79th North Carolina State Convention 2026
Multi-day recovery convention centered on workshops, an Old-Timers' Panel, marathon and open-discussion meetings, plus a Saturday night celebratory dance and karaoke—community-driven sobriety programming set in a lakeside retreat setting.
Similar Events
Camaraderie-driven golf tournament celebrating the Women’s Golf Day global movement with friendly competition on a resort course. Designed for girls and women of all skill levels to connect, play, and cheer each other on.
Camaraderie-driven golf tournament celebrating the Women’s Golf Day global movement with friendly competition on a resort course. Designed for girls and women of all skill levels to connect, play, and cheer each other on.
Camaraderie-driven golf tournament celebrating the Women’s Golf Day global movement with friendly competition on a resort course. Designed for girls and women of all skill levels to connect, play, and cheer each other on.
A roaming sketch crawl through the River Arts District with pop-in stops at multiple venues for pencil drawing, sharing sketchbooks, and picking up new techniques. Drop into informal urban sketching sessions geared to all skill levels.
A roaming sketch crawl through the River Arts District with pop-in stops at multiple venues for pencil drawing, sharing sketchbooks, and picking up new techniques. Drop into informal urban sketching sessions geared to all skill levels.
A roaming sketch crawl through the River Arts District with pop-in stops at multiple venues for pencil drawing, sharing sketchbooks, and picking up new techniques. Drop into informal urban sketching sessions geared to all skill levels.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Autumn weekend of overnight camping and practical outdoor skills workshops designed for fathers and sons, centered on campfire storytelling, trail activities, and guided bonding exercises to strengthen intergenerational connection.
Autumn weekend of overnight camping and practical outdoor skills workshops designed for fathers and sons, centered on campfire storytelling, trail activities, and guided bonding exercises to strengthen intergenerational connection.
Autumn weekend of overnight camping and practical outdoor skills workshops designed for fathers and sons, centered on campfire storytelling, trail activities, and guided bonding exercises to strengthen intergenerational connection.
Transformative earthskills immersion in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 300+ hands on classes, nightly communal music, and intergenerational camping at Wild Human Preserve for skill building, nature connection, and community.
Transformative earthskills immersion in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 300+ hands on classes, nightly communal music, and intergenerational camping at Wild Human Preserve for skill building, nature connection, and community.
Transformative earthskills immersion in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 300+ hands on classes, nightly communal music, and intergenerational camping at Wild Human Preserve for skill building, nature connection, and community.
A citywide sketching meetup’s River Arts District with artists roaming studios, sidewalks, and riverfront views to draw on location. Bring a sketchbook for casual, all skill levels social sketching and share pages with fellow crawlers.
A citywide sketching meetup’s River Arts District with artists roaming studios, sidewalks, and riverfront views to draw on location. Bring a sketchbook for casual, all skill levels social sketching and share pages with fellow crawlers.
A citywide sketching meetup’s River Arts District with artists roaming studios, sidewalks, and riverfront views to draw on location. Bring a sketchbook for casual, all skill levels social sketching and share pages with fellow crawlers.
Autumn weekend retreat focused on mother-daughter bonding through cabin stays, campfire songs, guided nature hikes, hands-on crafts, and reflective workshops that encourage intergenerational connection and outdoor skills.
Autumn weekend retreat focused on mother-daughter bonding through cabin stays, campfire songs, guided nature hikes, hands-on crafts, and reflective workshops that encourage intergenerational connection and outdoor skills.
Autumn weekend retreat focused on mother-daughter bonding through cabin stays, campfire songs, guided nature hikes, hands-on crafts, and reflective workshops that encourage intergenerational connection and outdoor skills.
Rugged primitive camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for PrepperCamp 2026, centered on off grid living, hands on survival skills workshops, communal campfires, and austere overnight accommodations.
Rugged primitive camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for PrepperCamp 2026, centered on off grid living, hands on survival skills workshops, communal campfires, and austere overnight accommodations.
Rugged primitive camping at Tryon International Equestrian Center for PrepperCamp 2026, centered on off grid living, hands on survival skills workshops, communal campfires, and austere overnight accommodations.
Peer-led 12-step meeting for anyone ready to stop using nicotine and maintain long-term abstinence. A welcoming drop-in recovery circle centered on accountability, shared experience, and practical quit support.
Peer-led 12-step meeting for anyone ready to stop using nicotine and maintain long-term abstinence. A welcoming drop-in recovery circle centered on accountability, shared experience, and practical quit support.
Peer-led 12-step meeting for anyone ready to stop using nicotine and maintain long-term abstinence. A welcoming drop-in recovery circle centered on accountability, shared experience, and practical quit support.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Think tank-style conversation connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to explore healing arts modalities and share practical ideas. Expect collaborative discussion, peer support, and community-minded networking in a calm retreat setting.
Think tank-style conversation connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to explore healing arts modalities and share practical ideas. Expect collaborative discussion, peer support, and community-minded networking in a calm retreat setting.
Think tank-style conversation connecting teachers, artists, and wellness entrepreneurs to explore healing arts modalities and share practical ideas. Expect collaborative discussion, peer support, and community-minded networking in a calm retreat setting.
