Westival - A festival for the West of Us!
Community focused food festival featuring unlimited tastings from West End, Jargon, Hop Ice Cream, Sunny Point, Gypsy Queen and local beer, with ticket proceeds supporting 12 Baskets Cafe and Asheville Poverty Initiative.
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A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.
A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.
A citywide celebration of Asheville's delicious culinary creations with prix fixe specials across casual to fine dining venues. Explore multiple restaurant menus in downtown neighborhoods and beyond to support favorites or try somewhere new.
Weeklong prix-fixe celebration of Asheville’s culinary scene, with chef-driven tasting menus and seasonal, locally sourced dishes across participating restaurants; scheduled Jan 20–26 and Feb 17–23, 2026, for trying new spots.
Weeklong prix-fixe celebration of Asheville’s culinary scene, with chef-driven tasting menus and seasonal, locally sourced dishes across participating restaurants; scheduled Jan 20–26 and Feb 17–23, 2026, for trying new spots.
Weeklong prix-fixe celebration of Asheville’s culinary scene, with chef-driven tasting menus and seasonal, locally sourced dishes across participating restaurants; scheduled Jan 20–26 and Feb 17–23, 2026, for trying new spots.
High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.
High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.
High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.
Browse 10+ curated local vendors while a vinyl DJ spins lo fi grooves; sip hot chocolate or craft beer and enjoy plentiful non-alcoholic options for a low-key Dry January evening of shopping and community.
Browse 10+ curated local vendors while a vinyl DJ spins lo fi grooves; sip hot chocolate or craft beer and enjoy plentiful non-alcoholic options for a low-key Dry January evening of shopping and community.
Browse 10+ curated local vendors while a vinyl DJ spins lo fi grooves; sip hot chocolate or craft beer and enjoy plentiful non-alcoholic options for a low-key Dry January evening of shopping and community.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
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.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Facilitated civic dialogue exploring equitable, sustainable community visions and practical next steps for local action. Free ticket reserves your spot for a participatory conversation hosted by Meaningful Conversations Asheville.
Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.
Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.
Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.
Home cooks compete for the Golden Ladle with hearty soups and chilis—meat, vegetarian, and vegan entries welcome—served for judged tasting and community sampling at Fleetwood’s neighborhood restaurant on Haywood Road.
Home cooks compete for the Golden Ladle with hearty soups and chilis—meat, vegetarian, and vegan entries welcome—served for judged tasting and community sampling at Fleetwood’s neighborhood restaurant on Haywood Road.
Home cooks compete for the Golden Ladle with hearty soups and chilis—meat, vegetarian, and vegan entries welcome—served for judged tasting and community sampling at Fleetwood’s neighborhood restaurant on Haywood Road.
One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
Community focused bike benefit supporting Asheville on Bikes, presented as a ticketed evening of socializing and bike culture; details pending and tickets go on sale January 9 for the February 22, 2026 event.
Community focused bike benefit supporting Asheville on Bikes, presented as a ticketed evening of socializing and bike culture; details pending and tickets go on sale January 9 for the February 22, 2026 event.
Community focused bike benefit supporting Asheville on Bikes, presented as a ticketed evening of socializing and bike culture; details pending and tickets go on sale January 9 for the February 22, 2026 event.
Explore Asheville woods and urban greenways identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting techniques through hands on demonstrations, seasonal mushroom notes, and practical plant identification skills for beginners and curious eaters.
Explore Asheville woods and urban greenways identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting techniques through hands on demonstrations, seasonal mushroom notes, and practical plant identification skills for beginners and curious eaters.
Explore Asheville woods and urban greenways identifying wild edible plants and safe harvesting techniques through hands on demonstrations, seasonal mushroom notes, and practical plant identification skills for beginners and curious eaters.
Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.
Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.
Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.
Casual community pub run through West Asheville routes for all ages and fitness levels, rain or shine weekly meetups that end with post run beers and socializing at the brewery.
Casual community pub run through West Asheville routes for all ages and fitness levels, rain or shine weekly meetups that end with post run beers and socializing at the brewery.
Casual community pub run through West Asheville routes for all ages and fitness levels, rain or shine weekly meetups that end with post run beers and socializing at the brewery.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Formal black tie gala in a Renaissance hotel ballroom featuring a plated benefit dinner, cocktail reception, silent auction, and awards ceremony, bringing community leaders together for fundraising, networking, and celebration.
Formal black tie gala in a Renaissance hotel ballroom featuring a plated benefit dinner, cocktail reception, silent auction, and awards ceremony, bringing community leaders together for fundraising, networking, and celebration.
Formal black tie gala in a Renaissance hotel ballroom featuring a plated benefit dinner, cocktail reception, silent auction, and awards ceremony, bringing community leaders together for fundraising, networking, and celebration.
Pedal-friendly neighborhood cruise ending at a local café for outdoor coffee and conversation; relaxed pacing and mostly flat, bike-friendly routes suited to riders of all abilities, hosted by Asheville on Bikes.
Pedal-friendly neighborhood cruise ending at a local café for outdoor coffee and conversation; relaxed pacing and mostly flat, bike-friendly routes suited to riders of all abilities, hosted by Asheville on Bikes.
Pedal-friendly neighborhood cruise ending at a local café for outdoor coffee and conversation; relaxed pacing and mostly flat, bike-friendly routes suited to riders of all abilities, hosted by Asheville on Bikes.