Goat Yoga in the Garden
2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Ten Acre Garden, 276 Chambers Farm Lane, Canton, NC, 28716, United States
Come join us for the most adorable yoga session ever—Goat Yoga! Stretch, breathe, and laugh alongside playful baby Nubian goats as they jump, nuzzle, and climb their way into your heart.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 3 at 11 AM at our Berries & Blooms Spring Festival! Location: The Ten Acre Garden, 148 Chambers Farm Lane, Canton, NC 28716 Cost: $25 per person
Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thetenacregarden/1641634
Mats: A few extras available, but bring yours if you can.

Fireside String Band LIVE at The Ten Acre Garden
2025-05-04 17:00 - 20:00 | The Ten Acre Garden, 276 Chambers Farm Lane, Canton, NC, 28716, United States
🎶 Fireside String Band Live at The Ten Acre Garden! 🎶
3/10/2025 UPDATE: THIS IS A DONATIONS-BASED SHOW TO RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR NEW STAGE! PARKING PASSES REQUIRED. $5 IN ADVANCE OR $10 DAY OF DUE TO LIMITED PARKING. GET YOUR PARKING PASSES EARLY AND SHOW UP WITH FRIENDS TO SUPPORT US RAISING FUNDS FOR A NEW STAGE!
If you’ve ever heard of Fireside Collective, then you know The Fireside String Band! A trio of musicians from Fireside Collective will join us for a magical evening of music in the Garden to help raise funds for our new stage! 🌿✨
🎻Help us raise the funds to build a stage! We want to give the incredible bands who perform during our famous farm-to-brick oven pizza Saturdays 🍕 a covered stage and a bit more space to bring even more great music to The Ten Acre Garden and Fireside was happy to help!
If you’ve ever enjoyed live music in our Garden and want to support building a stage for years to come, this is your chance! 🌄 Bring the family—our space is child-friendly with refreshing mountain views and original music from Asheville’s own!
🎵 Expect a unique fusion of genres—rooted in bluegrass, newgrass, and folk, infused with vibrant elements of rock ‘n’ roll and funk. Fireside Trio brings an unforgettable sound, drawing inspiration from legends like The Grateful Dead, Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, Béla Fleck, Robert Hunter, Bob Dylan, and The Beatles. 🎸🎶
🔥 It’s a show you won’t want to miss—for a great cause! 🔥
📅 When: Sunday, May 4th
📍 Where: The Ten Acre Garden, 148 Chambers Farm Lane, Canton, NC 28716
🕔 Time: 5–8 PM
🎤 Opener: Luke & Friends (3–4 PM)
💰 Cost: DONATION-BASED! Suggested donation $20-$30, 5 and under FREE
🚗 Parking: $5 in advance OR $10 day of, per car (please bring cash & carpool if possible!)
🎟️ PARKING PASSES: CLICK HERE! 🎟️ https://buytickets.at/thetenacregarden/1614597
🎁 Donations: Can’t make it but still want to help? Donations gladly accepted HERE!
🎶 Opener: Luke & Friends (3–4 PM) 🎶
🎸 Luke Shriver brings a soulful blend of heartfelt lyrics, stirring vocals, and masterful guitar work. His sound is deeply rooted in bluegrass, folk, and the rhythmic spirit of The Grateful Dead—a perfect way to set the tone for an unforgettable evening!
🌿 Make a day of it! 🌿
If you’ve never visited our farm before, this is the perfect time! The Ten Acre Garden is a mountain U-Pick farm just 25 minutes west of Asheville in Canton, NC. 🍓🌻
🍕 Farm-to-oven pizzas will be available for purchase during the show! Come early, wander the fields, pick fresh strawberries and wildflowers, and settle in for an evening of sensational sounds from The Fireside String Band and Luke & Friends.
🎟️ Come for the music, stay for the memories! 🎟️
#thetenacregarden #firesidetrio #firesidecollective #lukeshriver #lukeandfriends #upickfarm #upickstrawberries #musicinthegarden #supportlocalfarms #ashevillenc

The Basics of Biodynamic/French Intensive Horticulture Weekend
2025-05-17 09:00 - 2025-05-18 15:00 | Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC, 28778, United States
We will explore the history, background and practical methods basic to this approach to horticulture.
This sharing will be geared toward the needs of the home gardener. Instructed by Craig Siska. Classes are 9 am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday at Warren Wilson’s Campus, hosted by Warren Wilson’s Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning. Topic areas include:

Creation of the garden raised bed.

Planting procedures.

Propagation and seed sowing.

Watering and weeding.

Companion planting.

Tool selection, usage, maintenance and care.

Composting and soil preparation.

Biodynamic preparations.

Some key plants to grow.

Weekend Course Level: Advanced Beginner
Course Cost: $260

Evening Sound Bath Meditation on the Farm
2025-06-06 19:15 - 20:15 | Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, 28730, United States
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 a peaceful, natural setting. The Big Barn’s bird populace, lazy breezes and old school serenity is just that!
The soundscape will include instruments like crystal singing bowls, chimes, an ocean drum, and more, to help quiet the mind and support deep rest. No experience is needed—just come as you are, lie down, get comfy, and receive.
What to bring:
Yoga mat, blanket, or something comfortable to lie on
A pillow and/or extra blankets to help you relax
Water and an extra layer in case it gets cool
Pricing:
$20 covers the base cost, and anything more you’re able to give will be donated to ASAP’s Farmer Relief Fund to help Appalachian farms effected by Hurricane Helene. We can’t wait to share this peaceful experience with you!
Date: Friday, June 27th, 2025
Time: 7:15pm-8:15pm
GET THERE EARLY IF YOU’D LIKE TO SHOP THE FARM STORE & BUTCHERY!
About Amy Duncan, CNC, HHC
Credentials: Reiki Master, Certified Nutritional Consultant, Certified Holistic Health Coach, Sound Healing Practitioner
Amy is a Certified Sound Healing Facilitator, Reiki Master, Holistic Health Coach and founder of The Native Path. Since 2013, she’s trained and practiced in both San Diego and New York City, and now offers services in-person in Asheville, NC as well as virtually. She specializes in private sessions, bespoke workplace wellness programs, and public healing events throughout her community. Her philosophy addresses whole-person healing and aims to activate the natural healing ability of the body, mind, and spirit. Connect with Amy at @thenativepath

Farm to Fork Picnic
2025-06-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Donovan Manor, 5733 Hilltop Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526, United States
Held in the Triangle for more than 16 years, the Farm to Fork Picnic is a showcase of North Carolina chefs, artisans, and farmers paired together to create sips and nibbles of the region’s best flavors and seasonal ingredients!
Grab your friends and family, and your appetite, and join us for a delicious local food experience. This year’s picnic will be held on June 8 (4-7pm) on the beautiful pastures of Donovan Manor.
Net proceeds from the Picnic benefit the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)’ agriculture and food system training programs.

Barn Dance with Queen Bee & The Honeylovers
2025-06-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, 28730, United States
Back in the Big Barn for the first time since 2018, Queen Bee & the Honeylovers are to kick off the season! We’re so pleased this big-time big band remembers lil’ old us, they truly are an Asheville Classic. Whether you bring your best saddle shoes to dance, or you just want to sit in your chair with a cold beer and swing, this group has got you covered with old school vocals, swingin’ beats and brass for days. “There’s a tunnel, under Pack Square, all abuzz with this Secret affair!”- Hayes and Hopson
HNG will be running a bar with local beers and NA beverage and snack cart.
Barn Door Ciderworks will provide small-batch refreshing, dry cider. Fermented and barrel aged from local apples, their cider is made right here in Fairview.
Garage BBQ Food Truck, proudly serving HNG meats with style, smoke and THE SAUCES! John ‘s got it down pat, consistently craveable and a down home darling.
Pro tip: we have picnic tables, benches & patio sets, but always bring a backup folding chair or picnic blanket JUST in case. It can get packed!
By purchasing your ticket online you will be on our Will Call list, admission will be checked in at the Cabana!
Date: Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Music Time: 6pm-9pm
Food Time: 5pm-8pm
Cost: $10/person
5 and under free!
*While we will be sitting and supping together, we won’t be digging into the typical spread on newspaper *We love four-legged friends, but only two-legged creatures may attend this event.

