The first 100 adults in line get a free mystery gift card.
Live prize drawings every hour from 11AM to 5PM.
Kids Workshop 2:30PM – Kids can design their own arrowhead necklace!
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Museum Reopens for the Season
The Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center will reopen after major interior renovations on Tuesday, September 6th with a special temporary exhibition entitled, “Edward L. DuPuy’s Artisans of the Appalachians.”
Though installation of the Museum’s second floor exhibition showcasing their permanent collection that ranges from Native American artifacts through mid-century memorabilia, entitled “Pathways from the Past” is still in progress, the Museum wishes to open its doors beginning September 6th for the community to see the remarkable transformation of their building.
The building, Black Mountain’s historic Fire House, was designed in 1921 by the Biltmore Estate’s supervising architect, Richard Sharp Smith. The renovation was an effort to stabilize the building, bring it back to Smith’s original design, and add features – like climate control and public restrooms for the comfort and safety of their collection and their guests. A grand reopening celebration for the Museum will be held to in the coming month once all exhibit installations are complete.
The new, temporary exhibition, “Edward L. DuPuy’s Artisans of the Appalachians,” features the work of local photographer, Ed DuPuy. Born in Blacksburg, VA, in 1914, DuPuy moved to Black Mountain, NC, as a teenager. From the 1950s until the 1980s, he made a living photographing weddings, special events, conference groups, real estate, and commercial subjects, but he would also capture everyday life and landscapes around Black Mountain out of pure interest. He was also an artisan woodworker whose antique reproductions no doubt are still in many homes. He taught classes at Black Mountain College, was a dedicated member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, and published a book in 1967, Artisans of the Appalachians, about regional craftsmakers. Never before seen photographs of the artisans featured in the publication are exhibited alongside their wares in the Museum’s new exhibit.
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Asheville Greek Festival
Sept 27th & 28th, 2024
For over thirty years, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church has invited the greater Asheville community to share the tastes, sights, and sounds of Greece at our annual Greek Festival. Enjoy Greek culture, home cooked delicious Greek food, authentic Greek music & dancing, Greek cooking demonstrations, and inspiring church tours.
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Tri-County Outdoor Expo
Friday, August 26th 12pm-8pm
Saturday, August 27th 9am-7pm
On August 26th and 27th come out to the Burnsville Town Center for the 1st Annual Tri-County Outdoor Expo hosted by Appalachian Antler Addicts. There will be giveaway drawings, raffles and some lucky person will win a Ohio hunting trip from Trophy Room Adventures TV. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the people behind some of your favorite hunting shows and see the latest gear up close and personal, right here in Burnsville!
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Open Hearts Got Talent
Please join us as we host our Annual Talent & Show & Fundraiser at Asheville Community Theatre!
Live Entertainment
Art for Sale
Raffle Items
Snacks
Spirits and Merriment
Open Hearts Art Center provides adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities integration in to the community, creative expression, and income from the sale of their artwork. Combined, these facets of a healthy, productive and independent life further benefit the artists of Open Heart who thrive in an environment that celebrates each individual’s voice and verve through visual and performing arts.
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Odditorium Seasonal Yard$ale
Every month through the spring/summer/fall the Odditorium hosts a community yard sale on the fourth Saturday of the month.
We had such a great time last year, we’ve decided to keep going!
This event is made by your donations! It’s spring cleaning time, and you know your garage is full of stuff you haven’t used, or don’t need any more! Contact Veronica Coit to set up drop off of your donations.
100% of everything sold goes directly into the Emergency Fund!
We do ask 2 things; 1. Items that you would like to see go for more, you should come with us to ensure it gets that price. We price all items to move quickly, and love to haggle. 2. Clothing can be a difficult sell, it often requires a lot of space, and doesn’t typically sell well, so we do try to skip it. Exception being unique and/or kitty themed clothes.
This year, I’ll be looking for a couple special volunteers to serve as my right hand for these events. The right volunteer has these Saturdays free, and knows how to move merch, while being comfortable talking to lots of people throughout the day. I’ll also be looking for a great team to keep these running smoothly, folks who want to come a few times and become familiar with how they run.
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MEGA Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting!
MEGA Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening
Community Celebration
WHERE: Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More.
FREE FOOD and DOOR PRIZES (including an Ipad Mini)
FREE (Big Frog) T-Shrts to the 1st 50 People!
Music by Asheville Music School children
Radio remote with Mix 96.5
Cheer by West Henderson High cheerleaders
How can your favorite school win 80 FREE t-shirts? The school with most parents, teachers and students in attendance will win with our 80 FOR ED campaign!!!
We will be Joined by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, NC, Fletcher Area Business Associationand the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting
GIVE BACK:
The Blood Connection will be here taking donations to save lives!
Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC will accept clothing and household items
The The Storehouse of Henderson County, NC would love food and hygiene items for their pantry.
Sgt. S. Matthew Baynard Foundation will be accepting gently used sporting equipment.
HUG A SOLIDER- the US Army Mobile Recruiting Center will be here with an XBOX one station and lots of games.
Anthony Miller Racing will have their race car simulator
Ideal Finish Mobile Auto Detailing will demonstrate complete car detailing
Pisgah Forest Gem Mine will have their mobile mine to pan for the good stuff
Hunter Automotive Group will display some cars for sale
White Squirrel Paddle Boards, LLC will show you what’s SUP (Stand up Paddleboards)
American Eagle Locksmith will have a display
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Homeschool Discount Day (4+yrs)
2018 Dates: Apr 19th, May 16th, Aug 24th, & Nov 15th
$25 a person for the Asheville Treetops Adventure Park
$25 per person for the Kid Zip
The Adventure Park is an aerial challenge course in the trees with 60 unique climbing, rolling, walking, jumping, swinging, and rappelling elements in a wooded park.
