ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — From Brews & Bears at the WNC Nature Center to GRINDfest in downtown Asheville and Bluff Mountain Festival in Hot Springs, the June 12-14 weekend includes festivals, concerts, outdoor events, theater and family-friendly activities across Western North Carolina.
Other events scheduled for the weekend include the RAD Half Marathon & 10K, Lake Lure Music Festival, Weaverville Music on Main, Asheville Art in the Park and several stage productions.
Here’s a look at some of the events scheduled for the weekend.
If you only do one thing this weekend
Brews & Bears
WNC Nature Center, Asheville
Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Ticketed
Brews & Bears is scheduled for Friday evening at the WNC Nature Center. The after-hours event includes beer from local breweries, food vendors, live music and access to parts of the nature center.
Weekend at a glance
- Festival: GRINDfest, Bluff Mountain Festival or Lake Lure Music Festival
- Family-friendly: HomeTrust Park On-Field Movie Night or Weaverville Music on Main
- Outdoors: RAD Half Marathon & 10K or Summer in the Park
- Food and drink: Sunday Morning Brunch Trivia or Brews & Bears
- Live music: Modest Mouse, Hot Mulligan, 5J Barrow or Lord Huron
- Arts and culture: “In the Heights,” “Footloose,” “Hansel & Gretel” or Asheville Art in the Park
Festivals
GRINDfest 2026
Pack Square Park, Asheville
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Free admission
GRINDfest is scheduled for Saturday in Pack Square Park. The event celebrates Black culture, music, business and community with performances and programming connected to Black entrepreneurship.
Bluff Mountain Festival
Hot Springs Resort and Spa Grounds
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Free admission
Bluff Mountain Festival is scheduled for Saturday in Hot Springs. The event includes traditional music and dance, regional artists, food, a silent auction and a raffle.
Lake Lure Music Festival
Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure
Saturday, 2 p.m. | Ticketed
Lake Lure Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure. The concert features bluegrass music, including The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, with Carley Arrowood and Daniel Thrailkill scheduled to open.
Family-friendly & community
HomeTrust Park On-Field Movie Night
HomeTrust Park, Asheville
Saturday, Gates open at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7:30pm | Free
The Asheville Tourists will host a free on-field movie night at HomeTrust Park on Saturday. Attendees can bring a blanket and sit on the HomeTrust Park outfield or sit in the seating bowl for a showing of Lilo & Stitch.
Weaverville Music on Main
Main Street, Downtown Weaverville
Saturday, 4 p.m. | Free admission
Weaverville Music on Main is scheduled for Saturday in downtown Weaverville. The event includes community activities and live musical performances by Jackomo Cajun Country Band, MAMA and Holy Roller.
Lake Junaluska Flea Market
Lake Junaluska
Saturday, 8 a.m. | Free admission
The Lake Junaluska Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday. The market includes vendors offering secondhand items, household goods and other finds.
Outdoors & daytime
RAD Half Marathon & 10K
Pack Square Park, Asheville
Sunday, 7 a.m. | Registration required
The RAD Half Marathon & 10K is scheduled for Sunday morning in Asheville. The race includes half marathon and 10K distances, with the course beginning near Pack Square Park and continuing through parts of downtown Asheville and the River Arts District.
Summer in the Park
Lower Park, Sierra Nevada Brewing
Saturday, 2 p.m. | Free admission
Summer in the Park is scheduled for Saturday afternoon with performances from Empire Strikes Brass & Dr. Bacon.
Food & drink
Sunday Morning Brunch Trivia
Well Played Board Game Cafe, Asheville
Sunday, 10 a.m. | Prices vary
Sunday Morning Brunch Trivia is scheduled for Sunday at Well Played Board Game Cafe. The event includes trivia, brunch and board games.
Live music & nightlife
Modest Mouse
The Orange Peel, Asheville
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. | Ticketed
Modest Mouse is scheduled to perform Friday and Saturday at The Orange Peel.
Live Nation presents Hot Mulligan
Asheville Yards, Asheville
Saturday, 6 p.m. | Ticketed
Hot Mulligan is scheduled to perform Saturday at Asheville Yards. The lineup also includes Joyce Manor, Saturdays at Your Place and Koyo.
5J Barrow: Sundays on the River in Olivette
Olivette, Woodfin
Sunday, 4 p.m. | Ticketed
5J Barrow is scheduled to perform Sunday as part of Sundays on the River in Olivette. The event is held along the French Broad River.
Lord Huron
Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville
Sunday, 8 p.m. | Ticketed
Lord Huron is scheduled to perform Sunday at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. Thao is scheduled to open the show.
Arts & culture
Asheville Art in the Park
Pack Square Park, Asheville
Saturday, 10 a.m. | Free admission
Asheville Art in the Park is scheduled for Saturday in Pack Square Park. The outdoor market includes work from artists and makers.
In the Heights
Asheville Community Theatre, Asheville
Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. | Ticketed
Asheville Community Theatre opens “In the Heights” on Friday. The musical, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, runs through June 28.
Hansel & Gretel: An Appalachian Musical Retelling
Asheville Community Theatre, Asheville
Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. | Ticketed
Asheville Community Theatre presents “Hansel & Gretel: An Appalachian Musical Retelling,” a regional adaptation of the fairy tale. The production includes music, storytelling and family-oriented theater.
Footloose
Flat Rock Playhouse
Friday, 7 p.m. | Ticketed
A stage production of “Footloose” is scheduled for Friday. Performances continue through July 5. Check the event listing for venue, performance times and ticket details.
Looking ahead
Additional concerts, festivals, markets and outdoor events are scheduled across Asheville and Western North Carolina in June. Find more local listings on the 828newsNOW events calendar.
Note
Event details are subject to change. Some events may be delayed, rescheduled or canceled because of weather or other conditions. Check official event listings for the latest updates before attending.
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