Westival 2026
An evening tasting and community benefit at Archetype Brewing highlighting West Asheville's local food vendors and craft beers, raising funds for 12 Baskets Café and Asheville Poverty Initiative through donations and vendor proceeds.
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A citywide charity dining day where participating Asheville restaurants donate a portion of sales to support HIV and AIDS services. Dine in or take out while turning everyday meals into community fundraising impact.
A citywide charity dining day where participating Asheville restaurants donate a portion of sales to support HIV and AIDS services. Dine in or take out while turning everyday meals into community fundraising impact.
A citywide charity dining day where participating Asheville restaurants donate a portion of sales to support HIV and AIDS services. Dine in or take out while turning everyday meals into community fundraising impact.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.
Seasonal farmers market in Biltmore Park with outdoor vendor stalls and a neighborhood browsing vibe. Shop local produce and artisan goods along Town Square Boulevard in an easygoing community setting.
Seasonal farmers market in Biltmore Park with outdoor vendor stalls and a neighborhood browsing vibe. Shop local produce and artisan goods along Town Square Boulevard in an easygoing community setting.
Seasonal farmers market in Biltmore Park with outdoor vendor stalls and a neighborhood browsing vibe. Shop local produce and artisan goods along Town Square Boulevard in an easygoing community setting.
A special beer release party pouring MountainTrue Watershed Wheat in a bustling brewpub setting. Sip a cause-driven wheat ale while supporting local watershed conservation and connecting with the Asheville community.
A special beer release party pouring MountainTrue Watershed Wheat in a bustling brewpub setting. Sip a cause-driven wheat ale while supporting local watershed conservation and connecting with the Asheville community.
A special beer release party pouring MountainTrue Watershed Wheat in a bustling brewpub setting. Sip a cause-driven wheat ale while supporting local watershed conservation and connecting with the Asheville community.
A festival-style night at a downtown concert hall with a rotating multi-artist lineup and high-energy crowd. Expect loud, late sets, pro sound and lights, and a packed-floor concert vibe.
A festival-style night at a downtown concert hall with a rotating multi-artist lineup and high-energy crowd. Expect loud, late sets, pro sound and lights, and a packed-floor concert vibe.
A festival-style night at a downtown concert hall with a rotating multi-artist lineup and high-energy crowd. Expect loud, late sets, pro sound and lights, and a packed-floor concert vibe.
A casual Monday evening hangout at Archetype on Haywood Road geared toward meeting new people and swapping ideas. Expect relaxed conversation, community connections, and an easygoing West Asheville coffeehouse vibe.
A casual Monday evening hangout at Archetype on Haywood Road geared toward meeting new people and swapping ideas. Expect relaxed conversation, community connections, and an easygoing West Asheville coffeehouse vibe.
A casual Monday evening hangout at Archetype on Haywood Road geared toward meeting new people and swapping ideas. Expect relaxed conversation, community connections, and an easygoing West Asheville coffeehouse vibe.
Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.
Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.
Conference-style talks and stakeholder discussions focused on practical food waste reduction strategies, including recovery, composting, and circular economy solutions. Designed for regional partners to share resources, policy ideas, and implementation roadmaps.
Casual taproom celebration with local brews and community storytelling. Funds raised support financial education, counseling, and programs to build household resilience across western North Carolina.
Casual taproom celebration with local brews and community storytelling. Funds raised support financial education, counseling, and programs to build household resilience across western North Carolina.
Casual taproom celebration with local brews and community storytelling. Funds raised support financial education, counseling, and programs to build household resilience across western North Carolina.
Anniversary celebration for the Hominy Creek Greenway with an evening of live sets, raffle prizes, and community mingling at a West Asheville brewery. Toast the debut of the small batch saison “Knotty by Nature” with a special beer release.
Anniversary celebration for the Hominy Creek Greenway with an evening of live sets, raffle prizes, and community mingling at a West Asheville brewery. Toast the debut of the small batch saison “Knotty by Nature” with a special beer release.
Anniversary celebration for the Hominy Creek Greenway with an evening of live sets, raffle prizes, and community mingling at a West Asheville brewery. Toast the debut of the small batch saison “Knotty by Nature” with a special beer release.
Four-night improv festival across three Asheville venues, mixing quick-fire short form games with longform and narrative unscripted theater. Expect headliner sets, musical improv, and a rotating lineup of diverse teams.
Four-night improv festival across three Asheville venues, mixing quick-fire short form games with longform and narrative unscripted theater. Expect headliner sets, musical improv, and a rotating lineup of diverse teams.
Four-night improv festival across three Asheville venues, mixing quick-fire short form games with longform and narrative unscripted theater. Expect headliner sets, musical improv, and a rotating lineup of diverse teams.
A Mother’s Day handmade market inside a brewery setting, pairing local maker booths and gift shopping with fresh pours and a laid-back taproom vibe. Ideal for browsing artisan goods and supporting Asheville creatives.
A Mother’s Day handmade market inside a brewery setting, pairing local maker booths and gift shopping with fresh pours and a laid-back taproom vibe. Ideal for browsing artisan goods and supporting Asheville creatives.
A Mother’s Day handmade market inside a brewery setting, pairing local maker booths and gift shopping with fresh pours and a laid-back taproom vibe. Ideal for browsing artisan goods and supporting Asheville creatives.
Late-night singles mixer built around guided board games and easy mingling, with hosts teaching rules and pairing people up as tables open. Casual brewery vibe in West Asheville with plenty of parking and a 30s–40s leaning crowd (all welcome).
Late-night singles mixer built around guided board games and easy mingling, with hosts teaching rules and pairing people up as tables open. Casual brewery vibe in West Asheville with plenty of parking and a 30s–40s leaning crowd (all welcome).
Late-night singles mixer built around guided board games and easy mingling, with hosts teaching rules and pairing people up as tables open. Casual brewery vibe in West Asheville with plenty of parking and a 30s–40s leaning crowd (all welcome).
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
Retro Coffee turns into a pop up market of local artisans and small businesses, with a portion of sales donated to Asheville area charities. Browse mission driven gifts and handmade goods while supporting community impact.
Retro Coffee turns into a pop up market of local artisans and small businesses, with a portion of sales donated to Asheville area charities. Browse mission driven gifts and handmade goods while supporting community impact.
Retro Coffee turns into a pop up market of local artisans and small businesses, with a portion of sales donated to Asheville area charities. Browse mission driven gifts and handmade goods while supporting community impact.
A citywide busking celebration with scheduled street acts and pop up performances across multiple stages, from the Round at Pritchard Park to River Arts District spots like All Souls Pizza and local breweries. Proceeds support River Arts District artists.
A citywide busking celebration with scheduled street acts and pop up performances across multiple stages, from the Round at Pritchard Park to River Arts District spots like All Souls Pizza and local breweries. Proceeds support River Arts District artists.
A citywide busking celebration with scheduled street acts and pop up performances across multiple stages, from the Round at Pritchard Park to River Arts District spots like All Souls Pizza and local breweries. Proceeds support River Arts District artists.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.