
Asheville Spring Herb Festival
Rows of herb and botanical vendors turn the Ag Center into a plant lover’s shopping mecca, with seeds, starts, and herbal products for gardens and home apothecaries. A long-running spring gathering spotlighting Western North Carolina growers and herbal know-how.
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A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.

A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.
A sprawling spring herb marketplace with 80+ vendors selling herb plants, seeds, garden supplies, and herbal home goods. A long-running WNC gathering focused on regional growers and herbal products for gardeners and homesteaders.

Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.

Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.
Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.

A long-running spring plant sale and marketplace brings together local plant purveyors, artists, and makers for browsing and shopping at a community gathering. Purchases support scholarships for WNC students focused on horticulture and conservation.

A long-running spring plant sale and marketplace brings together local plant purveyors, artists, and makers for browsing and shopping at a community gathering. Purchases support scholarships for WNC students focused on horticulture and conservation.
A long-running spring plant sale and marketplace brings together local plant purveyors, artists, and makers for browsing and shopping at a community gathering. Purchases support scholarships for WNC students focused on horticulture and conservation.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

A springtime celebration across botanical gardens with seasonal blooms and hands-on nature activities. Ideal for families and locals looking for a daytime outdoor outing in a scenic arboretum setting.

A springtime celebration across botanical gardens with seasonal blooms and hands-on nature activities. Ideal for families and locals looking for a daytime outdoor outing in a scenic arboretum setting.
A springtime celebration across botanical gardens with seasonal blooms and hands-on nature activities. Ideal for families and locals looking for a daytime outdoor outing in a scenic arboretum setting.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.

Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.
Hands-on Appalachian foraging instruction in the field, focusing on safe plant identification and ethical harvesting. Learn to spot seasonal wild edibles and build confidence navigating local woods and trails.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.
Hands on backyard herbalism workshop exploring seasonal medicinal herbs, foraging basics, and simple preparations like teas and tinctures. Participants learn plant identification, ethical harvesting, and DIY remedies in a casual community garden setting.

A two day Mother’s Day shopping market packed with local craft vendors, thoughtful gift finds, and sweet treats. Browse and buy from small makers in a lively community setup at an outdoor outlet mall.

A two day Mother’s Day shopping market packed with local craft vendors, thoughtful gift finds, and sweet treats. Browse and buy from small makers in a lively community setup at an outdoor outlet mall.
A two day Mother’s Day shopping market packed with local craft vendors, thoughtful gift finds, and sweet treats. Browse and buy from small makers in a lively community setup at an outdoor outlet mall.

Browse 60+ plant varieties—herbs, flowers, and vegetable starts—for a springtime shopping event on A-B Tech’s campus. Purchases support the Gnilka Memorial Scholarship fundraiser.

Browse 60+ plant varieties—herbs, flowers, and vegetable starts—for a springtime shopping event on A-B Tech’s campus. Purchases support the Gnilka Memorial Scholarship fundraiser.
Browse 60+ plant varieties—herbs, flowers, and vegetable starts—for a springtime shopping event on A-B Tech’s campus. Purchases support the Gnilka Memorial Scholarship fundraiser.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.
Hands-on workshop teaching how to grow, preserve, and cook with culinary herbs, covering planting, harvesting, drying, and simple kitchen techniques like sauces and infused oils.

Seed packets, seedlings, and cuttings trade hands on the Reuters Terrace steps at Pack Square Park, keeping viable extras out of the trash. A low cost community plant swap for anyone wanting to start or expand a spring garden.

Seed packets, seedlings, and cuttings trade hands on the Reuters Terrace steps at Pack Square Park, keeping viable extras out of the trash. A low cost community plant swap for anyone wanting to start or expand a spring garden.
Seed packets, seedlings, and cuttings trade hands on the Reuters Terrace steps at Pack Square Park, keeping viable extras out of the trash. A low cost community plant swap for anyone wanting to start or expand a spring garden.

A sprawling oddities and art market with 100+ vendors selling crystals and gems, taxidermy, handmade crafts, and offbeat gifts. Browse local artists while psychics and tarot readers offer mystical sessions alongside food trucks.

A sprawling oddities and art market with 100+ vendors selling crystals and gems, taxidermy, handmade crafts, and offbeat gifts. Browse local artists while psychics and tarot readers offer mystical sessions alongside food trucks.
A sprawling oddities and art market with 100+ vendors selling crystals and gems, taxidermy, handmade crafts, and offbeat gifts. Browse local artists while psychics and tarot readers offer mystical sessions alongside food trucks.

Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.

Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.
Hands on plant magic and herbalism workshop blending seasonal plant medicine, outdoor ritual, and nature based witchcraft practices; experiential immersion suited for beginners seeking forest based craft, ceremonial practice, and practical herbal skills.

Bustling year-round market of locally grown produce, seasonal fruits, plants, and mountain crafts, plus sourwood honey and farm-fresh pantry items; open seven days for shoppers seeking artisan goods and fresh vegetables.

Bustling year-round market of locally grown produce, seasonal fruits, plants, and mountain crafts, plus sourwood honey and farm-fresh pantry items; open seven days for shoppers seeking artisan goods and fresh vegetables.
Bustling year-round market of locally grown produce, seasonal fruits, plants, and mountain crafts, plus sourwood honey and farm-fresh pantry items; open seven days for shoppers seeking artisan goods and fresh vegetables.

Learn to spot spring wildflowers by leaf shape, bloom structure, and habitat cues during a guided walk through native plant trails. Expect hands on plant ID tips, seasonal species highlights, and practical methods for confident nature hikes.

Learn to spot spring wildflowers by leaf shape, bloom structure, and habitat cues during a guided walk through native plant trails. Expect hands on plant ID tips, seasonal species highlights, and practical methods for confident nature hikes.
Learn to spot spring wildflowers by leaf shape, bloom structure, and habitat cues during a guided walk through native plant trails. Expect hands on plant ID tips, seasonal species highlights, and practical methods for confident nature hikes.

A greenhouse plant sale stocked with student-grown vegetables, herbs, ornamentals, hanging baskets, perennials, native trees and shrubs, plus succulents and houseplants. Proceeds support the Blue Ridge Community College horticulture program and participants.

A greenhouse plant sale stocked with student-grown vegetables, herbs, ornamentals, hanging baskets, perennials, native trees and shrubs, plus succulents and houseplants. Proceeds support the Blue Ridge Community College horticulture program and participants.
A greenhouse plant sale stocked with student-grown vegetables, herbs, ornamentals, hanging baskets, perennials, native trees and shrubs, plus succulents and houseplants. Proceeds support the Blue Ridge Community College horticulture program and participants.

A seasonal indoor market where local makers and artisan vendors gather at 52 North Market Street, offering handmade goods, small batch foods, and community focused vendor stalls for casual browsing and shopping.

A seasonal indoor market where local makers and artisan vendors gather at 52 North Market Street, offering handmade goods, small batch foods, and community focused vendor stalls for casual browsing and shopping.
A seasonal indoor market where local makers and artisan vendors gather at 52 North Market Street, offering handmade goods, small batch foods, and community focused vendor stalls for casual browsing and shopping.

An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.

An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.