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Asheville Honey Fest

Get ready for a truly sweet celebration that promises to tantalize your taste buds and create a delightful buzz in the air – the Third Annual Asheville HoneyFest is back, and it’s better than ever!

Live music from Queen Bee and the Honeylovers, Chikomo Marimba, Billy Jonas, & Puppet show by Hobey Ford

There will be live music, vendors, food trucks and a chance for guests to sample and purchase both local and international honey. As a highlight, witness the thrilling live finals of the 13th Annual International Black Jar Honey competition, where local celebrities will determine the world’s best tasting honey.

Bring the whole family! We’ve got a hive of activities for the little ones, including face painting, games, and interactive learning experiences. It’s a day of fun for everyone.

And don’t miss the chance to showcase your creativity – come dressed in your best pollinator-themed costume! It’s all part of the fun at Asheville’s 3rd Annual Honey Festival. For your convenience, personal water bottles are recommended, and families are encouraged to attend.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 2nd and join us in celebrating the wonderful world of beekeeping, honey, and all things pollinators as we help the Center for Honeybee Research with their largest fundraising event of the year. Together, we can make a difference and help save the bees!

Doors open at 12 PM, and the enchanting tunes begin at 12:30 PM. Secure your spot now – EARLY BIRD tickets are on sale for $12 (General Admission) but jump up to $15 per person on April 22. Children under 12, teachers, and first responders with a valid ID receive free admission. Tickets are otherwise required. Enjoy the festival stress-free with our free on and off-site parking, complete with shuttle service, courtesy of Salvage Station.

Ferguson Family Night!

Join us for Family Night at the Ferguson Family Y!

Activities include:
-Face Painting
-Kid’s Activities and Crafts
-Art Display
-Games
-Story Time with Enka Candler Library
-Game Room, and more!

This is a free event open to the community.

Easter Egg Hunt

TWO Easter Egg Hunts! 1pm & 2pm

 

Kids of all ages are welcome. Baskets will be provided. Outside, weather permitting. Coloring contest after each egg hunt.

FREE DIY Kids Workshop

Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s! Hosted by one of their Red Vest experts, their Kids’ Workshops are FREE, monthly, in-store events designed to inspire the next generation of builders while growing their confidence and DIY skillset. Build a wooden project and get a free apron, goggles, and patch!

Registration is required to ensure you get a building kit, but not necessary. If you are unable to attend during your selected timeslot, your kit may be given away to Walk-Ins starting at 1:00pm, the day of the workshop.

If you do not show up within 15 minutes of start time, your registered kit will be given to unregistered drop-ins.

2025 WORKSHOPS: (typically the 3rd Saturday of the month, but can vary like in April for Easter it’s earlier)
  • Jan 18th 10:00am-1:00pm: Toy Snow Plow
  • Feb 15th 10:00am-1:00pm: Tool Chest
  • March 15th 10:00am – Recycling Truck
  • April 12th 10:00am – Greenhouse
  • May 17th 10:00am – Trinket Box
  • June 21st 10:00am – Door Knocker
  • July 19th 10:00am – Messi Soccer Shootout
  • Aug 2025 – Pet Station
  • Sept 2025 – Scoreboard
  • Oct 2025 – Firehouse
  • Nov 2025 – Letter Box
  • Dec 2025 – Sleigh Ride

BONUS! Attend 6 qualifying Kids Workshops and your mini-DIYer will become a Jr. Builder! For each workshop you attend, you’ll receive a limited workshop badge. Present your 6 qualifying badges to a Red Vest associate during your next registered Workshop, and they’ll present your mini-DIYer with a special-edition Jr. Builder Badge to apply to their apron. AND! Attend 12 qualifying Kids Workshops and your mini-DIYer will become a Sr. Builder! For each workshop you attend, you’ll receive a limited workshop badge. Present your 12 qualifying badges to a Red Vest associate during your next registered Workshop, and they’ll present your mini-DIYer with a special-edition Sr. Builder Badge to apply to their apron, as well as a code to redeem for their free tool bag online. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. While supplies last.

 

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Springtoberfest ft. Saxsquatch

Join us Saturday, April 29th for the Sierra Nevada Springtoberfest! We will be doing an exclusive pre-release of this year’s Oktoberfest brew, Bavarian-inspired food will be available for purchase with live music from Saxsquatch, The Late Shifters and Lagerhosen. The celebration kicks off at 4:30pm in our amphitheater!
FREE EVENT | ALL AGES

Farm Where You Live Festival, Asheville

Come out and bring the family on Saturday, April 15th, to The WNC Agricultural Center for the Farm Where You Live Homesteading Fair.
Take advantage of our farmers market area with fresh, local, farm products or browse our rows of local artisans selling their crafts in our market.
Our kid-sized homesteaders will enjoy the fun with face painting, workshops, and classes just for them. We know they will enjoy the live demonstrations happening from local farmers and homesteaders.
Free for ages 10 and under. The Event is from 8AM to 7 PM.
It’s going to be a “Barn Burner”! Y’all come!

Hendo Earth Fest

Come celebrate Earth Day with us at Hendo Earth Fest!

Hendersonville’s Environmental Sustainability Board is hosting the third annual Hendo Earth Fest on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, from 10 AM – 3 PM, to promote community education on environmental and sustainable practices, inspire action, and renew and expand commitments to protect our planet.
 
Highlights will include educational exhibitors, food vendors, live music, bicycle valet to ride to the festival, and demonstrations for all ages to enjoy. This festival is sure to be a hit which saw 2,000+ participants in the first year!

Running of the Goats 5k & Nature Walk

With 2024 being an election year, we thought we’d do our civic duty and Get Out and GOAT! Join the Friends of the WNC Nature Center for its 4th Annual Running of the Goats 5k & Nature Walk on Sunday morning, April 21, 2024!

Run WILD while supporting the animals you love! Nature Center goats Roddy, Bryan, Swiss and Alpine, and Bill and Ted can’t wait to cheer you on as you race to be the Greatest Of All Time!

Packet pickup at Highland Brewing the Friday before the race!

USATF Course Certification NC23007DF

Learn more and register at wildwnc.org/runwild!

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