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SUMMARY:Free Barn Dance & Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Big Barn\, hosted with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on Saturday October 26th for a free community event\, a Barn Dance & Volunteer Fair! We NEED THIS. Take some time to relax and unwind from recovery efforts\, AND help sustain and support WNC’s farmers\, towns\, hills and hollers for months to come. \nThe event is in the Big Barn from 12pm-6pm\, and our Farm Store is open for business! \n– Free Live music 1pm-5pm and dancing with local youth band the Lucky Buckeyes & our favorite square dance squallers\, the Old Charlotte Highwaymen.\n– Cretaceously craveable eats by Grush’s Cajun Dino Grill.\n– Beer proceeds will go to ASAP Farmers’ Emergency Relief Fund.\n– We will have a Funding Wall\, full of posters with QR codes linking attendees directly to organizations\, local businesses\, families and friends who need our community’s financial help to stay afloat and rebuild.\n– Local pumpkins\, squash\, apples\, fresh pressed cider and seasonal offerings are back!\n– Hay Rides & Pony rides 11am-4pm\, proceeds benefit Project HNG! \nRight now the big picture of what our region is facing is still being painted – community spirit is high\, neighbors across the country are flying\, driving\, running\, emailing and calling in with their time\, talent and treasure. But the locals know\, we’re in this for the long haul – we need volunteers to commit regularly for months to come. To dispense resources to the communities who can’t get to them\, to flush toilets for citizens who don’t have the strength\, to gut homes that just can’t house anyone right now. The messy\, heart-rending business of rebuilding our lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene. \nWe will be hosting an ongoing Volunteer Fair for all of you wonderful non-profits\, local farms and gardens\, community-organized groups\, local businesses-turned-emergency-community-hubs\, and more. We hear you have the resources\, you just need the helping hand. Please contact megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com to send a volunteer or staff member to table at this event. It’s a great chance to get attendees acquainted with who you are and how important your mission is\, and get them to sign up right there and then for weeks and months to come. \nHNG has WIFI thanks to a generously donated Starlink\, so attendees can pull up their calendars as they walk from table to table. We will also provide paper calendars so they can pin their schedule to the wall or the fridge. \nIf you have a group you feel like could use some support\, whether from donation or volunteer work\, please contact megan.auten@hickorynutgap.com they will be added to our invite list and our Funding Wall – we hope to see you then\, on Saturday 10/26 for a little fun\, a little togetherness and a lot of hope.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/free-barn-dance-volunteer-fair/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000
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SUMMARY:Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Fall Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Trial to Table – October 2024 \nOct 12\, 1 – 4 PM | The Mule\, Devil’s Foot Brewing Co.\, Asheville\, NC \nRepresenting Chefs:\nEric Morris | Sheri Castle | Tie Whittiker | Brian Crow \nOur October Celebration will take place at The Mule\, Devil Foot Brewing Company’s beautiful event space in Asheville\, NC. We’ll be joined by Chefs Morris\, Castle\, Crow\, and Whittiker\, who will each offer two small plates (8 plates total\, at least one plate from each chef will be vegetarian). We’ll also be celebrating Legume diversity\, pea\, beans and other family members! Chef Luis Martinez will be offering a Hibiscus Tepahce as a welcome drink\, and The Mule has a fully stocked cash bar. Board member\, Jay Bost\, will be running a bean trial tasting table to show off some bean diversity. And will have a legume Demo Stations to help you translate these ingredients into your home kitchen! \nTicket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total). We’ll also be running a Utopian Seed Project tasting table to show off some of these ingredients in their pure form. A note on pricing transparency: we want these events to be as accessible as possible and so have a flexible pricing policy\, if you’re able to pay more than $50 then great\, if you can’t then that’s great to.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-fall-celebration/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Utopian Seed Project":MAILTO:Terri@utopianseed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T160000
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SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Crimson Crisp\, McIntosh and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey\, jam\, dried apples and lots more!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard-23/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240613T143953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T143953Z
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SUMMARY:Barn Dance with Iliana Rose Cuban Jazz Trio
DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rose and her Cuban Jazz Trio are back! Iliana is a piano prodigy with infectious energy and out of this world entertainment- the talented band will keep you moving\, sweating\, and circling back onto the floor for more! If you just want to sit back and absorb the experience\, prepare for foot tapping and seat wiggling- it’s just that good. \nHNG will be running a bar with local beers\, NA beverage and snack cart.\nBarn Door Ciderworks will provide some sweet and snappy sips of their legendary cider brewed right here in Fairview.\nRoot Down Farm food truck will be serving up some seriously lovely food featuring NC Farm fresh veggies and Hickory Nut Gap meats. \nBy purchasing your ticket online you will be on our Will Call list\, admission will be checked in at the Cabana! \nDate: Saturday\, September 21st\, 2024\nTime: 6pm-9pm\nCost: $10/person\n5 and under free! \n*We love four-legged friends\, but only two-legged creatures may attend this event.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/barn-dance-with-iliana-rose-cuban-jazz-trio/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T155826Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Putting Food By and Other Revolutionary Acts
DESCRIPTION:Early bird registration for our 2nd Annual Event\, Putting Food by and Other Revolutionary Acts is happening now until August 31st! \nLearn about topics such as hot water bath canning\, food preservation\, herbal vinegars\, cordials and elixirs\, lacto-fermentation\, Cherokee food\, harvesting and drying herbs\, food for your sun sign\, dairy production: yogurt\, ice cream\, sour cream\, cheese & butter\, and other subjects. \n  \nHere’s our exciting schedule which may be subject to slight change: \nFriday teachers: \nAimee Williams from Aimee the Astrologer teaching “Food for your Sun Sign” \nJessie Stewart from the Mother Holler and Mary Cutter teaching “Dairy Production: Yogurt\, Ice Cream\, Sour Cream\, Cheese & Butter.” \n  \nSaturday teachers: \nAshley English from Small Measure teaching “Hot Water Bath Canning” \nMelissa Fryar from French Broad Food Co-op teaching “Cordials and Elixirs” \nCindi Quay from Cindi’s Sacred Garden teaching “Harvesting and Drying Herbs” \nTyson Sampson from Bigwitch Botanicals teaching “Cherokee Foods” \n  \nSunday teachers: \nLori Collins Jenkins from Sister of Mother Earth teaching “Fire Cider” \nSam Taylor from Firetree Organics teaching “Lacto-Fermentations” \nAdam Bigelow from Bigelow’s Botanical Excursions leading a plant walk on “Appalachian Natives.” \n  \nMeals are included with both general admission and day passes: \nFriday: Supper for weekend attendees\nSaturday: Breakfast\, lunch\, and supper\nSunday: Breakfast and lunch \nThis is a ticketed event\, but we will be offering scholarships and work trade arrangements. \nTickets are now available at this link: \ntinyurl.com/puttingfoodby24
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/2nd-annual-putting-food-by-and-other-revolutionary-acts/
LOCATION:Spiral Mountain\, 96 Randall Cove Rd\, Leicester\, NC\, 28748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240802T203019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T203019Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Growers School 2nd Annual Sow & Grow Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join Organic Growers School for our 2nd annual Sow & Grow Fest\, a family-friendly event celebrating Western North Carolina’s vibrant food and farming community! \nEvent Highlights:\n🍽️ Community Potluck: 1-2 PM – Enjoy farm-fresh dishes prepared by our farm program students\, alums\, and partners. Bring your favorite dish to share and join the feast!\n🎶 Live Music: Local musicians Laura Blackley and Ashley Chambliss will entertain you with their soulful sounds.\n🌱 Seed & Plant Share: Meet fellow plant lovers and join interactive gardening demonstrations.\n🍅 Tomato Tastings: Rank the tastiest tomatoes!\n🍻 Local Vendors & Fun Activities: Explore craft beverages and fun family activities.\n🎟️ Admission is Free! Registration is encouraged but optional. Potluck lunch tickets are available for a suggested donation of $20 per person. You can also choose to bring a dish to share.\n🌟 Silent Auction: Starting in August and running through Sow & Grow Fest. Amazing items like East Fork Pottery\, an Airbnb cabin getaway\, an Asheville Artisan gift basket\, and more will be up for grabs!\n📢 Support the Grow for Good Fund: Your potluck ticket donation and silent auction bids support farmer training programs\, scholarships\, mentorships\, and our savings incentive program.\nCelebrate the rich bounty of our region with us! 🌾🥕
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-growers-school-2nd-annual-sow-grow-fest/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Organic Growers School":MAILTO:outreach@organicgrowersschool.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T080000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240812T142348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T142348Z
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SUMMARY:CEAg World Conference and Expo
