Fall is a very busy time for various street festivals, events, art tours, and more in Asheville and our mountain small towns. Most are free to enjoy! The autumn foliage color show adds to the excitement. See our Fall Foliage Forecast for a week-by-week color report. For events throughout the year, see our list of seasonal calendars.
Upcoming Fall Events & Festivals: September & October
Chihuly at Biltmore
Enjoy a new experience of the artist’s iconic creations at Biltmore Estate. Presented in an intimate gallery setting, Chihuly at Biltmore includes pedestal works, drawings, and large-scale… read more
Enjoy a new experience of the artist’s iconic creations at Biltmore Estate. Presented in an intimate gallery setting, Chihuly at Biltmore includes pedestal works, drawings, and large-scale installations of chandeliers, towers, mille fiori, and neon.
Holiday Season Top 50 Events (November & December)
See our favorite events, festivals and art shows during the holiday season in Asheville and western North Carolina mountains, including many small towns and Biltmore Estate.
See our favorite events, festivals and art shows during the holiday season in Asheville and western North Carolina mountains, including many small towns and Biltmore Estate.
Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tour
Take a free self-guided driving tour of the galleries and working studios of Graham and Swain Counties and buy arts and crafts directly from the artist. Pick up a map at the Stecoah Valley… read more
Take a free self-guided driving tour of the galleries and working studios of Graham and Swain Counties and buy arts and crafts directly from the artist. Pick up a map at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center near Fontana Lake. 10 AM-5 PM.
Past Events
Unspoken Tradition: A Benefit Concert for the Blue Ridge Music Trails of NC.
The Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina is holding a benefit concert for artists. Headlining the show is the chart-topping quintet Unspoken Tradition. Their music is influenced by their… read more
The Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina is holding a benefit concert for artists. Headlining the show is the chart-topping quintet Unspoken Tradition. Their music is influenced by their Western and Central North Carolina lives and their roots in traditional and new grass.
Tickets will be available in advance and at the door at White Horse Black Mountain in Black Mountain. This is a…
Asheville Eliada Corn Maze
Closed for the remainder of the season due to Hurricane Helene. Corn maze fun can be found just five miles from downtown Asheville! Eliada's Fall Festival & Corn Maze offers corn cannons,… read more
Closed for the remainder of the season due to Hurricane Helene. Corn maze fun can be found just five miles from downtown Asheville! Eliada's Fall Festival & Corn Maze offers corn cannons, custom corn maze, hay rides, food trucks, and pumpkins for sale. All proceeds benefit the children at Eliada Homes. Open weekends: Fridays: 3 pm – 7 pm, Saturdays: 10 am – 7 pm, Sundays: 10 am – 6 pm.
The Haunted Trail, Adventure Center of Asheville
Venture through 18 live-action outdoor scenes with magical lights and spooky sounds portraying renditions of classic Halloween themes. This outdoor trail is geared toward families with kids ages 3… read more
Venture through 18 live-action outdoor scenes with magical lights and spooky sounds portraying renditions of classic Halloween themes. This outdoor trail is geared toward families with kids ages 3-12 (no "gore" or contact). Plus, the Aerial Glow Trail is great for guests 4 years and older. Dates: Oct 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 24-27, 2024.
The Pink Lady Party
The Omni Grove Park Inn is temporarily closed due to Hurricane Helene. Lift your spirits with a Halloween celebration at The Omni Grove Park Inn. Gather for a night of… read more
The Omni Grove Park Inn is temporarily closed due to Hurricane Helene. Lift your spirits with a Halloween celebration at The Omni Grove Park Inn. Gather for a night of treats and no tricks at the ghostly Pink Lady Party. Immerse yourself in the chilling excitement of a "Haunted Who Did It" game, delight in private tarot card readings, savor themed cocktails and…
Asheville Flamenco Festival
The October 27 event has been canceled. Experience the passionate rhythms of Flamenco with performances, community events, and classes in the Asheville area. Don’t miss the kickoff at LEAF… read more
The October 27 event has been canceled. Experience the passionate rhythms of Flamenco with performances, community events, and classes in the Asheville area. Don’t miss the kickoff at LEAF Festival on October 19 in Black Mountain! Then celebrate with a fiesta, Flamenco dance and guitar classes at various sites in the area. The festival culminates with a special performance at the Kittredge…
Drum Circle
Hear and feel the beat at the weekly drum circle every Friday night in downtown Asheville in Pritchard Park from April-October. And dance the night away!
Hear and feel the beat at the weekly drum circle every Friday night in downtown Asheville in Pritchard Park from April-October. And dance the night away!
FAB Fest, Fall Dates
The October 25 event has been canceled. FAB Fridays run from April-October, featuring the best in local Food, Arts, and Brews (FAB) on Central Street in Downtown Rutherfordton. Come out for live… read more
The October 25 event has been canceled. FAB Fridays run from April-October, featuring the best in local Food, Arts, and Brews (FAB) on Central Street in Downtown Rutherfordton. Come out for live music, a variety of food trucks, beer, and shop local art, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, fiber art, sculptures, woodwork, glass blowing, and more! 6 PM. Free admission. 2024 Dates: April 5,…
LEAF Festival - Canceled for 2024
A weekend at LEAF is the equivalent of going on a year-long multicultural musical and dance odyssey - longtime favorite festival held in Black Mountain on a lake with camping and limited tickets… read more
A weekend at LEAF is the equivalent of going on a year-long multicultural musical and dance odyssey - longtime favorite festival held in Black Mountain on a lake with camping and limited tickets.
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Meet over one hundred artists, makers, and craftspeople who come together in downtown Asheville at Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville. Shop pottery, sculpture, furniture, tapestry, apparel, mixed… read more
Meet over one hundred artists, makers, and craftspeople who come together in downtown Asheville at Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville. Shop pottery, sculpture, furniture, tapestry, apparel, mixed media, jewelry, and more. Enjoy local musicians and craft educators.10 am - 5 pm.
Maggie Valley Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Meet 100 artisans and crafters from throughout the Southeast with a big variety of art. Outdoors at the Festival Grounds (3374 Soco Road) in the valley. 9 AM-4 PM each day. Free admission and… read more
Meet 100 artisans and crafters from throughout the Southeast with a big variety of art. Outdoors at the Festival Grounds (3374 Soco Road) in the valley. 9 AM-4 PM each day. Free admission and parking.
