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The Veterans Healing Farm will host a lunch featuring influential female soldiers next month in Flat Rock, N.C. The 2025 Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Blue Ridge Conference Hall.

Bigfoot, a beloved fixture of Marion, N.C. since the first WNC Bigfoot Festival was held in 2018, is set to receive a special honor at this year’s jamboree, which will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23.

Period Nirvana, a menstrual product store and museum, celebrates its grand opening today with an in-shop party from 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Check out our photo gallery from the event.

Appalachian Mountain Health is celebrating their 3rd annual health fair with free activities, food and giveaways for the whole family, from cotton candy to kids clothing.

Period Nirvana, a menstrual product store and museum, will celebrate its grand opening with a party from 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1 at 315 Haywood Road.

The oldest continuous folk festival in the United States will return to Asheville this weekend for another year of Southern Appalachian clogging, storytelling and bluegrass music.

Whether you’re into water activities, handcrafted art or intergalactic adventures, the Asheville area offers something for everyone this weekend. From outdoor excursions and live music to local craft fairs and a Star Trek-themed event, we have your definitive list of things to do in our weekend guide.

Explore Asheville and The Radical hotel are teaming up for an event geared toward the continued revitalization of the River Arts District. The 2025 Summer Social will be held from 3–6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4 at The Radical, 95 Roberts St.