Grab your family and a blanket and come enjoy a family movie. While you’re there, the kiddos can get ready for the new school year.
*The first 500 children will receive a backpack. Kids must be present to receive a backpack. We will also be giving away 100 bicycles in a lottery format!
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Back to School Fest
Seats are limited! Please bring your own!
Backpack/school supply giveaway, games, arts & crafts, face painting, community outreach, vendors of local organizations, food, and more!
Annual Bearcat Community Back to School Bash
Calling all Bearcats! You are invited to the 2nd Annual Bearcat Community Back to School Bash!
BDS HES CCES HMS HHS
Food trucks, Games, Info Booths, Spirit Wear, Special Performance by HHS Band and Cheerleaders at 6:30pm
Back to School Bash
Hardcore For Humanity is proud to present our Back to School Bash , a special event dedicated to supporting the children and teachers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
We’re here to help our WNC community start the school year right, with a day full of free essentials, fun, and community support.
What’s Happening:
- Free school supplies for students and teachers
- Free haircuts
- Free health screenings
- Access to family resources
- Food and drinks
- Kona Ice
- Entertainment by The Cole Mountain Cloggers at 2 P.M
- Special guests: The Mission Mules will be there to help carry backpacks
- Bounce House
This is a day for lifting each other up, lending a hand, and bringing joy to those in need. Whether you’re a family needing support or just looking for a fun way to give back, everyone is welcome.
Want to help? Donate here: https://givebutter.com/BacktoSchoolWNC
Thank you so much for supporting those in WNC.
Back to School Bash
Join us at Madison Health & Rehabilitation for a fun-filled community celebration!
Free backpacks & school supplies (while supplies last)
Kona Ice
Delicious food
Fun for the kids!
Let’s kick off the school year together — don’t miss out!
FREE School Supplies Giveaway
construction paper, looseleaf paper, calculators, rulers, pencils, pens, crayons, glue, notebooks, backpacks, and more!
WellCare’s Back to School Event
Get ready to kick off the school year. Join us for a fun-filled day of activities, raffle prizes, and giveaways to help you gear up for the upcoming school season. You do not have to be a member to join in the fun, we’ve got everything you need to start the year off right. One backpack per participant and supplies are available while supplies last. Don’t miss out on this exciting event to make sure you’re prepared for the successful school year ahead!
The Big Wiener Party
9 TEAMS. 2,700 HOT DOGS. 1 ROYAL WIENER.
PRE-SALE TICKETS: $23.18
SALES START JULY 27TH: $28.52
Included: entry, tasting of the 9 hot dogs, voting for winner and sampling of Hi-Wire Brewing.
Get ready for Asheville’s wildest culinary showdown at The Big Wiener Party — a hot dog topping competition like no other at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ in partnership with the Asheville Comedy Festival. Slated for Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 2–6 PM on Asheville’s vibrant South Slope, this fun-filled fundraiser promises bold flavors, belly laughs, and big-hearted impact.
Hosted by food-world personalities Kyle “The Vulgar Chef” Marcoux and Dan “The Food In My Beard” Whalen, nine daring teams will dress up 300 hot dogs in outrageous, creative toppings to compete for the ultimate title: King or Queen Wiener.
A star-studded local judging panel— Both hosts plus DJ Jeremy Greene (iHeartMedia, The Sportsocracy), Todd Lewis (Front of House Engineer for Luke Combs), and Stu Helm, Asheville’s own food blogging icon—will crown the winning wiener creations.
Adding even more sizzle, comedians from the Asheville Comedy Festival will hype each team’s hot dog entry, blending hilarious commentary with a hefty dose of showmanship. Expect a delicious mash-up of culinary creativity and comic relief.
The event doesn’t stop at the final bite—Hi-Wire Brewing will keep the brews flowing all afternoon, followed by a lively after-party featuring a local DJ and a cheeky late-night menu curated by The Vulgar Chef.
Confirmed Competing Teams Include:
The Sportsocracy
Hi-Wire Brewing
Wicked Weed Brewing
Asheville Sports Club
Capella on 9
Knuckle Deep BBQ
PIE.ZAA
The Vault
(9th Team-TBD!)
Proceeds from The Big Wiener Party support Bear’s Foundation’s mental health initiative, Linked4Life, which funds free mental health counseling for Asheville’s food & beverage workers through All Souls Counseling Center.
So mark your calendars, grab your best hot dog costume, and bring your friends for an unforgettable afternoon of wieners and wit!
***Kids under 10 can enjoy a half hot dog for just $3! Available for purchase day of event.
Third Thursday Community Dinner & Barn Jam
Join us every THIRD THURSDAY from 6-9 for a community dinner & barn jam!
The Garren Creek Foundation is proud to welcome everyone to the new community barn for a monthly community dinner and jam session. All instruments and levels welcome!
Everything we do at the GCF Barn will be free, with donations to the foundation welcome, but not expected. We hope to see you there!
2026 DATES:
- Jan 15th, Feb 19th, Mar 19th, Apr 16th, May 21st, June 18th, Jul 16th, Aug 20th, Sept 17th, Oct 15th, Nov 19th, Dec 17th
A little backstory on the GCF jam:
In the days following the storm, we got our first large donation of food (good ol’ hot dogs) and decided to throw a hot dog and jam party to lift the spirits of everyone in the Garren Creek community. It was such a highlight and motivator for us to keep going, and was a huge inspiration for us to start a nonprofit organization to keep the community joy going. After that we had weekly community dinners for 30-60 people and became a very close community in the process.
Foodees Food & Culture Festival (see description for todays time)
JOIN US! ASHEVILLE, NC | Sep 19-21, 2025 | Tanger Asheville
Admission is FREE for everyone! Register for free tickets, and help food trucks better prepare for you HERE: https://www.foodeesfest.com/asheville
Get ready for a weekend of delicious food, unique crafts, and family fun! With over 40 food trucks and vendors serving gourmet dishes and sweet treats, and dozens of artisans showcasing handmade jewelry, art, and crafts, there’s something for everyone! Enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere with activities for all ages!
Friday 1-9pm- Saturday 11-9pm
- Sunday 11-7pm