
Asheville Restaurant Week
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.
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Browse Asheville artisans, food vendors, and seasonal producers at a communal indoor market on North Market Street, with handmade crafts, small batch foods, and a family friendly, community oriented shopping vibe.

Browse Asheville artisans, food vendors, and seasonal producers at a communal indoor market on North Market Street, with handmade crafts, small batch foods, and a family friendly, community oriented shopping vibe.
Browse Asheville artisans, food vendors, and seasonal producers at a communal indoor market on North Market Street, with handmade crafts, small batch foods, and a family friendly, community oriented shopping vibe.

Guided neighborhood foraging walks identifying spring wild edibles—greens, mushrooms, and berries—emphasizing sustainable harvesting, plant ID, and seasonal recipes. Casual outdoor stroll welcoming beginners and curious eaters.

Guided neighborhood foraging walks identifying spring wild edibles—greens, mushrooms, and berries—emphasizing sustainable harvesting, plant ID, and seasonal recipes. Casual outdoor stroll welcoming beginners and curious eaters.
Guided neighborhood foraging walks identifying spring wild edibles—greens, mushrooms, and berries—emphasizing sustainable harvesting, plant ID, and seasonal recipes. Casual outdoor stroll welcoming beginners and curious eaters.
Hands-on fermentation fest with demos and tastings led by the makers, highlighting how ferments are crafted from start to finish. Gather at a cider-focused taproom for an interactive, community-forward food culture night.
Hands-on fermentation fest with demos and tastings led by the makers, highlighting how ferments are crafted from start to finish. Gather at a cider-focused taproom for an interactive, community-forward food culture night.
Hands-on fermentation fest with demos and tastings led by the makers, highlighting how ferments are crafted from start to finish. Gather at a cider-focused taproom for an interactive, community-forward food culture night.

Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.

Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
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.

A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.

A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.
A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.

Homestyle Chinese takeout pop-up at Asheville Mountain Kitchen with wok tossed noodles, saucy stir fries, and hand packed meals for evening pickup or casual counter dining, savory comforting flavors in a neighborhood setting.

Homestyle Chinese takeout pop-up at Asheville Mountain Kitchen with wok tossed noodles, saucy stir fries, and hand packed meals for evening pickup or casual counter dining, savory comforting flavors in a neighborhood setting.
Homestyle Chinese takeout pop-up at Asheville Mountain Kitchen with wok tossed noodles, saucy stir fries, and hand packed meals for evening pickup or casual counter dining, savory comforting flavors in a neighborhood setting.

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.

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.
Historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking key sites, stories, and architectural details with context-rich local history. Starts from a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up point.
Historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking key sites, stories, and architectural details with context-rich local history. Starts from a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up point.
Historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking key sites, stories, and architectural details with context-rich local history. Starts from a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up point.

Tacos and tequila take over an early-evening bar setting, pairing a casual food special with agave-forward cocktails and a lively hangout vibe at a local Asheville taproom and kitchen.

Tacos and tequila take over an early-evening bar setting, pairing a casual food special with agave-forward cocktails and a lively hangout vibe at a local Asheville taproom and kitchen.
Tacos and tequila take over an early-evening bar setting, pairing a casual food special with agave-forward cocktails and a lively hangout vibe at a local Asheville taproom and kitchen.

A relaxed German-style spring beer fest pouring 10+ traditional German drafts alongside a German-inspired menu from The Smokin' Onion. Afternoon polka sets by the Appalachian Freunde create an Oktoberfest-lite biergarten vibe.

A relaxed German-style spring beer fest pouring 10+ traditional German drafts alongside a German-inspired menu from The Smokin' Onion. Afternoon polka sets by the Appalachian Freunde create an Oktoberfest-lite biergarten vibe.
A relaxed German-style spring beer fest pouring 10+ traditional German drafts alongside a German-inspired menu from The Smokin' Onion. Afternoon polka sets by the Appalachian Freunde create an Oktoberfest-lite biergarten vibe.

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 citywide busking festival with scheduled street acts and spontaneous pop up performances across multiple stages, from Pritchard Park downtown to River Arts District spots like All Souls Pizza, RAD Brewing, and Wedge at Foundy. Community celebration that also benefits River Arts District artists.

A citywide busking festival with scheduled street acts and spontaneous pop up performances across multiple stages, from Pritchard Park downtown to River Arts District spots like All Souls Pizza, RAD Brewing, and Wedge at Foundy. Community celebration that also benefits River Arts District artists.
A citywide busking festival with scheduled street acts and spontaneous pop up performances across multiple stages, from Pritchard Park downtown to River Arts District spots like All Souls Pizza, RAD Brewing, and Wedge at Foundy. Community celebration that also benefits River Arts District artists.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.

A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.
A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.

A relaxed Sunday brunch hangout with divine biscuits, smoked trout bagels, and fresh artisan pastries alongside coffee sipping and easy conversation. Set around a big shared table with a pantry-style shop stocked with local goodies.

A relaxed Sunday brunch hangout with divine biscuits, smoked trout bagels, and fresh artisan pastries alongside coffee sipping and easy conversation. Set around a big shared table with a pantry-style shop stocked with local goodies.
A relaxed Sunday brunch hangout with divine biscuits, smoked trout bagels, and fresh artisan pastries alongside coffee sipping and easy conversation. Set around a big shared table with a pantry-style shop stocked with local goodies.

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.

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.
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.