Spring Arts & Music Scene
Key Questions
When do Buncombe County farmers markets reopen for spring?
Nine farmers markets in Buncombe County, including Asheville City Market on N Market St, West Tailgate, and River Arts District, have returned for the spring season.
What is the Stomp and Holler event?
Stomp and Holler is a free concert at Downtown After 5 on April 17, presented by AVL Sounds. Presale tickets are available for the event.
What record was broken at The Lobster Trap?
Asheville man Dan Philps ate 200 oysters, breaking the restaurant's oyster-eating record during a contest.
When is the Asheville Improv Festival?
The Asheville Improv Festival returns May 6-9, featuring over three-dozen improv comedy troupes from Asheville and beyond.
What is the Spring Laugh Invasion?
Spring Laugh Invasion is part of the Asheville Comedy Festival's additional headliner events in spring, alongside the main August festival.
What expansions are happening in Asheville's food scene?
Mountain Juicery is expanding, and Ultra Coffeebar is opening in Arden. The Majestic is introducing Chinese on Merrimon alongside Dine to Be Kind events.
What recognition did the River Arts District receive?
The River Arts District was named the best in the nation by USA Today, with artists launching a flood-safe Creative Campus featuring 40 studios.
When are tickets on sale for AVL Sounds Fest?
AVL Sounds Fest, rebranded by Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds, has announced dates with tickets on presale soon.
Buncombe farmers markets return incl Asheville City N Market St, West Tailgate, River Arts, Biltmore flowers; Majestic Chinese Merrimon May Mountain Juicery exp Dine to Be Kind; oyster record; Improv Fest May6-9 Comedy/Laugh Invasion; concerts AVL Sounds presale Stomp and Holler Downtown After 5 4/17; Ultra Coffeebar Arden exp; Dog Day Lake Julian 5/9; owlet rescue; Botanical Gardens history.