Join us for a pedal-powered party celebrating mountain biking, trails, and our vibrant community. This FREE, family-friendly event is poised to become the ultimate gathering for Western North Carolina cycling enthusiasts, bringing together riders of all ages and skill levels to connect, celebrate, and give back to the trails that make our region a riding destination.
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Grand Kyiv Ballet’s Swan Lake
Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess under a spell.
The ballet is renowned for its stunning choreography, intricate set design, and Tchaikovsky’s captivating music. This timeless tale of love and magic will be brought to life by the finest dancers of the Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theater. The graceful movements of the dancers will transport audiences to a world of enchantment and wonder.
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Tulip Blossom Days
Spring is almost here, and so are tulips! We anticipate Tulip Blossom Days will begin around late March, depending on bloom times— stay tuned for the official opening date! We offer containers for purchase, complimentary wrapping materials, or you’re welcome to bring your own container to carry your tulips.
Friendly Reminder: While we love your furry friends, dogs are not allowed in the tulip field, on the wagon, in the field-side shop, or in the workshop classrooms.
What to Expect:
- Pick-your-own tulips
- Beautiful photo ops
- Fire pits
- Croquet, corn hole, and other yard games
- Field-side shop
- Fresh apple cider donuts
Starting March 21:
- Spring Flower Arranging Workshop (Ages 13+)
- Children’s Watercolor Workshop (Ages 8-12)
- Farmer-Led Wagon Tours
Event Hours:
- Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays (11 AM – 4 PM)
- Mondays & Thursdays (1 PM – 4 PM)
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St. Patricks Day Celebration
Admission is free!
Doors open 2-6p
Live Irish and folk music 2:30-5:30p
Food and drink specials!
All ages!
We can’t wait to see you!
Parking is free and available behind the venue off Georgia Ave.
Support the WBA and snag tickets to the gift raffle! Interested to learn more about the WBA? Please ask our staff. We love to share good info and support for all that the WBA does for this wonderful community!
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Spring Festival
Join us with friends and family as we celebrate Earth Day and the spring season! Games, pontoon boat tours, Earth Day crafts and education, kayak demos from waterways, and more. Make your own mini greenhouse and visit with community partners. This free event is open to all ages, and no registration is required
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Easter Eggstravaganza
Egg Hunt, Fun Games, Great Prizes, Crafts, Cake Walk, Easter Story
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Amazing Cats Cat Show
See up to 35 beautiful cat breeds! Come see 140 purebred and household pet cats compete for top cat in several different judging rings throughout each day. Meet Maine Coon Cats, Devon Rex, Norwegian Forest Cats, Persians, Siamese, Ragdolls, Bengals, and up to 30 other breeds!
You can sit and watch cats on the judging table, or walk around and visit with the cats between judging. No matter what time you arrive you’re bound to see your favorite breed being judged!
ACTIVITIES
- This is a family friendly event that is fun for all ages!
- Watch cats and kittens compete for Best in Show IN EACH of the 5 separate JUDGING RINGS, on Saturday and Sunday
- free cat coloring books for the first 100 children, daily!
- cat costume contest around lunchtime on Saturday and Sunday! See fancy cats dress up! The contest is for cats that are entered in the show.
- Cat rescue: FurEver Friends will be on-site meeting people with adoptable cats!
- Shopping: Our Meow Mall for cats and people with vendors selling cat-related items cat beds, cat art, cat trees, cat grooming products, and much more.
Free Parking
Tickets ONLINE and at the door Credit/Debit/Cash
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Toddlers in the Park
Come out for fun, themed-days as warm weather returns.
- 4/17 – Tumble Time at Hummingbird Park
- 4/24 – Awesome Art at Jake Rusher Park
- 5/1 – Farmyard Fun at Weaver Park
- 5/8 – Water World at Malvern Hills Park
- 5/15 – Mystery Mania at Murphy-Oakley Park
- 5/22 – Superheroes at West Asheville Park
Advance registration required.
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Leicester Fest ’25
- Food Trucks
- Art Vendors
- Kids Activities
- Community Resources
- Silent Auction
- Local Businesses
- Artisans
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Celebrate Quilts for National Quilting Day
Saturday, March 15th, join us at the Folk Art Center for all things QUILTING! In honor of National Quilting Day, on the 15th, Jude Stuecker and Connie Brown will be demonstrating quilt-making skills in the lobby. Connie is also a quilt historian and AQS Quilt Appraiser. On March 13-15, a selection of antique and vintage quilts from her collection will be displayed. Each day at 11 and 1, Connie will give an informal talk with Q&A about the quilts. We’ll look at the fabrics, patterns and other clues that quilt historians use to help them date a quilt.
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