Wander the lovely 6.5 acre Pack Square public park venue for this event held 10AM – 5 PM. Come be inspired and bring home something you love! (Romantic Asheville photo)
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Asheville ART FEST with Craft Marketplace in Downtown Asheville is on July 1 & 2, 2017 with FREE admission. There will be national and regional painters, potters, jewelers, glass blowers and more with their exquisite hand-made works of art.
Wander the lovely 6.5 acre Pack Square public park venue for this event held 10AM – 5 PM. Come be inspired and bring home something you love! (Romantic Asheville photo) www.artfestival.com See CATEGORIES on right of the page for more EVENTS Perfect for hot summer days is ZEN TUBING in Asheville NC. Take a lazy & scenic river float trip on the French Broad River! Expect cushy-comfy tubes with backrest, no reservations except for groups of 15+, trips leave every 10 minutes between 10 AM – 3 PM for 2 to 4 hours of fun! Open 7 Days through Sept 10.
Great for kids ages 4 & up! Picnic & swim along the way. 855-936-8823 Downtown: 608 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC South Asheville: 1648 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC http://zentubing.com/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more KIDS! & Outdoor Adventures Hola Asheville! Free! Latino Family Festival showcases the colorful culture and rhythms of Latin America through festive live music, colorful costumes, dance, food, artisans, vendors and more! Experience more than 20 countries’ people, music, art, food and culture.
Noon – 8 PM Sat, June 24, 2017 Downtown Pack Square: 80 Court Plaza, Asheville NC http://www.holacarolina.com/hola-asheville.html See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS BAKED PIE COMPANY in South Asheville/Arden, NC has its Grand Opening on June 24, 2017! This eatery promises exciting taste treats with an assortment of drinks, cookies, “pie shakes,” wide variety of homemade pies & daily concoctions that will take you to heaven! You’ll feel like home with the inviting sofas, tables, used books and antiques filling the space.
Tues – Thurs: 10AM – 8PM Fri – Sat: 10AM – 9PM Sun: 11AM – 4PM 4 Long Shoals Road, Arden NC (828) 333-4366 www.bakedpiecompany.com See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more Places to EAT ASHEVILLE TREETOPS ADVENTURE PARK where you can choose your adventure with intriguing outdoor activities for ages 4 to adults. (Yep! There is a special zipline for kids as young as 4!) Located in a beautiful tree preserve 5 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC.
Play in the trees with a huge variety of 50 unique climbing, swinging, walking, zipping and rappelling challenges. Don’t forget obstacle courses and mountain biking on special trails. Park rangers always present. You can enjoy 5 different awesome adventures each designed for varying skill levels:
1 Resort Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 http://www.ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more Outdoor Adventures & KIDS! Gallery Hop in Hendersonville & Flat Rock NC is every 3rd Friday through December 2017! You can visit a variety of galleries along the Art Gallery Trail where you’ll find fine studio crafts, glass, photography, folk art, contemporary paintings, metalwork, textiles, jewelry, and more— all made by local and regional artists. Most of the galleries will be featuring special exhibits and many will host artists who will be giving demonstrations.
Participating galleries will be open from 5–8 p.m. June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 15, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/artgallerytrailwnc1/?hc_ref=SEARCH See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS ASHEVILLE ART IN THE PARK 2017 is a handcraft market with some of the finest regional artists featuring glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, fabric, metal & much more! Enjoy the Pack Square Park fountain & unique gardens while shopping for unique artistic treasures to take home. There are also dozens of galleries in downtown to explore. (Romantic Asheville photo)
Saturdays: June 17, 24 and October 7, 14, 21 | 10 AM-5 PM Downtown Asheville NC’s Pack Square Park http://www.ashevilleartinthepark.com/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS River Tubing at Deep Creek in Smoky Mountain National Park is a perfect way to cool down in the summer! Near Bryson City about 65 miles from Asheville, this is one of the most popular & beautiful river tubing places. Rent a tube from several businesses on Deep Creek Road just outside the park. The area is known for its streams, numerous hiking trails and waterfalls. Take a day to explore all that is here! (Romantic Asheville photo)
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Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 6:45-8:45 PM with the Blue Grass “Appalachian Fire” performing. Bring a chair and enjoy the high energy picking, tight harmony, and great entertainment for the whole family. The concession food stand will be open. Fletcher Community Park: 85 Howard Gap Rd, Fletcher NC (between Hendersonville & Asheville) 828-687-0751 http://www.docsbluegrass.com/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS Dogs are welcome in Asheville NC! Downtown has the first official DOG WELCOME CENTER in the US with doggy potty area, water fountains, free goody bags, doggie ice cream, and info on their Top 100 dog-friendly attractions, restaurants, and things to do.
