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X-WR-CALNAME:Asheville · family · Sunday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Weekend - Sept. 18-20 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260829T221514Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53010875564506 CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Family Weekend is one of the highlights of the academic year w here parents and families are invited to spend time at their students’ h ome away from home. Experience firsthand your student’s favorite places on campus\, meet their friends and connect with other LR families. Attend planned events scheduled throughout the weekend. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221514Z LOCATION:Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory\, Multiple Locations URL:https://calendar.lr.edu/event/family-weekend-2026?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Lenoir-Rhyne University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.lr.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:46th Annual Heritage Weekend DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T062409Z UID:70338-1789898400-1789920000@www.blueridgemusicnc.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,music DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate true Southern Appalachian culture and heritage craft at the Southern Highland\nCraft Guild’s 46th Annual Heritage Weeke nd\, with live demonstrations\, music\, and family\nactivities like the on e and only World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition.\nThe two-day event tak es place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, Saturday and Sunday\, Sept. 19 and 20\,\ n2026\, at the Folk Art Center at Milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway i n east Asheville\, NC.\nSome Guild artisans\, especially blacksmiths\, wea vers\, and woodworkers\, still use no electricity\,\nharvest their own loc al materials\, and color materials with natural plant dyes — all origina l\nheritage techniques learned from generations of family elders and commu nity mentors.\n“It’s my mission to keep these heritage crafts alive an d thriving\,” said Heritage Weekend\norganizer Janet Wiseman\, who is al so a musician and the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s\neducation directo r. \nCraft demonstrations will include:\n-Woodworking with traditional too ls\n-Weaving\, spinning\, and natural dyeing\n-Broom-making and blacksmith ing\n-Stone carving and printmaking\n-Soap-making \nOne of Heritage Weeken d’s biggest draws is the one and only World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle\nCompe tition at 2 p.m. Saturday\, Sept. 19. This popular contest began the year Folk Art Center\nopened in 1980. \nIn addition\, two local storytellers wi ll amuse guests with cherished folklore and native traditions.\nAsh Woody\ , of Swannanoa\, will perform Appalachian Jack Tales\, or stories involvin g a clever\nboy who employs his sharp wit to outsmart adversaries and othe r impossible predicaments. And\nDavy Arch\, a woodcarver\, historian\, and practitioner of traditional medicine\, will tell Cherokee\nstories and le gends.\nHeritage Weekend guests can also make a variety of crafts with gui dance from Guild members at\nan interactive activity table. \nEntertainme nt Schedule:\nLive Bluegrass and Mountain Music performances on an outdoor stage\nSaturday\, Sept. 19\n10 a.m. – Ash Woody- Appalachian Jack Tale s\n11 a.m. – Michael and Donna Fox\n12 p.m.- Blue-Eyed Girl\n1 p.m. – Split Rail\n2 p.m. – 46th Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competiti on\n3 p.m. – Carol Rifkin and Friends \nSunday\, Sept. 20\n11 a.m. – Davy Arch- Cherokee Stories\n12 p.m. – Nobody’s Darlin’ Stringband\ n1 p.m. – Jonah Riddle and Carolina Express\n2 p.m. – Buncombe Turnpik e\n3 p.m. – Janet Wiseman and Pearl Shirley – Mountain Music \nEvent H ighlights\nWorld Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition\nSaturday\, Sept. 20 at 2 PM\nThe Venue: Folk Art Center\nExhibitions\, a craft shop\, museum\, a nd library\nGrassy picnic area \nFamily-friendly atmosphere\nMountains to Sea Trail\nThe Folk Art Center\, at 382 Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 382 ) in East Asheville\, offers free\nparking\, indoor galleries\, and a g rassy picnic area\, making it the perfect spot to spend a crisp\nearly aut umn day. Explore Appalachian heritage\, meet local craftspeople\, and enjo y the beauty of\nWestern North Carolina.\nFor more information\, please vi sit www.craftguild.org or call 828-298-7928. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T062409Z LOCATION:Folk Art Center\, Milepost 382\, Blue Ridge Parkway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com/event/46th-annual-heritage-weekend/20 26-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge Music Trails X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgemusicnc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T060214Z UID:10000855-1789898400-1789920000@www.blueridgeheritage.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,free,music DESCRIPTION:This free celebration of mountain heritage features traditiona l crafts accompanied by music and dancing. On-going demonstrations will in clude traditional woodworking with traditional tools\, weaving\, spinning\ , dyeing\, broom making\, stone carving\, and printmaking. Visitors will h ave the opportunity to try their hand at some of the crafts and an activit y table will encourage young people to create. A music stage will provide further entertainment with bluegrass and gospel music. There is free parki ng and a grassy area for picnics and relaxation. Spend an early autumn day in WNC honoring and learning about the crafts of yesteryear. