
Asheville Veganfest
Seasonal plant-based eats, artisan crafts, and sustainable shopping bring a family-friendly harvest celebration to downtown Asheville, with crisp fall air and Blue Ridge mountain atmosphere in a lively park gathering.
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Local mountain makers fill Pack Square Park with an artisan expo of handmade goods and craft demos. Stroll open-air booths to meet creators, shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and soak up a community market vibe downtown.
Local mountain makers fill Pack Square Park with an artisan expo of handmade goods and craft demos. Stroll open-air booths to meet creators, shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and soak up a community market vibe downtown.
Local mountain makers fill Pack Square Park with an artisan expo of handmade goods and craft demos. Stroll open-air booths to meet creators, shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and soak up a community market vibe downtown.

Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.

Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.
Browse local vendor booths filled with handmade goods, cozy candles, autumn décor, self-care finds, gifts, and seasonal treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings fall shopping and creative discoveries together.
All you can eat blue crabs take center stage at an outdoor fall crab feast in Carrier Park. Expect a casual community gathering built around cracking shells, piling plates high, and lingering over a big seafood spread.
All you can eat blue crabs take center stage at an outdoor fall crab feast in Carrier Park. Expect a casual community gathering built around cracking shells, piling plates high, and lingering over a big seafood spread.
All you can eat blue crabs take center stage at an outdoor fall crab feast in Carrier Park. Expect a casual community gathering built around cracking shells, piling plates high, and lingering over a big seafood spread.

A fall fundraiser pairs a vegan buffet and silent auction with music and opportunities to meet rescued animals, bringing supporters together for animal welfare.

A fall fundraiser pairs a vegan buffet and silent auction with music and opportunities to meet rescued animals, bringing supporters together for animal welfare.
A fall fundraiser pairs a vegan buffet and silent auction with music and opportunities to meet rescued animals, bringing supporters together for animal welfare.

Savory sausages take center stage at this annual fall food gathering in Fairview, bringing a countryside festival atmosphere and a chance to celebrate local farm food near Asheville.

Savory sausages take center stage at this annual fall food gathering in Fairview, bringing a countryside festival atmosphere and a chance to celebrate local farm food near Asheville.
Savory sausages take center stage at this annual fall food gathering in Fairview, bringing a countryside festival atmosphere and a chance to celebrate local farm food near Asheville.

Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.

Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.
Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.

A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.

A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.

Navigate a seasonal corn maze and enjoy a fall festival in an outdoor setting, with family-friendly autumn activities.

An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.

An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.
An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.
Halloween-leaning craft and vendor market with local makers and small businesses selling handmade goods and seasonal finds. Browsing and shopping in a spacious outlet-mall setting with a community pop-up vibe.
Halloween-leaning craft and vendor market with local makers and small businesses selling handmade goods and seasonal finds. Browsing and shopping in a spacious outlet-mall setting with a community pop-up vibe.
Halloween-leaning craft and vendor market with local makers and small businesses selling handmade goods and seasonal finds. Browsing and shopping in a spacious outlet-mall setting with a community pop-up vibe.

A weekly producer-only farmers market with 30+ local vendors selling seasonal produce, meat and dairy, pantry staples, and artisan goods. SNAP, Double SNAP, and Farm Fresh Produce Prescription vouchers are accepted, with free nearby parking and bus access.

A weekly producer-only farmers market with 30+ local vendors selling seasonal produce, meat and dairy, pantry staples, and artisan goods. SNAP, Double SNAP, and Farm Fresh Produce Prescription vouchers are accepted, with free nearby parking and bus access.
A weekly producer-only farmers market with 30+ local vendors selling seasonal produce, meat and dairy, pantry staples, and artisan goods. SNAP, Double SNAP, and Farm Fresh Produce Prescription vouchers are accepted, with free nearby parking and bus access.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.

Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.
Browse more than 40 Western North Carolina artisan booths for handcrafted gifts and seasonal specialties, then warm up with cocoa and cider before the festive community tree lighting.

Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill The Hub with first-time vendors and small local businesses. Community-focused shopping emphasizes opportunity, mutual support, and keeping the local economy inclusive and moving.

Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill The Hub with first-time vendors and small local businesses. Community-focused shopping emphasizes opportunity, mutual support, and keeping the local economy inclusive and moving.
Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill The Hub with first-time vendors and small local businesses. Community-focused shopping emphasizes opportunity, mutual support, and keeping the local economy inclusive and moving.

Costumed families can trick-or-treat among more than 20 booths hosted by local businesses, high school sports teams, and nonprofits during a free, all-ages Halloween celebration downtown.

Costumed families can trick-or-treat among more than 20 booths hosted by local businesses, high school sports teams, and nonprofits during a free, all-ages Halloween celebration downtown.
Costumed families can trick-or-treat among more than 20 booths hosted by local businesses, high school sports teams, and nonprofits during a free, all-ages Halloween celebration downtown.

Surreal, otherworldly arts and freak-show energy stir through Asheville’s creative community, embracing the wild, freaky, and feral in a sometimes-annual festival at Pack Square Park.

Surreal, otherworldly arts and freak-show energy stir through Asheville’s creative community, embracing the wild, freaky, and feral in a sometimes-annual festival at Pack Square Park.
Surreal, otherworldly arts and freak-show energy stir through Asheville’s creative community, embracing the wild, freaky, and feral in a sometimes-annual festival at Pack Square Park.
A laid-back fall block party built for community connection with plenty of munching, mingling, and neighborhood hangout energy. Expect a casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering centered on local vibes and meeting people.
A laid-back fall block party built for community connection with plenty of munching, mingling, and neighborhood hangout energy. Expect a casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering centered on local vibes and meeting people.
A laid-back fall block party built for community connection with plenty of munching, mingling, and neighborhood hangout energy. Expect a casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering centered on local vibes and meeting people.

A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.

A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.
A small town holiday street celebration with a festive parade, twinkling lights, and classic seasonal cheer. Expect family friendly activities like Santa sightings, community gathering spots, and browsing local craft and gift vendors.

Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.

Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
