This Weekend in Asheville

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A Weekend of Sports

Friday - Sunday, July 11-13, various times
Various Locations

Get in on the action this weekend with a lineup of high-energy sports events in Asheville. Whether you're competing or just cheering from the sidelines, you'll find fast-paced matches all weekend long.

• Asheville Open at Aston Park Tennis Center, Fri - Sun, various times
• 2025 Beer City 7s Rugby Tournament at Buncombe County Sports Park, Sat - Sun, various times
• Mayhem on the Mountain - Flag Football Tournament at Buncombe County Sports Park, Sat, starts at 9 a.m.

The Big Crafty

Saturday - Sunday, July 12-13, 12 - 6 p.m.
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

Get inspired by the region’s most creative makers at this colorful celebration of all things handmade. Shop ceramics, prints, jewelry, and woodwork while exploring Asheville’s thriving arts scene.

Forest Bathing: Summer in the Blue Ridge

Saturday, July 12, 10 - 11 a.m.
The North Carolina Arboretum

Reconnect with nature and yourself on a guided forest immersion at the North Carolina Arboretum. This gentle morning experience blends mindfulness, forest bathing, and wild-foraged tea for a peaceful retreat.

Gardening for Birds, with Sarah Coury

Saturday, July 12, 1 - 3 p.m.
Asheville Botanical Garden

Learn how to create a thriving, bird-friendly garden year-round with practical tips on native plants, habitat design, and eco-conscious maintenance. This engaging class includes a guided walk through the Asheville Botanical Garden, including a visit to the newly restored Wilson Bird Garden.

Classic Fish Fry

Sunday, July 13, various times
Jettie Rae's 

Enjoy fried cod and shrimp, summertime sides, and cold drinks served from a retro Airstream at this classic fish fry.

Wellness On The Rocks - A Flow, Glow, and Chill Experience!

Sunday, July 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cultivated Cocktails Distillery Tavern & Venue

This wellness pop-up blends yoga, cold plunges, and spa treatments with the laid-back vibes of Cultivated Cocktails for a full-body refresh. It's a trifecta of wellness all in one location!

Recurring Events

Shindig on the Green

Saturday, July 12, 7 - 9 p.m.
Pack Square Park

Grab your blanket and head downtown for one of Asheville’s most beloved summer traditions. Shindig on the Green brings together local musicians, dancers, storytellers, and music lovers of all ages for a joyful evening of Southern Appalachian heritage. With jam sessions scattered across the lawn and performances on the main stage, the park comes alive “along about sundown” with the sounds of fiddles, flatfooting, and folk tales.

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

Friday, July 11:

• The Last Wide Open at NC Stage, 2 p.m.
• Flashback Friday at Montford Rooftop Bar, 4 p.m.
• PATIO: Melissa Quinn Fox at Grey Eagle, 5:30 p.m.
• Latin Dance Evening at Bal Harbour Shops Pop-Up, 6 p.m.
• BoogiTherapi RAD Friday Music Series at The Wedge & Records in the RAD, 6 p.m.
• Golden Grooves w/ Chris Felinski + Friends at DSSOLVR, 6 p.m.
• Larry Joe Lambert at Bear's Back Alley Bar, 6 p.m.
• Laron Huntley & The Gravely Brothers at Biltmore Park Town Square, 6:30 p.m.
• Foreign Film Fridays at Flood Gallery, 7 p.m.
• Yonder Mountain String Band & Railroad Earth at Asheville Yards, 7 p.m.
• Old Sap Live on The Patio at The Whale, 7 p.m.
• Peggy Ratusz and Daddy LongLegs Blues & Dance Band at Pillar Rooftop Bar, 7 p.m.
• Kirtan with Mantra Mandala at Center for Spiritual Living, 7 p.m.
• Fancy and Friends: Tunnel of Love, a Springsteen Tribute at Fitz and the Wolfe, 7 p.m.
• A Midsummer Night's Dream at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater, 7:30 p.m.
• The Misfit Improv Comedy Show at NC Stage Company, 7:30 p.m.
• Latin Night! | DJ MTN VIBEZ at Hemingway's Cuba, 8 p.m.
• Beach Babes Standup Comedy Show at Orange Peel, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 12:

• PATIO: Carbon Harry at Grey Eagle, 2 p.m.
• Leather Britches at Ginger's Revenge, 4 p.m.
• Zydeco YaYa at Pillar Rooftop Bar, 6 p.m.
• Saturday Night Live at Hemingway's Cuba, 6 p.m.
• Sam Bush Band with Suns of Stars at Pisgah Brewing, 6 p.m.
• Funk DJ Series with DJ Colé at The Funkatorium, 6 p.m.
• Shindig on the Green at Pack Square Park, 7 p.m.
• Iron & Wine / I’m With Her at Asheville Yards, 7 p.m.
• Can’t Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party at Orange Peel, 7 p.m.
• Samantha Crain at Grey Eagle, 7 p.m.
• Iggy at Bear's Back Alley Bar, 7 p.m.
• AC Scar | Honky Tonk & Barn Burners in the Showroom at Fitz and the Wolfe, 7 p.m.
• One Hit Wonder Karaoke at The Whale, 7 p.m.
• Chamber Music of the Carolinas: Walkabout at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m.
• Five Spice - A Talk Show 五味人生 at Story Parlor, 7:30 p.m.
• The Last Wide Open at NC Stage, 7:30 p.m.
• A Midsummer Night's Dream at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater, 7:30 p.m.
• Teckno Werkout w/ Jody w/ a Y + Fried Coffee at DSSOLVR, 9 p.m.
• The Constellations // East Ritual // Starseer at Fleetwood's, 10 p.m.

Sunday, July 13: 

• Country Brunch w/ Momma Molasses at Grey Eagle, 11 a.m.
• Served by Sev Drag Brunch at The Mule, 12 p.m.
• The Last Wide Open at NC Stage, 2 p.m.
• Jazz Jam Sundays at Ginger's Revenge, 2:30 p.m.
• NASCAR Sunday's at Eda's Hide-a-Way, 3 p.m.
• Celtic Music at Archetype Brewing, 3:30 p.m.
• Robert's Totally Rad Trivia at DSSOLVR, 4 p.m.
• Hemingway's Sunset Sunday's with Para Gozar at Hemingway's Cuba, 6 p.m.
• Becomyth - We Begin in Chaos at Story Parlor, 6:30 p.m.
• Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage, 7 p.m.
• Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar, 7 p.m.
• A Midsummer Night's Dream at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater, 7:30 p.m.

Tailgate & Specialty Pop-Up 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:

• Uncommon Summer Extravaganza at 46 Haywood St., Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• North Asheville Tailgate Market's 2025 Main Season at UNCA, Sat. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• RAD Art Market Saturdays at River Arts District, Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• American Vinyl Co Grand Opening, Sun. 4 - 8 p.m.
• WNC Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Road, open 7 days a week, year-round, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.    
• A Pop-up Styled with a Purpose at Tanger Outlets, open daily through Aug. 10, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Visit an art studio or art exhibition 

Seven Sisters Craft Gallery

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:

• Art in Bloom 2025 at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, through Jul. 25
• Coatlique & Las Meninas at Asheville Art Museum, through Aug. 3
• James Henkel: On the Nature of Things at Tracey Morgan Gallery, through Aug. 9
• Into the Wild: Tina Curry Solo Exhibition at Grovewood Gallery, through Aug. 10
• Iron & Ink Prints from America's Machine Age at Asheville Art Museum, through Sept. 6 p.m.
• Enchanted Garden Art Show at Grovewood Gallery, through Sept. 21
• Native America In Translation at Asheville Art Museum, through Nov. 2
• Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures at Biltmore, through Jan. 4, 2026

Packages and Deals

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

• Hotel & Sauna House Package at Asheville Restoration
• 15% off your first class at ArtPlay Studio
• Fishing Adventure Package at The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast