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Mistress Ford’s Fantastic Fundraising Festival and Auction

Join us for some afternoon fun(draising). We’re having a party, and you’re invited! We’ll have live acts! Music! Food! Beer! An auction! All proceeds go to our cast/crew! Stay after for EDWARD III.

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MayFaire Medieval & Fantasy Festival

Attention all adventurers, scoundrels, and warriors alike! Prepare your swords, don your cloaks, and join us for MayFaire at Fae Nectar, another epic fantasy festival in the most beautiful time of year! 

Our riverside haven will become home to a boisterous village full of characters, music, and entertainment! With our arena filled with fighting throughout the afternoon and evening, and our old-world medieval tavern filled with full kegs, cozy nooks and incredible views of the mountains. Come step back in time and be merry with your friends here at Fae Nectar.

Our free event will feature:

  • Competitive Sword and Axe fighting featuring the Warriors of Ash!
  • Live warbands with thunder drums!
  • Axe throwing booths
  • A bustling Artisan Village
  • Our Old-World styled Tavern
  • Live Folk music!
  • Blacksmith demonstrations
  • Thistle the hobbit horse!
  • Lawn Games
  • Evening bonfires
  • Housemade meads, ciders, and imported draught beers
  • Celtic Comfort food

And don’t forget that like all our festivals, Mayfaire is FREE! And open to guests of all ages, and even friendly dogs on leash. Rain or shine. Come spend a fantastical afternoon full of camaraderie and adventure here at Fae Nectar.

  • May, 6
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The Super Safety Event

Visit Old Navy this #MothersDay weekend for a special day of fun & interactive activities!

Starting May 10-12, you’ll have a chance to help protect children by supporting NCMEC – For a donation of $5, you’ll get $5 off a purchase of $35 or more. 

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Meet the Animals Day at Kid Hop Hooray

Event is 10:30am-1:30pm (meet the animals until 12:30pm)

  • Tickets Benefit Appalachian Wild’s Wild Animal Rescue Non-Profit.
  • Featuring: Family friendly tunes by DJ Oso Rey, animal ambassadors from Appalachian Wild, free bounce-house inflatable, and more!
  • Hop Ice Cream, Face-painting, and concessions will be on site, and available for purchase (not included with admission)
  • May, 6
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Share the Harvest: FREE Farmers Market

Root Cause Farm is a non-profit organization growing community solutions to hunger and working towards a just, equitable, and resilient food system where all types of hunger are nourished. We use food as a tool for connection and action, growing organic produce on one acre and distributing it at our farm, our local food pantry in Fairview, and to other partner organizations.

You are part of the solution not only because together we grow fresh food for our neighbors and ourselves, but also because together we strive to nourish relationships that meet the deepest human needs for community, justice, connection, and hope.

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ROAD TRIP: “Unto These Hills” Outdoor Drama

May 25th-Aug 17th, 2024, Monday-Saturday

More than six million people have loved the heart-wrenching action and soaring triumph of this telling of the Cherokee story. Since its debut on July 1, 1950, “Unto These Hills” has told the tale of Cherokee life from 1780 to the twenty-first century. This is the original production, the Kermit Hunter version, performed again under the stars. Though a family-friendly production, this is a “keep you on the edge of your seat” experience audiences see and feel. Through amazing imagery, and even some pyrotechnics, one thing’s for certain: you’ll emerge thrilled by the beauty and astounding courage of the Cherokee people.

Step into the enchanting ambiance of the Mountainside Theatre, where the captivating drama of “Unto These Hills” unfolds beneath the starlit sky each summer. Nestled amidst nature’s embrace, our 2,100-seat amphitheater offers a truly immersive experience, allowing you to breathe in the crisp mountain air as you become immersed in the timeless tale of the Cherokee people’s trials and triumphs.

  • Ages: All Ages
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Doors Open: 7:00PM
  • Pre-show: 7:30PM
  • Main Show: 8:00PM
  • Show Ends: Approximately 10:00PM
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Mother’s Day Tea Party

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Haunted History Tour of Black Mountain (13+ yrs)

May 17th, June 21st, July 19th, August 16th, September 20th, October 18th, and November 15th

The Swannanoa Valley Museum is excited to announce our new Haunted History Tours of Downtown Black Mountain! These tours, which will travel some of Black Mountain’s most storied streets, will run May thru November and offer participants the chance to learn about the humorous, haunting and harrowing history of the Swannanoa Valley while being visited by some of its most famous spirits.

These tours are recommended for ages 13 & up.

Location: Attendees will meet at the Swannanoa Valley Museum (223 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711)

Timing: Tours take place once a month on Friday evenings May thru November, beginning at 7:00pm. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours.

