
Bluegrass at Biltmore Estate
Bluegrass picks and tight harmonies from Buncombe Turnpike at the Biltmore Bandstand in Antler Hill Village. RFAR coordinates a 4:15 pm ticket center meetup to carpool non pass holders with pass holders.
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Moderate-paced walk on Biltmore’s Bass Pond area trails with a possible hill section and flexible turn-back options. Meet at 10 AM near the Conservatory by the Gardener’s Place shop parking area; $70 entry without an annual pass.

Moderate-paced walk on Biltmore’s Bass Pond area trails with a possible hill section and flexible turn-back options. Meet at 10 AM near the Conservatory by the Gardener’s Place shop parking area; $70 entry without an annual pass.
Moderate-paced walk on Biltmore’s Bass Pond area trails with a possible hill section and flexible turn-back options. Meet at 10 AM near the Conservatory by the Gardener’s Place shop parking area; $70 entry without an annual pass.

A short group visit to Grovewood Village’s historic Biltmore Industries site, with outdoor metal mobiles and sculpture garden stops plus an indoor gallery of handcrafted objects and furniture. Nearby weaving museum exhibits add local craft history context.

A short group visit to Grovewood Village’s historic Biltmore Industries site, with outdoor metal mobiles and sculpture garden stops plus an indoor gallery of handcrafted objects and furniture. Nearby weaving museum exhibits add local craft history context.
A short group visit to Grovewood Village’s historic Biltmore Industries site, with outdoor metal mobiles and sculpture garden stops plus an indoor gallery of handcrafted objects and furniture. Nearby weaving museum exhibits add local craft history context.

A self guided Motor Mile car show lines Coxe Avenue between Hilliard and Buxton, turning downtown into an open air stroll of polished classics and local car culture. Free to wander, browse, and people watch near the food truck court.

A self guided Motor Mile car show lines Coxe Avenue between Hilliard and Buxton, turning downtown into an open air stroll of polished classics and local car culture. Free to wander, browse, and people watch near the food truck court.
A self guided Motor Mile car show lines Coxe Avenue between Hilliard and Buxton, turning downtown into an open air stroll of polished classics and local car culture. Free to wander, browse, and people watch near the food truck court.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.

Morning eco walk through the Asheville Botanical Gardens led by Blue Ridge Naturalist and landscape designer Drew Lathin, focusing on native plants in built landscapes and practical ecological principles. Meet in the parking lot and follow RFAR signs for an active retirees group outing.

Morning eco walk through the Asheville Botanical Gardens led by Blue Ridge Naturalist and landscape designer Drew Lathin, focusing on native plants in built landscapes and practical ecological principles. Meet in the parking lot and follow RFAR signs for an active retirees group outing.
Morning eco walk through the Asheville Botanical Gardens led by Blue Ridge Naturalist and landscape designer Drew Lathin, focusing on native plants in built landscapes and practical ecological principles. Meet in the parking lot and follow RFAR signs for an active retirees group outing.

A mid-morning saunter on unpaved park trails with a few inclines, about 25 stairs, benches for breaks, and a side trip up the road to a cemetery to reach roughly 1.5 hours of walking. Optional post-walk downtown stroll with lunch at Twisted Laurel and possible ice cream stop.

A mid-morning saunter on unpaved park trails with a few inclines, about 25 stairs, benches for breaks, and a side trip up the road to a cemetery to reach roughly 1.5 hours of walking. Optional post-walk downtown stroll with lunch at Twisted Laurel and possible ice cream stop.
A mid-morning saunter on unpaved park trails with a few inclines, about 25 stairs, benches for breaks, and a side trip up the road to a cemetery to reach roughly 1.5 hours of walking. Optional post-walk downtown stroll with lunch at Twisted Laurel and possible ice cream stop.

A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.

A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.
A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.

Unplugged bluegrass jam session with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars swapping tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; patio pickin’ happens on nice evenings and beginners are welcome.

Unplugged bluegrass jam session with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars swapping tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; patio pickin’ happens on nice evenings and beginners are welcome.
Unplugged bluegrass jam session with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars swapping tunes in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in; patio pickin’ happens on nice evenings and beginners are welcome.

Patriotic pregame singalong at McCormick Field with Men in Harmony delivering barbershop-style vocal harmonies for the National Anthem. Arrive early to honor the flag, then settle in for an Asheville Tourists baseball night.

