AVL Gear Swap + Sidewalk Sale

Diamond Brand Outdoors has teamed up with Liberty Bicycles again to host the swap in their joint parking lot + offer discounts at both stores.

To register to sell your gear, just visit Diamond Brand Outdoors or Liberty Bicycles + pay the $15 fee (starting March 15). Space is limited. You will receive a parking space where you can sell your gear – you can set up a tent, bring a table, lay out a blanket, or sell it out of your vehicle!

Well-behaved kids and dogs with owner on leash are welcome.

REUSE // RETHINK .:. We all play downstream.

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2024 Bearfootin’ Bear Reveal

Bearfootin’ 2024 Bears to be Revealed May 8 at Welcome Center Stage

HENDERSONVILLE, NC – The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville welcomes the public to witness the unveiling of 20 new works of bear art! The Annual Bearfootin’ Art Walk program will hold the reveal event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 on the outdoor Welcome Center Stage at 201 South Main Street.

The reveal will focus on stories about each bear’s creation, providing behind-the-scenes insight on what inspired the artist and the mission of the nonprofit beneficiary chosen by the sponsors. Attendees are welcome to bring their own chair for comfortable enjoyment of the event.

New this year, the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville has partnered with the Blue Ridge Community College Collision Repair Refinishing Technology Department to provide the automotive finishing for the Bears. Their state-of-the-art facility trains students in proper vehicle repair and replacement procedures to bring an automobile back to its pre-accident condition. “Working with Blue Ridge has been an amazing experience” said Terrye Jacobs, Downtown Event Coordinator. “Program instructor, Brian Foster, has been an incredible partner, encouraging community participation from his students in taking care of our bears! We are excited to build a great partnership with this program, with their crew on site at the Reveal to help kick off the summers’ Art Walk!”

After the reveal, the bears will take their post on Main Street to bring joy to passersby until the auction in October. Since 2016, over $400,000 has been distributed to nonprofits from the Bearfootin’ Auction. The virtual auction is scheduled to conclude on October 26, 2024, with virtual bidding opening in September (stay tuned for more details).

Special thanks to the co-Masters of Ceremony of the event, Bryan Byrd, HendoEmcee and Lew Holloway, Community Development Director with the City of Hendersonville. Additional information about the 2024 Bearfootin’ Art Walk can be found at downtownhendersonville.org.

The Friends of Downtown Hendersonville are a 501c3 organization focusing on the vibrancy of downtown Hendersonville’s Main Street and 7th Avenue Districts. The Friends produce the Hendersonville Farmers Market, Rhythm & Brews, Bearfootin’ Artwalk & Auction, Garden Jubilee, holiday events and more of your favorite downtown activities. Find out how to get involved at downtownhendersonville.org!

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Annual Spring Community Yard Sale

The second annual Haw Creek yard sale is coming up on Saturday, May 4. This event is RAIN OR SHINE from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. To add your address, email us as info@ilovehawcreek.com.

Participating Addresses:
St. John’s Episcopal Church (290 Old Haw Creek Road), multiple sellers, including plants for landscaping and gardening
392 Old Haw Creek Road
16 Clement Drive
37 Clement Drive
6 Middlebrook Road
25 Pressley Road
11 Trinity Chapel Road
56 Trinity Chapel Road
45 Sunnycrest Drive
4 Fox Lair Court
9 Fox Lair Court
73 Dillingham Road
5 W Maple Drive
9 Brook Drive
38 Willowbrook Road
40 Willowbrook Road
20 Lynnstone Court
21 Lynnstone Court
59 Cisco Road
75 Cisco Road
91 Alpine Way

Have leftovers from your yard sale? The Donate to Educate trailer will be at Haw Creek Elementary School from April 24-May 13. It’s a perfect time to do your spring cleaning and donate all those unwanted items that are cluttering your home while supporting our neighborhood school.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What if I can’t set up at my home?
St. John’s Episcopal Church at 290 Old Haw Creek Rd is participating. They are allowing anyone to set up with car, blanket, table, etc in the large grassy parking lot in the back of the church. NO FEES!

What if I don’t want to do 8am -2pm?
Your home, your yard, your hours. Do whatever you want. If you have specific hours other than 8-2 please let us know and we can add them next to your address below.

Do I need to put a sign out?
It is up to you. Directionals, balloons, or additional signage is always helpful for people to find your home. We will be posting links to this page which will have the addresses on it.