A Farm to Table Fundraiser Dinner Presented by Weaverville Tailgate Market
2025-06-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Weaverville Tailgate Market, 60 Lakeshore Dr., Weaverville, NC
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 appreciate your support and help!
On Wednesday, June 25th, all orders will be prepared for pickup at the Weaverville Community Center during regular market hours of 3pm to 6pm. We will send out a scheduling form a little closer to the date for you to schedule when you would like to pick up your dinners.
You are welcome to sit on the porch to eat and enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Louise or you can take with you! Many of our vendors will be offering specials and treats that you can add to your meal! BIG BIG THANKS for you support and commitment to this wonderful market!

Evening Sound Bath Meditation on the Farm
2025-06-27 19:15 - 20:15 | Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, 28730, United States
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 a peaceful, natural setting. The Big Barn’s bird populace, lazy breezes and old school serenity is just that!
The soundscape will include instruments like crystal singing bowls, chimes, an ocean drum, and more, to help quiet the mind and support deep rest. No experience is needed—just come as you are, lie down, get comfy, and receive.
What to bring:
Yoga mat, blanket, or something comfortable to lie on
A pillow and/or extra blankets to help you relax
Water and an extra layer in case it gets cool
Pricing:
$20 covers the base cost, and anything more you’re able to give will be donated to ASAP’s Farmer Relief Fund to help Appalachian farms effected by Hurricane Helene. We can’t wait to share this peaceful experience with you!
About Amy Duncan, CNC, HHC
Credentials: Reiki Master, Certified Nutritional Consultant, Certified Holistic Health Coach, Sound Healing Practitioner
Amy is a Certified Sound Healing Facilitator, Reiki Master, Holistic Health Coach and founder of The Native Path. Since 2013, she’s trained and practiced in both San Diego and New York City, and now offers services in-person in Asheville, NC as well as virtually. She specializes in private sessions, bespoke workplace wellness programs, and public healing events throughout her community. Her philosophy addresses whole-person healing and aims to activate the natural healing ability of the body, mind, and spirit. Connect with Amy at @thenativepath

June Big Barn Market
2025-06-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, 28730, United States
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 benefit MountainTrue
+ more!!
See you there!! 🎉
About MountainTrue’s Kiddo BioBlitz:
Since 1982, MountainTrue has championed resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains- they’ll be joining us at this month’s Big Barn Market to run a Kiddo BioBlitz activity!
Led at 12:30pm & 2:30pm by MountainTrue & HNG Staff around the farm grounds to spot and record all the species of flora and fauna found. This data will be added to the online app iNaturalist by the Mountain True team, or by participating parents.
Sign ups with liability waivers are required, recommended for ages 6-12 but others are welcome to participate.
Parent or guardians are required to accompany any kids participating in the BioBlitz.

Southeastern Permaculture Documentary Showing
2025-06-30 19:00 - 22:00 | White Horse Black Mountain, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain, 28711
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 seed swap for anyone who wants to share or get seeds that they saved, sing a few songs, share stories and watch the film created by Lisa Almaraz. The trailer to the film can be seen in the website listed. Our annual permaculture gathering will be held August 1st-3rd! Please register! Early Bird discount goes till July 1st.

2025 Southeastern Permaculture Gathering
2025-08-01 09:00 - 2025-08-03 17:00 | Patterson School Foundation, 4646 Patterson School Rd, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
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 we come together, but we want y’all to know some of what to expect. We will also continue our tradition of having affinity circles where any of us can call a discussion circle on a topic we are excited about. This is an opportunity for our community to grow our knowledge base and learn so much from each other! 🌿
We are capping this special event at 125 so it is still intimate and keeps the reunion vibe, though we always invite new folks to join us and continue passing on the tradition and practices we learn from each other. Join us even if you haven’t practiced permaculture before, we will have an introduction to permaculture class, so there will be people of all levels of wisdom to share 💖☀️🌿
There are a few work exchange options as well and limited sponsorship options for those in need or BIPOC. Please check out our website and also have a look at our teachers and workshop schedule so far!

Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table
2025-08-16 13:00 - 16:00 | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Brewing, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
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 doing on the farm. Enjoy great food, learn about new crops and varieties, and get inspired for a better food system.