Patriotic pregame singalong at McCormick Field with Men in Harmony delivering barbershop-style vocal harmonies for the National Anthem. Arrive early to honor the flag, then settle in for an Asheville Tourists baseball night.
Patriotic pregame singalong at McCormick Field with Men in Harmony delivering barbershop-style vocal harmonies for the National Anthem. Arrive early to honor the flag, then settle in for an Asheville Tourists baseball night.

Hand-drummed rhythms pulse through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors gather in an open-air circle to play, dance, and move together. Expect an informal, come-and-go community vibe with lots of audience participation.

Hand-drummed rhythms pulse through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors gather in an open-air circle to play, dance, and move together. Expect an informal, come-and-go community vibe with lots of audience participation.
Hand-drummed rhythms pulse through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors gather in an open-air circle to play, dance, and move together. Expect an informal, come-and-go community vibe with lots of audience participation.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.

Hard-driving traditional bluegrass with close harmony vocals, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass in a lively downtown pub setting. Expect foot-stomping tempos, classic standards, and a late-night crowd.

Hard-driving traditional bluegrass with close harmony vocals, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass in a lively downtown pub setting. Expect foot-stomping tempos, classic standards, and a late-night crowd.
Hard-driving traditional bluegrass with close harmony vocals, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass in a lively downtown pub setting. Expect foot-stomping tempos, classic standards, and a late-night crowd.

Bluegrass pickers from across Western North Carolina trade fast fiddle runs, banjo rolls, and tight harmonies in a lively pub setting. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to jump in.

Bluegrass pickers from across Western North Carolina trade fast fiddle runs, banjo rolls, and tight harmonies in a lively pub setting. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to jump in.
Bluegrass pickers from across Western North Carolina trade fast fiddle runs, banjo rolls, and tight harmonies in a lively pub setting. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to jump in.

Evening stroll through the Biltmore Estate grounds with dramatic light installations and illuminated pathways. A relaxed after-dark experience geared toward scenic photo stops and a leisurely, self-paced route.

Evening stroll through the Biltmore Estate grounds with dramatic light installations and illuminated pathways. A relaxed after-dark experience geared toward scenic photo stops and a leisurely, self-paced route.
Evening stroll through the Biltmore Estate grounds with dramatic light installations and illuminated pathways. A relaxed after-dark experience geared toward scenic photo stops and a leisurely, self-paced route.

Lively old-time acoustic jam centered on banjo, fiddle, and guitar; players of all levels trade tunes and crescendos in a relaxed taproom setting with craft beers.

Lively old-time acoustic jam centered on banjo, fiddle, and guitar; players of all levels trade tunes and crescendos in a relaxed taproom setting with craft beers.
Lively old-time acoustic jam centered on banjo, fiddle, and guitar; players of all levels trade tunes and crescendos in a relaxed taproom setting with craft beers.
Memorial Day weekend concert energy with bluegrass and Americana harmonies in an outdoor resort setting, built for kicking back with friends. Expect tight string-band picking, choral textures, and a relaxed mountain-night vibe.
Memorial Day weekend concert energy with bluegrass and Americana harmonies in an outdoor resort setting, built for kicking back with friends. Expect tight string-band picking, choral textures, and a relaxed mountain-night vibe.
Memorial Day weekend concert energy with bluegrass and Americana harmonies in an outdoor resort setting, built for kicking back with friends. Expect tight string-band picking, choral textures, and a relaxed mountain-night vibe.

An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.

An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.
An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.

Jamgrass-led bluegrass, folk, funk, and blues sets unfold with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians pushing extended improvisation and high-energy grooves. Free Monday-night brewery residency with a family- and pet-friendly vibe.

Jamgrass-led bluegrass, folk, funk, and blues sets unfold with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians pushing extended improvisation and high-energy grooves. Free Monday-night brewery residency with a family- and pet-friendly vibe.
Jamgrass-led bluegrass, folk, funk, and blues sets unfold with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians pushing extended improvisation and high-energy grooves. Free Monday-night brewery residency with a family- and pet-friendly vibe.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band improvisation and rock-leaning grooves, built around fast banjo, mandolin, and tight vocal harmonies. Outdoor brewery concert atmosphere with craft beer flowing and a lively evening crowd.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band improvisation and rock-leaning grooves, built around fast banjo, mandolin, and tight vocal harmonies. Outdoor brewery concert atmosphere with craft beer flowing and a lively evening crowd.
High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band improvisation and rock-leaning grooves, built around fast banjo, mandolin, and tight vocal harmonies. Outdoor brewery concert atmosphere with craft beer flowing and a lively evening crowd.

A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.

A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.
A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.