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural CEAg World Conference and Expo is the premier event for the rapidly advancing sector of food grown in protected environments. At this event\, growers\, produce companies\, food retailers\, business leaders\, academia\, government\, research\, associations and all stakeholders involved with food grown in CEA will learn all the strategies\, challenges and how to overcome them\, opportunities\, support/resources to start\, maintain\, upgrade\, and expand a controlled environment operation for food produce helping you achieve year-round success. In addition to the conference sessions\, there will be an expo hall with products and services to support these operations\, Roundtable Discussion Groups\, Tours\, and more! \n*** FREE REGISTRATION FOR GROWERS! *** Use promo code CEAGFR for your FREE REGISTRATION
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/ceag-world-conference-and-expo/
LOCATION:Raleigh Convention Center\, 500 S Salisbury St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240725T144029Z
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SUMMARY:Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Summer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer Celebration will take place at Old North Farm\, Cleveland County\, NC. Joining us will be chefs Sera Cuni\, Greg Collier\, John Fleer\, Baker Keia Mastrianni\, Homesteader Ashley English\, and Jessica Weisman from Found Ice Cream. Each chef will be creating 2 small plates using Utopian Seed Project ingredients\, Ashley will be offering a small bite and an Alternative Summer Greens cooking demonstration\, and we’ll have an Okra tasting table! *Each chef will offer at least one vegetarian option. \nYour ticket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total) and a scoop of ice cream from Found! All drinks are inclusive (beer\, wine\, cider and soda options available)\, and an okra seed collaborative beer from Cellarest Brewing will be available! \nHope to see you on August 17th!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-summer-celebration/
LOCATION:Old North Farm\, 3458 Crowder Ridge Rd\, Shelby\, NC\, 28150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Utopian Seed Project":MAILTO:Terri@utopianseed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240807T182124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T182257Z
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SUMMARY:U-Pick at KT's Orchard
DESCRIPTION:Come pick your own apples\, peaches if available\, and raspberries and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the vine or branch! Current apple varieties include honey crisp and ginger gold.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/u-pick-at-kts-orchard/
LOCATION:KT’s Orchard and Apiary\, 158 Pigeon Ford Rd.\, Canton\, NC\, 28716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240613T144008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T144008Z
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SUMMARY:Barn Dance with Zydeco Ya Ya
DESCRIPTION:Mon Cher let’s get to it! Most requested faves Zydeco Ya Ya are back in the Big Barn for zydeco\, swamp pop\, second line\, and Cajun swing. These guys always provide a fabulous groove and engaging show that makes you want to hop out onto the floor- or bob and weave from your chair\, cold one in hand. \nHNG will be running a bar with local beers\, NA beverage and snack cart.\nBarn Door Ciderworks will provide some sweet and snappy sips of their legendary cider brewed right here in Fairview.\nVooDoo Roux food truck will bring the perfect flavors for the evening with some scratch made Cajun/Creole New Orleans-style street food. Don’t forget the beignets! \nBy purchasing your ticket online you will be on our Will Call list\, admission will be checked in at the Cabana! \nDate: Saturday\, July 20th\, 2024\nTime: 6pm-9pm\nCost: $10/person\n5 and under free! \n*We love four-legged friends\, but only two-legged creatures may attend this event.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/barn-dance-with-zydeco-ya-ya/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240613T144026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T144026Z
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SUMMARY:Barn Dance with Old Charlotte Highwaymen
DESCRIPTION:Out in the Big Barn\, let’s dance!!! Local favorites in the rose-splattered pearl snaps\, Old Charlotte Highwaymen will be joining us! Bluegrass\, old time\, sweet strings and pickings\, we’ll have some music to sit and sway to\, square dancing and big mountain circle dancing with a caller. \nHNG will be running a bar with local beers and NA beverage and snack cart.\nBarn Door Ciderworks will provide some sweet and snappy sips of their legendary cider brewed right here in Fairview.\nRoot Down Farm food truck will be serving up some seriously lovely food featuring NC Farm fresh veggies and Hickory Nut Gap meats. \nBy purchasing your ticket online you will be on our Will Call list\, admission will be checked in at the Cabana! \nDate: Saturday\, June 15th\, 2024\nTime: 6pm-9pm\nCost: $10/person\n5 and under free! \n*We love four-legged friends\, but only two-legged creatures may attend this event.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/barn-dance-with-old-charlotte-highwaymen-2/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240418T213528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T213736Z
