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Festival of Lights – Drive Thru Holiday Light Show

Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. The driving-only tour includes thousands of dazzling lights and displays placed along a magical journey on the road circling Lake Julian Park.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights takes place nightly from December 2-23. Want to experience the show by foot? Lights by the Lake Stroll Night is on Saturday, December 1. Please check our Facebook event page for information on any closings due to winter weather.

Tickets are $10 at the gate for a standard passenger car or van. A portion of the proceeds benefit Buncombe County Special Olympics.

Lights by the Lake Stroll Night

Come enjoy the holiday lights at Lake Julian Park.  Walk through the park and view the dazzling displays.  Santa, hot chocolate and more awaits you.
*More details will be available in early November

 

Parking will be available at Family of Faith Fellowship Church, 212 Long Shoals Road, Arden. Cars will not be permitted to enter the park.

Fall Festival

Celebrate the turning of the leaves at this FREE family festival with games, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, and fun for all ages. There’s nothing quite like fall in the North Carolina mountains — and nothing quite like enjoying it next to Lake Julian. (And it’s all FREE!)

This year’s Fall Festival features a Curious George theme. Dress as your favorite children’s book character (get creative!) and enter the costume contest at 1:00 for a great prize.

The Fall Festival at Lake Julian Park is produced by Buncombe County Recreation Services.

 

 

Annual Tails and Trails 5k Adventure Run

Let’s be honest, between work and our hectic plethora of family and life commitments, few of us get the exercise we need. Nor do we get to spend the time outside that we’d like to. Our furry canine companions who eagerly await our return home each day are often the victim of these scheduling tragedies. These hard working pups never openly express their disappointment. They occupy their solitude patiently guarding our homes from ruthless thieves, utilizing mind over matter to will you home by staring at the front door, and lounging on the otherwise offlimits upholstery with dreams of walking you on your leash through sunny open fields.

Get some exercise and throw your dog a bone at Buncombe County’s “Tails and Trails Adventure Run”. The 5k adventure run is a timed, but non- competitive opportunity to get outside and get active! It’s unique because dogs are more than welcome to bring their humans (provided they keep them on their leashes).

This year’s run takes place at Buncombe County’s Charles D. Owen Park, a puppy’s paradise with plenty of unmarked territory and a wide variety of wildlife to bark hello to. Aside from being a great opportunity to enjoy some outdoors, the Tails and Trails Adventure Run will also raise funding and awareness of the work of the Ashevilel Humane Society.

Bring two cans of dog food for your pup to be able to run the race with you. All canned dog food will go directly to the Asheville Humane Society.

We will also have a craft section for the kids that come with their parents and do not want to run. We will make toys for all the animals at the Asheville Humane Society.

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

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