Enjoy two hours of adventure for ages 4 and over (trail restrictions/escorts ages 4-12). – CLICK HERE TO SEE RESTRICITON INFORMATION
We use a new technology called “smart belays” that, when used properly, are designed to assure Park Guests are attached to safety systems at all times and cannot detach from the system until they have completed the aerial trail and are back on the ground. It is an active adventure that incorporates physical fitness and personal accomplishment.
Max weight 265 lbs.
Kid Zip is one of America’s first zipline adventures designed for kids 4-10 years old. It includes 9 ziplines and 4 fun climbing elements in a park area. It is a self-guided tour except for an adult escort. The ziplines range from 50 feet to 250 feet long. They range in height from 25 feet high to ground level. Enjoy 1 ½- 2 hours of adventure.
Ages 4-10 can zip. Ages 4-6 need a mandatory adult escort who is less than 225 lbs and under 6’2”.
Max weight of guest is 225 lbs.
The Adventure Center of Asheville
open all year ● 5 minutes from Downtown Asheville ● group picnic area
ages 4 and over
6 activities: ziplines, kidzip, mountain bike park, adventure park, climbing trees, quick jump
Reservations are suggested – please call 877.247.5539 or go online at www.adventureavl.com to make reservations. Use the code “homeschool” for your Treetops Adventure Park discount. If your group is 10 people or more, please contact Sarah Dickson at 828.450.3400.
Our activities instill personal development and self-confidence, encourage cooperation with others, enrich problem solving skills, and offer fun outdoor activities with a challenge.
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Exploring 100 Years of Grandfather Mountai: A State Park Centennial Celebration
August 26th & 27th
“Exploring 100 Years of Grandfather Mountain – A State Park Centennial Celebration” with Dr. Patrick McMillan
Friday, August 26
7:00pm to 9:00pm (Social from 7 to 7:30pm, Presentation begins at 7:30pm)
ASU Library, 218 College St, Boone (Room 114) (Google Map: https://goo.gl/ancIb2)
We hope that Friday evening’s presentation will inspire you to join us on Saturday for special Expeditions on Grandfather Mountain. These will be guided hikes on the Nuwati and Cragway Trails. Naturalists, scientists and environmental educators will be stationed along the way to enliven your hike with spirited presentations. Hikes will leave on the half hour from the Boone Fork Parking lot from 11am to 1:30pm. The Nuwati Trail is moderately easy with a 700’ gain in elevation. The trail surface is uneven and rocky with some stream crossings. There is an optional strenuous climb to Story Teller’s Rock where we will turn around. Total hiking distance is three miles, round-trip, and will take two hours.
Longer guided hikes will leave at 11:15am and 12:15pm for a four mile loop on the Nuwati, Cragway and Daniel Boone Scout trails. These hikes will not include interpretive stations along the way. This four mile loop gains 950’ in elevation, with 700 of those on the mile long Cragway Trail, which is strenuous, very steep, rocky, and rutted. Participants must be prepared for a strenuous hike and must be wearing appropriate closed toe shoes and must have water. Plan on three hours for this loop.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
Expeditions on Grandfather Mountain
Saturday, August 27
11:00am; last expedition hike leaves at 1:30pm
Location: Boone Fork Parking Lot; Blue Ridge Parkway, just north of mile marker 300 (GPS: 36.120076, -81.781358) (Google Map:https://goo.gl/P3YjBb)
- Nuwati Hikes leave every 30 minutes beginning at 11:00am, the last hike leaves at 1:30pm.
- Cragway loop hikes leave at 11:15am and 12:15pm
- Plan two hours for the Nuwati Trail; three hours for the Cragway loop.
- No pets, please.
- Bring water.
- Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes, appropriate for hiking.
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Mount Mitchell Centennial Celebration Weekend
August 27th & 28th
Come celebrate where 100 years ago the state’s system to protect land for recreation and conservation with a weekend of festivities and fun.
Saturday – Heritage Day 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stage Performers includes:
10 a.m. Welcome/Honor Guard
10:15 a.m. Mountain Laurel Band
10:45 a.m. Bailey Mountain Cloggers
11:15 a.m. Dignitaries & SPeakers including dramatic reading for Locke Craig’s poem, presentation of David Boone carvings and winners of the poetry contest
12:00 p.m. Brok Holler
12:30-3:30 p.m. Nitrograss
3:30-4 p.m. Don Pedi Mountain dulcimer
Sunday – Recreation & Education Day 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
10 a.m. NC High Peaks Guided HIke
10-11 a.m. Images of America: Mount Mitchell
12-12:30 p.m. The Life and Death of Elisha Mitchell
1 p.m. Track Trails Opening and Hike
1-2 p.m. An Enviromental Hitory of Mount Mitchell
2 p.m. Swannanoa Valley Musuem Hike
2:30-3 p.m. The Life and Death of Elisha Mitchell
3:30-4:30 p.m.Images of American: Mount Mitchell
4 p.m. Walk to the Springs (Balsam Nature Trail)
5 p.m. The Tress and Shrubs of Mount Mitchell
The park will limit access to private vehicles during the event. The public is encouraged to use the FREE shuttles from Asheville, Burnsville, Black Mountain and Marion or register for a vanpool/carpool pass. The schedule of pick up times and locations and vanpool information is avaialble at www.ncparks.gov.
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