4th Annual HarvestFest Supporting ASAP
2025-08-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Olivette Riverside Park, 1069 Olivette Rd., Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
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 they do to sustain our community, all farmers and their families will have free entry to the event. There will also be a VIF section (Very Important Farmers) that will pamper our farmers during the busy harvest season.
All ticket proceeds will go towards the ASAP Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program.
ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program offers a match on dollars spent by SNAP customers at participating farmers markets with tokens that can be used for produce. Many EBT shoppers explained that the program eases concerns over having enough food each month. One shopper explained, “It has significantly reduced the stress of managing the little amount of money given per month for EBT. I can make choices that allow me to eat more vegetables and eggs than I otherwise could afford.” Farmers market managers and vendors also noted the benefits of the program. Many note that this leads to ongoing relationships with shoppers and allows them to grow their business with loyal customers. One vendor shared, “It has not only increased my sales, it has allowed me to interact and build relationships with customers who would normally be outside my business’ demographic.” Another farmer shared, “This investment quite literally nourishes the community for both the producer and consumer of farmer’s market produce!”
We are honored to have the opportunity to celebrate and support this great program with a fun filled day of music, activities, and nature. HarvestFest is produced by Olivette Riverside Community and Farm and Chatt Hills Music.
Tickets are $25 a ticket (Kids, Farmers & Farmer Families are free!). Purchase tickets here.

Barn Yoga 2025
2025-09-07 10:00 - 2025-11-16 11:00 | Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, 28730, United States
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! Variations encouraged, feel free to bring blocks, blankets or straps.
Make a day of it! Come shop the Farm Store after class lets out for local meats and grocery goodies, grab a beer or beverage and wander the farm grounds to see the animals. Yogis get 5% off meat and eggs on class day- show the associate your receipt for a single class OR your season pass.
Time: 10am-11am
Per Class: $18
BUNDLE & SAVE:
Get a pass for the full Spring Arc, 10 classes: $90
Get a pass for the full Fall Arc, 9 classes: $81
Get a Full season pass, 19 classes: $152
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Spring Arc: April 6th – April 13th – April 27th – May 4th – May 11th – May 18th – June 1st – June 8th – June 15th – June 22nd
Fall Arc: September 7th – September 14th – September 21st – October 5th – October 12th – October 19th – November 2nd – November 9th – November 16th

Flowers Everywhere! A Garden Party Fundraiser
2025-09-07 16:00 - 19:00 | The Dr. John Wilson Community Garden, 99 White Pine Dr., Black Mountain, NC, 28801, United States
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 the Farm to Jazz Trio, a locally sourced dinner, bouquet picking and making with Cindi Quay, medicinal tea tasting with Garden Intern Marisa Figueroa, and tours of the native pollinator garden with Emily Sampson!
Tickets
$40 in advance
$50 at the door
$25 student and needs-based tickets available
Tickets and more information at bmtcommunitygardens.org/flowers-everywhere-2025-garden-party-fundraiser/
Your ticket purchase goes directly to supporting integral garden systems like our internship program, community education programs, and garden infrastructure needs, so that we can continue to grow food to donate to our partner Bounty & Soul for free distribution to the community.
This year’s theme – Flowers Everywhere – is inspired by our response to Hurricane Helene. When half of the garden’s donation beds flooded, we moved forward with a renewed vision, transforming the washed out space into a blooming field of flowers.
Whether you have been a gardener here since its start, or you have never been and want to learn more, everyone is welcome!
Learn why the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden fills a vital, unique role in the Swannanoa Valley and how you can help sustain our mission of getting locally grown, nutritious food to our community through our partnership with Bounty & Soul. We are excited to share the bounty of the garden, celebrate successes, and take a look into the future. We look forward to seeing you there!

WNC Seed & Plant Swap
2025-09-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
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, inspiring story shares, and plenty of opportunities to learn. Take a tour of the beautiful George Washington Carver Edible Park with Bountiful Cities at 4:30pm, and see a live seed cleaning demonstration from the Utopian Seed Project. Register to attend.
If you are interested in hosting a table for the swap please contact cathy@bountifulcities.org with questions and fill out the GOOGLE FORM on the registration page. Stay tuned for more info on speakers and workshops.
This event is hosted by Bountiful Cities, The City of Asheville, Utopian Seed Project, Appalachian Growers Seed Collective, and sponsored by Southern SARE.