It is across from the Grove Arcade at 1 Battle Square. The Dog Welcome Center is open Mon-Wed 9-5, Thurs-Sat 9-7 and Sun 11-5. With a long pet-friendly history, there are hotels, vacation rentals (especially AshevilleVacationHomes.com), restaurants & breweries that love dogs! The Twisted Laurel restaurant downtown (130 College Street) has a special menu for dogs on their outdoor patio by Pack Square Park. Three Dog Bakery offers fresh-baked natural treats & more located downtown at 21 Battery Park. (Romantic Asheville photo) All our vacation rental homes at Asheville Vacation Homes are dog friendly! More doggie details: https://www.romanticasheville.com/dog-city Attention cat lovers!
Opened in April 2017 near Dillsboro NC is The American Museum of the House Cat with two rooms packed with over 10,000 cat related curiosities, including many rare and fascinating antiques including a 600 BC bronze of the feline goddess Bastet. This is the collection of Dr. Harold Sims and proceeds fund his no-kill cat shelter/adoption center. Be sure to visit this quirky roadside stop when vacationing in NC! (Photo by Romantic Asheville) Admission: $5/person; $2/children under 12. Tues – Sat 10-5; Sunday 12-5 Located in the historic Savannah School 4 miles south of Dillsboro on US HWY 441: 4704 US Highway 441, Sylva NC. Phone: 828-293-0892. http://www.catman2.org/the-american-museum-of-the-house-cat.html See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more Places to Explore FREE Asheville Festival: “Xpand Fest” Promoting Power Of Arts “designed to free the limits of our creative minds. It is a day with entertainment, education, and conversation to bring diverse communities together to share in creativity and collaboration. There are more than 40 performing groups, 35 art & food vendors, & an engaging nonprofit arts arcade with games and activities for all ages.” (Photo by The 828)
Located Downtown Asheville NC’s South Slope at Buxton and Banks Avenues Saturday, June 10, 2017 http://xyvision.org/xpand-fest See CATEGORIES on right of the page for more EVENTS FREE “Music on Main Street” concert series EVERY FRIDAY June 9 - August 18, 2017 in historic downtown Hendersonville, NC Main Street! This weekly event features a diverse line-up ranging from pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music – there’s something for every musical taste! The family friendly event offers concessions such as: hot dogs, ice cream, pretzels, and lemonade for sale. There’s even a car show each week alternating between classic cars and Corvettes.
7 – 9 PM: Visitor Center - 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville NC. Seating opens at 5:30 PM. Bring a Chair. NO Pets, Alcoholic Beverages or Coolers Allowed. An event of Henderson County Tourism Development Authority, Hendersonville, NC 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 www.visithendersonvillenc.org See CATERORIES on right of the page for more EVENTS New at Biltmore! “Vanderbilt Travels Railway” remarkable display with over 250 feet of rails can be viewed now through Labor Day. This elaborate outdoor model train exhibit highlights the travels of George Vanderbilt and is located near the Antler Hill Village barn at the Biltmore Estate, Asheville NC. Handcrafted on-site from leaves, twigs, and other natural materials, the recreations of the Tower Bridge, Eiffel Tower, Vanderbilt Mansions, windmill, and more iconic buildings are quite impressive! (Romantic Asheville photo)
Open daily 11 AM – 7 PM www.Biltmore.com Guests of Asheville Vacation Homes may purchase discounted Biltmore Estate tickets good for two consecutive days for about the same price as a one day pass. See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more BILTMORE ESTATE Brevard Blues & BBQ Festival 2017 on June 2 & 3.
Hear the sounds of various blues bands and enjoy the tastes of BBQ at the Brevard Blues & BBQ Festival! This fourth annual event lineup includes: Tinsley Ellis, Roomful of Blues, Delta Moon, Anson Funderburgh, The Mojo Brothers Blues Band, Peggy Ratusz and the Daddy Long Legs, Lee Griffin Band, Dangerous Gentlemens, Unpaid Bill and the Bad Czechs, J Randall Sapp, Daddy-Rabbit and many more! 828-862-2105 https://tickets.brevardmusic.org/ http://www.brevardbluesfestival.com/ See CATEGORIES on right of the page for more EVENTS Nine Mile Restaurant voted 2016 First Place for Favorite Restaurant!
This hardy recommendation comes from thousands of voters from the food-obsessed town of Asheville, NC! This casual full-service vegetarian-friendly restaurant and bar has Caribbean-inspired pasta dishes, rice dishes, traditional pasta dishes and creative daily specials. Be sure to save room for their fabulous desserts! “Where people & food come together” Open 7 days from 11:30AM – 10PM 233 Montford Ave, Asheville NC (828) 505-3121 751 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC (828) 575-9903 http://www.ninemileasheville.com/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more Places to EAT Asheville Beer Week is here! On Wed., May 30, 2017 from 6 – 9 PM is a special event: The Gaining Ground Farm Dinner. This amazing event features food from Rhubarb, beer from Catawba and fresh vegetables from Gaining Ground... all paired with a beautiful setting at Yesterday's Spaces with live music.
This is a fun way to enjoy great food, meet new people and enjoy the beautiful setting and experience of eating fresh food from and on the farm! All of this AND, more than 20% of the proceeds will go toward providing great nutritional food to the children at Verner, a high quality, affordable early care and education facility. $89 ticket includes a farm tour, live music, Rhubarb appetizers and 4-course meal, and different Catawba Brewing beers. (photo from The828.com) Location: Yesterday Spaces: 305 Sluder Branch Road, Leicester, NC https://vernerearlylearning.networkforgood.com/events/2119-gaining-ground-farm-dinner See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS This photo was just shared with me by a guest whose family stayed several weeks at the Rose Cottage. The fire pits at all my homes are a great hit with the kids!
GARDEN JUBILEE! This weekend in downtown Hendersonville Main Street is one of the largest gardening festivals in Western North Carolina! This is the place for one-stop shopping for garden lovers showcasing 1000’s of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, crafts, yard art, and hard to find plants on every block. Learn tips and tricks from regional gardening experts. (photo by “The 828”)
May 27 & 28, 2017: 9am-5pm Main Street from 6th Ave-Caswell St., Hendersonville, NC (828) 693-9708 www.visithendersonvillenc.org/garden_jubilee.htm See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS Biltmore Estate 2017 Concert Series. Now is the time to reserve your tickets! Here is the summer concert schedule held on the South Terrace of Biltmore House in Asheville NC. Performances begin at 7:30 pm as the sun sets. It is an absolutely gorgeous venue to experience! (Explore Asheville photo)
Thursday, July 27: Kool & The Gang and The Commodores Sunday, July 30: The Beach Boys Friday, August 18: Newsboys with Special Guest Mandisa Saturday, August 19: Tony Bennett Thursday, August 24: REO Speedwagon Saturday, August 26: Goo Goo Dolls with special guest Phillip Phillips www.Biltmore.com Discounted two-day tickets for the Biltmore Estate are available to my guests from Asheville Vacation Homes. See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS While I was preparing my Julian Lake Lodge vacation rental home for its guests today, this delightful geese family with 5 babies swam to shore. The darling little babies toddled up to my back yard guarded by their parents. I love it!
(828) 274-9777 for your reservations to be spoiled! Eating Asheville Tours! Explore our “Foodie” city of Asheville NC with a unique guided walking tour of our exceptional neighborhood restaurants. In one afternoon, you will visit 6 or more of Asheville’s best restaurants sampling small plates & drink pairings. Experience for yourself why this town is known as a culinary hot spot! Tours are held daily. Be sure to book in advance for this five star rated adventure! Book online or call (828) 489-3266 https://eatingasheville.com/ See CATEGORIES on right of the page for more Places to EAT ANTIQUE TOBACCO BARN in Asheville NC will take hours to truly explore the 77,000 square foot warehouse filled with vintage, fun, funky, unusual, elegant, antique, one-of-a-kind décor, lamps, dinnerware & furniture. I have found some really great decorator treasures that I get lots of comments on at my Asheville vacation rental homes.
Every year it is voted as “The Best Place To Buy Antiques In Western North Carolina!” Open 7 days. 75 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 828-252-7291 http://www.atbarn.com/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more Places To SHOP The Hendersonville downtown BEARS are back! Each year 20 fiberglass hand painted bear statues are sponsored by local businesses and painted by local artists. This fun local tradition is always a surprise with the creative endeavors that will be on display throughout the summer at downtown Main Street and then auctioned off October 21 with money to benefit local charities. The unveiling of the newest bear collection is Friday, May 12, 2017 at the First Citizens Bank Plaza on Main Street. Music by Redux begins and 5 PM and the reveal of the bears begins at 6 PM. http://downtownhendersonville.org/bearfootin-public-art-walk-2017/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS |
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