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Memorial Day Ceremony

The City of Asheville and Buncombe County will host a Memorial Day Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. May 29, 2023 at the Roger McGuire Green in Pack Square Park.

The ceremony will feature a short reading by Jim Hernandez, USAF, Vietnam, Pilot.

Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin (Ret.), USMC, Secretary of the NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will give the keynote address.

The joint Asheville Police and Fire Department Honor Guard will present and retire the colors, and will escort Mayor Manheimer and Commission Chairman Newman in presenting a Memorial wreath in honor of the members of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in service to this country.

Bradley Parker, Commandant, Asheville Marine Corps League Detachment 1417, will sing the National Anthem and perform Taps.

Additional ceremony participants include Stephanie Young, Director of the Charles George VA Medical Center, Ted Minnick, US Army Vietnam, Steve Henderson, US Marines, Vietnam.

Spider Trantham, Vietnam, Purple Heart, will perform the 13 Folds Flag-Folding Ceremony.

Allan Perkal, US Air Force, Vietnam, will be the Master of Ceremonies.

The public is also encouraged to attend a 10 a.m. May 29 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 962 Old US Highway 70, Black Mountain.

Annual Big Secret Family Festival

GATES: 11:30AM •

SHOW: 12:00PM •

This year, the lineup is a goodie! 23 Skidoo & The Secret Agency, Empire Strikes Brass, The Fritz, and The Delta House Jazz Band, as well as loads of circus performers organized by Toybox Theatre and Cherokee Storytelling by John John Grant! Expect once in a lifetime performances where each band will collaborate with every other band to create weird and wonderful new musical mutations! Fun for the whole family, and unforgettable for everybody!!

100% of the profit from this festival will be split equally between DELTA HOUSE, Asheville’s oldest afterschool program, now celebrating its 40th anniversary, and BOUNTY & SOUL, an organization providing free nutritious produce to marginalized members of the Asheville and Black Mt. communities.

How do you feed the MIND, BODY, & SOUL of kids throughout the community, and have a BLAST DOING IT? …….That’s THE BIG SECRET!!!

23 SKIDOO & THE SECRET AGENCY: The worst kept secret in town! Pulling from the GRAMMY winning catalogue of bandleader SECRET AGENT 23 SKIDOO, this crew has carved a new niche with family friendly hip-hop that doesn’t compromise on the flavor or the depth. Their high energy, ultra positive live show has rocked stages across the US, Canada, India, & Australia, and mixes deft, inspiring wordplay and storytelling with lush three part harmonies and crowd interaction, all over a bed of funk, hip-hop, soul, and pirate shanties. Performing with THE SECRET AGENCY, the breakers of the DANCING ON AIR Bboy crew bring Olympic level acrobatics that perfectly compliment the musical fireworks.

EMPIRE STRIKES BRASS: Empire Strikes Brass is a dynamic BrassFunkRock band hailing from Asheville, North Carolina. Their music resonates with a powerful message delivered through a captivating and larger-than-life sound. Fueled by a thumping rhythm section that sets the groove, the band’s rich horn arrangements, performed by a robust horn section, add an extra layer of depth to both their original compositions and compelling covers, showcasing the evolution of ESB.

THE FRITZ: The Fritz is a soul-driven psychedelic funk band hailing from Asheville, NC. The group’s aggressive approach to funk, soul, and rock creates a sound that is uniquely their own. Their high-energy, danceable songs provide a platform for each member to shine. With powerful vocals, climactic solos, and tight grooves, The Fritz has built a devoted following and is captivating audiences everywhere.

RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

Mountain Street Dances

  • June 27th
  • July 18th
  • Aug 8th

Join the community of Downtown Waynesville for a truly authentic experience at the annual Waynesville Street Dances. Held three times each summer on Friday evenings, this late-night event has been a tradition for almost a century. Featuring the finest bluegrass musicians, bands, and clogging teams in the area, the street dances are a great way to experience the rich heritage of Appalachian culture. The dance starts with a circle, where joining hands symbolizes community, and everyone is invited to participate. The event is held on Main Street, closed off in front of the historic Haywood County Courthouse, where the asphalt is sprinkled with cornmeal to facilitate the shuffling movement of dancing feet. Bleachers are available, but feel free to bring a chair or blanket. Sponsored by the Downtown Waynesville Commission, this event is the perfect opportunity to mingle with the locals and experience the vibrant community of Downtown Waynesville.

