2 LOCATIONS IN ASHEVILLE:
GERBER VILLAGE: 1840 Hendersonville Road Suite B103 Asheville, North Carolina 28803
MERRIMON AVE: 565 Merrimon Ave Asheville, North Carolina 28804
We’re celebrating Father’s Day with a FREE KID-SIZE SCOOP FOR ALL DADS this Sunday, June 16th.
Make Dad’s special day extra SWEET by bringing him into Whit’s Frozen Custard in the Gerber Village Shopping Center this Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day from your friends at Whit’s!
Wet noses welcome! Join us on the patio for another Puppy Hour on National Dog Day — Sunday, August 26. From 2:30 to 5:30 pm, well-behaved dogs will get free treats and a Brixx dog bowl to take home (while supplies last) and their humans will enjoy BOGO appetizers.
Embark on a wild adventure! Kids will meet an animal ambassador, take a peek behind-the-scenes, and step into the shoes of our animal keepers to learn how we take care of the animals.
This program is for children ages 5-12. An adult is required to attend with the children in a group.
Ticket Details:
Adult Member: $15
Child Member: $20
Adult Non-member: $20
Child Non-member: $25
The event will take place at the WNC Nature Center. Registration in advance is required, and participants will receive an email the week of the event with more details. Questions? Email Cassie at community@wildwnc.org.
SUMMERFEST FOR KIDS!
A Fun Family Event At The Transylvania Farmers Market
Kids of all ages are invited to attend the Transylvania Farmers’ Market in Downtown Brevard this Saturday, June 23rd from 8am to 12pm for their annual Summerfest for Kids.
The morning’s free event includes:
• Fire Truck Tours by Brevard Fire Department
• FREE Face Painting by Isa of Face Painting WNC
• Do you know what the Mystery Veggies are? Stop by the Market Info Booth to and see if you can guess!
• See a Puppet Show by The Singing Vegetable Show
• Participate in a Scavenger Hunt around the market… and win a prize when you complete it!
• Hula hoop, jump rope, create a chalk masterpiece, enjoy breakfast, and shop with lots of local products from great vendors
• Plus… LIVE MUSIC by Rhiannon & the Relics
Child prodigies add novelty to most musical performances. But it’s even more awe-inspiring to see a recently minted human play traditional music as old as the Appalachian towns from whence it came. At age 15, Rhiannon Ramsey is doing just that — fiddling alongside local string band veterans who make up the New Relics: Craig Bannerman (bass), Troy Harrison (banjo, guitar, mandolin). Her musicianship and comfort onstage, however, convey anything but newness. Instead, the Arvil Freeman protégé and her bandmates settle into their mountain-made tunes with ease.
The New Relics include Troy Harrison and Craig Bannerman. Troy has been playing music for over 30 years. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays mainly banjo, mandolin and guitar while carrying on the traditions of his family and community from Madison County. The legendary banjo player and ballad singer, Obray Ramsey was a major influence on Troy’s music. When not making music with Rhiannon and the New Relics, he also plays with Crooked Pine. Craig Bannerman started playing traditional Appalachian and bluegrass music in 1973. He has played mandolin, guitar, dulcimers and bass. He has played with many bands over the past 40 years and is well known in the Western North Carolina music scene. He currently plays bass and sings with Rhiannon and the New Relics and Crooked Pine.
With a focus on the bounty that Transylvania County has to offer, the Market has more than 60 vendors offering fresh, locally-grown produce, meat, poultry, eggs, honey, cheeses, vinegars and mustard, pickles and barbeque sauce, mushrooms, plants, herbs, cut flowers, baked goods (including gluten-free!), jams & jellies, hot breakfast items, coffee, prepared foods, and a variety of handcrafted and artisan items from local producers. Throughout the season, the Market hosts weekly music, activities for kids, and special events.
The Transylvania Farmers Market is located in Brevard, NC, and on other weeks can be found just off East Main Street behind Comporium at the corner of Johnson and Jordan Streets. It is open on Saturdays through November from 8am to 12pm. Winter market runs from December through April from 10am to 12pm. Visit the website at TransylvaniaFarmersMarket.com and follow the Market on facebook for regular updates.
Food, beer, crafting, raffle, silent auction … Join us for a fun filled day for a cause!
Family Friendly Asheville has been gifted 4 Tickets to give away to 1 LUCKY WINNER, to the Asheville Tourists Baseball Game and post game Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) on July 4th, starting at 7:05pm.
Deadline to enter is NOON on July 2nd.
Winner will be chosen at random, and will be announced July 2nd after noon on the Family Friendly Asheville Facebook page.
Learn more HERE: http://bit.ly/July4thTouristsTicketsGiveaway
*This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
June 20th-23rd, Wednesday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. and on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 10 or 11 p.m.
The Town of Old Fort is bringing a family-fun carnival to the area this week featuring rides, games, food and more.
B&K Carnival Company is from South Carolina but travel throughout the southeast, and frequently in western North Carolina. A last-minute cancellation helped spring Old Fort to the top of the carnival’s list, according to Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Carlton, who said he has tried to book the popular fair for years.
B&K Carnival will have bumper cars, a carousel, kiddie rides, Ferris wheel, the Roundup, Freedom 2000 simulator, Hurricane, and more. There will be food and games, and tons of fun for families and kids of all ages.
The carnival will be behind McDonald’s in Old Fort Wednesday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. and on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. Take Catawba River Road and turn down Ted Smith Road before Mustard’s.
Admission and parking are free. Unlimited wrist bands will be available every day. There is a $3 off coupon available at Old Fort Town Hall, local businesses, the B&K Carnival Facebook page, and at www.mcdowellnews.com. To check out some of their features, visit www.bandkcarnival.com. For more information, call Town Hall at 668-4244.
Free admission daily. Unlimited ride wristbands available for $18. Fun for all ages!
Come join us for our annual installation celebration! We will be putting on a free roof for the winner of this year’s voting! There will be food, fun, and games! Bring your kids!