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05/22/2026 to 05/24/2026
The 22nd Annual White Squirrel Weekend in downtown Brevard (45 minutes south of Asheville) is set to take place Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 24, 2026. Combining a stellar live music line-up, a smorgasbord of tasty offerings from vendors and local craft breweries, and an assortment of treasures from craft & retail vendors, this fantastic event is not to be missed!
Other Festival Highlights:
- Street Festival + Shopping – More than 100 independent businesses will be open for shopping and dining, along with 80+ vendors offering handcrafted goods, jewelry, artisan crafts, food, and beverages.
- Beer Garden – Local craft breweries, including Oskar Blues Brewing and Brevard Brewing Company, will serve a variety of craft beers and draft wine + Extended Brevard Social District.
- Meet Sammy the Squirrel – The official downtown mascot will be at the Heart of Brevard tent for photos and community engagement.
- Kids' Zone – Activities include balloon tying, a hula hoop jam, and a ten-minute pirate ship escape room.