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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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Events
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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 |
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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 |
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AgOptions staff are holding informational meetings throughout August and September to discuss the 2026 WNC AgOptions grant program, application timeline, and answer questions. Dates and locations for all of the meetings are posted on the AgOptions website: https://wncagoptions.org Although not required, attendance does provide helpful information and gives applicants the opportunity to ask questions and |
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Affordable, healthy eating tips and delicious recipes with Shaniqua Simuel. Who knew we could have so much fun in the kitchen?! The ACNC Wellness & Opportunity Center provides programs and educational opportunities for our members and the community. This free LUNCHTIME food demonstration is open to ALL but tailored towards those with type 2 diabetes |
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Out in the Big Barn, a sense of community, celebration and a laid-back atmosphere makes you feel at home no matter what the occasion. We wanted to provide an experience that celebrates the sea, the sow and the soil - a vaunted southern tradition, the Lowcountry Boil. A variety of Small bites showcasing NC-ingredients Kick |
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Looking to grow your farm business? Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) is hosting an open house for its Oak Hill Community Farm Incubator Program at Oak Hill Community Park and Forest in Morganton, NC. The open house will be a chance for farmers interested in the program to tour the farm, meet our mentor |
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Come u-pick peaches, apples, and raspberries at KT's Orchard and Apiary in Canton, NC. |
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Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA) is thrilled to announce we are launching a Local Lab in greater Asheville, NC focused on supporting food and beverage manufacturers in the region! July through December 2025, UMA will organize and lead a community engagement process to generate recommendations for strategies and actions to help start, scale, and sustain food |
2 events,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 |
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What is food sovereignty? What is food insecurity? During the past year, we have experienced many challenges and local organizations have risen to help fill the gaps and make nutritious food available for all, but there is still so much work to do…Come join the conversation and learn more Saturday, August 2, 1-3pm at Black |