Shindig on the Green
Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.
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Orchestral classical music fills the open lawn with sweeping strings, brass fanfares, and cinematic crescendos. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for a relaxed downtown park evening with a big-community-concert feel.
Orchestral classical music fills the open lawn with sweeping strings, brass fanfares, and cinematic crescendos. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for a relaxed downtown park evening with a big-community-concert feel.
Orchestral classical music fills the open lawn with sweeping strings, brass fanfares, and cinematic crescendos. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for a relaxed downtown park evening with a big-community-concert feel.
Bluegrass and old time string-band sets fill the City-County Plaza green with fiddles, banjos, and local talent, alongside lively square dancing at the courthouse stage. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for an alcohol-free, family-friendly community hangout.
Bluegrass and old time string-band sets fill the City-County Plaza green with fiddles, banjos, and local talent, alongside lively square dancing at the courthouse stage. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for an alcohol-free, family-friendly community hangout.
Bluegrass and old time string-band sets fill the City-County Plaza green with fiddles, banjos, and local talent, alongside lively square dancing at the courthouse stage. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for an alcohol-free, family-friendly community hangout.
A lively, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand percussion, clapping, and improvised rhythms. Locals and visitors gather outdoors for an open, come and go community jam and dance friendly energy.
A lively, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand percussion, clapping, and improvised rhythms. Locals and visitors gather outdoors for an open, come and go community jam and dance friendly energy.
A lively, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand percussion, clapping, and improvised rhythms. Locals and visitors gather outdoors for an open, come and go community jam and dance friendly energy.
Steady communal rhythms and improvised percussion build into an open drum circle in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or just listen as neighbors gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for a weekly Friday-night groove.
Steady communal rhythms and improvised percussion build into an open drum circle in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or just listen as neighbors gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for a weekly Friday-night groove.
Steady communal rhythms and improvised percussion build into an open drum circle in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or just listen as neighbors gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for a weekly Friday-night groove.
An open-air arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park with rotating local artists, pop-up creative experiences, and live performances. Laid-back park vibes invite strolling, people-watching, and community connection.
An open-air arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park with rotating local artists, pop-up creative experiences, and live performances. Laid-back park vibes invite strolling, people-watching, and community connection.
An open-air arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park with rotating local artists, pop-up creative experiences, and live performances. Laid-back park vibes invite strolling, people-watching, and community connection.
Free summer evening concert energy fills Pack Square Park with a 5,000–6,000-person crowd. Browse a downtown marketplace of handmade crafts from local makers while grabbing bites and drinks from on-site vendors.
Free summer evening concert energy fills Pack Square Park with a 5,000–6,000-person crowd. Browse a downtown marketplace of handmade crafts from local makers while grabbing bites and drinks from on-site vendors.
Free summer evening concert energy fills Pack Square Park with a 5,000–6,000-person crowd. Browse a downtown marketplace of handmade crafts from local makers while grabbing bites and drinks from on-site vendors.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
Old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with traditional fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes in a relaxed Monday-night listening-and-playing circle. Tip jar support benefits the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music preservation.
Old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with traditional fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes in a relaxed Monday-night listening-and-playing circle. Tip jar support benefits the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music preservation.
Old-time Appalachian acoustic jam with traditional fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes in a relaxed Monday-night listening-and-playing circle. Tip jar support benefits the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music preservation.
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.
Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Free Labor Day weekend festival in Pack Square Park blending main stage performances with local artists, makers, and cultural storytellers. Expect an immersive downtown heritage celebration with interactive workshops plus Symphony in the Park and The Big Secret on Sunday.
Free Labor Day weekend festival in Pack Square Park blending main stage performances with local artists, makers, and cultural storytellers. Expect an immersive downtown heritage celebration with interactive workshops plus Symphony in the Park and The Big Secret on Sunday.
Free Labor Day weekend festival in Pack Square Park blending main stage performances with local artists, makers, and cultural storytellers. Expect an immersive downtown heritage celebration with interactive workshops plus Symphony in the Park and The Big Secret on Sunday.
