Autumn in Asheville
Events and seasonal sights for every sort
Krazy With Kudzu!
Chimney Rock Park
through October 8Nature workshops including uses for the proverbial clinging vine -- such as kudzu basket-weaving and kudzu wreath-making.
Migration of the Monarch butterflies
Great Smoky Mountains
mid-September-early OctoberThousands of migrating butterflies wing it along the Blue Ridge Parkway about 35 minutes south of Asheville, on their way to Mexico. Excellent vantage point at Wagon Road Gap, milepost 412.
Michaelmas
Biltmore Estate
September 26-October 26A festival in the tradition of old English harvest fairs, celebrating the ancient feast day of Saint Michael with music, minstrels, theatrics and food.
Fall leaves
All around Asheville
late September - early OctoberTrees turn first at the highest elevations, around 6,000 feet, progressing down through Asheville at 2,500 feet and then Chimney Rock at 1,300 feet -- providing roughly a six-week range of "peak" colors. The Asheville Chamber of Commerce provides a fall color forecast online at www.ashevillechamber.org/leaf.html .
Thomas Wolfe Festival
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
October 3-5Celebration of Asheville's native son, featuring plays, readings, exhibits of the author's work and, this year, the dedication of a new visitors center.
Fall Herb Festival
WNC Farmers Market
October 10-11For green-thumbs and those who aspire, recipes, gardening tips, herbal remedies and, of course, plants galore.
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Asheville Civic Center
October 16-1950th annual craft fair celebrating contemporary and traditional crafts of the region.
Christmas at Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Estate
November 11-30A yuletide holly-jolly of trees, wreaths, poinsettias and candlelight dancing.
Holiday Gallery Walk
Downtown Asheville
November 14A self-guided tour of downtown galleries, featuring art, refreshments and entertainment.
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