
Asheville Vegan Chef Challenge
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
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A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.

A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.

A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
Hands-on vegan cooking class focused on whole-food recipes and “food as medicine” nutrition guidance from a certified health coach and longtime vegan. A free monthly session at a wellness center emphasizing practical meal skills and healthier habits.
Hands-on vegan cooking class focused on whole-food recipes and “food as medicine” nutrition guidance from a certified health coach and longtime vegan. A free monthly session at a wellness center emphasizing practical meal skills and healthier habits.
Hands-on vegan cooking class focused on whole-food recipes and “food as medicine” nutrition guidance from a certified health coach and longtime vegan. A free monthly session at a wellness center emphasizing practical meal skills and healthier habits.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
A sprawling food truck festival with 40+ rotating vendors serving craveable street eats, plus craft booths for browsing and take home finds. Expect a lively outdoor stroll and plenty of local shopping energy at Tanger Outlets.
A sprawling food truck festival with 40+ rotating vendors serving craveable street eats, plus craft booths for browsing and take home finds. Expect a lively outdoor stroll and plenty of local shopping energy at Tanger Outlets.
A sprawling food truck festival with 40+ rotating vendors serving craveable street eats, plus craft booths for browsing and take home finds. Expect a lively outdoor stroll and plenty of local shopping energy at Tanger Outlets.
Guided coffee cupping with side by side tastings to train your palate on aroma, acidity, sweetness, and body. Hands-on sensory practice in a specialty coffee training center, geared toward improving tasting vocabulary and confidence.
Guided coffee cupping with side by side tastings to train your palate on aroma, acidity, sweetness, and body. Hands-on sensory practice in a specialty coffee training center, geared toward improving tasting vocabulary and confidence.
Guided coffee cupping with side by side tastings to train your palate on aroma, acidity, sweetness, and body. Hands-on sensory practice in a specialty coffee training center, geared toward improving tasting vocabulary and confidence.

Outdoor monthly maker market in South Slope with booths from local artists, small businesses, and food vendors. A casual afternoon hang in the PlantBar and Asheville Dispensary outdoor space built for browsing, snacking, and community connection.

Outdoor monthly maker market in South Slope with booths from local artists, small businesses, and food vendors. A casual afternoon hang in the PlantBar and Asheville Dispensary outdoor space built for browsing, snacking, and community connection.
Outdoor monthly maker market in South Slope with booths from local artists, small businesses, and food vendors. A casual afternoon hang in the PlantBar and Asheville Dispensary outdoor space built for browsing, snacking, and community connection.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local lore, key landmarks, and neighborhood stories into an easy-paced route. Ideal for visitors and locals who want context-rich history and a communal stroll starting near a coffee bar.
Lively soccer match watch party with big screen viewing, crowd cheers, and a casual bar vibe. Sip local drinks and grab food while you reserve a spot for prime viewing of the biggest games.
Lively soccer match watch party with big screen viewing, crowd cheers, and a casual bar vibe. Sip local drinks and grab food while you reserve a spot for prime viewing of the biggest games.
Lively soccer match watch party with big screen viewing, crowd cheers, and a casual bar vibe. Sip local drinks and grab food while you reserve a spot for prime viewing of the biggest games.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.
A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

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Pedaling through Asheville neighborhoods to an outdoor coffee stop, this relaxed community ride by Asheville on Bikes focuses on casual social cycling, beginner friendly pace, frequent stops, and coffee fueled conversation.
Pedaling through Asheville neighborhoods to an outdoor coffee stop, this relaxed community ride by Asheville on Bikes focuses on casual social cycling, beginner friendly pace, frequent stops, and coffee fueled conversation.

Limited-run scoops lean bold and unexpected with flavors like Beet Blackberry Crunch, Salted Licorice, and the spicy Rising Flame, plus a vegan version. Celebrate the sweet holiday at The Hop locations in North Asheville, West Asheville, and Black Mountain while supplies last.

Limited-run scoops lean bold and unexpected with flavors like Beet Blackberry Crunch, Salted Licorice, and the spicy Rising Flame, plus a vegan version. Celebrate the sweet holiday at The Hop locations in North Asheville, West Asheville, and Black Mountain while supplies last.
Limited-run scoops lean bold and unexpected with flavors like Beet Blackberry Crunch, Salted Licorice, and the spicy Rising Flame, plus a vegan version. Celebrate the sweet holiday at The Hop locations in North Asheville, West Asheville, and Black Mountain while supplies last.

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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.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.
Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

High-energy drag performances paired with a lively brunch party hosted by Blue Ridge Pride. Expect a celebratory queer-forward atmosphere with ticketed entry and show-focused entertainment.

High-energy drag performances paired with a lively brunch party hosted by Blue Ridge Pride. Expect a celebratory queer-forward atmosphere with ticketed entry and show-focused entertainment.
High-energy drag performances paired with a lively brunch party hosted by Blue Ridge Pride. Expect a celebratory queer-forward atmosphere with ticketed entry and show-focused entertainment.

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Friendly, drop in board and card game sessions every Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM, offering free play and casual competition—perfect for unwinding after work with friends.
Friendly, drop in board and card game sessions every Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM, offering free play and casual competition—perfect for unwinding after work with friends.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.