FIRST North Carolina

March 14 - 16, 2025 | Asheville, North Carolina

Welcome! Asheville is a vibrant city located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina with a thriving arts community, diverse outdoor adventures, numerous historic attractions, and amazing food. Below you'll find special hotel rates for the event and information to help plan your time in Asheville. As you make hotel reservations, be sure to mention the rate codes listed and use the booking links provided. For full details of hotel amenities, click on the hotel name.

HOTELS OFFERING SPECIAL RATES

Clarion Inn Asheville Airport | $79.00 - $84.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 684-1214 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2025 | Breakfast Included | We offer a hot breakfast buffet with room rate. Located near the Asheville Airport, with plenty of bus and truck parking. All rooms are equipped with 40"T.V., hairdryer, iron and ironing board, coffee and coffee maker, mini fridge and microwave. Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant located in the hotel - Longhorn Steakhouse located directly across the parking lot. Large meeting space available.

Fairfield Inn and Suites Asheville Weaverville | $124.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 645-9000 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/12/2025 | Breakfast Included | Located just minutes away from downtown Asheville, the Biltmore House, UNC Asheville, Mars Hill, beautiful event and wedding venues, and the Blue Ridge Mountains with wonderfully appointed king and double queen suites. Enjoy your stay with complimentary breakfast, 24-hour coffee, free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, and fitness center.

Holiday Inn Asheville - Biltmore West | $121.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 665-2161 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 3/1/2025

Holiday Inn Asheville East | $139.00 | Group Rate Code: FIR | (828) 298-5611 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/14/2025 | Conveniently located mins away from Downtown Asheville, Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway. All rooms include Wi-Fi, microwaves, refrigerators, Keurig coffee makers and ample USB ports. Electric Vehicle charging stations are available to all guests free of charge. The Woodfire Bar & Grille located on- site offers casual food done right. Rates do include breakfast each morning for up to 2-adluts and 2-children per room, per night. | Book Online

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Asheville SW - Outlet Ctr Area | $124.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 665-6519 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 3/1/2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Asheville Biltmore Village | $169.00 | Group Rate Code: 90L | (828) 348-1560 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/12/2025 | Breakfast Included | All of our rooms are either Queen/ Queen Suites or King Suites - and all have a pullout sofa. Rooms include full-sized fridge, microwave, dishwasher and more. Rates include breakfast buffet. | Book Online

TownePlace Suites Asheville West | $115.00 - $119.00 | Group Name: FIRST Competition 2025 | (828) 575-9900 | Reservation Cut Off Date: 2/13/2025 | Breakfast Included | Room includes a full kitchen with full size fridge, microwave, dishwasher and 2-burner stovetop. Free Wi-Fi is available for all guests. Workout in our 24-hr fitness or relax by the firepit and cook your dinner using our Weber grills (spices included). | Book Online

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Explore Asheville App

Planning the perfect day in Asheville just got easier!

We’re excited to unveil the Explore Asheville App, a new digital tool that showcases everything Asheville has to offer, from lodging and restaurants to activities, shopping and more. Designed with our partners at Visit Widget, this engaging app allows you to plan your trip to Asheville from the comfort of your device!

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