things to do in asheville: Christmas Comes Early to Asheville's Biltmore
- 11/01/12 04:12 AM
I know we literally just finished celebrating Halloween and Thanksgiving is still three weeks away, but it's already Christmas in Asheville. This year, Christmas comes early to Asheville's Biltmore Estate. Beginning this Saturday, November 3rd and continuing through to the new year, the historic home will be decked out in all its Christmas finery for daytime visitors. From 9am to 4:30pm every day, visitor's to Asheville's Biltmore Estate will be treated to dozens of Christmas trees, including the 35 foot fir tree loaded with oversized ornaments located in the Banquet Hall. The grand staircase is made even grander with dozens of feet of … (1 comments)
things to do in asheville: Asheville's National Night Out
- 08/02/12 03:13 AM
Next Tuesday, August 7, 2012 is Asheville's National Night Out. From 5:30pm to 7:30pm, the Asheville Police Department will partner with the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office and Target to bring this national celebration of community safety and crime prevention to the Asheville area. Asheville's National Night Out will take place at the Dr Wesley Grant Sr Southside Center (285 Livingston St). National Night Out is a nationwide event that encourages community members to get outside of their houses, meet their neighbors and introduce local law enforcement to the community. Participants will learn how they can help their local police department keep … (0 comments)
things to do in asheville: Asheville Hosts the Carolina Mountain Ribfest
- 07/12/12 03:46 AM
Beginning tomorrow, Asheville will be hosting the Carolina Mountain Ribfest. From July 13th through the 15th, barbecue wizards will be grilling up their specialties at the WNC Agricultural Center Fairgrounds (actually located in Fletcher). Some of the best chefs in the entire country will be competing to see whose lip-smacking, mouth-watering recipes reign supreme. Yes, it is called the "ribfest" but there is so much more going on than just barbecued ribs here in the Asheville area. Chicken, pulled pork and brisket will also be on the menu as well as some tasty desserts. There will even be vegetarian and seafood fare … (0 comments)
things to do in asheville: Asheville's Curiosity Market for Animals
- 07/05/12 02:15 AM
Local Hendersonville area artists come together for Asheville's Curiosity Market for Animals on July 7, 2012. The Curiosity Market is meant to bring awareness and adoptive parents to Animal Haven, an Asheville no-kill sanctuary. While Animal Haven mainly takes in abandoned and abused farm animals, they also have several dogs and cats that need good homes. Curiosity Market takes place from 10am to 4pm at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. Local area artists perform for free to the public. Several Asheville area businesses donate some great prizes to be raffled off to all attendants at the Curiosity Market. All money raised … (0 comments)
things to do in asheville: Downtown Asheville After 5
- 06/14/12 03:53 AM
Asheville is the place to be this Friday night! Rock the night away to live music at Downtown Asheville After 5. From 5pm to 9pm on the third Friday of every month through September, Downtown After 5 brings a different live musical act to the downtown Asheville area. Best of all, this live entertainment is absolutely free to the public! Tomorrow's Downtown Asheville After 5 opens with The Secret B-Sides. They blend old school and new school funk with R&B. Headliner Space Capone is a unique mixture of horns, rhythm section and electronics. Everyone is encouraged to get up and dance. Local breweries, … (0 comments)
things to do in asheville: Asheville Easter Egg Hunt
- 04/05/12 03:07 AM
This Sunday, April 8th, is Easter Sunday. But the Easter Bunny will be visiting the Hendersonville area early. From 12pm to 2pm on Saturday, April 7, 2012, the Henderson County Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring the Asheville Easter Egg Hunt at Jackson Park. In addition to the regular, colored Easter eggs, the Easter Bunny has hidden special prize eggs, candies and grand prize eggs for each age group. There will be plenty of music, food, inflatable fun for the kiddies and, of course, the big man himself...the Easter Bunny. And it's all free to the public. The egg hunts … (4 comments)
things to do in asheville: Gingerbread House Competition in Asheville
- 11/10/11 04:44 AM
The Grove Park Inn will be hosting its annual gingerbread house competition in Asheville soon and is currently accepting applications from competitors. Beginning Monday, November 14, 2011, closed door judging of all contestants will start in the Grove Park Inn's Grand Ballroom. Awards will be handed out the same day. However, if you don't fancy yourself a gingerbread house architect, you can still enjoy all the entries beginning Wednesday, November 16th and continuing through New Year's Day 2012, when they will be on full public display. Contestants are allowed to bring their entries to the Vanderbilt Atrium (Level 7) from 2pm to 7pm on Sunday, … (2 comments)
things to do in asheville: Christmas at the Biltmore in Asheville
- 11/03/11 05:30 AM
Built by George Washington Vanderbilt II (youngest son of railroad tycoon William Henry Vanderbilt), the Biltmore estate is one of Asheville's most opulent icons. Over 2,000,000 square feet in size and still owned by Vanderbilt descendants, the Biltmore House welcomes thousands of guests every year. Christmas comes to the Biltmore in Asheville beginning this Friday, November 4, 2011 with the Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration. The following weekend (November 11, 2011) is when this opulent estate begins their Candleight Christmas Evenings. During the daytime celebration, guests will be treated to the most magnificent holiday decorations you are liable to ever feast … (1 comments)
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