Things to Do in Asheville This Weekend -- April 26-28, 2024

Hiking with the family at Black Balsam

Ready to make your weekend plans? Experience some of the best events happening all around the Blue Ridge Mountains. As you plan your getaway to Asheville, check out our easy-to-use accommodations search tool to find room availability and rates.

Here are ideas for what to do this weekend:

Asheville Herb Festival

Friday - Sunday, April 26-28, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WNC Ag Center

Visit the largest herb festival in the United States and Canada--promoting WNC herbs and herbal products since 1990!
Learn from herb growers, herbalists and related businesses while also seeing demonstrations from experts on natural gardening and landscaping. Free admission, free parking, & free workshops!

National Pretzel Day

Friday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Red Stag Grill

Experience an exclusive culinary offering at Red Stag Grill on National Pretzel Day. Indulge in an exquisite twist on the classic house-made pretzel, topped with local hop infused salt paired with the irresistible Lusty Monk Mustard.

Weaverville Art Safari Studio Tour

Saturday - Sunday, April 27-28, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Weaverville

The Weaverville Art Safari is one of the original studio tours in the Asheville Area. It is a self guided free event that offers a unique look at the artist’s work in their working environment, featuring artists who specialize in handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, furniture, painting, drawing, fiber art, wood art and more.

The Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Live Fire Event

Saturday, April 27, 12:30 - 3 p.m.
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Celebrate the amazing Winter Squash at a live fire cooking of winter squash and Hickory Nut Gap meats. Chef’s will be using Ultracross Squash, harvested last fall. Each guest will also receive a packet of Ultracross Squash seeds, a copy of Winter Squash Crop Stories, and an open invitation to be part of our Total Squash Sovereignty project.

Downtown Asheville Treasure Hunt - Walking Team Scavenger Hunt

Sunday, April 28, 2 - 3 p.m.
DSSOLVR

Follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes to find and unlock the treasure chest for a grand prize! The hunt involves walking a distance of up to 2.0 miles in total and will take place rain or shine, so long as the weather does not become dangerous. The hunt typically takes about 60 minutes to complete. Children under 10 years old are welcome to participate for free with the purchase of an Adult ticket.

Recurring Events

Biltmore Blooms

Friday - Sunday, April 26-28
Biltmore

A long-time spring tradition, Biltmore Blooms celebrates Biltmore’s historic gardens and grounds and the return of warm weather, featuring a progression of thousands of spring flowers growing across the property. Also, be sure to catch the Chihuly at Biltmore event during your visit.

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

AVL Fest Concert Salvage Station

Friday (April 26):

"The World Beyond The Redbud Tree" Book Discussion with Author, Madison Brightwell at Black Mountain Public Library, Fri. 10 a.m.
Barrett Davis at Grey Eagle, 5:30 p.m.
Frances Eliza at Turgua Brewing, 6 p.m.
Jason Daniello at Botanist and Barrel, 6:45 p.m.
Pageant! the Drag Show at Hi-Wire Brewing, 7 p.m.
Office Trivia Olympic (Round 1) at Ginger's Revenge, 7 p.m.
Comedy: Carter Deems at Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope, 7 p.m.
Blind Date Live at Grey Eagle, 7 p.m.
Comedy: Yoshee at Noble Taproom and Cidery, 7 p.m.
Ashley Heath at The RailYard Blk Mtn, 7 p.m.
LaMP at Salvage Station, 7 p.m.
Kooley High at Eulogy, 7 p.m.
Black Mountain International Liar's Contest at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 7 p.m.
Thurgood at North Carolina Stage Company, 7:30 p.m.
Matilda: The Musical at Asheville Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Couple Therapy - The Theatrical Show at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m.
Asheville Mind Reading Show at Story Parlor, 8 p.m.
Ty Segall at Orange Peel, 8 p.m.
Scott Hall at Vintage Kava, 8 p.m.
Roll of the Dice, A Comedy Show of Chance at Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope, 9 p.m.
Karaoke at Asheville Beauty Academy, 10 p.m.

Saturday (April 27):

Giraffe Tall Tales: True Stories About the World's Tallest Animals at Weaverville Community Center, 11 a.m.
Matilda: The Musical at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
Blue Ridge Orchestra: Spring Fourth at UNCA Lipinski Auditorium, 3 p.m.
Keturah Allgood at Grey Eagle, 5:30 p.m.
Dysfunktone at Highland Brewing Company, 6 p.m.
Jason Whitaker at Hilton Garden Inn Asheville South, 6 p.m.
Derek Johnson at Highland Brewing Downtown Taproom, 6 p.m
Jody Carrol at Ginger's Revenge, 6 p.m.
Southside Comedy: Dad Jokes at Sweeten Creek Brewing, 6 p.m.
Muddy Guthrie at The RailYard Blk Mtn, 7 p.m.
Anya Hinkle Album Release Show + Billy Sea at Citizen Vinyl, 7 p.m.
Peter Mayer at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 7 p.m.
Don't Tell Comedy at Secret Location, 7 p.m.
Glorious Work: Songs in the Rhythm of Life (Chorus) at First Baptist Church of Asheville, 7 p.m.
Thurgood at North Carolina Stage Company, 7:30 p.m.
Dance Underground at Eulogy, 8 p.m.
Ruston Kelly - The Too Chill To Kill Tour at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
Hot in Herre: 2000s Dance Party at Orange Peel, 8 p.m.
Comedy: Last Call at DSSOLVR, 10 p.m.
Saturday Night Tease at The Odd, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday (April 28):

