This Weekend in Asheville

Linville Gorge Wilderness

2026 Asheville Quilt Show

Friday - Saturday, August 14 - 15, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WNC Agricultural Center

See hundreds of quilts showcasing intricate patterns, creative techniques, and exceptional craftsmanship at this annual show presented by the Asheville Quilt Guild. Browse quilts for sale, watch expert demonstrations, visit vendors and special exhibits.

Come to Leicester Annual Artist Studio Tour

Saturday - Sunday, August 15 - 16, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Multiple Artist Studios

Go behind the scenes of Leicester's creative scene during this self-guided tour of artists' home studios and special hub locations throughout the countryside. Meet the makers, browse handcrafted works, and make a day of it with scenic picnic stops, live music, and a visit to Addison Farms Vineyard.

No Bull Fest

Friday - Sunday, August 14 - 16, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
27 Club

Turn up the volume for two nights of hard-hitting live music at NO BULL FEST. The lineup brings nine bands to 27 Club Asheville for a stacked weekend of punk, rock, and metal.

Picklepalooza!

Friday, August 14, 6 - 10 p.m.
Asheville Sports Club

Get in on the pickle-themed fun at Picklepalooza, where pickleball, quick pickling, and fermentation take center stage. Play, learn, and enjoy family-friendly activities while supporting the WNC Food Coalition’s Fresh Food campaign.

Brews & Bears

Friday, August 14, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
WNC Nature Center

Spend an evening at the WNC Nature Center with a drink in hand while watching black bears Uno and Ursa enjoy special enrichment. Brews & Bears also features live music and opportunities to learn about bear conservation and wildlife crossings from local experts.

The Yoga of Foraging with Alan Muskat

Sunday, August 16, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
West Asheville Yoga

Explore some of life’s biggest questions through the lens of Advaita Vedanta and the unexpected practice of foraging. Foraging expert and author Alan Muskat leads this free talk connecting nonduality, nature, and ideas from his upcoming book, Lila: Foraging, Fungus, and Oneness.

Recurring Events

Luminere

Friday - Sunday, August 14 - 16, 4:30 p.m. - Nightfall
Biltmore

Experience Biltmore after dark as light, sound, and storytelling transform the estate into an immersive nighttime spectacle. Wander through illuminated gardens, glowing landscapes, and atmospheric installations that reveal a completely different side of America’s Largest Home.

Shindig on the Green

Saturday, August 15, 7 - 10 p.m.
Pack Square Park

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for one of Asheville's longest-running summer traditions. Shindig on the Green fills Pack Square Park with Southern Appalachian music, dance, storytelling, and informal jam sessions, inviting visitors to experience the region's heritage on a mountain summer evening.

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

The Orange Peel

Friday, August 14:

• Asheville Drum Circle at Pritchard Park, 6 p.m.
• Tuff Sol at French Broad River Brewery, 6 p.m.
• Sit a Spell |Traditional Music Jam at Ginger's Revenge, 6 p.m.
• Sunset Series - Live Music at Hemingway's Cuba, 6 p.m.
• Jazz Event at The Mule, 6 p.m.
• An Evening with Craig St John at Hilton Garden Inn - Asheville Outlets, 6 p.m.
• Mission Accomplished at Biltmore Park Town Square, 6:30 p.m.
• The Forest Dwellers at The Resonating Room, 7 p.m.
• Don't Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville at Wicked Weed Funkatorium, 7 p.m.
• Eli Kahn at The Radical, 7 p.m.
• Abacab - The Music of Genesis, Phil Collins, and Peter Gabriel at Orange Peel, 7 p.m.
• Ethnically Ambiguous at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.
• The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m.
• Levon at White Horse Black Mountain, 7:30 p.m.
• Bloody Madison Takeover at The Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
• Summer Disco at DayTrip, 10 p.m.

Saturday, August 15:

• Patio Show: Sebastien Bordeaux at The Grey Eagle, 5 p.m.
• Hi-Vi Sound: Terrace Sunset Sessions - Roots, Reggae & Dub at Nightshade, 5 p.m.
• Unforgettable evening of live music with Chris Cisneros at Turgua Brewing, 5 p.m.
• The Gayest Show on Earth at LEAF Global Arts, 6 p.m.
• WonkyWilla & SoDown at The Orange Peel, 7 p.m.
• 81 Drifters at Bear's Back Alley Bar, 7 p.m.
• Aché Tropical at White Horse Black Mountain, 7:30 p.m.
• Dominic Fike at Asheville Yards, 7:30 p.m.
• Adesto Theatre Presents: Improvised Star Trek at NC Stage Company, 7:30 p.m.
• Asheville Fringe & ACT Late Night present: "Mexican Scum" at Asheville Community Theatre, 8 p.m.
• Gluten-Free Comedy: Peppermint Lime Edition at Ginger's Revenge, 8 p.m.
• Miami Nights - Latin Dance at Hemingway's Cuba, 8 p.m.

Sunday, August 16: 

• Parental Advisory Drag Brunch-Zodiac Show at Cultivated Cocktails Distillery, 11 a.m.
• Jazz Brunch at French Broad River Brewery, 11:30 a.m.
• Burlesque Brunch at The Grey Eagle, 12 p.m.
• Suns of Stars at One World Brewing West, 2 p.m.
• Rock The Block: Summer Sendoff Block Party at The Mule, 2 p.m.
• Afro Rhythm with Chinobay & Jordan at White Horse Black Mountain, 2 p.m.
• Jazz Jam Sundays at Ginger's Revenge, 2:30 p.m.
• Reggae Sunday with Chalwa Roots at French Broad River Brewery, 3 p.m.

Tailgate & Specialty Pop-Up Markets

West Asheville Farmer's Market

Shop local at the Asheville area's numerous farmers, tailgate, and craft markets. Here's a look at some of the places you can shop this weekend:

• Asheville City Market at 52 North Market St., Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Summer Market Series: Locally Made Arts and Crafts at The Grey Eagle, Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Swannanoa Market at The Hub, Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Community Yard Sale at The Whale, Sat. 1 - 2 p.m.
• Hominy Gatherin' Market at Ruby Ranch, Sun. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Magical Market at House of Black Cat Magic, Sun. 12 - 6 p.m.
• WNC Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Road, open 7 days a week, year-round, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.    

Visit an art studio or art exhibition 

River Arts District

Asheville is home to hundreds of artists, galleries and studios making creative expression a way of life here in the mountains. Here is a look at some of the current art exhibitions in the city:

• New Special Exhibition "Containers" By Jaime Byrd at Jamie Byrd Art Gallery, Fri. 4 - 7 p.m.
• Tema Stauffer: Wonderlands at RAMP Studios, through Aug. 22
• Peter Olson & Issac Payne at Blue Spiral 1, through Aug. 26
• Reflections: A Glass Exhibition at Blue Spiral 1, through Aug. 26 
• Michael Fitts at Blue Spiral 1, through Aug. 26
• Lonestar Sate of Mind at American Folk Art & Framing, through Aug. 26
• Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, through Sep. 5
• NEW: Interplay: Exploring the space between structure & movement at UpMarket Gallery, through Sep. 6
• Electric Garden: An All-Ages Interactive Art Installation at Third Room, through Sept. 20
• Common Ground Rising Group Exhibition at Pink Dog Creative, through Sept. 20
• Luminere at Biltmore, through Oct. 18
• NEW: Drift, In and Out: Fine Art Exhibition by Linsey Gray at Table Asheville, through Oct. 28
• Artist Open Studio at Artbeat Gallery & Lounge, through Dec. 31

Packages and Deals

Save some money this weekend with these special offers from area attractions and accommodations.

• 10% Off Studio Sales at Linsey Gray
• 10% off any activity at GreenFlash Watersports
• Soak Up Summer | Save 15% Off at Arras Vacation Rentals