Advance registration required.
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.
Introducing BRAM’s first From the Earth Festival! We are teaming up with Trailside Brewing Co., Ecusta Market, and The Lennox Station to celebrate our beautiful earth!
What to expect: 40 earth-friendly vendors: Local non-profits like Conserving Carolina and Mills River Partnership. Nature-themed Artists, Nurseries/Farmers, Sustainable home products, face-painting, and much more! Whether you are an art lover, nature enthusiast, craft beer drinker, or simply looking for a fun Saturday, our From the Earth Festival is the perfect way to spend the day!
Whether you are an art lover, nature enthusiast, craft beer drinker, or simply looking for a fun Saturday, our From the Earth Festival is the perfect way to spend the day!
We will have local makers, live music, food trucks, a coffee trailer, Caricature drawings, and tasty beer!
This isn’t just a market—it’s a step toward rebuilding and revitalizing a community that has been through so much. Many of our vendors are Swannanoa residents who are working hard to get back on their feet, and your support means everything.
Come shop fresh eggs, handcrafted artwork, embroidered clothing, fiber goods, sweet treats, delicious eats, and more—all sourced with love and resilience.
Experience these field trips and activities with old friends, and get to make new friends along the way!
Open to individuals ages 14+ with disabilities – participants who cannot meet eligibility requirements can attend with a 1:1 worker. Please register workers, too, for our final headcount. Please contact the Therapeutic Recreation Program at 828-232-4529 for additional information.
Monthly Screenings of family friendly movies in the Auditorium. Enjoy freshly popped popcorn and drinks. All ages welcome! FREE!
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Join us at the Corpening Memorial YMCA in Marion for fun games, activities, group exercise class demonstrations, healthy snacks, contests and prizes, local vendor and community partner booths, and much more.
The highly anticipated Community Concert is returning to Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and this year’s lineup promises to deliver another unforgettable evening of live music, local food, and community spirit. The event will feature Steep Canyon Rangers, one of the most renowned names in bluegrass and Americana music, along with the incredible opening act, Sam Burchfield and the Scoundrels. The Community Concert is presented by Oskar Blues Brewery, Dale’s, and Fred Anderson Subaru.
This celebration of community is FREE to attend, with General Admission available to all. For those seeking an enhanced experience, Preferred Access Tickets powered by Skyla Credit Union are on sale now, providing attendees with a premium concert experience in the heart of Asheville’s iconic Downtown.
“We’re so excited to bring this event back to Pack Square Park, where the energy and excitement of the community come alive through great music and local flavor,” said Hayden Plemmons, Executive Director of the Asheville Downtown Association. “This concert not only highlights incredible talent but also gives us a chance to showcase the amazing local food vendors, and artists that make our Downtown so special.”
“The thing that I love about playing a big, free show on Pack Square is that it gives us all an opportunity to come together and have a great time. We need that now more than ever. Hopefully this year we can bring in a lot of folks from out town to come stay the weekend, eat in our restaurants, have a beer, buy some artwork and help Asheville get back on our feet” – Graham Sharp, Steep Canyon Rangers
In addition to the music, the Community Concert will also feature a variety of local food vendors, a marketplace with unique handmade goods, and a gear swap presented by Second Gear, giving attendees the chance to exchange gently used outdoor gear. The event is designed to bring together people of all ages for an evening of celebration, while supporting local businesses and artists.