Patriotic Memorial Day program blending high school band and choral repertoire with ROTC ceremonial elements in a large downtown concert hall. Expect formal pageantry, community remembrance, and student-led performances.
Patriotic Memorial Day program blending high school band and choral repertoire with ROTC ceremonial elements in a large downtown concert hall. Expect formal pageantry, community remembrance, and student-led performances.
Patriotic Memorial Day program blending high school band and choral repertoire with ROTC ceremonial elements in a large downtown concert hall. Expect formal pageantry, community remembrance, and student-led performances.
A late-night CE5 gathering centered on group meditation and intention-setting for extraterrestrial contact, framed around UFO disclosure conversations and post-disclosure community building. Expect a new-age, discussion-forward circle with a futuristic, exploratory tone.
A late-night CE5 gathering centered on group meditation and intention-setting for extraterrestrial contact, framed around UFO disclosure conversations and post-disclosure community building. Expect a new-age, discussion-forward circle with a futuristic, exploratory tone.
A late-night CE5 gathering centered on group meditation and intention-setting for extraterrestrial contact, framed around UFO disclosure conversations and post-disclosure community building. Expect a new-age, discussion-forward circle with a futuristic, exploratory tone.
Late night bar hopping across Asheville's best pubs, blending patriotic party energy, drink specials, and organized pub crawl pacing for groups. Expect lively crowds, 21 plus atmosphere, and celebratory Independence Day revelry.
Late night bar hopping across Asheville's best pubs, blending patriotic party energy, drink specials, and organized pub crawl pacing for groups. Expect lively crowds, 21 plus atmosphere, and celebratory Independence Day revelry.
Late night bar hopping across Asheville's best pubs, blending patriotic party energy, drink specials, and organized pub crawl pacing for groups. Expect lively crowds, 21 plus atmosphere, and celebratory Independence Day revelry.
Daily virtual Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step meeting hosted by the Asheville 12 Step Club. A supportive online space for sobriety check ins, peer sharing, and recovery community connection.
Daily virtual Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step meeting hosted by the Asheville 12 Step Club. A supportive online space for sobriety check ins, peer sharing, and recovery community connection.
Daily virtual Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step meeting hosted by the Asheville 12 Step Club. A supportive online space for sobriety check ins, peer sharing, and recovery community connection.
A sober living recovery meeting centered on practical daily tools, accountability, and mutual support. Connect with a peer-led 12 step community in a virtual, online format.
A sober living recovery meeting centered on practical daily tools, accountability, and mutual support. Connect with a peer-led 12 step community in a virtual, online format.
A sober living recovery meeting centered on practical daily tools, accountability, and mutual support. Connect with a peer-led 12 step community in a virtual, online format.
An Enneagram-based deep dive into personality patterns, motivations, and growth paths led by Dan Anear. Expect reflective discussion and practical tools for self awareness in a quiet retreat-like setting in Black Mountain.
An Enneagram-based deep dive into personality patterns, motivations, and growth paths led by Dan Anear. Expect reflective discussion and practical tools for self awareness in a quiet retreat-like setting in Black Mountain.
An Enneagram-based deep dive into personality patterns, motivations, and growth paths led by Dan Anear. Expect reflective discussion and practical tools for self awareness in a quiet retreat-like setting in Black Mountain.
A purpose-driven outdoor festival focused on personal transformation and collective awakening, blending wellness practices, spiritual programming, and meditation in a retreat-like setting near Horse Shoe. Ideal for seekers looking for grounding, reflection, and community connection.
A purpose-driven outdoor festival focused on personal transformation and collective awakening, blending wellness practices, spiritual programming, and meditation in a retreat-like setting near Horse Shoe. Ideal for seekers looking for grounding, reflection, and community connection.
A purpose-driven outdoor festival focused on personal transformation and collective awakening, blending wellness practices, spiritual programming, and meditation in a retreat-like setting near Horse Shoe. Ideal for seekers looking for grounding, reflection, and community connection.
A nature-based micro retreat combining guided yoga and restorative wellness practices near rejuvenating waterfalls in Zirconia. Expect fresh mountain air, grounding movement, and a calm outdoor setting for summer reset.
A nature-based micro retreat combining guided yoga and restorative wellness practices near rejuvenating waterfalls in Zirconia. Expect fresh mountain air, grounding movement, and a calm outdoor setting for summer reset.
A nature-based micro retreat combining guided yoga and restorative wellness practices near rejuvenating waterfalls in Zirconia. Expect fresh mountain air, grounding movement, and a calm outdoor setting for summer reset.
Late-evening peer-led recovery meeting centered on cannabis use, with a supportive, inclusive, nonjudgmental space to share personal experiences and listen in community. Welcomes all backgrounds, identities, and stages of recovery.
Late-evening peer-led recovery meeting centered on cannabis use, with a supportive, inclusive, nonjudgmental space to share personal experiences and listen in community. Welcomes all backgrounds, identities, and stages of recovery.
Late-evening peer-led recovery meeting centered on cannabis use, with a supportive, inclusive, nonjudgmental space to share personal experiences and listen in community. Welcomes all backgrounds, identities, and stages of recovery.