Events in Weaverville
Weaverville has a variety of fun, family-friendly events throughout the year that you should make plans to attend. Several are holiday themed, while others celebrate the rich artistic community that call the mountains home. Why not plan your visit to Weaverville to coincide with one of these great events, and make the most of your day!
2008 Events
April 8-12
Mark your calendar for this year's North Buncombe Youth Art Show. View artwork created by our local students, from kindergarten through high school, and cast your vote for a People's Choice award. Artwork is displayed at participating local businesses for viewing, with voting and judging on Saturday. Winners receive $50-100 savings bonds and their artwork will be displayed at participating local banks the week following the show.
April 26-27
10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Come join us the last weekend of April for the Spring Weaverville Art Safari. The safari features self-guided tours of various artists' studios, tucked away in the countryside communities of Weaverville, Barnardsville, and Alexander. The tours are free and open to the public, and some artists' studios are open year-round by appointment. So come join us, and take home a trophy from North Carolina's creative frontier. For more information, visit www.weavervilleartsafari.com.
July 4
Independence Day Celebration
Lake Louise
Don't forget to plan ahead to our annual celebration on July 4. