Things to Do & Events

For every award-winning restaurant and craft brewery, there are just as many shops dedicated to deliciously, decadent sweet treats. Asheville chocolatiers are innovative chocolate truffle pioneers.

We have small-town Christmas festivals, traditional holiday parades, gingerbread competitions, holiday light shows, Christmas concerts, and so much more. Let’s unwrap some of our favorite Asheville area holiday celebrations.

It’s one of America’s favorite tasty treats and a wildly popular dessert for kids of all ages. When you combine this flavorful dairy dessert with a little Asheville ingenuity, the result is nothing short of delicious.

Asheville and the surrounding area are perfect for your upcoming 4th of July celebration.

Just an hour southeast of Asheville, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure offer visitors everything they should be looking for in a mountain getaway.

One of the most unique festivals showcasing Western North Carolina is the WNC Bigfoot Festival in downtown Marion. The Bigfoot Festival was a surprise hit in 2018 and drew in nearly 30,000 people.

So Black Friday and Cyber Monday have gone by, and you are still looking for that elusive perfect Christmas gift?

Asheville has become a year-round destination for avid travelers with a case of wanderlust as well as for families, couples and friends that are just looking for an enjoyable escape to the mountains.

With the holiday season approaching, many families start to think about getting together. Whether it’s an annual event or a once-in-a-lifetime gathering, a family reunion can create unforgettable memories, and Asheville makes a great location for such a memorable event.