 

  • May, 5
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Mother’s Day Pop Up Market

Calling all art lovers! Celebrate Mother’s Day with a splash of creativity at Open Hearts Art Center’s Pop-Up Market! Treat yourself or someone sweet to unique artworks and handmade treasures that speak straight to the heart. You can also craft your own paper flower bouquet!

  • May, 4
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Community Block Parties

  • May 4th 10:30am-12:30pm – Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center @ 121 Shiloh Rd
  • May 18th 10:30am-12:30pm – Haw Creek Commons @ 315 Old Haw Creek Rd

Fun and educational summer programs. Community support and services. Kickoff to the 2024/25 school year. FREE family fun! Games and prizes! All families and community members are welcome!

  • May, 4
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all-day WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARIE... @ Local Libraries
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARIE... @ Local Libraries
May 14 all-day
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARIES TODAY @ Local Libraries
In addition to story times for the little ones (see our calendar for those), our local libraries have several clubs,...
7:00 am Discover a 10-acre Sanctuary Ded... @ The Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Discover a 10-acre Sanctuary Ded... @ The Botanical Gardens at Asheville
May 14 @ 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Discover a 10-acre Sanctuary Dedicated to Native Plants of the Region @ The Botanical Gardens at Asheville | Asheville | North Carolina | United States
Open Daily, 7:00pm-7:30pm, year round The Asheville Botanical Gardens are an independent non-profit organization housing a collection of plants native...
7:00 am Hendersonville Outdoor Skate Park @ Patton Park across from Patton Pool
Hendersonville Outdoor Skate Park @ Patton Park across from Patton Pool
May 14 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Hendersonville Outdoor Skate Park @ Patton Park across from Patton Pool
The City of Hendersonville’s Skate Park is located in Patton Park across from Patton Pool. The skate park is open...
7:00 am SET OUT ON A KID FRIENDLY TRAIL ... @ on a Kids in Parks TRACK Trail
SET OUT ON A KID FRIENDLY TRAIL ... @ on a Kids in Parks TRACK Trail
May 14 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
SET OUT ON A KID FRIENDLY TRAIL AND EARN PRIZES! FREE! @ on a Kids in Parks TRACK Trail
If you haven’t heard of Kids in Parks or TRACK Trails yet, you’ve been missing out! TRACK Trails is a...
7:00 am YOUR GUIDE TO ASHEVILLE AREA PLA... @ All around Asheville and the surrounding area
YOUR GUIDE TO ASHEVILLE AREA PLA... @ All around Asheville and the surrounding area
May 14 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
YOUR GUIDE TO ASHEVILLE AREA PLAYGROUNDS (Indoors & Outdoors!) @ All around Asheville and the surrounding area
Our comprehensive guide to Asheville Area Playgrounds is your ultimate resource for recreation in Asheville with kids! Indoor playgrounds, as well...
7:30 am Visit the Historical Home of an ... @ Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Visit the Historical Home of an ... @ Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
May 14 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Visit the Historical Home of an American Poet, Writer, Historian, Biographer of Abraham Lincoln, and Social Activist @ Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site | Flat Rock | North Carolina | United States
Visitors may only tour the Sandburg Home on a guided tour. Sandburg Home Tours (As of April 2022, tours of the...
8:00 am Cultivate Connections with Nature @ The North Carolina Arboretum
Cultivate Connections with Nature @ The North Carolina Arboretum
May 14 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Cultivate Connections with Nature @ The North Carolina Arboretum | Asheville | North Carolina | United States
Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and...
8:00 am Honor a Farming Legacy @ Historic Johnson Farm
Honor a Farming Legacy @ Historic Johnson Farm
May 14 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Honor a Farming Legacy @ Historic Johnson Farm | Hendersonville | North Carolina | United States
Summer Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm TOURS: 10:30am We offer personalized tours of the 1876 farm house and a number of buildings...
8:00 am MANNA FoodBank – Public Food Pan... @ all across the region
MANNA FoodBank – Public Food Pan... @ all across the region
May 14 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
MANNA FoodBank - Public Food Pantries and Meal Sites @ all across the region
Spreadsheet of MANNA FoodBank – Public Food Pantries and Meal Sites Sorted by County, Zip Code, then Agency Name at the link...
8:00 am OUR FAVORITE SELF GUIDED TOURS @ all over the area
OUR FAVORITE SELF GUIDED TOURS @ all over the area
May 14 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
OUR FAVORITE SELF GUIDED TOURS @ all over the area
Asheville is an amazing city with so much to see and do, and while we have some amazing group tour...
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