PokeKon-Fest - Asheville, North Carolina
All-day Pokémon battles, TCG and video-game trading, and casual tournaments in a hotel convention ballroom, with dedicated trading corners and fan-run matches for collectors and competitive players.
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Rows of vendor tables stacked with Pokémon TCG boosters, rare holo promos, and graded singles for buying, selling, and trading; casual players and collectors mingle through a family friendly marketplace — kids under 5 free.

Rows of vendor tables stacked with Pokémon TCG boosters, rare holo promos, and graded singles for buying, selling, and trading; casual players and collectors mingle through a family friendly marketplace — kids under 5 free.
Rows of vendor tables stacked with Pokémon TCG boosters, rare holo promos, and graded singles for buying, selling, and trading; casual players and collectors mingle through a family friendly marketplace — kids under 5 free.

Two day collector focused trading card expo at Asheville Mall featuring sports cards and Pokémon TCG, bustling vendor booths and trading tables showcasing rare and vintage cards; free entry and parking.

Two day collector focused trading card expo at Asheville Mall featuring sports cards and Pokémon TCG, bustling vendor booths and trading tables showcasing rare and vintage cards; free entry and parking.
Two day collector focused trading card expo at Asheville Mall featuring sports cards and Pokémon TCG, bustling vendor booths and trading tables showcasing rare and vintage cards; free entry and parking.
US Chess Federation rated Swiss tournament requiring USCF membership and entry fee, held in the Crowne Plaza hotel ballroom with free spectator access and multiple timed rounds for rated players.
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Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.

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Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.

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Casual cafe chess meetup bathed in natural light, where players of all levels grab coffee, snacks, and BYO boards for friendly games and social hangouts.

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Costumed princess characters lead interactive storytime, sing-alongs, simple dances, crafts, photo-ops, and party games in a hotel ballroom, creating a playful, family-friendly afternoon for young children and caregivers.
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Competitive routines from studios across three states converge for a multi-day judged showcase of solos, duets, and team numbers in a downtown auditorium, featuring high-energy choreography, theatrical lighting, and awards presentations.

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Casual board-game nights in a lively brewery taproom with local craft beer; bring your favorite titles or learn new tabletop and card games from welcoming players—beginner-friendly social meetup.

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Tabletop social night with dominoes, Rummikub, and casual card games in a church fellowship hall; snacks, bad jokes, and beginner-friendly play foster friendly competition and community connection at a monthly 4th-Thursday meetup.

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High energy salsa and bachata festival with masterclasses, themed socials, and two hotel ballrooms open for partner dancing until 5 AM, featuring DJs and a late night party atmosphere.

High energy salsa and bachata festival with masterclasses, themed socials, and two hotel ballrooms open for partner dancing until 5 AM, featuring DJs and a late night party atmosphere.
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Tabletop euchre evenings of quick trick taking rounds and friendly social competition in a cozy board game cafe; organizers ask players to bring a deck of cards for open seating and rotating partners.

Tabletop euchre evenings of quick trick taking rounds and friendly social competition in a cozy board game cafe; organizers ask players to bring a deck of cards for open seating and rotating partners.
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High energy exhibition basketball jam blending streetball flair and all star athleticism, with dunks, skill showcases, and fan driven contests on the ExploreAsheville.com Arena court at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.

High energy exhibition basketball jam blending streetball flair and all star athleticism, with dunks, skill showcases, and fan driven contests on the ExploreAsheville.com Arena court at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.
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Doorways and hotel rooms open into hallways, stairwells, and elevators where spontaneous bluegrass pickin' creates intimate acoustic banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar sessions for wandering listeners and players.
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