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Asheville Parade of Homes
October 8 – 9 & 15 -16,
Homes Open 1 pm – 5 pm
Free, Self-Guided Tour
The 35th Annual Parade of Homes invites you to enter the doors of over 35 beautifully crafted homes throughout the Asheville area. This complimentary self guided tour of newly constructed homes and complete remodels will leave you with the inspiration and resources you need to build your dream home. Experience the finest in quality craftsmanship and the latest trends in home design while you connect with Asheville’s talented building professionals. From innovative building technologies to Asheville’s cutting edge homes, you won’t be disappointed.
This tour of homes is ideal for first-time home buyers, those looking to move-up in the home market, as well as the seasoned homeowner looking to discover exciting new ideas for their current or future home building project. This year’s dynamic guide and home tour is complete with a variety of impressive styles, sizes, prices and the latest in energy efficiency – all meeting Asheville’s diverse home market. Admission to the Parade of Homes is free and homes are open from 1pm to 5pm over two incredible weekends, October 8-9 and 15-16.
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Meet Your Maker: Open Studios + Craft Demonstrations
In celebration of American Craft Week (October 1 – 16), Grovewood Gallery will connect local makers with the public on Saturday, October 8 from 11am – 4pm.
Visitors will have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and tour the artist studios on the Grovewood grounds, meet makers who work in a variety of media, and browse original works of art ranging from jewelry to pottery to sculpture. Tours are free and self-guided.
Grovewood will also host demonstrations in the gallery by contemporary basketry artist Matt Tommey, who has a studio in Asheville’s River Arts District, and by Josh Cote’, known for his intricately woven wire sculptures.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OPEN STUDIOS:
http://www.grovewood.com/
LEARN MORE ABOUT AMERICAN CRAFT WEEK:
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Pick Out a Pumpkin
Join us as we dawn our lawn with pumpkins! Bring the family and pick out your perfect pumpkin. All proceeds benefit Missions!
10:00am-7:00pm, Mondays through Saturdays
12:30pm-7:00pm, Sundays
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Camping in the Old Style
The Cradle of Forestry in America invites the public to explore a re-created campsite of the early 1900’s during its “Camping in the Old Style” event. A classic camping interpretive team known as the Acorn Patrol demonstrates the low-tech/high-skill approach as practiced in the outdoors during what some historians consider the Golden Age of Camping.
During this time in history, the Pisgah National Forest was in its infancy. City folk were discovering the joys of outdoor recreation. It was a time when camping meant sleeping under canvas and cooking over an open fire. Here in the wood smoke, surrounded by the outdoor gear of a by-gone day, the traditional skills of camping will be practiced in the Cradle of Forestry’s scenic setting in the corral along the Biltmore Campus Trail.
EVENT DETAILS
The Cradle of Forestry in America invites the public to explore a re-created campsite of the early 1900’s during its “Camping in the Old Style” event. A classic camping interpretive team known as the Acorn Patrol demonstrates the low-tech/high-skill approach as practiced in the outdoors during what some historians consider the Golden Age of Camping.
During this time in history, the Pisgah National Forest was in its infancy. City folk were discovering the joys of outdoor recreation. It was a time when camping meant sleeping under canvas and cooking over an open fire. Here in the wood smoke, surrounded by the outdoor gear of a by-gone day, the traditional skills of camping will be practiced in the Cradle of Forestry’s scenic setting in the corral along the Biltmore Campus Trail.
Visitors can see fires ignited by flint, steel and friction, old-style campfire cookery, four different styles of period shelters, and traditional camp tools in use. Each camper has expertise in various aspects of woodcraft, history, nature study, and welcomes interacting with visitors and questions.
“Camping in the Old Style” is inspired by Horace Kephart, author of Camping and Woodcraft, originally published in 1906. Kephart’s approach to enjoying the outdoors holds lessons for today’s modern campers.
Cindy with Camping in the Old Style
SCHEDULE
- 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
WHAT TO BRING
- Camera
- Hat
- Sunscreen
TICKET INFORMATION
- FREE with paid admission to Cradle
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Damon Swanger Memorial Truck And Tractor Pull
Ok guys and gals November the 19th we are going to do a memorial pull for Damon Swanger so bring your truck or tractor..here is your chance to try the big sled. The Heartbreaker 2 transfer sled will be here out of Tennessee. The pull will be at the haywood county fair grounds. All money will go to his kids to help with their needs in the future. It was always Damons dream to have a transfer sled pull for both trucks and tractors, so were going to make his dreams reality. All tractors and trucks are welcome. Hook fees and specific information coming soon.
