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ARDEN: Independence Day Celebration at Lake Julian

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation’s annual Independence Day celebration is returning to Lake Julian Park on Friday, July 4. Buncombe County residents, families, friends, and neighbors are invited to experience the dazzling firework show on lawn chairs and blankets. The fireworks are scheduled to begin just after dark, around 9:15 p.m.  

Both the main side of the park, located at 37 Lake Julian Road, and the back side of the park, located at 56 Fisherman’s Trail, will be open regular hours, beginning at 8 a.m. Visitors are encouraged to come early to enjoy a full day of fun. Food trucks will be on site from 2 to 9 p.m., and the Fuzzy Peppers will take the stage starting at 4 p.m. 

Shelters are first come, first served – but visitors are encouraged to share the space. 

The Fourth of July is also North Carolina’s annual free fishing day, so residents and non-residents can fish in all public waters without needing a license. However, all other fishing regulations (including bait and tackle restrictions, length limits, and daily possession) still apply.  

Boat launching will be available at the park, and daily or year-round launch permits can be purchased at the Lake Julian Park Office. Paddle boat rentals are also available. However, all boats must be off the water by 8 p.m. 

The main side of the park will be closed to most vehicle traffic. Vehicles with handicapped placards and vehicles with boats for launching on the lake will be provided access. Visitors are encouraged to park at William W. Estes Elementary and take the complimentary shuttle to the park. The shuttle will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Estes Elementary is located at 275 Overlook Road, Asheville. 

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Kids Fishing Tournament (15yrs and younger)

On Saturday, April 29th, Buncombe County Recreation Services, in partnership with NC Wildlife Resource Commission, will host a Kids Fishing Derby at Charles D. Owen Park in Swannanoa. The fishing tournament is open to all children up through age 15. No fishing license is required for children under 16 years of age.

Check in registration begins at 8:00 and the tournament starts promptly at 8:30am and will conlcude at 11:30am. Registration will also be available the day of the event. The cost for the event is $5.00 per child.

Registration includes snacks, hot dog lunch and prizes for those who place within event categories.  Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish, smallest fish and the most fish caught.

Fishing Poles will be available from the NC Wildlife Commission on a first come first served basis. Recreation Services will supply a bucket and bait for each competitor’s catch. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing supplies. This is a “Catch and Release” event. After the fish has been measured, it will be released back into the ponds.

For more inforation you may contact Lynn Pegg at (828) 250-6707 or email at lynn.pegg@buncombecounty.org.

Kids Fishing Derby (15yrs and under)

On Saturday, April 28, 2018, Buncombe County Recreation Services, in partnership with NC Wildlife Resource Commission, will host a Kids Fishing Derby at Owen Park in Swannanoa (875 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778). The fishing tournament is open to all children through age 15. No fishing license is required for children under 16 years of age, but bring an adult to help with baiting hook and removing fish.

Check-in and registration begins at 8:00am and the tournament starts promptly at 8:30am and will conclude at 11:30am. Advance registration for the event is available on line for $7.00 per child at owenkidsfishing.buncomberecreation.org
Registration will also be available on site the day of the event, $10.00 per child.

Registration includes snacks, hot dog lunch and prizes for those who place within event categories. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish, the smallest fish, and the most fish caught.

Fishing poles will be available from the NC Wildlife Commission on a first come, first served basis. Recreation Services will supply a bucket and bait for each competitor’s catch. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing supplies.
This is a “Catch and Release” event. After the fish has been measured, it will be released back into the lake

Healthy Parks Healthy You 5k Fun Run

The Buncombe County Healthy Parks, Healthy You 5k is a family event for adults and children. The event will be 5k (3.1 miles) you can run, jog or walk. For everyone’s safety, no pets or bikes are allowed on course during this event.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY SPORTS PARK
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Registration Begins at 8:30am
Start time is 10:30am
For information, contact Jay Nelson at 250-4269 or jay.nelson@buncombecounty.org

Leprechauns & LEGOS (19mos-3yrs)

Help us find the pot of gold LEGO bricks on Thursday March 17th! Ages 19 months – 5 years are invited to join us for a free LEGO Building Event at 12:30pm.

There are no more spots for 3-5 year olds left, but you can still sign up if your child is under 3.

Call, email, or sign up at the front desk to save your spot!

5th Annual Get in Gear Fest

Get in Gear for Spring with the Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC! We’re kick-starting the outdoor season with new gear, family-friendly activities, tasty food, and a few cold bevs as well. Got your eye on a new tent but want to try it out first? Come on out! Think you’d like to demo that new boat before you pull the trigger? This is for you!

Did we mention it is COMPLETELY FREE?!

Local gear from Astral, Blue Ridge Chair Works, Boatgirl, ENO, SylvanSport, Rightline Gear, Watershed Drybags, Fifth Element Camping, Bellyak, Rockgeist – Bikepack USA, Diamond Brand Gear, Tsuga, RECOVER, Mount Inspiration, Lucky Sheep Sleeping Bags, Native Watercraft, Liquidlogic Kayaks, LightHeart Gear Tents,
and Alpine Towers International.

‘CCC Boys of NC’

Michigan based author Bill Jamerson will present a music and storytelling program about the Civilian Conservation Corps at the Henderson County Public Library, on Monday, March 14 at 2 pm. Dressed in uniform, Jamerson shares stories about the CCC, reads excerpts from his book, shows a short video from his PBS film, and sings original songs with his guitar. The Civilian Conservation Corps was a federal works program created by President Franklin Roosevelt in the heart of The Great Depression. During its nine year run beginning in 1933, over 75,000 men served in North Carolina. A CCC Camp opened on May 19, 1933, outside of Hendersonville. The men came into town on weekends, and patronized stores, movie theatres, billiard rooms, dance halls, churches and restaurants. Many enrollees met their wives while in camp. The C’s also helped out during emergencies, such as fires or floods. The enrollees spent approximately $5,000 a month in town, which was a boast to the local economy during the depths of The Great Depression. The program is free and open to the public.

A Day In Kindergarten

Presentation by Western Carolina Community Action. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information to parents of children who will be entering kindergarten. Topics of discussion include, but are not limited to: preparing for the first day of school, expectations for kindergarten, learning outcomes for students in kindergarten, short Q&A with elementary school personnel, introduction to navigating the HCPS website.

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