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T060214Z LOCATION:Folk Art Center\, Milepost 382\, Blue Ridge Parkway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28815\, United States URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/heritage-weekend-at-the-folk-a rt-center/2026-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign= asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Blue Ridge National Heritage Area X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/destinations/asheville-art- museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reggae Sunday with Chalwa DTSTART:20260920T190000Z DTEND:20260920T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T160000Z UID:1930@frenchbroadbrewery.com CATEGORIES:drink,family,free,music DESCRIPTION:Feel the Island Vibes at Reggae Sunday!\n\n\n\nChalwa Reggae Sunday at French Broad River Brewery happens every week from 3pm-6pm! It ’s the perfect way to round out each weekend. You’ll find yourself dri fting away to the sounds of reggae music surrounded by good people and gre at beer. Reggae Sunday is fun for the whole family! \n\n\n\nThis 8-member Mountain Reggae powerhouse packs it full of roots meditations and high gr ade jams that awaken your spirit and soul! Chalwa’s high energy shows ar e one of a kind\, featuring smooth vocals\, percussion\, bass\, lead guita r\, keys and saxophone. Their extensive collection of original music is in terlaced with music from some of the Greats including\, Bob Marley\, Peter Tosh\, Burning Spear\, Bunny Wailer and even Jerry Garcia and the Gratefu l Dead.\n\n\n\n\nhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5mwa3DcMn99Knp4XvY2WY4?si =hXOTX8oQSwicEsDtfHToeQ\nCheck out Chalwa on Spotify! \n\n\n\nFrench Broad River Brewery is family and dog friendly\, proudly serving our delicious craft beer and seltzer as well as a additional selection of local cider\, wine and non-alcoholic options. French Broad River Pizza will also be serv ing up fresh made pies and slices\, as well as other snacks\, salads\, wra ps and sandwiches.\n\n\n\nThis is a free show\, with no cover charge. Our taproom is family and dog friendly!\n\n\n\nWhy Reggae Sunday Rocks:\n\n\n\ n\nLive Reggae Music: CHALWA\, an 8-member reggae powerhouse\, delivers ro ots meditations and high-energy jams that will move your spirit and soul. Enjoy original tracks and classics from legends like Bob Marley\, Peter To sh\, and the Grateful Dead.\n\n\n\nAll Ages & Pet-Friendly: Bring the whol e family\, including your furry friends\, for an afternoon of fun.\n\n\n\n No Cover Charge: Enjoy the music without any entry fee.\n\n\n\nTaproom Sel ection: Choose from craft beers on draft\, local ciders\, hard seltzers\, wines\, non-alcoholic beer\, and sodas.\n\n\n\nDelicious Pizza: Savor fres h\, hand-tossed pizza from French Broad River Pizza\, available daily in t he taproom. View the menu.\n\n\n\n\nCome experience the perfect blend of m usic\, vibes\, and community every Sunday at French Broad River Brewery!\n \n\n\n[instagram-feed feed=5] LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T160000Z URL:https://www.frenchbroadbrewery.com/events/reggae-sunday-with-chalwa-20 26-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:French Broad River Brewery X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.frenchbroadbrewery.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Friendly Dungeons & Dragons DTSTART:20260920T210000Z DTEND:20260921T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T123019Z UID:10002159-1789923600-1789934400@wellplayedasheville.com CATEGORIES:family,gaming DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enchanting evening of Family Friendly Dungeons and Dragons!\n\n\nWell Played Board Game Café invites adventurers of all ages to our Family Friendly Dungeons and Dragons Night. Embark on magical quests guided by our wise Dungeon Master\, where young heroes and seasoned explorers unite. Enjoy an evening filled with epic storytelling\, thrilli ng adventures\, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re new to the ga me or a seasoned player\, this event promises laughter\, teamwork\, and a grand time. Let the adventure begin at Well Played! \nFamily Friendly Tick et – Embark on a wondrous journey with our Family Friendly ticket\, perf ect for adventurers aged 14 and under. Enjoy the magic of D&D from 5:00 – 8:00pm in the lively atmosphere of our main cafe for just $15. A delig htful way to introduce the young ones to the realm of fantasy! Includes a free soft drink with refills and a free game pass for the day. \nAll campa igns are custom\, homebrew experiences created by our in-house Dungeon Mas ters! As always\, we’ll provide all the elements needed for gameplay: ch aracter\, dice\, miniatures\, etc. You are welcome to bring your own pre-m ade character if you’d like. If you bring your own character they must f ollow these guidelines: \n\nThe character must be level 4\nCannot be a fan tasy race with a “fly speed” (able to fly)\nDoes not make use of “Fe ats”\nUses the “Standard Array” for stats (15\,14\,13\,12\,10\,8 – before racial bonuses are applied) LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T123019Z LOCATION:Well Played Board Game Café\, 162 Coxe Ave\, 101\, Asheville\, N C\, 28801\, United States URL:https://wellplayedasheville.com/event/family-friendly-dungeons-dragons -36/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=asheville-nc X-SOURCE-NAME:Well Played Board Game Café X-SOURCE-URL:https://wellplayedasheville.com/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR