
Friday - Sunday, September 29 - October 1, 3 p.m.
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville + Other Venues
Get ready for a weekend jam paced with events celebrating comic books, sci-fi, cosplay, pop culture, science, psychology, philosophy and social justice. This is where geeks of all fandoms can gather to revel in the wonderful weirdness that unites us all! Aside from the main event here are some of the other happenings taking place around town.
Friday - Sunday, September 29 - October 1
Eliada Homes
Join Eliada Homes for an annual Asheville tradition offering fun for the whole family. You'll enjoy an 8-acre corn maze, corn cannons, a bouncy pillow, a spider climb, lawn games, hay rides, and food trucks. 100% of proceeds benefit the children at Eliada Homes.
Saturday, September 30, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WNC Ag Center - Davis Event Center
Saturday, September 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Chimney Rock State Park
Saturday, September 30, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Pack Square Park - Downtown Asheville
It’s time for some Inclusion, Y’all! That is the theme of this year’s Blue Ridge Pride Festival. This is Western North Carolina’s largest Pride event, a celebration of the estimated 75,000 LGBTQ+ people who make their home in Western North Carolina.
Saturday, September 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Smoky Park Supper Club
Organic Growers School is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the Sow & Grow Fest. Indulge in local delicacies from food trucks and sip on local craft beverages. Stomp your feet to the Bluegrass and Americana classics with Junction 280. Discover the joy of growing with a seed and plant share, and check out the extraordinary offerings from local vendors.
Saturday, September 30, 12 - 9 p.m.
Turgua Brewing Company
Join in on an afternoon of fun, celebrating all things cider! There will be a cider press, guest cider taps, live music and food trucks.
Sunday, October 1, 5 - 10 p.m.
Cultura
Every Sunday, Cultura presents a special dinner that pays homage to the nostalgia of our favorite chain restaurants. This weekend they present Panda Excess, featuring a menu based on a popular Asian eatery. Cease & Desist is a family-style tasting menu that consists of 4-5 courses. Reservations are recommended.
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:
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:
Stretch those vacation dollars a little further by taking part in these activities that cost nothing to attend.
Save some money this weekend with these special offers from area attractions and accommodations.
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