Buncombe County Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Grovemont Park will host the inaugural Swannanoa Family Fest on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Grovemont Park from 11 AM to 3 PM. The free event will spotlight the community with a day of music, creativity, and fun for all ages!
Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, food trucks, a firetruck display with Swannanoa Fire Rescue, a meet-and-greet with the Grovemont Park Garden Club, and hands-on activities from organizations like Buncombe County Parks & Recreation, the Swannanoa Library, Verner Center for Early Learning, Morning Explorers, Appalachian Pen Pals, and Resources for Resilience.
Performance Schedule:
- 11:15 AM-12 PM – Moon Water, a mother-daughter Americana duo
- 12:45-1:15 PM – Asheville Creative Arts’ Slug & Snail Puppet Show, a heartwarming show for children ages 2-8 that celebrates resilience, friendship, and community
- 2:15-3 PM – Bilingual Birdies Asheville, language learning through movement and music
Parking Information:
Attendees are encouraged to carpool or walk if local, as parking is limited. Approved lots include:
- Swannanoa Library
- Grovemont Park
- Swannanoa Christian Church
- St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church