Downtown Pack Square turns into an outdoor Pride celebration with a vendor village, colorful community booths, and high-energy drag and live performances. Expect an inclusive festival vibe with music, dancing, and local organizations throughout the park.
Downtown Pack Square turns into an outdoor Pride celebration with a vendor village, colorful community booths, and high-energy drag and live performances. Expect an inclusive festival vibe with music, dancing, and local organizations throughout the park.
Downtown Pack Square turns into an outdoor Pride celebration with a vendor village, colorful community booths, and high-energy drag and live performances. Expect an inclusive festival vibe with music, dancing, and local organizations throughout the park.
Toe tappin’ bluegrass sets by Asheville musicians pair with a laid back Sunday brunch at a downtown pub. Expect spirited acoustic picking and a midday crowd gathering for tunes and plates at noon.
Toe tappin’ bluegrass sets by Asheville musicians pair with a laid back Sunday brunch at a downtown pub. Expect spirited acoustic picking and a midday crowd gathering for tunes and plates at noon.
Toe tappin’ bluegrass sets by Asheville musicians pair with a laid back Sunday brunch at a downtown pub. Expect spirited acoustic picking and a midday crowd gathering for tunes and plates at noon.
After-hours museum concerts spotlight local musicians playing traditional and contemporary bluegrass and Appalachian mountain tunes. Drop in on a third-Tuesday summer series for an early-evening listening set among Asheville history exhibits.
After-hours museum concerts spotlight local musicians playing traditional and contemporary bluegrass and Appalachian mountain tunes. Drop in on a third-Tuesday summer series for an early-evening listening set among Asheville history exhibits.
After-hours museum concerts spotlight local musicians playing traditional and contemporary bluegrass and Appalachian mountain tunes. Drop in on a third-Tuesday summer series for an early-evening listening set among Asheville history exhibits.
A bustling outdoor festival in Pack Square Park with vegan food vendors, plant based product booths, and community-friendly browsing in the heart of downtown. Expect local makers, advocacy tables, and plenty of grazing-friendly bites.
A bustling outdoor festival in Pack Square Park with vegan food vendors, plant based product booths, and community-friendly browsing in the heart of downtown. Expect local makers, advocacy tables, and plenty of grazing-friendly bites.
A bustling outdoor festival in Pack Square Park with vegan food vendors, plant based product booths, and community-friendly browsing in the heart of downtown. Expect local makers, advocacy tables, and plenty of grazing-friendly bites.
Unplugged bluegrass jam night brings fiddles, banjos, guitars, and tight harmony singalongs in a craft brewery taproom, moving to the patio on fair-weather evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome.
Unplugged bluegrass jam night brings fiddles, banjos, guitars, and tight harmony singalongs in a craft brewery taproom, moving to the patio on fair-weather evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome.
Unplugged bluegrass jam night brings fiddles, banjos, guitars, and tight harmony singalongs in a craft brewery taproom, moving to the patio on fair-weather evenings. Bring an instrument or listen in; all skill levels welcome.
High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina musicians fills a classic downtown pub before a late-night open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to trade breaks.
High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina musicians fills a classic downtown pub before a late-night open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to trade breaks.
High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina musicians fills a classic downtown pub before a late-night open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to trade breaks.
An open-air vendor festival in Pack Square Park with local artisan crafts, food vendors, and laid-back Blue Ridge vibes. Stroll the booths, snack, and browse handmade goods in a central downtown green space.
An open-air vendor festival in Pack Square Park with local artisan crafts, food vendors, and laid-back Blue Ridge vibes. Stroll the booths, snack, and browse handmade goods in a central downtown green space.
An open-air vendor festival in Pack Square Park with local artisan crafts, food vendors, and laid-back Blue Ridge vibes. Stroll the booths, snack, and browse handmade goods in a central downtown green space.
Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.
Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.
Celtic-leaning traditional Irish tunes fill a downtown pub as skilled players from across Western North Carolina trade jigs, reels, and slow airs. A casual session vibe invites listening, toe-tapping, and community connection.