The late evening dance has been going on for nearly a century. In the 1930’s Haywood County resident Sam Queen, known as “the dancing-est man in the land” organized the Soco Gap Dance Team, which was among the very first practiced mountain square dance and clogging demonstration teams in the country. Today his grandson, Joe Sam Queen, carries on the tradition.

Fairytales and Fruited Ales Renaissance Festival

June 4th – 2:00pm-8:00pm – Fairytales and Fruited Ales Renaissance Festival with the merry folk at Whistle Hop Brewing Company in Fairview. “All who gather across our fields and gardens will embark upon an epic beer fantasy unlike any other- one where mythical finery is encouraged and fantastical escapism required. May all Lords and Ladies, LARPers and Legends throughout the land hear this call. Fairytales and Fruited Ales will be a day for all of feast and revelry, of victory and artistry, of libation and celebration! Huzzah!”

All ages welcome!

Monday Mystery Movie

Monday Mystery Movie at all participating Regal theaters across the country, including our Regal Biltmore Grande & RPX theater in Biltmore Park Town Square. Be the first to see this NEW movie BEFORE its official release date for ONLY $5. They just can’t tell you the title! It’s a mystery! We’ve attended them all since their first one back in September 2022, and it’s such a neat experience. We don’t know what to expect, sometimes aren’t shown the title screen when the movie starts, and given ABSOLUTELY NO OTHER INFORMATION! They’ve been rated all the way to R+, so far (we have older teens so it’s not a problem for us), BUT this time it’s a rare PG-13 rated mystery movie! They didn’t originally tell us the rating, either, but oops!, some families brought their small kids to a not so appropriate for kids movie by surprise, so now we at least get the rating in advance. 😬

👉 Start the summer off right! There are very few surprises left in life! If you want to experience the unknown, book your tickets for Monday Mystery Movie Night at the link above.

2nd Annual Play Ball Night

An evening of fun complete with your favorite ballpark eats for dinner, and fun activities on the field!

FREE ADMISSION!

⬇️ GET READY TO …
️  Play catch in the outfield (bring your own glove and ball)
  Kids 16 & under will be able to take batting practice at home plate with whiffle balls
⚾️  See how fast you can throw at speed pitch & more!
  Concession Stands will be open for you to be able to enjoy some of your favorite McCormick Field foods.
  P.S. – The first 200 kids in the gate are going home with a special gift!

  Registration is encouraged.

GrindFest 2024

May 24th-26th

GRINDFest is an annual effort to bridge economic gaps so that local BIPOC folks can serve as many customers as possible. Together, we collaborate to support various makers, producers, artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that work very hard all year to prepare to serve festival attendees.

EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday (May 24th)

  • 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Annual Meeting
  • 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Partners Lunch
  • Friday Night – Vendor Setup (Time TBA)
  • 9:00 PM to 12:00 MN – Harlem Night

Saturday (May 25th)

  • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
  • 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Salvage Station

Sunday (May 26th)

  • 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vending
  • 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Gospel Showcase

*****CARNIVAL RIDES start at 12:00 NOON*****

We still have a lot of activities that are not included here! Stay Tuned for all our updates!

FEATURED MINI EVENTS:

  • Asheville on Bikes
  • Carnival Rides
  • Casino Nights
  • Gospel Music Showcase
  • Latin Bands
  • Hiphop Aerobics

FEATURED EVENTS: [TICKETED]

  • Annual Meeting
  • Casino Night
  • Harlem Night
  • Carnival Ride
  • Gospel Showcase

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An Evening for Kids Deserve Justice

Join Pisgah Legal Services at Rabbit Rabbit in downtown Asheville for an evening of live music, featuring Jane Kramer and the band Rooster. Take part in family-friendly fun, a silent auction and more at this outdoor event for all ages. By participating, you contribute to our Children’s Law Program which provides crucial support to kids in our communities.

BUNC CO LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM EVENTS

No matter your age, background, or abilities, reading and learning together is a great way to build community, kindness, and compassion. This year’s Buncombe County Libraries Summer Learning Program theme encourages us all to “Color Our World” and learn all about art and creativity, and there’s no better place to do that than at your public library!

📚 The Kickoff Week events are June 3rd, 5th & 7th at the Oakley/South Asheville Library. Drop in any time during their open hours on the first week of June to sign up for Summer Reading and join in the fun: button making, coloring sheets, and a special Color Our World art challenge! The 2025 Summer Learning Program runs June 3rd through August 30th and is open to everyone ages birth-18 years.

👉 THE COMPLETE LIST OF SUMMER PROGRAM EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR A COLORFUL SUMMER HERE

 

 

 

 

 

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