop to give away to 1 LUCKY WINNER, to AR Workshop Asheville in Arden, to create your own project and design of your choice (a $65.50 value). “New in Arden! AR Workshop Asheville is a Boutique DIY Workshop that offers hands-on classes to create charming & custom decor, wood signs, canvas pillows, chunky blankets and so much more! Along with our classes, we hold family classes, birthday parties, team building events, fundraisers, wedding parties, youth classes, and speciality workshops from local vendors. Our customers come to our workshops to drink (we are byob), eat, have a BLAST, and create something for their home, office, business, or gift from scratch using raw materials and NON-TOXIC wood stains & paints! Power Tools, Cocktails, Handmade Art for your home … What could be better?!?!” Workshop pass expires December 31st, 2018.

For a chance to WIN, all you have to do is …

(1️⃣) LIKE: the Family Friendly Asheville, and AR Workshop Asheville FACEBOOK PAGES (a follow is awesome and totally appreciated, but only a LIKE will qualify)

(2️⃣) ♥️ : the Facebook POST

(3️⃣) SHARE: the Facebook POST

(4️⃣) COMMENT on the FACEBOOK POST with your favorite workshop from their November or December calendar (Check them all out HERE: http://bit.ly/ARWorkshopAshevilleSchedule )

❗️ (*ALL 4 steps must be completed for your entry to qualify!*)

You can also TAG your friends if you want, but we’d recommend tagging friends that will give the workshop to you, if they win! lol!

That’s it! Deadline to enter is NOON on November 7th. Good luck!

🏆 Winner will be chosen at random, and will be announced November 7th after noon on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page.

💻 Learn more about AR Workshop Asheville HERE: https://www.arworkshop.com/asheville/

☑️ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, and your entry is your agreement to release Facebook of all liability associated with this contest.

 

FAMILY FRIENDLY ASHEVILLE:

http://bit.ly/FamilyFriendlyAVLFB

AR WORKSHOP ASHEVILLE:

http://bit.ly/ARWorkshopAVLFB

Family 4-Pack Tickets & Swag Pack Venardos Circus FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY CONTEST

‍GIVEAWAY TIME!

We have been gifted 1 Family 4-Pack of tickets to the show PLUS a special prize pack to give away to 1 LUCKY WINNER from The Venardos Circus at the Asheville Outlets. These tickets are for Thursday, October 3rd from 5:30pm-8:00pm (Preshow begins at 5:30pm, and show runs 6:30pm-8:00pm), and your prize pack includes a vinyl sticker, light up bracelet, and a Venardos Trucker Hat.

“Experience the magic of the circus in our custom red-and-white circus tent. This unique, family-oriented traveling circus troupe has been touring the country for five years! Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features a cast of aerialists, acrobats, comedians, juggling, balancing, daredevilry and performers hailing from around the world. The Broadway-style singing and dancing add another level of intrigue to the performance. An interactive pre-show party takes place one hour before show time with opportunities to meet the cast, snap selfies and play games.”

THERE ARE NO ANIMALS IN THE SHOW, JUST LOTS OF VERY TALENTED HUMANS, AND ALL CONCESSIONS ARE VEGAN FRIENDLY!

For a chance to WIN, all you have to do is …

(1️⃣) LIKE: the Family Friendly Asheville, and The Venardos Circus FACEBOOK PAGES (a follow is awesome and totally appreciated, but only a LIKE will qualify)

(2️⃣) LIKE : the Facebook POST

(3️⃣) SHARE: the Facebook POST

(4️⃣) COMMENT on the Facebook POST: #Venardos

(5️⃣) Be able to pick up the tickets from us in Asheville, if you are the winner

❗️ (*ALL 5 steps must be completed for your entry to qualify!*)

You can also TAG your friends if you want, but we’d recommend tagging friends that will give the tickets to you, if they win! lol!

That’s it! Deadline to enter is 6:00pm on October 2nd. Good luck!

Winner will be chosen at random, and will be announced October 2nd after 6:00pm on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page.

Learn more about this event HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2632649883434113/?event_time_id=2632649886767446?ti=icl

Learn more about The Venardos Circus HERE: https://www.venardoscircus.com

☑️ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, and your entry is your agreement to release Facebook of all liability associated with this contest.

