
Shindig on the Green
An outdoor summer gathering with bluegrass and old time tunes echoing through Pack Square Park as locals spread blankets and dance on the grass. Expect a relaxed, all ages community vibe in downtown Asheville’s central green.
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An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.

Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.
Vibrant outdoor vegan festival in Pack Square Park with plant-based food stalls and vendor shopping under blue skies. A lively, feel-good afternoon centered on community, eating well, and browsing local makers.

Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.

Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.
Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.

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.

Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.

Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.
Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.

Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.

Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.
Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.

A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.
A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.

Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.

Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.
Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.

A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.
A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

Concert band favorites and Memorial Day selections fill Pack Square Park with brassy marches, lyrical wind arrangements, and symphonic band tradition. An all volunteer, multigenerational ensemble plays in support of local music education.

Concert band favorites and Memorial Day selections fill Pack Square Park with brassy marches, lyrical wind arrangements, and symphonic band tradition. An all volunteer, multigenerational ensemble plays in support of local music education.
Concert band favorites and Memorial Day selections fill Pack Square Park with brassy marches, lyrical wind arrangements, and symphonic band tradition. An all volunteer, multigenerational ensemble plays in support of local music education.

Participatory old time jam with Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar rhythm led by a rotating crew of WNC pickers. Set in a lively English Irish style downtown pub with pints and dinner flowing all evening.

Participatory old time jam with Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar rhythm led by a rotating crew of WNC pickers. Set in a lively English Irish style downtown pub with pints and dinner flowing all evening.
Participatory old time jam with Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar rhythm led by a rotating crew of WNC pickers. Set in a lively English Irish style downtown pub with pints and dinner flowing all evening.

Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.

Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.
Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.

An afternoon outdoor arts festival fills Pack Square with local artist booths, craft vendors, and food trucks, backed by live music in the middle of downtown. Meet at the park fountain, stroll the festival together, and grab lunch with fellow transplants over Memorial Day weekend.

An afternoon outdoor arts festival fills Pack Square with local artist booths, craft vendors, and food trucks, backed by live music in the middle of downtown. Meet at the park fountain, stroll the festival together, and grab lunch with fellow transplants over Memorial Day weekend.
An afternoon outdoor arts festival fills Pack Square with local artist booths, craft vendors, and food trucks, backed by live music in the middle of downtown. Meet at the park fountain, stroll the festival together, and grab lunch with fellow transplants over Memorial Day weekend.

Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect a lively, come and go atmosphere with community players and listeners.

Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect a lively, come and go atmosphere with community players and listeners.
Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect a lively, come and go atmosphere with community players and listeners.

Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.

Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.
Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.

Competitive tennis matches unfold on Aston Park’s outdoor hard courts in a community tournament atmosphere. Expect bracket-style play, spectators on site, and a midday summer sports vibe at the city tennis center.

Competitive tennis matches unfold on Aston Park’s outdoor hard courts in a community tournament atmosphere. Expect bracket-style play, spectators on site, and a midday summer sports vibe at the city tennis center.
Competitive tennis matches unfold on Aston Park’s outdoor hard courts in a community tournament atmosphere. Expect bracket-style play, spectators on site, and a midday summer sports vibe at the city tennis center.
Free family-friendly evening of live music on the Village Green lawn with The Wandering Hours, ideal for picnics and community gathering beneath warm summer skies in Cashiers, NC.
Free family-friendly evening of live music on the Village Green lawn with The Wandering Hours, ideal for picnics and community gathering beneath warm summer skies in Cashiers, NC.
Free family-friendly evening of live music on the Village Green lawn with The Wandering Hours, ideal for picnics and community gathering beneath warm summer skies in Cashiers, NC.