Tues-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
Sundays 2:00pm-5:00pm
A collection of artifacts and other historical materials relating to the history and heritage of North Carolina in a local, regional, national, and international context to assist people in understanding how the past influences the present.
Spend your evening learning about the Red and Grey Wolves of North America with your family! We’ll start with an indoor presentation on these elusive creatures, followed by a trek to our wolf habitats located onsite at the Nature Center for a howling session. Discover the legends and lore of these top predators and find out the truth about wolves.
This event is an after-hours adventure where we will learn about red and grey wolves, enjoy hot cocoa and snacks, and finally walk through the dark to our wolf exhibits to join them in howling our hearts out!
This kid-friendly version of our Wolf Howl event is geared toward families. $10 for children, $18 for adults.
The 2nd Annual Biltmore Park Turkey Trot returns on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th at 9am. Come join us for this fun and festive 5K run/walk that winds through beautiful Biltmore Park Town Square and the surrounding neighborhood in South Asheville.
Thanksgiving is the largest running holiday with families all over the country! Turkey Trots are a great way to start the day. Join us at Biltmore Park and enjoy some fresh air and exercise before gathering around the table for your Thanksgiving feast! You’ll share miles and smiles with your family and friends as part of this fun, annual tradition.
The Biltmore Park Turkey Trot course is a USATF certified 5k. The route will begin and end in Biltmore Park in South Asheville and run through Biltmore Park Town Square and the surrounding neighborhood.
All participants registered as of November 1st are guaranteed to receive a finisher medal upon completion, a complimentary long-sleeve t-shirt, and swag from our partners!
PARKING
Biltmore Park Town Square will have ample, free parking on race morning. There are plenty of parking spots on the streets and throughout the parking decks.
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers pre-registered on or by November 1st are guaranteed a 2019 Biltmore Park Turkey Trot 5k Finisher Medal.
RACE SHIRTS
All participants that choose the t-shirt option, will receive a 50/50 poly-blend long sleeve shirt when they register on or by November 1st. After this date shirts will be available in limited sizes and quantities online for $10.
DISCOUNTED PRICING
NEW FOR 2019!
We are offering the following discount pricing for this year’s race. Each discount will automatically apply to your cart if you qualify.
– Ages 10 and under: Register at any point for $20
– Ages 11 – 16: Register at any point for $23
– Family Pack (3 or more registrants): When you register 3 or more participants, each person will receive a $3 discount.
GET A REFUND BY REFERRING FRIENDS!
When you register yourself, you will receive a custom registration link that you can send to your friends and family. Every time someone registers using that link, you’ll receive $3 back!
PRIZES AND AWARDS
Overall – Male/Female: Top 3
Overall Winners (1st place male/female) will receive a turkey from Luella’s BBQ!
Master’s – Male/Female: Top 3
Age Group:
Male/Female, Top 3 in each category
9 and Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-59, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and up
CHARITY PARTNER
About Sheep Dog Impact Assistance
SDIA is simply a desire to help people who need it, when they need it. SDIA was founded by a military professional, and somewhat in the spirit of a Marine Corps Quick Reaction Force — a small, flexible and reactive relief force focused on responding to need in a timely and effective manner.
RACE CONTACT INFO
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at support@idaph.net
Oct 27th, 10:00am-6:00pm
Oct 28th, 1:00pm-6:00pm
We are so excited about our “first” Annual Fall Festival at Green Mountain Farm. Bring your family for a fun day to…find that perfect pumpkin, sit and enjoy delicious food, play games for all ages, take an old-fashioned hay ride and relax with some great entertainment.
Hope to see you all there!
($2.00 per person entrance fee includes all entertainment and games.)
It’s time again for All Saints Church Annual Craft Market. Come out for a great day of food, crafts, and shopping! We will have over 25 vendors and are excited to welcome several new crafters this year. The “Big Basket” Raffles will be better than ever, so come join us! Admission is free!
Join us for a day long celebration of the park’s 50th Anniversary at the new amphitheater!
9am to 1pm
Community reading of Carl Sandburg’s poem, “The People, Yes.” Visitors are welcome to serve as guest readers. Each person will read for five minutes. Please sign-up at https://www.nps.gov/carl/planyourvisit/50th.htm
2pm to 4pm
The celebration continues with special guests celebrating the history of the park and the legacy of Carl Sandburg. Guests include: National Park Service Southeast Regional Director Bob Vogel, Park Superintendent Polly Angelakis, and Poets Glennis Redmond and Kimberly Simms Gibbs.
The celebration closes with music by Grammy Award-winning artist Dan Zanes.
The Marketplace is a venue for local artisans, crafters and small business to come together to offer a one day sale! Vendors constantly change, new items each opening!!
To celebrate October, bring your kids in costume to Trick or Treat the vendors!!
Join instructor Polly Wing with BloomingKids Yoga where through fun an games, children will be exposed to the practice of yoga. They will become more aware of how to use their bodies, and how to calm their minds.
MONDAYS – Kids Yoga, Ages 4-6yrs
WEDNESDAYS – Tween Yoga, Ages 9-13
FRIDAYS – ALL Kids, Ages 4-13yrs
Register at www.hcprd.com or by visiting the AAC office, M-F from 8:30am-5:00pm. Questions? Call us at 828-697-4884.
HAPPY FRIDAY! Join us in October for Free Fridays at Zaniac from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Experience the coolest place to go after school for yourself! (One Friday per new customer!) Call us to schedule your Friday! 828.575.0355