Asheville is a vibrant city with an endless array of activities happening throughout the year. Below are just some of the events we have catalogued to help you get the most from your visit. Check with our Concierge to get an update of the latest events, restaurant recommendations, and activities going on during your stay.

February

• Arts & Crafts Show Feb. 18-20, 2010 Grove Park Inn

March

• The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club of Asheville, North Carolina Events
• Moody Blues March 21 Asheville Civic Center

April

• BILTMORE ESTATE 25th Annual Festival of Flowers, April 3 – May 16
• BILTMORE ESTATE Annual Easter Egg Hunt, April 4
• Shinedown April 1, 2010 Asheville Civic Center
• Asheville HATCHfest April 14-18
• David Sedaris April 16, 2010 Asheville Civic Center
• French Broad River Festival April 30 – May 1
  

May

• BILTMORE ESTATE 25th Annual Festival of Flowers April 3 – May 16
• Lake Eden Arts Festival LEAF May 6-9
  
• Norah Jones May 11 Asheville Civic Center
• BILTMORE ESTATE 15k/5k Classic Run May 17 - An extraordinary race run entirely on the scenic grounds of Biltmore.
• Montford Arts and Music Festival May 22
• Mountain Sports Festival May 28-30
  

June

• Chamber Challenge 5K run – Friday June 3 @ 4:30pm
• River Arts District Studio Stroll & Open House June 12-13

July

• Grandfather Mountain Annual Highland Games July 8-11, 2010 Linville, NC
• Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands July 15-18 and Oct. 21-24, 2010 Civic Center, Asheville
• Bele Chere July 23-25 Downtown Asheville
  

August

• Mountain Dance & Folk Festival Aug 5-7 7pm Diana Wortham Theater
• Asheville Antiques Fair August 6-8, 2010 Asheville Civic Center
• Village Art & Craft Fair Aug 7-8, All Souls Cathedral, Biltmore Village
• Sourwood Festival Aug. 14 & 15, 2010 Black Mountain
  

September

• Brewgrass Festival Sept 18
• Asheville Citizen Times – Half-Marathon and 5K race Sept 18
• Heritage Weekend, Folk Art Center Sept. 18 & 19
  

October

• LEAF Oct 14-17
• Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands July 15-18 and Oct 21-24, 2010 Civic Center, Asheville
  

November

• Christmas at Biltmore/Candlelight Tours BILTMORE ESTATE Nov 5 – Jan 2
• River Arts District Studio Stroll & Open House November 13-14
  

December

• Christmas at Biltmore/Candlelight Tours BILTMORE ESTATE Nov 5 – Jan 2

Ongoing Events

• Downtown After Five May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, 2010 N. Lexington Ave.
• Shindig on the Green July 3, 10, 17, 31 August 14,21,28 Sept. 4 7-10pm, 2010 – Pack Square
• Drumming Circle Every Friday night Spring thru Fall – Pritchard Park(downtown)
• Asheville Tourists Baseball (Fireworks shows) May 15, June 18, July 2, July 3, July 30, Aug. 14,
• Asheville Tourists Baseball (Feed Your Face Fridays) May 21 & Aug. 13  McCormick Field