Asheville: Blue Ridge Mountains Scenic Waterfall Hiking Tour
Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains on a guided tour from Asheville. Hike to 3 waterfalls, visit 2 protected forests, and enjoy a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkwa...
Editor's tip. Admission required; ride wristbands sold separately. 12 miles south of Asheville. Parking is free; arrive early on weekends to avoid Boylston Highway backups.
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Book NC Mountain State Fair: tours and experiences
NC Mountain State Fair runs 11 to 20 September. 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: Blue Ridge Mountains Mountaintop Zipline Tour
Experience the thrill of soaring through the Blue Ridge Mountains on a mountaintop zipline tour. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you zipline through the mountains at ja...
Asheville: Yoga on a Mountain Hike
Unplug, unwind, and reconnect with yourself in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy a 2-mile round-trip hike plus an hour of yoga on the summit.
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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
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
11-13 Sep
Goombay Festival
African and Caribbean food, Black Appalachian heritage
7 Jun 2027
Asheville VeganFest (Spring)
Vegan food, plant-based vendors