
Mars Hill First Fridays
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
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Downtown streets fill with live music, dancing, local art, shopping, and food as Mars Hill businesses welcome neighbors for a lively First Friday community celebration.

Downtown streets fill with live music, dancing, local art, shopping, and food as Mars Hill businesses welcome neighbors for a lively First Friday community celebration.
Downtown streets fill with live music, dancing, local art, shopping, and food as Mars Hill businesses welcome neighbors for a lively First Friday community celebration.

A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.

A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.

Producer-only tailgate market on the Mars Hill University campus with seasonal farm goods and handmade artisan products. A casual community shopping stop for fresh produce, local provisions, and maker crafts.

Producer-only tailgate market on the Mars Hill University campus with seasonal farm goods and handmade artisan products. A casual community shopping stop for fresh produce, local provisions, and maker crafts.
Producer-only tailgate market on the Mars Hill University campus with seasonal farm goods and handmade artisan products. A casual community shopping stop for fresh produce, local provisions, and maker crafts.

Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.

Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

Late-night First Friday block-party energy in downtown Asheville around Noir Collective, blending neighborhood mingling with pop-up local vendors and a social, walk-around street vibe. Ideal for a casual night out and community connection on South Market Street.

Late-night First Friday block-party energy in downtown Asheville around Noir Collective, blending neighborhood mingling with pop-up local vendors and a social, walk-around street vibe. Ideal for a casual night out and community connection on South Market Street.
Late-night First Friday block-party energy in downtown Asheville around Noir Collective, blending neighborhood mingling with pop-up local vendors and a social, walk-around street vibe. Ideal for a casual night out and community connection on South Market Street.

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.

Browse handcrafted jewelry and explore a working artist studio during a monthly First Friday gathering. A relaxed opportunity to discover local makers and wearable art.

Browse handcrafted jewelry and explore a working artist studio during a monthly First Friday gathering. A relaxed opportunity to discover local makers and wearable art.
Browse handcrafted jewelry and explore a working artist studio during a monthly First Friday gathering. A relaxed opportunity to discover local makers and wearable art.

Afternoon benefit fundraiser blending a pop up vendor market with onstage sets in an intimate Black Mountain music venue. Browse local artisan goods and support Life 107 while catching live performances in a community minded atmosphere.

Afternoon benefit fundraiser blending a pop up vendor market with onstage sets in an intimate Black Mountain music venue. Browse local artisan goods and support Life 107 while catching live performances in a community minded atmosphere.
Afternoon benefit fundraiser blending a pop up vendor market with onstage sets in an intimate Black Mountain music venue. Browse local artisan goods and support Life 107 while catching live performances in a community minded atmosphere.

After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.

After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.
Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

An afternoon vendor pop up bringing together local makers and small businesses for browsing artisan goods and community connection. Expect a casual market vibe with handcrafted finds and neighborhood mingling at 1 Foundy Street.

An afternoon vendor pop up bringing together local makers and small businesses for browsing artisan goods and community connection. Expect a casual market vibe with handcrafted finds and neighborhood mingling at 1 Foundy Street.
An afternoon vendor pop up bringing together local makers and small businesses for browsing artisan goods and community connection. Expect a casual market vibe with handcrafted finds and neighborhood mingling at 1 Foundy Street.
A rowdy hoedown-style celebration with dancing, singalongs, and live tunes paired with local maker booths, casual food options, and laid-back games. Built for mingling and community fun with a festival-like atmosphere.
A rowdy hoedown-style celebration with dancing, singalongs, and live tunes paired with local maker booths, casual food options, and laid-back games. Built for mingling and community fun with a festival-like atmosphere.
A rowdy hoedown-style celebration with dancing, singalongs, and live tunes paired with local maker booths, casual food options, and laid-back games. Built for mingling and community fun with a festival-like atmosphere.

Laid-back jazz sets accompany fresh brunch plates and local beer, while an expansive outdoor market and raffles bring a festive fall atmosphere for browsing, eating, and lingering.

Laid-back jazz sets accompany fresh brunch plates and local beer, while an expansive outdoor market and raffles bring a festive fall atmosphere for browsing, eating, and lingering.
Laid-back jazz sets accompany fresh brunch plates and local beer, while an expansive outdoor market and raffles bring a festive fall atmosphere for browsing, eating, and lingering.

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.

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.

Browse a seasonal showcase of visual artwork in Black Mountain, with an autumn atmosphere and opportunities to explore creative work and connect with the local arts scene.

Browse a seasonal showcase of visual artwork in Black Mountain, with an autumn atmosphere and opportunities to explore creative work and connect with the local arts scene.
Browse a seasonal showcase of visual artwork in Black Mountain, with an autumn atmosphere and opportunities to explore creative work and connect with the local arts scene.

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.

A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.

A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.

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.
