Explore Beautiful Weaverville

Weaverville is a thriving, small town located along I-26 just minutes from downtown Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and the Tennessee border.  Weaverville is located less than 10 minutes from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, 20 minutes from A-B Technical [...]

8 Places to See Holiday Lights in Asheville, N.C.

Few experiences embody the excitement of the holidays like enjoying a display of bright, twinkling Christmas lights and meticulously-designed decorations. Visitors to Asheville, N.C. can enjoy these dazzling, family-friendly light shows that are sure to inspire the spirit of the [...]

Woodfin

Just five minutes outside of Asheville, one of North Carolina’s most popular cities, you’ll find the quaint and affordable community of Woodfin. Situated along the banks of the French Broad River, Woodfin is a place where residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life that’s incredibly addicting. Filled with friendly folks, it won’t take you [...]

2nd Annual Christmas Caroling on the Burnsville Town Square

The Town of Burnsville and the Yancey Times Journal are co-sponsoring the 2nd Annual Christmas Caroling on the Burnsville Town Square Friday December 9th from 5:00pm-7:30pm.  Stores and restaurants will be open late so that you can also get in some holiday shopping and dine while [...]

Gingerbread Dwellings & More Return

Sure there are houses, but you’ll also find gingerbread birds, books, burgers and tacos at the Omni Grove Park Inn’s 24th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition.

When To Go

The cookie creations, submitted by kids and adults, were judged before Thanksgiving, and will be on display Nov. 27 through [...]

11/26 6th Annual Christmas Extravaganza

On November 26th from 10am – 2pm come out and enjoy the 6th Annual Christmas Extravaganza. Artist, crafters and direct sellers will be set up for folks to come in and do their early Christmas shopping. FREE Admission, everyone welcome!

14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

The 14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Thursday November 24th, Thanksgiving Day, from 11:00am-2:00pm at Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church in The Family Life Center.  No reservations are necessary! No charge!  There will also be a Coat Closet with coats, gloves, hats, [...]