Sunday Funday presented by Asheville Music School at Salvage Station, 12 p.m.
Brunch Party at Yalla, 1 p.m.
Thurgood at North Carolina Stage Company, 2 p.m.
Jazz Sunday's at Ginger's Revenge, 2 p.m.
The Knockin' Boots at Highland Brewing Company, 2 p.m.
Matilda: The Musical at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
Dungeons N' Drafts at Archetype Brewing, 2:30 p.m.
Blue Ridge Orchestra: Spring Fourth at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 3 p.m.
Reggae Sundays with Chalwa at French Broad River Brewery, 3 p.m.
Buffalo Rose at Riverside Pavilion at Olivette, 4 p.m.
Poetry Reading at Malaprops, 5 p.m.
Beth Snapp at Grey Eagle, 5:30 p.m.
Stephen Marley - Old Soul Unplugged at French Broad River Brewery, 6 p.m.
Comedy: Tom Delgado at Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope, 6:30 p.m.
Red Clay Strays at Rabbit Rabbit, 7 p.m.
Aim High at Eulogy, 7 p.m.
Karaoke Nights at The Draftsman, 8 p.m.
The Local Honeys at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.

Tailgate & Specialty Pop Up Markets

Farmers Markets

Shop local at the Asheville area's numerous farmers, tailgate, and holiday markets. Here's a look at some of the markets you can visit this weekend:

Spring Fling 2024 at Peace Gardens and Market, Sat. 11 a.m.
Uncommon Market at Foundy, Sun. 10 a.m.
Seconds Sample Sale at Highland Brewing Company, Sun. 12 p.m.
Monthly Maker's Market at Salt Face Mule Brewing Co. Sun 1 p.m.
Asheville City Market at North Market Street, Downtown Asheville, Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WNC Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Road, open 7 days a week, year-round, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Visit an art studio or art exhibition

Marquee

Asheville is home to hundreds of artists, galleries and studios making creative expression a way of life here in the mountains. Here is a look at some of the current art exhibitions in the city:

Book + Art - Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines at Asheville Art Museum, Fri 12 p.m.
15th Birthday Celebration & Sweet Creatures Gallery Show at Hammerhead Stoneworks, Fri. 3 p.m.
Nava Lubelski: Things We Think We Know Artist Reception at Tracey Morgan Gallery, Fri. 6 p.m.
Maxx Feist Artist Spotlight at Horse + Hero, Sat. 6 p.m.
Public Tour: Discovering Art in Asheville at Asheville Art Museum, Sun. 2 p.m.
American Art in the Atomic Age at Asheville Art Museum through April 29
Short Stories: Paintings by Linda Gritta at Bender Gallery, through April 30
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Exhibit at Folk Art Center, through May 1
Mandala Madness III at Foundation Studios through May 1
Vera B Williams - STORIES Exhibition at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center through May 11
Art of Detailing at Folk Art Center through May 20
Daily Craft Demonstrations at Folk Art Center through December 31.
Chihuly at Biltmore at Amhearst at Deerpark on Biltmore Estate through Jan. 5, 2025

Free Things To Do In Asheville This Weekend

Hiking in Black Mountain

Stretch those vacation dollars a little further by taking part in these activities that cost nothing to attend.

Asheville Herb Festival at WNC Ag Center, Fri. - Sun. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Office Trivia Olympic (Round 1) at Ginger's Revenge, Fri. 7 p.m.
Montford Moppets: One Act Festival at Attic Salt Theatre, Fri. 7 p.m.
Giraffe Tall Tales: True Stories About the World's Tallest Animals at Weaverville Community Center, Sat. 11 a.m.
Spring Fling 2024 at Peace Gardens and Market, Sat. 11 a.m.
Southside Comedy: Dad Jokes at Sweeten Creek Brewing, Sat. 6 p.m.
Monthly Maker's Market at Salt Face Mule Brewing Co. Sun 1 p.m.
Hiking at Laurel River Trail

Packages and Deals

Save some money this weekend with these special offers from area attractions and accommodations.

Seize the Stay: Save 20% at Biltmore
Fishing Adventure Package at The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast
10% Off Weekly Jewelry Workshops at Ignite Jewelry Studios

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