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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Etowah Lions Farmers Market Tomato Festival

We will be featuring the wonderful world of tomatoes at our market. There will be wonderful tomato sandwiches for the taking. Craig LeHoullier “NC Tomato Man” will be on hand with a variety of tomatoes for tasting and he will also answer your tomato questions. There will be raffles with wonderful goods and produce from ... Read more

2023 ASAP Agritourism Workshop

Wild East Farm 370 Wilkerson Way, Marion, NC, United States

Join agricultural, marketing and business professionals at the 2023 ASAP Agritourism Workshop, hosted in partnership with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture! Whether it be farm tours, events, U-pick or other agritourism activities, connect with other farmers and professionals in the region to learn more about challenges and opportunities, legal and insurance considerations, and strategies for ... Read more

Trial to Table – Summer Celebration

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. Ticket 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 ... Read more

WNC AgOptions Information Session

Konehete Park Meeting Room 699 Connaheeta Street, Murphy, NC, United States

You are invited and encouraged to attend an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2024. Representatives from the WNC AgOptions program will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2024 application time line, and answer questions.

HarvestFest

Olivette Riverside Park 1069 Olivette Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

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 ... Read more

WNC AgOptions Information Session

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC

You are invited and encouraged to attend an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2024. Representatives from the WNC AgOptions program will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2024 application time line, and answer questions.

Shiloh Community Association Gala

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 115 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC, United States

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. Get ready to mingle, and have a blast with fellow neighbors and community members. Our gala promises an evening ... Read more

WNC AgOptions Information Session

Cleveland County Extension Center 130 S. Post Rd, Suite 1, Shelby, NC, United States

You are invited and encouraged to attend an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2024. Representatives from the WNC AgOptions program will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2024 application time line, and answer questions.

Putting Food By & Other Revolutionary Acts

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

You are cordially invited to our Autumn Retreat at Spiral Mountain — Putting Food By and Other Revolutionary Acts. Join us to learn about autumn canning, preserving apples, mead-making, fermentations, making herbal vinegars, root cellars and primitive storage, and growing lavender in Appalachia. This is a ticketed event, but we will be offering scholarships and ... Read more

Fermentation Class with Fermenti

Pearson Garden in Montford 408 Pearson Dr, Asheville, NC, United States

Fermentation Class and Tasting benefitting Bountiful Cities! Thursday September 14th 5:30-7:30 at the Pearson Garden Join Meg Chamberlin founder of Fermenti for a demonstration and hands on class designed to introduce you to the basic principles of fermentation for the home, hobby farmer/gardener, and foodie alike! Participants will be provided with a kit and supplies ... Read more

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