ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) – Looking for something enjoyable or meaningful to do this weekend? Lace up your running shoes benefit run or join the audience at a performance about LeBron James. Choose between festivals celebrating herbs and bread. All of this and more happening this weekend in The 828. Do not miss out on a good time out and about in your local community.
Asheville Bread Festival – The seventeenth Asheville Bread Festival returns from April 26–27, 2025, bringing together artisan bakers and bread lovers for a weekend of community and craft. Events are set to include a Bread Fair on Saturday at New Belgium Brewery and workshops in both Asheville and Hendersonville. On Sunday, professional bakers can dive deeper with an exclusive six-hour Master Class focused on advanced techniques and industry insight.
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Asheville Herb Festival – Hosted by the WNC Herb Marketing Association, the Asheville Herb Festival has been the premier annual event celebrating herbal growers and makers in W.N.C. since 2017. The 2025 festival is scheduled to run from April 25–27. Visitors can explore a vibrant marketplace of locally grown herbs, handmade products and learn from the experts.
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How Asheville Herb Festival grew from tiny tent to weekend convention
Forty-Fourth Annual W.N.C. Parade of Homes – Enjoy the splendor of mountain architecture at the 2025 Parade of Homes during the weekends of April 26 – 27 and May 3 – 4. Take free, self-guided tours of stunning new and renovated homes across Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Black Mountain, Fairview, Clyde and more. Explore homes in person or through virtual tours.
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WNC Parade of Homes features more than 50 homes in a wide array of styles
George Masa Youth Photography Competition – At 6 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at the North Carolina Arboretum, celebrate the winners of the George Masa Foundation Youth Conservation Photography Prize. Honoring young photographers whose work highlights conservation and the natural world, the event follows the legacy of prolific W.N.C. photographer George Masa. With free admission, guests can meet prize winners, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and take in the breathtaking photographs on display.
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“King James” Play – Embrace the chaos of a play based on two guys at sports bar watching the rise of LeBron James in Cleveland, Ohio. This buzzer beating drama and comedy is set to bring the edge-of-your-seat experience entertainment of basketball to the stage from April 25 – May 11 at the North Carolina Stage Company. Warning: while James is beloved by children, due to strong language young people are not recommended to attend this show.
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She Slays 5k – In partnership with Pardee Hospital, the second annual She Slays 5K returns to celebrate the strength and resilience of women fighting cancer. Whether you run or walk, your participation supports Hendersonville women during their cancer journey. This empowering event at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 promotes health, wellness and community while raising vital funds. Everyone is welcome to join and make a difference.
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If you have not found an event that aligns with your schedule, find plenty more options on the 828newsNOW Events website.