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SUMMARY:The Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Series
DESCRIPTION:The Utopian Seed Project grows a wide range of crops and varieties with the aim of increasing agrobiodiversity into the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e. eaten!) in our regional. 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.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/the-utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-series-2/
LOCATION:Pleb Urban Winery\, 289 Lyman St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240418T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T213931Z
UID:32926-1714590000-1714597200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Cherokee Ndn Foods\, Heritage Crops and Wild Delicacies
DESCRIPTION:The Traditions in Agriculture series seeks to engage the community in expanding our understanding of equitable farming\, food\, and medicinal practices. Learn how we can create healthier communities and ecosystems for food justice. \nIn this talk we will explore relationships and threads of resiliency in our current challenging ecological climate. These relatives will transmit about lived experience\, shared strength and a vision for hope. They will illuminate their process and method for respecting and upholding the bounty we have been given by our ancestors\, setting the proverbial table for all versus the few. \nTyson Sampson is a two-hearted and two-spirited individual who descended from the local\nindigenous matriarchy called the ᎠᏂᎩᎶᎯ (A-ni-gi-lo-hi). Their home is referred to as The\nBeautiful Painted Earth. This family is based here in their aboriginal territory most commonly\nknown as the Great Smoky Mountains. \nAmy Walker is a member of the Deer Clan\, is a great-grandmother\, and is 78 years old. Her\nparents\, one Cherokee and one South Dakota Sioux\, were both herbalists. She grew up eating\nout of the Appalachian forests; a wildcrafter and a farmer\, she focuses her farming on traditional\nCherokee food preferences\, mostly growing traditional medicine\, corn\, beans\, and squash. She\nis a retired social worker\, and an indigenous traditionalist. Amy is a pipe carrier and a\nSundancer in South Dakota. \nThis program is free. Registration is not required.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/cherokee-ndn-foods-heritage-crops-and-wild-delicacies/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240321T194924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T194924Z
UID:32798-1714226400-1714244400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Social & Music at Rare Bird
DESCRIPTION:This free family-friendly event is hosted by WNC Food Coalition and is a relaunching of the Collaborative Ag Network with 4 exciting programs to improve connectivity and quality of life for farmers. This is mainly a chance to meet some folks and relax while the season gets going. You’ll also learn a little about what’s going on land access\, producer coops and collective resources in WNC and how to get involved. Enjoy some local food and music with A Grisman + Garcia Experience with Dirty Dawg. \n2-4: Social\n4-5: Food\n5-7: Music \nContact jenn@wncfoodjustice.com for more info!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farmer-social-music-at-rare-bird/
LOCATION:Rare Bird Farm\, 91 Duckett Top Tower Road\, Hot Springs\, NC\, 28743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240418T213427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T213427Z
UID:32919-1714221000-1714230000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:The Utopian Seed Project - Trial to Table Series
DESCRIPTION:The Utopian Seed Project grows a wide range of crops and varieties with the aim of increasing agrobiodiversity into the food and farming system. We want more crops and varieties being grown and enjoyed (i.e. eaten!) in our regional. 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.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/the-utopian-seed-project-trial-to-table-series/
LOCATION:Hickory Nut Gap Farm\, 57 Sugar Hollow Road \, Fairview \, NC\, 28730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240322T172602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T172611Z
UID:32810-1712170800-1712178000@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Traditions in Agriculture presents: Building Community Around Food and Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The Traditions in Agriculture series seeks to engage the community in expanding our understanding of equitable farming\, food\, and medicinal practices. Learn how we can create healthier communities and ecosystems for food justice. \nPlants\, medicine\, and food are powerful forces that connect to place and history\, preserve cultural lineages\, and build community. Join Brandon Ruiz\, Community Herbalist and Urban Farmer based on Catawba Land (Charlotte\, North Carolina) to learn and discuss different approaches to work with and support your community through plant medicine\, home gardening\, and more. \nEvent is Free.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/traditions-in-agriculture-presents-building-community-around-food-and-medicine/
