
AWS Western Carolina Section Event & Facility Tour at Dave Steel Co.
An after-hours walkthrough of a major Asheville steel fabrication shop with behind-the-scenes looks at production equipment and processes. Built for welding and metalworking professionals to trade insights, meet peers, and make industry connections.
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A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.

A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Ends back near Patton Avenue for an easy post-tour coffee or cocktail hangout.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Ends back near Patton Avenue for an easy post-tour coffee or cocktail hangout.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of the city’s past. Ends back near Patton Avenue for an easy post-tour coffee or cocktail hangout.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

A casual monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building industry crowd, hosted at Wedge Brewery at Foundation. Expect informal networking over pints in the mezzanine-level meeting room at the 5 Foundy Street location.

A casual monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building industry crowd, hosted at Wedge Brewery at Foundation. Expect informal networking over pints in the mezzanine-level meeting room at the 5 Foundy Street location.
A casual monthly happy hour for Asheville’s commercial building industry crowd, hosted at Wedge Brewery at Foundation. Expect informal networking over pints in the mezzanine-level meeting room at the 5 Foundy Street location.

Late-night networking hang for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to swap project updates, trade contacts, and chat with local creatives. Meets inside or on the patio at a 21+ distillery bar; look for the laminated "AVL Filmmakers and Actors Meetup" sign.

Late-night networking hang for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to swap project updates, trade contacts, and chat with local creatives. Meets inside or on the patio at a 21+ distillery bar; look for the laminated "AVL Filmmakers and Actors Meetup" sign.
Late-night networking hang for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to swap project updates, trade contacts, and chat with local creatives. Meets inside or on the patio at a 21+ distillery bar; look for the laminated "AVL Filmmakers and Actors Meetup" sign.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.
Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.

Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on referrals, strategic partnerships, and collaboration. Network and connect with local practitioners in a martial arts studio setting.

Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on referrals, strategic partnerships, and collaboration. Network and connect with local practitioners in a martial arts studio setting.
Free monthly afternoon meetup for Asheville health, wellness, and fitness professionals focused on referrals, strategic partnerships, and collaboration. Network and connect with local practitioners in a martial arts studio setting.

Casual beer garden meetup for data analysts, engineers, scientists, and data quality pros to swap tools, workflows, and war stories over pints. Optional lightning talks or future presentation slots can be coordinated with the organizers.

Casual beer garden meetup for data analysts, engineers, scientists, and data quality pros to swap tools, workflows, and war stories over pints. Optional lightning talks or future presentation slots can be coordinated with the organizers.
Casual beer garden meetup for data analysts, engineers, scientists, and data quality pros to swap tools, workflows, and war stories over pints. Optional lightning talks or future presentation slots can be coordinated with the organizers.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.
Workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a two-hour hands-on session to make custom cocktail or tea spoons with all materials provided. Suitable for all skill levels and ages 9 and up.

A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.

A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.
A walkaround spirits tasting with craft distillers, regional producers, and big-name brands pouring whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes. Expect a lively festival atmosphere inside a large conference center setting.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.

A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through the library with staff, highlighting hidden services, collections, and how to use local resources more effectively. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons who want insider tips and discovery.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.

Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.

Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.

Candid coworking meet up for digital nomads focused on leveling up remote work habits and tackling the unique challenges of working outside a traditional office. Expect an exploratory discussion of “Manifesting Self” in a confidential small group setting.

Candid coworking meet up for digital nomads focused on leveling up remote work habits and tackling the unique challenges of working outside a traditional office. Expect an exploratory discussion of “Manifesting Self” in a confidential small group setting.
Candid coworking meet up for digital nomads focused on leveling up remote work habits and tackling the unique challenges of working outside a traditional office. Expect an exploratory discussion of “Manifesting Self” in a confidential small group setting.

A casual late-evening hang for developers, tech pros, hobbyists, and curious geeks to chat, swap ideas, and make connections across experience levels. Welcoming, low-pressure vibe in a laid-back brewpub setting.

A casual late-evening hang for developers, tech pros, hobbyists, and curious geeks to chat, swap ideas, and make connections across experience levels. Welcoming, low-pressure vibe in a laid-back brewpub setting.
A casual late-evening hang for developers, tech pros, hobbyists, and curious geeks to chat, swap ideas, and make connections across experience levels. Welcoming, low-pressure vibe in a laid-back brewpub setting.

Fast-paced morning business networking with open mingling, an interactive “Know, Grow, Refer!” connection game, and roundtable member pitches. Built for local entrepreneurs seeking referrals, collaboration, and relationship-driven growth.

Fast-paced morning business networking with open mingling, an interactive “Know, Grow, Refer!” connection game, and roundtable member pitches. Built for local entrepreneurs seeking referrals, collaboration, and relationship-driven growth.
Fast-paced morning business networking with open mingling, an interactive “Know, Grow, Refer!” connection game, and roundtable member pitches. Built for local entrepreneurs seeking referrals, collaboration, and relationship-driven growth.

An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.

An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.
An easy-paced group walk around Lake Junaluska with scenic water and mountain views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a guided-style outing focused on fresh air, light movement, and local connection.

A laid-back craft night in a cozy coffee-and-tea bar where you can work on hands-on projects while sipping lattes and herbal teas. Casual, come-as-you-are creative hangout geared toward meeting neighbors and unwinding.

A laid-back craft night in a cozy coffee-and-tea bar where you can work on hands-on projects while sipping lattes and herbal teas. Casual, come-as-you-are creative hangout geared toward meeting neighbors and unwinding.
A laid-back craft night in a cozy coffee-and-tea bar where you can work on hands-on projects while sipping lattes and herbal teas. Casual, come-as-you-are creative hangout geared toward meeting neighbors and unwinding.

Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.

Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Business-to-business lunch meetup focused on promoting products and services while building referral relationships. Casual networking over buffet sushi and grill fare in West Asheville.
Business-to-business lunch meetup focused on promoting products and services while building referral relationships. Casual networking over buffet sushi and grill fare in West Asheville.
Business-to-business lunch meetup focused on promoting products and services while building referral relationships. Casual networking over buffet sushi and grill fare in West Asheville.