ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Father’s Day weekend brings a mix of baseball, comedy, concerts, festivals, art markets and community events to Asheville and communities across Western North Carolina.
Events scheduled June 19-21 include Downtown After 5 in Asheville, Boonerang Music & Arts Festival in Boone, Smoky Mountain Yoga and Wellness Festival in Waynesville, Asheville Art in the Park, World Cup watch parties, Father’s Day events and several live music performances.
Here’s a look at some of the events scheduled for the weekend.
Weekend at a glance
- Father’s Day: Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods, Dad Jokes! Father’s Day Comedy Showcase or Father’s Day at Antidote
- Festival: Boonerang Music & Arts Festival or Smoky Mountain Yoga and Wellness Festival
- Family-friendly: Downtown After 5, World Cup Watch Party or Cherry St Doggie Ice Cream Social
- Outdoors and daytime: Asheville Art in the Park
- Food and drink: Saturday Wine Tasting in Waynesville
- Live music: Squirrel Nut Zippers or Sylva Concerts on the Creek
- Arts and culture: Montford Park Players’ “Othello”
Father’s Day
Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods
HomeTrust Park, Asheville
Sunday | Ticketed
The Asheville Tourists are scheduled to play the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Sunday at HomeTrust Park. The game is one option for families looking for a Father’s Day outing.
DAD JOKES! Father’s Day Comedy Showcase
The River Arts District Brewing Company, Asheville
Sunday, 7-9 p.m. | Ticketed
DAD JOKES! Father’s Day Comedy Showcase is scheduled for Sunday at The River Arts District Brewing Company. The comedy show is centered on dad jokes and is open to ages 16 and older.
Father’s Day at Antidote
Antidote Cocktail Lounge, Asheville
Sunday, 4-7 p.m. | No cover
Father’s Day at Antidote is scheduled for Sunday afternoon and is open to ages 21 and older. The event includes a special cocktail menu, live music from Joseph Hamrick, a Casablanca Cigar Bar pop-up and a hot dog cart.
Festivals
Boonerang Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Boone
Friday-Sunday | Free admission
Boonerang Music & Arts Festival is scheduled for Friday through Sunday in downtown Boone. The festival includes music, arts, food and community events across the downtown area.
Smoky Mountain Yoga and Wellness Festival
Folkmoot Friendship Center Campus and community studios, Waynesville
Friday-Sunday | Ticketed
The Smoky Mountain Yoga and Wellness Festival is scheduled for Friday through Sunday in Waynesville. The event includes yoga, wellness sessions and programs at the Folkmoot Friendship Center campus and community studios.
Family-friendly & community
Downtown After 5
Pack Square Park, Asheville
Friday | Free admission
Downtown After 5 is scheduled for Friday evening in Pack Square Park. The June event is planned in connection with Juneteenth and includes music from Kanika Moore and Reggie Headen & the Nite Time Noon. The event also includes food vendors, a marketplace in The Block and nonprofit partner the MLK Jr. Association.
World Cup Watch Party
Oskar Blues Brewery & Taproom, Brevard
Friday | Free admission
The World Cup Watch Party is scheduled for Friday at Oskar Blues Brewery & Taproom in Brevard. The event is centered on the Team USA match against Australia. A portion of proceeds from the evening is set to benefit the Transylvania Youth Soccer Association.
Waynesville First Friday: Shop, Sip, Stroll
Downtown Waynesville
Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Free admission
Waynesville First Friday is scheduled for Friday evening in downtown Waynesville. The event includes galleries, artists, live music, locally owned shops and restaurants.
Cherry St Doggie Ice Cream Social
The Hop Black Mountain
Saturday, noon | Free admission
The Cherry St Doggie Ice Cream Social is scheduled for Saturday at The Hop Black Mountain. The event includes dog treats, activities from Bone-A-Fide Pet Boutique and free Happy Tails doggie ice cream with a qualifying purchase from The Hop.
Outdoors & daytime
Asheville Art in the Park
Pack Square Park, Asheville
Saturday | Free admission
Asheville Art in the Park is scheduled for Saturday in Pack Square Park. The marketplace event includes handcrafted work from local and regional artists.
Food & drink
Saturday Wine Tasting
The Classic Wineseller, Waynesville
Saturday, 5 p.m. | Ticketed
The Classic Wineseller is scheduled to host a Saturday wine tasting featuring Argentinian wines from Catena Zapata Vineyards. Reservations are recommended, with limited drop-in availability.
Live music & nightlife
Squirrel Nut Zippers Celebrate 30 Years of “Hot”
The Grey Eagle, Asheville
Friday | Ticketed
Squirrel Nut Zippers are scheduled to perform Friday at The Grey Eagle. The show marks the 30th anniversary of the band’s album “Hot.”
Sylva Concerts on the Creek: Summer Brooke Band
Bridge Park, downtown Sylva
Friday, 7 p.m. | Free admission
Sylva Concerts on the Creek is scheduled for Friday evening at Bridge Park. The outdoor concert series includes live music, food trucks and beer vendors.
Arts & culture
Montford Park Players presents “Othello”
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, Asheville
Friday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m. | Free admission
Montford Park Players continues its production of Shakespeare’s “Othello” at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre. Performances are scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Looking ahead
Additional concerts, festivals, markets and outdoor events are scheduled across Asheville and Western North Carolina in June. Find more local listings on the 828newsNOW events calendar.
Note
Event details are subject to change. Some events may be delayed, rescheduled or canceled because of weather or other conditions. Check official event listings for the latest updates before attending.