nal art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings
Events happening this month in the WNC area to enjoy! Mardi Gras Parade Sunday, March 3, 2019
and more! WNC Agricultural Center Expo Building, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm, Admission $5 per day or $10 for entire weekend, Children 12 & under free. For more info: vintagemarketdays.com/market/ asheville-metro
Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10, 2019
Asheville Gun & Knife Show Saturday, March 9 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Offering a wide variety of firearms and related equipment for shooters, collectors, Civil War & Militaria enthusiasts. Admission $8, Children 12 & under free. WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center (indoor). For more info: mkshows.com
Vintage Market Days Friday, March 15 to Sunday March 17, 2019 Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring origiMarch 2019 | 50 + Living
Saturday, March 30, 2019 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 6th annual LiveWell Expo presented by First Bank, Ingles Markets & Mission Health will be held on March 30,2019 at the WNC AG Center from 9:00am-4:00 pm. Check back here for more information leading up to the event to see what vendors, entertainers & chefs we will have. For more details go to: wlos.com/community/livewell-health-expo
Organic Growers Conference
Join the fun at this family-friendly spectacle showcasing our local personality and creativity. Asheville’s Mardi Gras Parade celebration is rapidly growing as more and more sparkles, feathers, and beads show up each year to march in the annual parade with this year’s King and Queen, dancers, roller skaters, drummers and krewes of colorful characters. The high energy slow moving caravan starts at 3:05 PM - rain or shine. 2019 theme is “Wild Wild Asheville” to celebrate both the natural beauty of our mountains and the wildly creative art and music scene.
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The Spring Conference is a one-of-a-kind event that offers regionally specific workshops on organic growing and sustainable living. Our mission is to provide down-to-earth, practical advice while remaining affordable and accessible. The 26th Annual Spring Conference will be held Friday–Sunday, March 8–10, 2019 at Mars Hill University. Join us for more than 150 classes over 3 days… For more info: organicgrowersschool.org
Friends of the Library Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 6pm Recital by classical guitarist, Peter Fletcher. This program will be held in the Kaplan Auditorium at the main library, 301 N. Washington St. Hendersonville. Music of Four Centuries. American classical guitarist, Peter Fletcher, will perform an audience friendly, solo recital featuring a repertoire that runs the gamut from the Renaissance Period through the 20th Century. Peter performs through the country including recent solo recitals in Detroit at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament and in New York at Carnegie Hall. His work is widely acclaimed, such as this recent accolade from William Gooch for Fashion Reverie: “As a mature artist, Fletcher stands out in his emotional interpretation of the works he performs.” This program is Free and open to the public.
19th Annual DuPont Forest 12km Trail Race Saturday, March 30, 2019 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The race will begin promptly at 10:00 AM on March, 30th. The course will take runners on a combination of single and double-track trails through the beautiful DuPont State Recreational Forest. It’s all for a good cause too! Race proceeds go right back to helping maintain DuPont State Recreational Forest! Registration includes unique swag and post-race food! Register: imathlete.com/#/legacy?
Shades of Spring Photo Contest @ Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park Saturday, March 30, 2019 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Wildflowers springing from the ground are a sign that spring and warmer weather are right around the corner. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Shades of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park. Cost: No additional cost to enter. Page 27