LOCATION:West Asheville Library\, 942 Hayward Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240315T135259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T140252Z
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SUMMARY:Beacon Spring Town Square
DESCRIPTION:Come eat\, drink\, and be merry at Beacon’s Spring Town Square event\, where we will connect across Asheville’s many communities. Join us Saturday\, March 30th from 12 to 3 pm at One World West in West Asheville. This is an opportunity for locals to learn and share about what’s happening in their communities. Attendees will have an opportunity to make announcements\, requests\, and offers during our Community Forum portion of the evening. \nDonations are requested but not required. Food and drink will be available for purchase. \nLocation: One World West at 520 Haywood Rd Asheville\, NC 28806\nRSVP Here: https://www.thebeaconnetwork.org/event-3/30
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/beacon-spring-town-square/
LOCATION:One World West\, 520 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20240321T195012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T195012Z
UID:32781-1711792800-1711803600@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:North Asheville Tailgate Market Seed Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at market on Saturday\, March 30th for a community Seed Swap! Bring your extra seeds to share or trade with others! We will have some small empty envelopes available to help share out the seeds and we’ll have a special booth set up for it near our information booth. This is a free event!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/north-asheville-tailgate-market-seed-swap/
LOCATION:North Asheville Tailgate Market
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T160000
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CREATED:20231109T203012Z
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SUMMARY:WNC AgTech and Agribusiness Discovery Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the WNC AgTech and Agribusiness Discovery Event. This summit is the kickoff event for a year-long effort to explore opportunities to increase economic development in Western NC via the synthesis of agriculture and business. The summit will bring together leaders who are – or could be – working in the agribusiness/agtech space in western NC\, bridging agriculture\, business\, government\, and education. Participants will hear from speakers about current and future opportunities in the space and will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and feedback about supporting and growing the ecosystem. There is no charge for this event but registration is required. We encourage you to join us and share your thoughts! Register here: WNC AgTech and Agribusiness Discovery Event Tickets\, Wed\, Nov 15\, 2023 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/wnc-agtech-and-agribusiness-discovery-event/
LOCATION:WNC Ag Center\, Airport Rd\, Fletcher
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20231102T195934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T195934Z
UID:32029-1699700400-1699808400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Enka-Candler Holiday Tailgate Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 4th annual holiday market.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/enka-candler-holiday-tailgate-market/
LOCATION:A-B Tech\, Enka Campus\, 1463 Sand Hill Road\, Candler\, NC\, 28715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20231005T175225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T175445Z
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Crunch
DESCRIPTION:Join schools\, child care centers\, and organizations across North Carolina in celebrating National Farm to School Month by crunching into a locally locally grown fruit or vegetable. The 2023 NC Crunch will take place on Wednesday\, October 18th! Register today and get your Crunch planning underway! Participants of all ages are invited to crunch with us. \nNC Crunch promotes healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the state. It’s also a fun way to connect food and agriculture to all kinds of classroom curricula – from science to art.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/north-carolina-crunch/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20230901T144640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T144640Z
