
UNCA Homecoming 2026
Alumni and campus community converge for UNCA Homecoming weekend (Feb 20–21, 2026) with campus celebrations, reunions, and evening gatherings at the Sherrill Center hosted by the UNC Asheville Alumni Association.
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Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.

Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.
Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.

Caps and gowns commencement ceremony honoring AB-Tech spring graduates with processional, conferral of degrees, keynote address, and celebratory applause in a large indoor performing arts auditorium; family friendly, formal academic tradition.

Caps and gowns commencement ceremony honoring AB-Tech spring graduates with processional, conferral of degrees, keynote address, and celebratory applause in a large indoor performing arts auditorium; family friendly, formal academic tradition.
Caps and gowns commencement ceremony honoring AB-Tech spring graduates with processional, conferral of degrees, keynote address, and celebratory applause in a large indoor performing arts auditorium; family friendly, formal academic tradition.

Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.

Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.
Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.
Interdisciplinary sessions and data-driven presentations on Southern Appalachian weather patterns, climate variability, forecasting techniques, and resilience strategies, connecting researchers, operational meteorologists, faculty, and students through talks, posters, and collaborative discussions.
Interdisciplinary sessions and data-driven presentations on Southern Appalachian weather patterns, climate variability, forecasting techniques, and resilience strategies, connecting researchers, operational meteorologists, faculty, and students through talks, posters, and collaborative discussions.
Interdisciplinary sessions and data-driven presentations on Southern Appalachian weather patterns, climate variability, forecasting techniques, and resilience strategies, connecting researchers, operational meteorologists, faculty, and students through talks, posters, and collaborative discussions.

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.

Evening of small-plate chef tastings, craft brews, and cocktails from 50 plus Asheville restaurants and beverage partners at A-B Tech’s Mission Health Conference Center; VIP hour begins at 5:30 PM for early samplers and networking.

Evening of small-plate chef tastings, craft brews, and cocktails from 50 plus Asheville restaurants and beverage partners at A-B Tech’s Mission Health Conference Center; VIP hour begins at 5:30 PM for early samplers and networking.
Evening of small-plate chef tastings, craft brews, and cocktails from 50 plus Asheville restaurants and beverage partners at A-B Tech’s Mission Health Conference Center; VIP hour begins at 5:30 PM for early samplers and networking.

Statewide administrators gather for leadership sessions, policy workshops, and peer networking focused on community college operations and governance, with targeted professional development and practical implementation takeaways.

Statewide administrators gather for leadership sessions, policy workshops, and peer networking focused on community college operations and governance, with targeted professional development and practical implementation takeaways.
Statewide administrators gather for leadership sessions, policy workshops, and peer networking focused on community college operations and governance, with targeted professional development and practical implementation takeaways.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Symposium-style panel talks and keynote presentations on Masonic history and fraternal topics, paired with communal catered food and convivial socializing for members and the curious public at an open Asheville meetup.
Family-friendly downtown basketball celebration with a Downtown Dribble parade of Southern Conference teams, kid-focused activities, interactive festival booths, youth skills challenges, and community programming on the lawn at Pack Square Park.
Family-friendly downtown basketball celebration with a Downtown Dribble parade of Southern Conference teams, kid-focused activities, interactive festival booths, youth skills challenges, and community programming on the lawn at Pack Square Park.
Family-friendly downtown basketball celebration with a Downtown Dribble parade of Southern Conference teams, kid-focused activities, interactive festival booths, youth skills challenges, and community programming on the lawn at Pack Square Park.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.

Daytime symposium for green industry professionals delivering CEU credits, expert-led sessions, and structured networking at The North Carolina Arboretum, with a focus on sustainable landscape practices and urban forestry professional development.

