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MineFest

Bring your friends Saturday May 26th, Sunday May 27th, and Monday, May 28th, 2018 and enjoy MineFest at Emerald Village, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Little Switzerland. Celebrate the gem and mineral heritage of the mountains in the spectacular home of 12 historic mines! Soggy Bottom Farms will be serving delicious Hot Dogs & Barbeque along with their famous Soggy Bottom Mud Pie. Enjoy a picnic in the tent each day OR at the Saturday evening concert!

Gem mining, mine tours, gold panning and mineral collecting will be available (for a fee) all three days from 9:00 AM till 6:00 PM. A free talk and guided hike each day at 11:00 will lead to a small but historic “hidden” mine. Catch a mountain-music concert under the tent at Noon each day followed by a different performance at 1:00 PM, with 6 great toe-tapping groups over 3 days. At 2:00 PM daily a different guided hike leads to another “hidden” mine and to view old mining equipment. At 4:00 PM on Saturday, renowned Geologist Alex Glover will share a free amazing presentation on the formation and the geology of the world-famous Emerald Village mines. Then, at 4:00 on Sunday Alex will reveal the fascinating story connecting Wedgewood China to western North Carolina, involving Indians, Feldspar mining, the world’s best China, and the father of Evolution, followed by a free short talk inside the underground Bon Ami Mine! Plan on taking in both free programs!

Children (12 and under) will enjoy a free Kid’s Treasure Hunt all three days. While at Emerald Village be sure to explore all 10 levels of the Discovery Mill exhibits, with a Music Museum, a Black Light Exhibit, and lots of good old antique junk!

After a day of fun on Saturday, come back for a special Black Light Mine Tour at 9:00 PM ($15 Adults/$10 Students). Enjoy colors hidden underground that few have ever seen! Bring your camera for some awesome photos! MineFest at Emerald Village is a great way to celebrate the start of summer in a unique setting right in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains! www.emeraldvillage.com

 

Weaverville Art Safari Studio Tour

The Weaverville Art Safari is one of the longest-running studio tours in Western North Carolina. And, was one of the first in the Asheville area! Twice-a-year, this juried studio tour takes place the last weekend of April and the first weekend of November.  Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, our Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity to meander through this beautiful area. You’ll enjoy meeting our artists and seeing the spaces where they work and live. The Weaverville Art Safari is a favorite of both locals and visitors; drawing thousands of art lovers to our area each year!  

 

Floral Demonstration with Christopher Mello

Enjoy an afternoon of flowers and fun at Grovewood Gallery with master gardener/floral designer Christopher Mello on Sunday, May 8 from 1 – 3pm. Christopher will demonstrate how to create beautiful bouquets and artful floral arrangements in pots and planters.

About Christopher Mello
Asheville native Christopher Mello is a passionate gardener and artist. An eccentric genius of garden design, he created the well-known garden at 307 Waynesville Avenue in West Asheville, known about town as “Christopher’s Garden.” His fantasical garden has long been a feature on the West Asheville Garden Stroll and is the subject of Bill Torgerson’s documentary “Yes You May: The Story of Christopher’s Garden.” Christopher has a degree in horticulture from Haywood Community College and has worked on the floral crew at the Biltmore Estate (both in the nursery and in the house) and in the gardens at Chimney Rock State Park. He also assisted with the renovation and recreation of Kenilworth Gardens in Asheville.

25-Cent Frugal Friday Book Sale

Yes, another 25-cent book sale. Not the blockbuster of last month [sigh], but you might find just the book you have been searching for for a long time – and for [gasp] only 25-cents! You NEVER KNOW if you don’t GO!

Run For Life 2018 / 5K Color Run/Walk

2018 Run 4 Life is a fundraiser for Open Arms Pregnancy Center.
This is a USATF Certified 5k road course through beautiful Henderson county apple orchards. Let the runners run, let the walkers walk, and bring the whole family to enjoy music and raffles! So, come on out and have some fun and help Open Arms!

CANCELLED: Ribbon Cutting Celebration (4+yrs)

Join us at our new location for this celebration and take a free swing on Marguerite, our flying trapeze! Meet staff and students and see the rig in action. This is a family friendly event and participants must be ages 4+, 250 lbs or less. We’ll be serving light refreshments.

Cinco De Mayo Extravaganzo

Hola amigos!!!! Cinco De Mayo is happening at Ben’s Tune Up this Thursday!!! Sierra Nevada will be here featuring their Otra Vez on tap! There will be LIVE music starting at 7PM AND a taco eating contest around 7:45!! Only $5 to stuff your face with tacos and win prizes! We will be breaking pinatas and drinking tequila all night long! There will be drink specials and tasty taco specials!! So come thirsty and come hungry!! Rain or Shine we are gettin’ our fiesta on!!!

It will be kid and family friendly from 7-8

Free Meal Sunday

Every Sunday we offer up a free meal! Starting at 1pm. Donations welcome.

And, every Sunday is doughnut Sunday at Sanctuary Brewing with Vortex Doughnuts! Come in and enjoy a delicious treat and wash it down with outstanding beer!

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