From Helene to Here - to benefit Root Cause Farm
2025-09-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Cultivated Cocktails Distillery and Tavern, 161 Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
Join us for a community celebration honoring the growth, grit, and generosity that took root after Hurricane Helene.
Root Cause Farm has more than doubled its food distribution, while Patton Allen Real Estate pivoted to serve as a supply hub when the community needed it most. Today, both continue to support a region where recovery, housing, and food access remain deeply interconnected.
Join us for live music by The Saylor Brothers, storytelling, and handcrafted spirits at Cultivated Cocktails. Let’s commemorate where we’ve been—and help sustain the community we’re growing together.

Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table
2025-09-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Addison Farms Vineyard, 4005 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester, NC, 28748, United States
Our September event will be hosted at Addison Vineyard in Leicester, NC, on September 27th, an auspicious day for those in the local region. This is our first time hosting a Trial to Table at this beautiful location, but Chris (Executive Director) and Terri (Culinary Director) know it well. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Addison Vineyard served as an informal meeting ground, offering a respite amidst the chaos.
An incredible group of chef teams and food creators will join us. Each will offer you delicious and creative dishes.
Chefs Camille Cogswell & Casey Ruiz (Walnut Family Bakery)
Chefs Keia Mastriani & Jamie Swafford (Milk Glass Pie & Old North Farm)
Chefs Erica Beneke & Matt Farr (Red Fiddle Vittles)
Chefs Erin O’Keefe & David Toporek (Friends & Neighbors)
Chef Tiffany Schultz (Sorghum Demo Table)
Farmers Leeza Chen & Luanna Nesbitt (Southern Pea Crop Trial Table)
At each event, we strive to offer a variety of vegetable-forward options.
The events are casual and relaxed with a strong focus on food that supports regional sustainability and resilience. Your ticket is an admission ticket that allows you to sample all the fantastic dishes. We generally have a short presentation partway through to highlight our work and enable the chefs to share their passions!

The Fascinating History of the Franklin Tree
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Winding Stair Farm, 57 Saunders Rd., Franklin, NC, 28734, United States
Discover America’s rarest native tree as Brent Martin presents on the extinct-in-the-wild Franklinia alatamaha. Learn why this species thrives in our Appalachian climate, with an exclusive first opportunity to purchase Franklin trees following the presentation at a 10% discount. Choose-your-price admission ($30-$5).

COOPERATION IN OUR LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM
2025-10-11 18:30 - 20:00 | West Asheville Library, 942 Hayward Road, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Join us for a cultural program in celebration of local food and cooperation! Together we will watch a documentary following the
development of a cooperative local food system in the state of Maine (Local Food in Cooperation, 24 minutes) by Wilder Nicholson, and hear a presentation on food access and growing the local food movement here in Western North Carolina. Presented by the Prout Research Institute and Tierra Fértil Co-op.

Trial to Table - Live Fire! (Utopian Seed Project)
2025-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Hickory Nut Gap Farm, 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, 28730, United States
Our November ‘Live Fire’ event will be hosted at Hickory Nut Gap Farm on Sunday, November 9th. We’ll be joined by an incredible group of chefs and food creators to offer you some delicious and creative dishes. At each event, we strive to provide a variety of vegetable-forward options.
These events are casual and relaxed with a strong focus on food that supports regional sustainability and resilience. Your ticket is an admission ticket that allows you to sample all the fantastic dishes, beverages, and educational activities. We generally have a short presentation partway through to highlight our work and enable the chefs to share their passions!
Produce
Chefs receive a Utopian Seed Project ‘Pantry List’ of crops and ingredients that we have in storage or in the field. We ask chefs to be inspired (not limited) by these ingredients and supply whatever they select from the list. We will be working with local partners, such as Hickory Nut Gap Meats, to support the chef’s dishes as well.
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Check out this fantastic line-up of chefs!
Eric Morris (Foothills Meats)
Paul Pike (Master BBQ)
Brooke Adams (Finest AVL)
Silver Iocovozzi (Neng’s Jr.)
Mallory Foster (The Rhu)
J Chong (J. Chong Eats)
Luis Martinez (Tequio Foods)
Nick Noran (Food Experience)
Chris Cox (Hail Mary)