UID:31765-1696176000-1696186800@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Farm to Fork in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Piedmont Culinary Guild (PCG) and the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) are excited to once again team up for a celebration of local food and drink. Farm to Fork in the Garden features many of the Charlotte area’s best-known farmers and chefs paired together to create delicious bite-sized dishes highlighting the bounty of the season. The Picnic also features local food artisans and beverage producers\, plus live music and fun activities for the whole family. \nThe Farm to Fork Picnic is not just delicious\, it is also a fundraiser for agriculture and food system training programs at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and farmer grants at Piedmont Culinary Guild.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-to-fork-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden\, 6500 South New Hope Road\, Belmont\, NC\, 28012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20230824T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T162801Z
UID:31729-1695492000-1695506400@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Rooted in Compassion: A Benefit for Elderflower Care Community
DESCRIPTION:Come for an unforgettable evening on the farm with live music\, food\, silent auction\, raffles\, laughter\, dancing\, and fun on Franny’s Farm—all to raise money for Elderflower Care Community. Tickets include food & drinks. Food trucks include Pasta & Prana\, Sweet Potato Tooth\, and Sam’s Pop Shop. Early Bird tickets ($60) are available until September 9th.  Advanced Tickets ($90) are available until September 22nd. \nElderflower Care Community is an up-and-coming assisted living facility that will be in Western North Carolina. Elderflower will be home to elders needing long-term care who place a high value on their independence\, friendships\, healthy lifestyle\, and medical care. Our mission is to enrich the aging experience by providing opportunities for active\, engaged\, and purposed living. This benefits not just our residents\, but also their families\, our staff\, and the greater community. Find out more at elderflowercommunity.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/rooted-in-compassion-a-benefit-for-elderflower-care-community/
LOCATION:Franny’s Farm\, 22 Frannys Farm Rd.\, Leicester\, NC\, 28748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20230809T180052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T183627Z
UID:31677-1694876400-1694887200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Southside Pig Roast + Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Southside Community Farm is in urgent need of funding to support our farmers\, our markets\, and our free fridge program. Your donations help us sustain vital community resources—and\, until Sept. 16\, they can get you a ticket to our Pig Roast and enter you in a raffle to win prizes from local artists and businesses!\n\nThank you to Warren Wilson College for donating the pig!\n\nCurrent list of raffle prizes:\n\n\n$75 gift certificate to Neon Moon Salon\nBlack Earth Wisdom by Leah Penniman + $50 Firestorm giftcard\nButterfly Summer 12″ x 16″ art print + Farmer Froggy vinyl sticker by Revenciel\nMixing bowl from East Fork Pottery ($160 value)\n1 hour massage session from Ben Gordon Body Work\nCeramic piece from Slouch\n\n\nThank you to our prize donors!\nNeon Moon Salon\, Firestorm Coop\, Clarky AKA Revenciel\, Ben Gordon Body Work
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/southside-pig-roast-raffle/
LOCATION:Arthur R. Edington Education and Career Center\, 133 Livingston St.\, Ashville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20230825T200825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T200825Z
UID:31748-1694111400-1694122200@asapconnections.org
SUMMARY:Shiloh Community Association Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Shiloh Community Association Legacy Gala! This in-person event will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Asheville – Biltmore\, located on Hendersonville Road in beautiful Asheville\, NC\, USA. \nGet ready to mingle\, and have a blast with fellow neighbors and community members. Our gala promises an evening filled with fun\, laughter\, and great memories. Dress to impress and get ready to enjoy delicious food\, refreshing drinks\, and fantastic entertainment. To benefit the vision of the Shiloh Community Resource Center. \nMake sure to mark your calendars for this incredible event\, plus others happening this week. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/shiloh-community-association-gala/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 115 Hendersonville Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20230727T185903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T154047Z
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SUMMARY:HarvestFest
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Olivette’s Riverside Park on Sunday\, August 27th for our second annual HarvestFest\, presented by Olivette Community and Chatt Hills Music. Join us in celebrating farmers\, community\, and music while raising funds for ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits & Vegetables.  Doors open at 3pm with family games and activities. BareFoot Movement will kick off the bluegrass beats at 4pm. Tickets are $25 (kids are free). \nIn 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. \nAll ticket proceeds go towards the ASAP Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program. Thanks to the generous support of Wicked Weed and Vidl Wine\, all proceeds from the beer and wine sales will also benefit Double SNAP.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/harvestfest/