What if it rains?
This is a rain or shine event. There is no plan to reschedule.

May, 10
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Jump and Splash at Splasheville!

The City of Asheville’s interactive splash play fountain in downtown’s Pack Square Park delights children with its 21 jets of water that run in 12 combinations. You never know where it’s going to splash you next!

The fountain usually operates daily from 9:00am to 8:30pm, from April through September, but is subject to closures due to maintenance or special events. They will typically post on their Facebook page or website calendar linked above if it is scheduled for a closure, so be sure to check before heading out to avoid any disappointment. Happy splashing! 💦♥️

“Remember that the same closure rules for the pools apply for Splasheville. During thunder, Splasheville will be closed until 30 minutes after the last time thunder is heard.”

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Splasheville is OPEN for the season!

Splasheville is officially OPEN for the season! Come to Pack Square Park and enjoy the official beginning of spring! The City of Asheville’s interactive splash play fountain in downtown’s Pack Square Park delights children with its 21 jets of water that run in 12 combinations. You never know where it’s going to splash you next!

The fountain usually operates daily from 9:00am to 8:00pm, from April through September, but is subject to closures due to maintenance or special events. They will typically post on their Facebook page if it is scheduled for a closure, so be sure to check before heading out to avoid any disappointment. Happy splashing! 💦♥️

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7th Annual Sleepout Event

Together we can end youth homelessness

For one night in November, Only Hope WNC asks residents of Henderson County to come together and sleep outside in honor of National Youth Awareness Month. Participants are encouraged to raise money through pledges to benefit Only Hope WNC.

Anyone under the age of 18 must have parental consent and the consent form must be signed at the kickoff for the event. If participating with a youth group, waiver forms can be signed in advance.

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE SLEEPOUT?

Sleepout 2018 kicks off Friday, November 9th @ 6:00pm with an opening rally and information about Only Hope. The event officially kicks off @ 8:00pm and ends Saturday, November 10th @ 8:00am.

DO YOU WANT TO SLEEPOUT?
Our registration process is easy, located on this page is our registration form for the event. Fill out all the information to be registered, one form needs to be filled out for each person participate.

DO YOU HAVE A GROUP THAT WANTS TO SLEEPOUT?
Please call us at 828-693-5499 or Email Us at onlyhopewnc@gmail.com. To Sign up as a group.

WHAT’S REQUIRED TO SLEEPOUT?
Nothing is really required, you can sleep any way you would like too. Sleeping is a sleeping bag, tent, box, or even just in elements are allowed. But sleeping in clothes are required.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SLEEPOUT?
We request $25 from each person.

HOW IS MONEY RAISED?
When you register you do get an info packet on the event, in that packet there is a pledge form and we ask you to go out and ask your friends, and family for donations. We like using the term they are paying you to sleep outside. Do Not Go Door to Door that is not a safe way to raise funds.

CAN ANYONE DO IT?

Yes anyone can do it. Young to Old. The Only Thing that is required if you are under the age 18 we have to have a parent approval and they have to sign the waiver at the event.

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Daddy-Daughter Date Night

Daddy-Daughter Date Night!

Dads, you and your daughters are invited to a special Daddy-Daughter Date Night event! Enjoy an evening out with your little girl! RSVP required!

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Fairy And Earth (FAE) Festival

Come and Play with Us all weekend starting on Fri, May 20 with Educational Workshops in the Sanctuary in the Pines on both levels. Friday Night @ 7:30 pm, Faerie Elaine Silver will be playing Fairy Music for $15/Adult; $10/Seniors (55+); $5/Child (5-15). Cash at the Door. For every Adult or Senior Admission receives a FREE CD of your choice, plus receive a discount admission rate to the FAE Festival for the entire weekend. Limited to 75 people.

Sat and Sun, May 21 & 22 offers faeries, gnomes, Mother Earth, mermaids

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Annual Asheville Goombay Festival

September 5th, 6th, and 7th

Join us for the return of one of Asheville’s most cherished cultural traditions! The Goombay Festival is a multi-day celebration of Afro-diasporic music, food, art, and culture hosted by the historic YMI Cultural Center. With thousands of visitors and 40+ years of legacy, Goombay offers an exciting opportunity for vendors to engage with the community, showcase their work, and be part of a vibrant cultural experience in downtown Asheville.

For more information, visit ymiculturalcenter.org.