Asheville: Guided Craft Brewery Tour with a Snack
Experience the perfect introduction to Asheville's world-renowned craft beer scene on a guided behind-the-scenes tour to 3 local breweries or cider houses. Enjoy beer ...
Editor's tip. Free entry, free parking. Friday-Saturday 08:30-17:00, Sunday 10:00-15:00. 12 miles south of Asheville. The largest herb festival in the US.
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Eat your way around Asheville while you are in town
Asheville Spring Herb Festival runs 24 to 26 April. These are the food tours and tastings in Asheville to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Asheville: Downtown Food Tour with 6 Tastings
Discover downtown Asheville on a guided food tour with 6 tastings. Learn about the city's history and architecture as you savor local flavors, including a chargrilled ...
Private Walking Food Tour in Asheville Downtown Heritage
Each tasting is included so you can savor without pause. What hidden hands shaped these flavors across time?
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LEAF Global Arts Festival ★ 4.2
LEAF Global Arts Festival moved to Deerfields in Mills River in 2026 after 30 years at Lake Eden. Global music plus a compiled food village from chef-led.
Tip: Three-day camping or single-day tickets. Buy in advance; gate prices jump. Spring edition typically runs in May at the same site.
NC Mountain State Fair ★ 4.0
NC Mountain State Fair at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher runs 10 days of livestock, heritage crafts, fair food competitions and the regional food.
Tip: Admission required; ride wristbands sold separately. 12 miles south of Asheville. Parking is free; arrive early on weekends to avoid Boylston Highway backups.
North Carolina Apple Festival ★ 4.7
North Carolina Apple Festival in downtown Hendersonville runs Labor Day weekend annually. Main Street fair, live music, apple-product vendors, the King Apple.
Tip: Free admission. 25 miles south of Asheville on I-26. Park downtown and walk Main Street; arrive before 10:00 to beat the crowd.
More food festivals in Asheville
16-18 Oct
LEAF Global Arts Festival
Global food vendors, culture-keeper kitchens
11-20 Sep
NC Mountain State Fair
Regional food, fair food, livestock, NC agricultural
15-29 May 2027
AVL Beer Week
Craft beer, brewery collaborations
14-15 Aug 2027
Sourwood Festival
Sourwood honey, regional crafts
4-7 Sep 2027
North Carolina Apple Festival
Apples, regional crafts, mountain food
20-26 Jan 2027
Asheville Restaurant Week
Prix-fixe menus across the city