WNC Farmer End of Season Celebration
2025-11-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Frog Level Brewing Co., 56 Commerce St, Waynesville, NC, 28786, United States
END OF SEASON FARMER CELEBRATION
Sunday, November 9, 2-5pm
Frog Level Brewing Co. in Waynesville
Join Organic Growers School and WNC Food Systems Coalition for an afternoon to celebrate the season together. Kid friendly! Drop-in or stay the whole time.
Featuring Appalachian Herb Collective who will be offering free farmer herbal care.
Free Food from Frog Level — Fall Crafts and Games — Fun Door Prizes!
RSVP via Facebook Event so we can know a general number to plan for.
Send this to other folks in your farming community!

NC Medicinal Herb Grower and Buyer Event - 10 Year Celebration!
2025-11-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC, 28759
Join medicinal herb farmers, buyers, and celebrate the season at the 10th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event in Mills River, NC!

Christmas in the Greenhouse 2025
2025-12-04 17:00 - 2025-12-06 12:00 | Bee-utiful Farm and Garden, 110 Newman Dr, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Come enjoy a laid back Christmas the way it used to be. Shop and choose your own handmade wreath and get custom decorations on it while you shop. Christmas trees, wreaths, and country style Christmas gifts available. All on a farm setting. Evenings will have a campfire and lights. You don’t want to miss it!
Thursday, 5-8pm
Friday, 10am-8pm
Saturday, 9am-12pm

Farmer Event: The Labor Roundtable
2026-02-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Online/Virtual
Calling all farmers! Join us in a virtual open conversation navigating farm labor. Through guided discussion and small-group breakouts, we’ll talk honestly about what’s working, what’s been challenging, and how local farmers make labor decisions—from costs and seasonality to finding people, managing teams, and on-farm housing vs. hourly employees. We’ll discover shared experiences, common barriers, and practical ideas for improving farm labor systems, both on individual farms and across the local farming community.

Share the Love with Root Cause Farm
2026-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Cultivated Cocktails Distillery and Tavern, 161 Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
Share the Love This Valentine’s Day Weekend with Root Cause Farm: A Night of Community, Music, and Impact
Fairview, NC — January 15, 2026 — This Valentine’s Day, Root Cause Farm invites you to Share the Love on Friday, February 13, from 5–8 p.m. at Cultivated Cocktails, for an evening of live music, handcrafted spirits, and meaningful community connection.
Root Cause Farm is more than a farm—it’s a community hub where everyone can find the nourishment they need. As a nonprofit in Fairview, NC, the farm brings neighbors together to grow, share, and celebrate healthy, local food. Through the coordination of dedicated volunteers, Root Cause Farm produces thousands of pounds of organic fruits and vegetables each season, distributing it at no cost to families in need.
This year’s Share the Love event highlights not only the farm’s dedication to nourishing families but also its commitment to educating the next generation of farmers, nutrition advocates, and community leaders. Guests will enjoy soulful live music from Asheville’s Nikki Talley & Jason Sharp and expertly crafted spirits from Cultivated Cocktails, a family-owned distillery with deep Western North Carolina roots.
By attending, guests are supporting more than a night out—they are helping train our future leaders, increasing fresh produce production capacity by at least 15%, and strengthening community connections. In 2025 alone, Root Cause Farm served 120 families weekly, educated more than 50 children, and engaged 80+ weekly volunteers, proving that when neighbors come together, nourishment and hope flourish side by side.
“Our work feeds more than bodies—it nourishes hope, knowledge, and the roots of a stronger, more resilient food system here at home,” said Executive Director Nicole Coston. “Share the Love is a celebration of what’s possible when our community comes together. In addition to Cultivated Cocktails’ generous commitment of 10% of the evening’s proceeds, guests will be able to support Root Cause in our ‘Fund a Foot’ initiative—an opportunity to sponsor garden beds and stand alongside families for an entire growing season, helping deliver months of fresh, organic produce to our neighbors in need.”
No tickets necessary. For more information, follow Root Cause Farm on Instagram and Facebook. Make this Valentine’s Day celebration one that grows love, hope, and impact right here at home.
About Root Cause Farm
Founded in 2009, Root Cause Farm is a Fairview-based nonprofit dedicated to growing and sharing no-cost, organic produce while fostering community education and engagement. The farm cultivates food security, resilience, and connection, ensuring that everyone in Western North Carolina has access to healthy, nourishing food.

