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Annual Spring Fling Festival

Craft fair, Smashville Food Truck, LIVE music, mechanical bull and ALL the plant shopping you could ever want!

Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard’s 4th Annual Spring Fling Plant Festival is happening Saturday, May 3rd from 12-4 p.m!

Here’s what’s in store…

  • 22 greenhouses filled with a spectacular variety of plants for every gardening enthusiast
  • An impressive selection of mixed patio planters, hanging baskets, perennials, indoor houseplants, shrubs, plant starts, & more

The festival features much more than just plants!

  • LIVE music throughout the day
  • Delicious food options from Smasheville Food Truck
  • ️ Craft fair featuring artisan jewelry, home goods, & more
  • Kid-friendly activities (Scavenger hunt & potting station)
  • Mechanical bull riding for the adventurous
  • Appalachian Standard will have their hemp/CBD products available

With attendance typically reaching 600-900 visitors, carpooling is strongly encouraged to help with parking availability.

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Mother’s Day Market Craft Fair

Visit the farm for the 4th Annual Mother’s Day Market Craft Fair! Over 25 local crafters will be selling their handmade items. The Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists will have demonstrations, and the historic farm house will be open for visitors to explore. Farm gardeners will have a number of different plants for sale. Hot dog meals will be available for purchase. Parking will be across the street at Rugby Middle School, and volunteers from the Sheriff’s Office will help guests cross the street. Handicapped parking available at the farm.

  • March, 22
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Serafina Author Event – Asheville

Join Robert Beatty, the #1 best-selling author of the Serafina Series, for his first bookstore event in over three years. Come celebrate the launch of the beautiful, brand new graphic novel version of SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK. This special event includes an author presentation, Q&A with fans, a book signing, birds of prey from Serafina’s world, free cake and Serafina Dark Forest ice cream from The Hop, and Serafina giveaways. Robert will be meeting fans and signing all Serafina and Willa books, which you can bring from home or purchase in the store.
A heroine like no other returns in this mesmerizing graphic novel version of Robert Beatty’s beloved story—adapted by Micheal Moreci and with artwork by Braeden Sherrill.
SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK follows the adventures of 12-year-old Serafina, a brave and unusual cat-like girl who prowls the darkened corridors and hidden paths of the grand Biltmore Estate amidst the splendor of the Gilded Age and the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK is the first in the four-book Serafina Series, a favorite of teachers, librarians, and readers of all ages. With its beautifully detailed artwork, the graphic novel provides a new way to experience the story all over again.
For more about Beatty & his books: https://robertbeattybooks.com/
Watch the book trailer for Serafina and the Black Cloak (Book 1): http://bit.ly/BlackCloak
  • March, 22
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Serafina Ice Cream Social & Book Signing

Join Serafina author Robert Beatty for an Ice Cream Social & Book Signing at The Hop at 640 Merrimon Ave to celebrate the launch of his new book: the graphic novel version of SERAFINA AND THE THE BLACK CLOAK. Come meet the #1 New York Times bestselling author, enjoy a sweet treat, and get your Serafina and Willa books signed. Malaprop’s Bookstore will be on site selling all of Robert’s books, including the new graphic novel.
The Hop will be selling its scrumptious ice cream, including a special flavor for Serafina fans called Serafina Dark Forest. Pop Bubble Tea will be selling its yummy and colorful specialty drinks.
A heroine like no other returns in this dark and beautiful graphic novel version of Robert Beatty’s beloved story. The graphic novel provides a new way to experience the story all over again.
SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK follows the adventures of a brave and unusual cat-like girl who prowls the darkened corridors and hidden paths of the grand Biltmore Estate amidst the splendor of the Gilded Age and the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK is the first in the four-book Serafina Series, a favorite of teachers, librarians, and readers of all ages. For more about Beatty & his books: https://robertbeattybooks.com/
Watch the book trailer for Serafina and the Black Cloak (Book 1): http://bit.ly/BlackCloak
  • March, 22
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Easter Egg Hunt

Hosted by Vanessa Wright and Samantha Mijanovich of Hike it Baby Asheville.

Day: 4/7
Time: 10:00am
Location: Bill Moore Community Park in Fletcher

For all details, please visit their calendar link. If it’s your first time, you will need to create a quick and free account.

“We ask each family to bring 12 stuffed plastic eggs per participating kiddo. We’ll gather all the eggs, then one of the hosts will go hide them in a grassy/forest area. Then the kids can each find 12 eggs of their own to keep! Afterwards you’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch for your family and we can all hang out and play with our new treasures.

Though candy in the eggs is common and welcome, many of our HiB kids have food allergies and restrictions (including my own kids), so toys and other non-edible goodies are encouraged! If your family would like to participate but cannot afford to bring stuffed eggs, please contact me and I’m happy to bring extra eggs for your family. Many people are tempted to bring more than 12 eggs, but this makes it really challenging to make sure we find them all so we leave no trace, and we want to make sure it’s fair to everyone, so please only bring exactly 12.”

Though RSVPs aren’t required anymore, it’s always great to know who to expect! Please comment on their Facebook post if you plan on joining them.

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Bunny in the Grass Take & Make Kit

Create your very own bunny in the grass! Ideal for elementary-aged children. For more information, email Ashlyn Godleski at ashlyn.godleski@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828-356-2567.

  • March, 22
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Peeps House Easter Craft (Ideal for 5yrs+)

Make a fun holiday decoration/snack with Peeps. We will be building a house for your little marshmallow friends. Use it as a centerpiece, or eat it!

 

Ideal for children ages 5 and up.

 

Registration is required. To register email Lisa Hartzell at lisa.hartzell@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2511.

  • March, 22
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Easter Egg Hunt

Come join us at Christian Creek Baptist Church for our Giant Easter Egg Hunt. Will you be the one to find the Golden egg and win the big prize?
Learn about Jesus as we spend time together!
There will be games, prizes, and more!
  • March, 22
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Easter Family Celebration

Join us for a FREE Easter Celebration with:
– Egg Hunt at 11:15 AM
– The Easter Story
– Hot Dog and Fixin’s Lunch starting at 11:45 AM
– Concessions
– Inflatable Obstacle Course
– Games & Activities

Rain or Shine!

This is a free event but registration is required.

  • March, 21
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Easter Eggstravaganza

Join us on Saturday April 1st at 11am for an Easter Eggstravaganza! We will have lots of family fun activities! There will be an inflatable, face painting, crafts, free pizza lunch and an Easter egg hunt for ages toddler-5th grade.

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