FAMILY FRIENDLY ASHEVILLE:

http://bit.ly/FamilyFriendlyAVLFB

 

Glitter Spa Mermaid Makeover Party Ticket Facebook GIVEAWAY CONTEST

👑💋💅🏻 GIVEAWAY TIME! 💅🏻💋👑

We have been gifted 1 Ticket to give away to 1 LUCKY WINNER, to the Princess Glitter Spa Mermaid Makeover Party (their last VIP event of the year!) with Songs Sealed Delivered Party Entertainment at Engaged Asheville on September 21st from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The ticket is for 1 child and includes FREE admission for one accompanying adult. “Come get pampered by a princess and get the royal treatment in a salon setting with Magic Face Masks, Glitter Manicures, Princess Glitter Makeovers, Raffles, Glitter Tattoos, Runway Show and Professional Photos with our Mermaid princess. These makeovers are professional with 2 onsite cosmetologists that follow all health and safety regulations.”

👇 For a chance to WIN, all you have to do is …

(1️⃣) LIKE: the Family Friendly Asheville, Songs Sealed Delivered, and Engaged Asheville FACEBOOK PAGES (a follow is awesome and much appreciated, but only a like will qualify)

(2️⃣) ♥️ : the Facebook POST

(3️⃣) SHARE: the Facebook POST

(4️⃣) COMMENT: on the Facebook POST

(5️⃣) Be able to pick up the tickets from us in Asheville, if you are the winner

 

💯❗️ (*ALL 5 steps must be completed for your entry to qualify!*)

 

You can also TAG your friends if you want, but we’d recommend tagging friends that will give the ticket to you, if they win! 😜 lol!

 

👉 That’s it! Deadline to enter is NOON on September 17th. Good luck!

🏆 Winner will be chosen at random, and will be announced September 17th after noon on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page.

 

♥️👉 This is a true VIP event, with only 20 tickets being sold. If you purchase a ticket and win this giveaway, Song Sealed Delivered will buy your ticket back, so get them while you can!

💻 Learn more about this event HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/259127231403425/?ti=icl

 

☑️ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, and your entry is your agreement to release Facebook of all liability associated with this contest.

FAMILY FRIENDLY ASHEVILLE:

http://bit.ly/FamilyFriendlyAVLFB

 

 

Mini Session with Daniela Guerrero Photography FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY CONTEST

📸 GIVEAWAY TIME! 📸
We have been gifted 1 Mini Session to give away to 1 LUCKY WINNER, with Daniela Guerrero Photography! The winner will receive a 40 minute session at the Asheville Botanical Gardens and 5 high resolution images. You will have up to one year to book your session, so that you can choose the seasonal experience you prefer.

❗️👇 For a chance to WIN, all you have to do is …

(1️⃣) LIKE: the Family Friendly Asheville AND the Daniela Guerrero Photography FACEBOOK PAGES

(2️⃣) ❤️ : the ORIGINAL contest POST on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page

(3️⃣) SHARE: the ORIGINAL contest POST on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page

(4️⃣) COMMENT #danielaguerrerophotography on the ORIGINAL contest POST on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page

❗️👉 (*All 4 steps must be completed for your entry to qualify!*)

You can also TAG your friends if you want, but we’d recommend tagging friends that will let you have it, if they win! 😜 lol!

📸 That’s it! Deadline to enter is NOON on September 12th. Good luck! 📸

🏆 Winner will be chosen at random, and will be announced September 12th after noon on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page. 🏆

💋❗️Only one can win the grand prize, but everyone can be a winner by taking advantage of 10% off a regular session when you mention this contest when booking!!

💻 Learn more about Daniela Guerrero Photography HERE: https://www.danielaguerrerophotography.com/

 

FAMILY FRIENDLY ASHEVILLE:

http://bit.ly/FamilyFriendlyAVLFB

 

❗️👉This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

BLACKBERRY PICKING (Season: June-August)

Mid to late June begins Blackberry season in Western North Carolina. You can find them in abundance at the Farmers Markets, or you can make a day of it with the family, and pick yourself a pint or gallon or two at one of the many u-pick farms in our area. We have a few options for You Pick (U-Pick) blackberries in the Asheville area.

 

FARMS

THE BERRY FARM (fka Zimmerman’s) | 2260 Revere Rd, Marshall | 828-656-2056

Black Raspberries are available June 18th, with Blackberries available for picking mid July, until mid to late August. “As always, our berries are pesticide and spray free and are ready to eat”. Call ahead for a daily update on availability before visiting.

2020 SEASON: “It is with much soul searching and regret that I have decided not to open the pick your own portion of The Berry Farm this season. I will truly miss those who have be such loyal customers and hope that next year will be back to “normal”.”

