ASAP offers a free calendar for community members to post local food and farm events. These events are user-submitted and event details should be confirmed with the host.
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Join us as we celebrate the solstice and our fantastic farmer's market with local foods prepared by Hollie West, owner of the Sweet Monkey. We will be celebrating the season with several amazing dishes that Hollie will prepare using ingredients from our AMAZING vendors! This is a fundraiser for our market and we would so
Join us just before sunset for a relaxing community sound bath surrounded by nature on the wooden dance floor in the Big Barn. Whether you're new to sound healing or just looking for a soothing way to unwind, this experience is designed to help you slow down and enjoy the restorative effects of sound in
Consider this your formal invitation to our June Big Barn Bash!! We have a lovely day at Hickory Nut Gap planned! ✨️ Shop with Local Makers from Appalachian Makers Collective 🍕 Eat With Little Oven Pizzeria 🍿 Snack With Appalachian Pop Co 🌿 Kiddo BioBlitz With Mountain True 🎵 Live Bluegrass Jam 💫 Raffle to
Join us for an evening of gathering together in community to watch the film premiere about the history and tradition of the Southeastern permaculture gathering that has been held in the mountains of Western North Carolina for the past 34 years. We will gather at 7pm at the White Horse in Black Mountain, do a
The 2025 Southeastern Permaculture Gathering is right around the corner. Please sign up before July 1st to get the Early Bird discount! It is at The Patterson School Foundation in Lenoir, NC. This is the first time we've had 16 amazing teachers teachers & workshops scheduled AHEAD of time. Usually it's all organically created once
The Utopian Seed Project cultivates a diverse range of crops and varieties with the goal of enhancing agrobiodiversity in the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e., eaten!) in our region. Our Trial to Table event series brings together talented local chefs to showcase the work we’re
Join us at Olivette’s Riverside Park on Saturday August 23rd for a very special benefit show in support of ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program. HarvestFest is a celebration of local farmers, community and music. Doors open at 3pm with family games and activities and live music. In honor of our local farmers and all
A Hickory Nut Gap tradition. Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered with Fairview-based yogi Mary Beth! Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome!
We are gathering in the garden on Sunday, September 7th from 4-7pm to celebrate renewal and relationships in the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Our Garden Party will be held in our very own Dr. John Wilson Community Garden at 99 White Pine Dr, Black Mountain. The event will feature live music from Becki and
Join us for the WNC Seed & Plant Swap on Thursday, September 25 from 3–6 PM at the Stephens-Lee Community Center in Asheville! This free, community-building event is the perfect place to connect with fellow gardeners, farmers, and plant lovers. Find seeds, plants, and related products for swap or purchase, and enjoy demonstrations and workshops,