Daytime symposium for green industry professionals delivering CEU credits, expert-led sessions, and structured networking at The North Carolina Arboretum, with a focus on sustainable landscape practices and urban forestry professional development.
Daytime symposium for green industry professionals delivering CEU credits, expert-led sessions, and structured networking at The North Carolina Arboretum, with a focus on sustainable landscape practices and urban forestry professional development.
Rowdy St. Patrick's Day pub crawl through downtown Asheville with green themed drink specials, live DJs, and bar to bar party energy; organized by PubCrawls.com for a 21 plus nightlife celebration starting March 14, 2026.
Rowdy St. Patrick's Day pub crawl through downtown Asheville with green themed drink specials, live DJs, and bar to bar party energy; organized by PubCrawls.com for a 21 plus nightlife celebration starting March 14, 2026.
Rowdy St. Patrick's Day pub crawl through downtown Asheville with green themed drink specials, live DJs, and bar to bar party energy; organized by PubCrawls.com for a 21 plus nightlife celebration starting March 14, 2026.
Hard hitting college basketball clash against Charleston Southern, capped by Senior Day ceremonies honoring departing Bulldogs; expect a boisterous student section, pep band energy, arena seating, and ticketed home game atmosphere.
Hard hitting college basketball clash against Charleston Southern, capped by Senior Day ceremonies honoring departing Bulldogs; expect a boisterous student section, pep band energy, arena seating, and ticketed home game atmosphere.
Hard hitting college basketball clash against Charleston Southern, capped by Senior Day ceremonies honoring departing Bulldogs; expect a boisterous student section, pep band energy, arena seating, and ticketed home game atmosphere.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.

High energy college basketball showdown at Kimmel Arena for UNC Asheville's final home game, with family-friendly Kids Zone, Children's Market, halftime Bouncing Blackhawks, meet Rocky mascot, and postgame autographs.

High energy college basketball showdown at Kimmel Arena for UNC Asheville's final home game, with family-friendly Kids Zone, Children's Market, halftime Bouncing Blackhawks, meet Rocky mascot, and postgame autographs.
High energy college basketball showdown at Kimmel Arena for UNC Asheville's final home game, with family-friendly Kids Zone, Children's Market, halftime Bouncing Blackhawks, meet Rocky mascot, and postgame autographs.

Community focused evening blending keynote talks by alumni David LaMotte and Nselaa Ward with a symbolic mic passing ceremony connecting established speakers to twelve incoming 2026 presenters, plus intimate reflections, networking, and heavy appetizers.

Community focused evening blending keynote talks by alumni David LaMotte and Nselaa Ward with a symbolic mic passing ceremony connecting established speakers to twelve incoming 2026 presenters, plus intimate reflections, networking, and heavy appetizers.
Community focused evening blending keynote talks by alumni David LaMotte and Nselaa Ward with a symbolic mic passing ceremony connecting established speakers to twelve incoming 2026 presenters, plus intimate reflections, networking, and heavy appetizers.·Open TEDx Matching
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.
Late night bar hopping across Asheville's best pubs, blending patriotic party energy, drink specials, and organized pub crawl pacing for groups. Expect lively crowds, 21 plus atmosphere, and celebratory Independence Day revelry.
Late night bar hopping across Asheville's best pubs, blending patriotic party energy, drink specials, and organized pub crawl pacing for groups. Expect lively crowds, 21 plus atmosphere, and celebratory Independence Day revelry.
Late night bar hopping across Asheville's best pubs, blending patriotic party energy, drink specials, and organized pub crawl pacing for groups. Expect lively crowds, 21 plus atmosphere, and celebratory Independence Day revelry.

Action-packed single-day camps filled with outdoor games, nature-based activities, and hands-on crafts for school-aged kids, guided by trained staff to build confidence, friendships, and new adventure skills.

Action-packed single-day camps filled with outdoor games, nature-based activities, and hands-on crafts for school-aged kids, guided by trained staff to build confidence, friendships, and new adventure skills.
Action-packed single-day camps filled with outdoor games, nature-based activities, and hands-on crafts for school-aged kids, guided by trained staff to build confidence, friendships, and new adventure skills.

High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.

High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.