HOURS:

 

DOGWOOD HILLS FRUIT & BERRY FARM | 369 Ox Creek Rd, Weaverville | 828-645-6286

Blueberries, blackberries, grapes & apples all grown by organic standards (but not certified)

2020 SEASON:

HOURS:

 

FLYING CLOUD FARM | 1860 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview | 828-768-3348

Message them from their Facebook page, text them at 828-768-3348, or email flyingcloudfarmnc@gmail.com for an appointment. “Organic, local, fresh berries.” Containers provided.

2020 SEASON: Not open for u-pick this season

HOURS: By Appointment Only

 

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ORCHARD AND VINEYARD | 756 Dalton Trail Rd, Hendersonville | 828-685-9102 | 

They have 10 acres of blackberries of four varieties, most of which go to supermarkets, but they do open a few rows for u-pick. Located on top of Sugarloaf Mountain, the view from their fields are for miles, “and the constant mountain breeze refreshes and replenishes the soul and you enjoy the berries from our thorn less 3 bite berries. Just a note – we are a simple working farm where we love to open up for our wonderful local neighbors to experience a “real” farm in daily operation. I, the old farmer, made a decision a number of years ago to “keep life simple.” Therefore we are a “cash or check” farm. We are up on top of Sugarloaf mtn where we have to pipe in internet and I am the only one who can get cell reception.”

2020 SEASON: Potentially July 4th – 

HOURS: Daily Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 6:00pm (weather permitting)

 

HICKORY NUT GAP FARM | 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview 28730 | 828-628-1027 ext 100

Starting in late June, our U-Pick berry orchard fills with organically raised blueberries, blackberries, and black raspberries in their respective seasons. Berries are finicky, and their timing varies from year to year, so give us a call to find out the berry status! We will most likely have blueberries in late-June, black raspberries mid-June, red raspberries in August, and blackberries in August. 

2020 SEASON: Late June – 

HOURS: 10:00am-6:00pm (call ahead as they will pause picking to allow for more ripening, if they get picked clean)

 

JUSTUS ORCHARD | 187 Garden Road, Hendersonville | 828-243-2420

Sweet and thornless blackberries. Weather permitting, should be available for u-pick through most of August.

2020 SEASON: July 3rd –

HOURS: 7 Days a week, 8:30am-6:00pm

 

LONG BRANCH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER | 278 Boyd Cove Rd., Leicester, NC  | 828-683-3662

Heritage Red Raspberries ripen for u-pick early June, and the first crop is typically available through July, with a 2nd crop ripening in mid September and available through November (around Thanksgiving). Wineberries, Native Blackcap Blackberries, Thornless Blackberries, Native Blackberries, and Blueberries will all ripen enough for u-pick by the end of June and will go through November (around Thanksgiving).

HOURS: By Appointment Only

COST: Donation Based

 

QUEENS BERRY & FLOWER FARM | 858 Davidson River Rd., Pisgah Forest, 28768 | (828) 884-5121

(Blueberries, Raspberries & Blackberries) We are a locally owned you pick berry and flower farm.  We have been here for over 20 years working with the wonderful river soil in the Pisgah Forest.  Originally a dairy farm, we have transitioned to organically grown berries and flowers and now house a commercial vegetable operation. Raspberries start in July and also go to September.  Finally, our blackberries start in August and go through September too. 

2020 SEASON: 

HOURS: Mondays-Saturdays, 9:00am-5:00pm (make an appointment)

COST:

 

RAULERSON’S BERRY PATCH | 159 Moonlight Lane, Canton | (828) 734-9534

Blackberries and raspberries available for u-pick, seasonally by appointment.

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: By Appointment

 

THE TEN ACRE GARDEN | 158 Chamber Farm Lane, Canton | 828-235-9667

Sunflower Maze, blackberry picking, watermelon, and chickens! Raspberries and blackberries start mid June and end about mid to late July. A later variety of raspberries start mid to late august and goes to mid to late September. Most of our crops are organic. Containers provided. Come get you some. Folks are welcome to come pick anytime from 10:00am-6:00pm Mon-Sat, and 1:00pm-5:00pm Sunday. No appointment necessary.

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: 10:00am-6:00pm Mon-Sat, and 1:00pm-5:00pm Sunday

 

TRICKLE CREEK FARM | 3620 Highway 9 N, Mill Spring, 28756 | (828) 329-0989

U-pick blackberry and blueberries farm located in Western North Carolina. Open seasonally (June – July). They do minimal spray to protect blackberries against fungus and cane bore.

2020 SEASON: June 20th –

HOURS: 5:30pm-8:00pm Tuesday & Thursdays, and 9:00am-12:00pm on Saturdays

 

GROWING WILD

GRAVEYARD FIELDS (Wild Blackberries and Blueberries)

MAX PATCH (Wild Blackberries)

 

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