Farmer Roundtable: What Thrives Now? Climate Shifts on Small Farms
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Online/Virtual
This will be a facilitated farmer-to-farmer conversation about how conditions have changed over time, and with it, farm production. We will have a panel of longtime farmers who will dig into what used to do well on their farms, what thrives now, and how climate and environmental shifts have influenced those choices. Expect honest reflection, shared lessons, and plenty of discussion about what’s working, what’s been hard, and the skills and knowledge farmers need to keep adapting. This is a space to learn from each other and think together about what comes next.

2026 Spring Conference
2026-03-06 09:00 - 2026-03-08 18:00 | Mars Hill University, 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, NC, 28754
Join us for the Southeast’s largest gathering of farmers, gardeners, land-stewards, and food-system changemakers! Our Spring Conference supports, inspires, and educates people to farm, garden, and live organically by providing affordable, practical, hands-on education. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out, you’ll leave with connections, knowledge, and inspiration to build a more vibrant, equitable, and abundant food and farming system.
What’s in store:
• Your choice of 60+ classes spanning across 12 track topics including gardening, soils, farming business and production, earth stewardship, sustainable living, and more
• Hands-on workshops from experts across the region and practical demonstrations you can apply right away
• Networking and community-building with growers, educators, and advocates from across the country

Seed Swap
2026-03-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Water Street Lounge, 116 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Let’s celebrate Spring Equinox together in the spirit of giving. We’re all getting excited about growing! Bring what you have to share whether it’s seeds, bare roots, houseplants, young starter plants, small trees or small tools you want to give. You are welcome to come even if you don’t have things to share! Please consider eating at Rosetta’s since you’ll be downtown since they are our sponsors for this event and they ALWAYS feed our community with the EVERYONE EATS program.
If you don’t have time to stop and eat at Rosetta’s, we will take tips for the EVERYONE EATS program and Rosetta’s Kitchen who graciously are letting us use the space at Water Street Lounge.
Please TAKE WHAT YOU NEED that you intend to PLANT THIS YEAR.
BRING A SNACK TO SHARE!
FREE HERBAL TEA PROVIDED
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO OUR SPONSORS, Rosetta’s Kitchen, Water Street Lounge and Red Moon Herbs.

Free Kiss the Ground Screening & Dinner!
2026-04-22 17:00 - 19:30 | McDowell Arts Council Association, 50 S Main St., Marion, NC, 28752, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with a Powerful, Hope-Filled Film and a Call to Support Local Food Systems
This Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, the community is invited to gather for an inspiring evening centered on connection, climate solutions, and the power of local food. A free screening of the acclaimed documentary Kiss the Ground will take place at McDowell Arts Council Association (MACA), located at 50 S Main St, Marion, NC 28752.
Hosted by McDowell Arts Council Association, McDowell Local Food Advisory Council, NC Cooperative Extension-McDowell Center, MATCH, and West Marion Inc., this special event is designed to bring people together around a message of hope: that healing our soil can help heal our planet.
Narrated by Woody Harrelson, Kiss the Ground offers a compelling and visually stunning look at how regenerative agriculture can draw down carbon, restore ecosystems, and strengthen our food systems. More than a film, it’s an invitation to see climate action through a new lens, one rooted in the ground beneath our feet and the farms in our own backyard.
Guests will enjoy a welcoming, community-centered evening with free dinner beginning at 5:00 PM and the film screening at 5:30 PM. Free childcare will also be provided. A brief discussion will follow the film.
Beyond the screen, the event aims to spark something deeper: a renewed connection between people, place, and the food that sustains us.
The event is free and open to all.
