ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) —Events scheduled July 10-12 in Asheville and Western North Carolina include Shindig on the Green, Brews and Bears, Slow Art Friday, outdoor programs, live music and stage performances.
Events are planned in Asheville, Black Mountain, and other communities across the region.
Here’s a look at some of the events scheduled for the weekend.
Weekend at a glance
- Family-friendly: Brews and Bears, Monster Mash Splash or Seussical Jr.
- Community: Shindig on the Green or Uncommon Market’s Summer Extravaganza
- Outdoors: Naturalist Walk and Talk, Cars and Coffee or Summer Community Picnic at The Mule
- Live music: The Princess Concert, Daniel Ullom Trio or Somewhat Petty
- Food and drink: Feature Friday at Oak and Grist or Sit A Spell
- Arts and culture: Slow Art Friday or Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Family-friendly & community
Brews and Bears
WNC Nature Center, Asheville
Friday, 5 p.m. | Ticketed
Brews and Bears is an after-hours event at the WNC Nature Center. The evening includes access to parts of the nature center, local beer, food vendors and live music.
Shindig on the Green
Pack Square Park, Asheville
Saturday, 7 p.m. | Free admission
Shindig on the Green brings traditional mountain music and dance to downtown Asheville. The event includes staged performances as well as informal jam sessions around Pack Square Park.
Uncommon Market’s Summer Extravaganza
Battery Park Hall, Asheville
Sunday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Free admission
Uncommon Market’s Summer Extravaganza includes vendors offering antiques, art, vintage items, handmade goods and other market finds. Check the event listing for location and parking details.
Monster Mash Splash
Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, Asheville
Sunday, 2 p.m.
Monster Mash Splash is a family-oriented event with a monster-themed summer activity format. Check the event listing for location, admission information and age guidance.
Outdoors & daytime
Naturalist Walk and Talk: Dragonflies and Damselflies
The North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville
Friday, 1-3 p.m.
The Naturalist Walk and Talk focuses on dragonflies and damselflies. Participants can learn about the insects’ behavior, habitat and role in local ecosystems during the guided outdoor program.
Cars and Coffee at the Cedar Mountain Outpost
Cedar Mountain Outpost, Cedar Mountain
Saturday, 9 a.m. | Free admission
Cars and Coffee brings vehicle owners and spectators together Saturday morning at Cedar Mountain Outpost. The gathering includes classic, custom and specialty vehicles in a casual setting.
Summer Community Picnic at The Mule
The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage Co., Asheville
Saturday, 1 p.m. | Free admission
The Summer Community Picnic at The Mule is a daytime gathering with food, drinks and community activities at Devil’s Foot Beverage Co.’s event space.
Live music & nightlife
The Princess Concert
Harrah’s Cherokee Center, Asheville
Friday, 2 p.m. | Ticketed
The Princess Concert is a live music event centered on songs associated with princess stories and family entertainment. Check the event listing for venue and ticket details.
Friday Night Music Series with Daniel Ullom Trio
Lookout Brewing Company, Black Mountain
Friday, 4 p.m. | Free admission
The Friday Night Music Series features the Daniel Ullom Trio. The performance gives listeners a late-afternoon live music option to start the weekend.
Somewhat Petty
The Orange Peel, Asheville
Saturday, 6 p.m. | Ticketed
Somewhat Petty, a Tom Petty tribute act, is scheduled to perform Saturday. The show features music from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ catalog.
Food & drink
Feature Friday at Oak and Grist Distilling Company
Oak and Grist Distilling Company, Black Mountain
Friday, 1 p.m. | Prices vary
Feature Friday at Oak and Grist highlights the distillery’s spirits and seasonal offerings. Check the event listing for tasting details, food options and any registration requirements.
Sit A Spell: Old Time & Song
Asheville area
Friday | Prices vary
Sit A Spell: Old Time & Song brings together traditional music, singing and a food-and-drink setting. Check the event listing for venue, timing and admission details.
Arts & culture
Slow Art Friday
Asheville Art Museum, Asheville
Friday, noon | Reservation Required
Slow Art Friday at Asheville Art Museum invites participants to spend time closely observing selected works of art with a museum volunteer educator. The program is designed to encourage reflection, conversation and closer attention to visual details.
Seussical Jr.
Owen Theatre Mars Hill University, Mars Hill
Saturday, 11 a.m. | Ticketed
Seussical Jr. is a youth-oriented stage production based on the characters and stories of Dr. Seuss. The performance includes music, familiar characters and family-focused theater.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Haywood Arts Regional Theater, Waynesville
Saturday, 7 p.m. | Ticketed
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a stage musical based on the 1988 film about two con artists competing on the French Riviera. Check the event listing for venue and ticket information.
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.
Looking ahead
Additional concerts, festivals, markets and outdoor events are scheduled across Asheville and Western North Carolina in July. Find more local listings on the 828newsNOW events calendar.
