Home / News
News
The Asheville Downtown Association today announced the winners of its annual Downtown Holiday Windows Contest.
Judge’s scored on creativity, originality, interpretation of theme, use of merchandise and the WOW factor. The theme is “Appalachian Holiday,” following the theme of the Asheville Holiday Parade.
Winners are:
Judge’s Favorite: Purl’s Y...Read More
Thank you to all everyone who participated in the 72nd Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles of WNC. This year's parade featured nearly 100 entries including marching bands, dance and cheer squads, nonprofits and businesses. This year’s parade theme was “Appalachi...Read More
72nd Annual Asheville Holiday Parade Saturday, November 17
...Read More
72nd Annual Asheville Holiday Parade Saturday, November 17
Jennifer Pharr Davis Named Grand Marshal
The Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles of WNC, rolls, dances and marches through downtown Asheville on Saturday, November 17 beginning at 11am. The parade features more than 100 entries including marching bands, dance and ...Read More
Each year, the Asheville Downtown Association hosts the Downtown Holiday Windows Contest. The theme follows that of the Asheville Holiday Parade and this year's theme is "Appalachian Holiday." If you're interested in participating, please fill out this application by November 27 to be included in an ad in the Asheville Scene. Preliminary judging will occur on December 4 and final judging on Dec...Read More
The Building our City Speaker Series continues on Tuesday, November 13 with renowned planner and urbanist, Mitchell J. Silver. Mitchell leads the New York City Parks Department and oversees management, planning and operations of nearly 30,000 acres of parkland.
His insight is invaluable to Asheville. This visit will focus on the impact of planning and placemaking on physical and ...Read More
Guten tag! The 2018 Asheville Oktoberfest will be held at Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville on Saturday, October 6 from 1-6pm. All ticket sales are final. Tickets include 2oz samples (regulated by NC Alcoholic Beverage Commission), your stein tasting glass, entertainment and activities.
...Read More
Harmonies for Homes
Concert Fundraiser to Eliminate Chronic Homelessness
Salvage Station
Saturday, September 29
Noon - 5pm
The R.E.A.C.H Fund and ...Read More
For How to Help:
The American Red Cross needs Volunteers in South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia to help support Hurricane Florence relief efforts. We need help maintaining and setting up sheltering facilities, registering clients, maintaining client information, serving meals, and general housekeeping. If you live in these areas and are willing to volunteer for ...Read More
New Front Entrance Opens at WNC Nature Center
[ASHEVILLE, NC] The WNC Nature Center will welcome guests into their new front entrance beginning Wednesday, September 12, 2018. The Center will be closed to guests on Tuesday, September 11th in preparation.
“We’re excited to offer this enhanced guest exp...Read More