LOCATION:Olivette Riverside Park\, 1069 Olivette Rd.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20230714T191353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T191353Z
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SUMMARY:Trial to Table - Summer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer Celebration will focus on all the flavors of summer! We’ll have okra and tomatoes and southern peas and all sorts of experimental summer greens. Expect something creative and delicious. \nTicket price includes two small plates from each chef (8 plates total) a popsicle from Sam’s Pop Shop and a drink ticket. We’ll also be running a Utopian Seed Project tasting table to show off some of these ingredients in their pure form. A note on pricing transparency: we want these events to be as accessible as possible and so have a flexible pricing policy\, if you’re able to pay more than $50 then great\, if you can’t then that’s great to. A note on pricing transparency: we want these events to be as accessible as possible and so have a flexible pricing policy\, if you’re able to pay more than $50 then great\, if you can’t then that’s great to.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/trial-to-table-summer-celebration/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20230125T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T135725Z
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SUMMARY:Farm to Fork Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Farm to Fork is Coming Back to the Triangle! \nHeld in the Triangle for more than 15 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! \nGrab your friends and family\, a blanket\, and some lawn chairs\, and join us for a delightful summer picnic. Chefs will team up with a farmer or artisan to create small bites at tasting stations throughout the beautiful grounds of Fearrington Village. \nBuy tickets here: www.FarmtoForkNC.com \nStarted in 2007\, this event is a celebration of our local food community and the people who work so hard to bring delicious local foods to our plates year-round. \nNet proceeds from the Picnic benefit the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)’ agriculture and food system training programs. Our community will benefit from an improved local food system and better access to healthy\, local food. \nThank you and we hope to see you at Farm to Fork!
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-to-fork-picnic/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20230523T153351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T153351Z
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SUMMARY:9th Annual EmpTea Bowls
DESCRIPTION:Our 9th Annual EmpTea Bowls…Tea Party in the Garden on Saturday\, June 3\, 2023\, from 4:00-7:30 PM This is our annual non-profit fundraiser in support of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden located at 99 White Pine Drive\, Black Mountain\, NC 28711 These funds go to help support our Interns that work with the Garden Manager and providing Community Educational Programs. Come join us for a fun evening in the garden providing Herbal Teas and Delicious Foods\, select a piece of locally made pottery with the purchase of your ticket ($25 – ages 15 and over\, $10 – 14-4\, Free ages 3 and under)\, Live Music\, Silent Auction & Raffle Baskets\, Garden Tours and Children’s Activities.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/9th-annual-emptea-bowls/
LOCATION:Black Mountain Recreation Park\, Recreation Park Drive\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260603T234251
CREATED:20230517T152917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T153428Z
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SUMMARY:Chicken Processing Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Wild East Farm is a small regenerative farm focused on pastured livestock and perennial foods. We are inviting volunteers to participating in processing meat chickens here at the farm on May 27 at 8:30am. We expect to wrap up by 1:30pm. \nWe take every effort to process our animals efficiently\, safely\, and with respect for the animal. We move at a brisk pace to ensure minimal stress on the animals. Volunteers need to be prepared to abide by those principles and participate in any part of the process while working with the team. Our goal is that you become comfortable and confident in the process\, build skills\, and learn a lot while you are here! \nWe will provide refreshments (snacks and drinks) and volunteers can head home with a whole chicken. Our chickens are rotated daily on pasture and fed 100% organic feed. \nVolunteers will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival. \nRegistration required. Follow this link to learn more and register.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/chicken-processing-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Wild East Farm\, 370 Wilkerson Way\, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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