Asheville, North Carolina is a vibrant and culturally rich city just minutes from High Rock Rentals, and one of the best ways to experience its unique character is through its festivals. From music and art to food and drink, there's always something happening in and around the city. Whether you're a local or just visiting, don't miss out on these exciting events that showcase the best of what Asheville has to offer. In this blog, we'll be taking a look at some of the most popular festivals happening in and around Asheville, so you can plan your next trip and make the most of your time in this beautiful corner of the world. All of the events that are in this blog are within an hour and a half drive from High Rock Rentals, perfect for a day trip!
February
2/18 – Asheville Celtic Fest – Asheville
2/19 – Asheville Mardi Gras Parade – Asheville
March
3/17-3/19 – Vintage Market Days of Asheville Metro “Hello Darling” – Fletcher
3/25 – Blue Ridge Jamboree – Asheville
April
4/1* – NC Small Batch Beer Festival – Asheville
4/8 – Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade – Dillsboro
4/1-5/25 – Biltmore Blooms – Asheville
4/22-4/23 – Asheville Bread Festival – Asheville
4/28-4/30* – Asheville Spring Herb Festival – Asheville
May
5/11-5/20 – Asheville Amadeus Festival (Asheville Symphony Orchestra) – Asheville
5/13* – Montford Music and Arts Festival – Asheville
5/13-5/14 – Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival – Lake Lure
5/19-5/20 – WNC Bigfoot Festival – Marion
5/21* – Sawyer Springs Vineyard Spring Festival – Hendersonville
5/26-5/29* – GRINDfest – Asheville
June
6/4* – Asheville Honey Festival – Asheville
6/8-6/10* – Cherokee Bluegrass Festival – Cherokee
6/9-6/10* – WNC JeepFest – Maggie Valley
6/10 – Hola Asheville – Asheville
6/13-6/17 – Asheville Ideas Fest – Asheville
6/23-6/25* – Thunder in the Smokies Summer Rally – Maggie Valley
6/24* – Fletcher Firefly Festival – Fletcher
6/29-7/4* – Cherokee Summer Carnival – Cherokee
July
7/6-7/9* – Grandfather Mountain Highland Games – Linville
7/15 – Sunflower Hippie Festival at Darnell Farms – Bryson City
7/15* – Front Street Arts and Crafts Show – Dillsboro
7/20-7/22* – Hillbilly Jam – Maggie Valley
7/20-7/23 – Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands – Asheville
7/29* – Grove Arcade Summer Festival – Asheville
August
8/4-8/6 – Mountain Dance and Folk Festival – Asheville
8/12-8/13* – Black Mountain Sourwood Festival – Black Mountain
8/18-8/19* – LEAF Downtown – Asheville
September
TBD– Autumn at OZ – Beech Mountain
9/1-9/3 – Goombay Festival – Hendersonville
9/1-9/4* – NC Apple Festival – Hendersonville
9/8-9/10* – Thunder in the Smokies Fall Rally – Maggie Valley
9/16* – Art in Autumn Arts and Crafts Festival – Asheville
9/22-9/23* – Asheville Greek Festival – Asheville
9/24* – Carolina Mountain Cheese Festival – Asheville
9/29-9/30* – Smoky Mountain Elk Fest – Maggie Valley
9/30 – Blue Ridge Pride Festival– Asheville
October
10/7* – Asheville Oktoberfest – Asheville
10/7,10/14,10/21– Asheville Art in the Park – Asheville
10/14 – CiderFest NC – Asheville
10/19-10/22* – LEAF October Festival – Black Mountain
10/21* – North Carolina Ceramic Arts Festival – Asheville
November/December
11/3-1/7 – Christmas at Biltmore – Asheville
11/17-12/31* – The North Carolina Arboretum’s Winter Lights – Asheville
12/1-12/2 – Dickens in the Village – Asheville
12/8-12/10* – Vintage Market Days of Asheville Metro: Christmas Celebration – Fletcher
*Exact date TBD