Community Events Calendar

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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2nd Annual Putting Food By and Other Revolutionary Acts

Spiral Mountain 96 Randall Cove Rd, Leicester, NC, United States

Early bird registration for our 2nd Annual Event, Putting Food by and Other Revolutionary Acts is happening now until August 31st! Learn 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 ... Read more

20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour

The Dr. John Wilson Community Garden 99 White Pine Dr., Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join us to learn about our community’s beautiful history, as we celebrate 20 years of community building, growing, and teaching at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Diana McCall, Garden Manager from 2007-2022, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about ... Read more

U-Pick at KT’s Orchard

KT's Orchard and Apiary 158 Pigeon Ford Rd., Canton, NC, United States

Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Ambrosia, Crimson Crisp, Gala, McIntosh, Ricky Jones and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey, jam, dried apples and lots more! ***Special Event*** We are proud to be participating ... Read more

ASAP’s Farm Tour

ASAP’s 2024 Farm Tour will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22, from 12-5 p.m. both days. ASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina, including vegetables, livestock, vineyards, ... Read more

Barn Dance with Iliana Rose Cuban Jazz Trio

Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, United States

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 ... Read more

Ani & Wanei Culture Fest

Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Road , Fairview , NC, United States

The Ani & Wanei Cultural Festival celebrates the rich cultural milieu of Cherokee and Appalachian heritage in this humming mountain landscape. On September 22nd from noon until 4:00 PM the traditions of Cherokee and Appalachian art, music, and dance will fill the Big Barn Venue at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm, in Fairview. The Ani ... Read more

U-Pick at KT’s Orchard

KT's Orchard and Apiary 158 Pigeon Ford Rd., Canton, NC, United States

Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Ambrosia, Crimson Crisp, Gala, McIntosh, Ricky Jones and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey, jam, dried apples and lots more! ***Special Event*** We are proud to be participating ... Read more

Dr. John Wilson Community Garden 20th Anniversary Celebration

White Horse Black Mountain 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC

Join the passionate gardeners and volunteers of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden on September 22nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for the garden’s 20th Anniversary Celebration! The evening will include an original play created and performed by community members; live music; a delicious dinner prepared by local restaurants and gardeners, and a cash bar. Tickets are ... Read more

U-Pick at KT’s Orchard

KT's Orchard and Apiary 158 Pigeon Ford Rd., Canton, NC, United States

Come pick your own apples and experience the magic of picking your own fresh fruit right from the tree! Apple varieties include Ambrosia, Crimson Crisp, Gala, McIntosh, Ricky Jones and Wine Crisp just to name a few. We also have honey, jam, dried apples and lots more!

Organic Crop Management Series. Session 1: Soil Management

Online/Virtual

Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health, weeds, pests and diseases for the whole farm. Participants will also gain insight into considerations for Organic Certification. Each session will center around direct experience in the field from organic ... Read more

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