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Family Night-ALL AGES Welcome
Come relax and paint some pottery with family and friends (ALL AGES ARE WELCOME)!!! The $3.00 studio per painter is waived for this event (must arrive after 6:00). You just pay the price of the pottery. RSVP’s are not required.
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Crucible Glassworks’ Pumpkin Fest 2016
Pumpkin Fest 2016 will begin Friday 10/7 with an evening Reception from 5-8pm -Celebration continues 10-5 Saturday with a Glass pumpkin patch, refreshments, and a raffle to win an introductory Glass Class
Join us for Glass Pumpkin-making demonstrations, food and refreshments celebrating this festive time of year!
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How to Become Part of Your Child’s Classroom
Parents will learn strategies to be involved in their child’s class and to influence changes they wish to see in public education.
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Annual Carolina Bonsai Expo
The North Carolina Arboretum’s 24th annual Carolina Bonsai Expo will be held on Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13, 2019, in the Arboretum’s Bonsai Exhibition Garden, Baker Exhibit Center and Education Center.
This nationally known event features juried displays by bonsai enthusiasts hailing from a multi-state region. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the displays, watch free demonstrations and purchase bonsai plants and supplies. Also featured are an invitational show and sale of the work of bonsai potters and a display of floral art by members of the Asheville Chapter of Ikebana International. As the premier annual bonsai event of the Southeast, the Carolina Bonsai Expo offers programs for both the bonsai community and general public.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, October 12
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Arboretum’s bonsai on display in the Bonsai Exhibition Garden; main bonsai exhibit open in the Education Center, 1st floor; ikebana exhibit open in the Education Center, 2nd floor; vendors market open in the Baker Exhibit Center, 1st and 2nd floors; food service available in the Education Center, 1st floor
11 a.m. – Noon Free ikebana educational program “Ikebana – Bonsai’s Parallel Art” lecture/demonstration by Dr. Karen Lafleur-Stewart in the classrooms of the Education Center, 1st floor CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 2019 Carolina Bonsai Expo Main Event presentation: “The Art of Bonsai Pottery,” featuring bonsai pottery artist Ron Lang, illustrated lecture program in the classrooms of the Education Center, 1st floor. REGISTER HERE
Sunday, October 13
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Arboretum’s bonsai on display in the Bonsai Exhibition Garden; main bonsai exhibit open in the Education Center, 1st floor; ikebana exhibit open in the Education Center, 2nd floor; vendors market open in the Baker Exhibit Center, 1st and 2nd floors; food service available in the Education Center, 1st floor
11 a.m – 1 p.m. Free bonsai educational program “White Pine Re-style” lecture/demonstration by Owen Reich in the classrooms of the Education Center, 1st floor CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Live auction of bonsai and bonsai-related items in the classrooms of the Education Center, 1st floor (Register on-site Expo weekend; $1 fee charged for this event.)
3:30 p.m. Raffle drawing, presentation of “People’s Choice” award, and closing remarks in the classrooms of the Education Center, 1st floor
Main Event Featured Artist: Ron Lang
This year’s guest artist is Ron Lang, internationally recognized bonsai potter from Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina. Lang’s work can be found in some of the finest private and public bonsai collections in the United States, including the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Pacific Bonsai Museum and The North Carolina Arboretum. Most recently Lang has been collaborating with Ryan Neil and woodworker Austin Heitzman in a series of programs at the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Washington state, focusing on advancing innovation in bonsai and stimulating a critical dialogue around the art of bonsai.
“In accordance with having a potter as the 2019 guest artist, some of the focus at this year’s Expo will be on American-made bonsai pottery. The Arboretum’s bonsai collection is mostly potted in containers made in this country, including many by regional and even local potters. This is one of the ways the Arboretum’s collection is unique among public bonsai collections in the U.S. So this year’s Expo will pay more attention to containers in general, with an emphasis on American bonsai pots,” said Arthur Joura, bonsai curator at The North Carolina Arboretum.
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