
Bluegrass & Brews
Easygoing spring afternoon of live bluegrass bands and local craft brews in Pack Square; free admission, bring a chair to relax in the downtown park setting while sipping seasonal beers.
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Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.

A free, high-energy downtown concert night that draws 5,000–6,000 people to Pack Square Park for big crowd vibes and community celebration. Browse a handmade craft marketplace while grabbing bites and drinks from on-site vendors.

A free, high-energy downtown concert night that draws 5,000–6,000 people to Pack Square Park for big crowd vibes and community celebration. Browse a handmade craft marketplace while grabbing bites and drinks from on-site vendors.
A free, high-energy downtown concert night that draws 5,000–6,000 people to Pack Square Park for big crowd vibes and community celebration. Browse a handmade craft marketplace while grabbing bites and drinks from on-site vendors.

An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.

An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.

A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade breakneck fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a relaxed brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned players, with plenty of room for listeners too.

A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade breakneck fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a relaxed brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned players, with plenty of room for listeners too.
A monthly bluegrass jam where pickers trade breakneck fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a relaxed brewery taproom. Open to all skill levels, from first-timers to seasoned players, with plenty of room for listeners too.

Low-key unplugged bluegrass jam—fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar—fills the taproom and patio on Tuesday evenings, inviting players of all levels to bring instruments for a weekly community music session.

Low-key unplugged bluegrass jam—fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar—fills the taproom and patio on Tuesday evenings, inviting players of all levels to bring instruments for a weekly community music session.
Low-key unplugged bluegrass jam—fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar—fills the taproom and patio on Tuesday evenings, inviting players of all levels to bring instruments for a weekly community music session.

A springtime gathering amid flowering gardens and landscaped trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect a relaxed, strollable outdoor vibe centered on seasonal blooms, fresh-air exploring, and community connection.

A springtime gathering amid flowering gardens and landscaped trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect a relaxed, strollable outdoor vibe centered on seasonal blooms, fresh-air exploring, and community connection.
A springtime gathering amid flowering gardens and landscaped trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect a relaxed, strollable outdoor vibe centered on seasonal blooms, fresh-air exploring, and community connection.

High energy bluegrass and jam band sets featuring banjo, mandolin, and driving upright bass in a standing room outdoor beer garden setting; all ages, rain or shine, clear bag entry policy.

High energy bluegrass and jam band sets featuring banjo, mandolin, and driving upright bass in a standing room outdoor beer garden setting; all ages, rain or shine, clear bag entry policy.
High energy bluegrass and jam band sets featuring banjo, mandolin, and driving upright bass in a standing room outdoor beer garden setting; all ages, rain or shine, clear bag entry policy.

Springtime celebration that turns the historic arcade into a botanical wonderland with bright floral installations, pop-up vendors, and a free daytime community festival vibe. Live set from a Durand Jones and The Indications member adds soulful grooves to the afternoon.

Springtime celebration that turns the historic arcade into a botanical wonderland with bright floral installations, pop-up vendors, and a free daytime community festival vibe. Live set from a Durand Jones and The Indications member adds soulful grooves to the afternoon.
Springtime celebration that turns the historic arcade into a botanical wonderland with bright floral installations, pop-up vendors, and a free daytime community festival vibe. Live set from a Durand Jones and The Indications member adds soulful grooves to the afternoon.

High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.

High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.
High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.

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.

Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.

Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.
Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.

Roots-forward tunes fill a brewery taproom for a laid-back late-evening set with Alex Bazemore and rotating friends. Expect an easygoing hang with pints in hand and warm, song-driven vibes.

Roots-forward tunes fill a brewery taproom for a laid-back late-evening set with Alex Bazemore and rotating friends. Expect an easygoing hang with pints in hand and warm, song-driven vibes.
Roots-forward tunes fill a brewery taproom for a laid-back late-evening set with Alex Bazemore and rotating friends. Expect an easygoing hang with pints in hand and warm, song-driven vibes.
Genre-blending, high-energy sets with feel-good momentum take over a West Asheville brewery taproom. Expect a lively late-night crowd, upbeat grooves, and a packed-room concert vibe.
Genre-blending, high-energy sets with feel-good momentum take over a West Asheville brewery taproom. Expect a lively late-night crowd, upbeat grooves, and a packed-room concert vibe.
Genre-blending, high-energy sets with feel-good momentum take over a West Asheville brewery taproom. Expect a lively late-night crowd, upbeat grooves, and a packed-room concert vibe.

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.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band and rock twists hits an outdoor brewery stage, driven by fast-picking strings and extended grooves. Doors at 6pm with a 7pm set; advance tickets about $33.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band and rock twists hits an outdoor brewery stage, driven by fast-picking strings and extended grooves. Doors at 6pm with a 7pm set; advance tickets about $33.
High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band and rock twists hits an outdoor brewery stage, driven by fast-picking strings and extended grooves. Doors at 6pm with a 7pm set; advance tickets about $33.

A genre-hopping set that moves from jam-driven funk and blues rock into soulful jazz and hip hop-influenced grooves. Catch the band outdoors at a brewery lawn show with a late-night concert vibe.

A genre-hopping set that moves from jam-driven funk and blues rock into soulful jazz and hip hop-influenced grooves. Catch the band outdoors at a brewery lawn show with a late-night concert vibe.
A genre-hopping set that moves from jam-driven funk and blues rock into soulful jazz and hip hop-influenced grooves. Catch the band outdoors at a brewery lawn show with a late-night concert vibe.

A scenic open air art festival spreads through Pack Square Park with sparkling handmade jewelry, one of a kind paintings, crafted glasswork, and striking sculpture. Browse downtown Asheville booths during Memorial Day weekend for a relaxed afternoon stroll.

A scenic open air art festival spreads through Pack Square Park with sparkling handmade jewelry, one of a kind paintings, crafted glasswork, and striking sculpture. Browse downtown Asheville booths during Memorial Day weekend for a relaxed afternoon stroll.
A scenic open air art festival spreads through Pack Square Park with sparkling handmade jewelry, one of a kind paintings, crafted glasswork, and striking sculpture. Browse downtown Asheville booths during Memorial Day weekend for a relaxed afternoon stroll.

High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina players, built around fast fiddle lines, banjo rolls, and tight harmonies in a downtown pub. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to sit in.

High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina players, built around fast fiddle lines, banjo rolls, and tight harmonies in a downtown pub. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to sit in.
High-energy bluegrass picking from top Western North Carolina players, built around fast fiddle lines, banjo rolls, and tight harmonies in a downtown pub. An open jam kicks off at 9:30 pm for anyone ready to sit in.

Free outdoor cycling festival with two community rides and a pop up bike park for riding, skills play, and bike community meetups. Set at a riverside brewery with a laid back, social afternoon vibe.

Free outdoor cycling festival with two community rides and a pop up bike park for riding, skills play, and bike community meetups. Set at a riverside brewery with a laid back, social afternoon vibe.
Free outdoor cycling festival with two community rides and a pop up bike park for riding, skills play, and bike community meetups. Set at a riverside brewery with a laid back, social afternoon vibe.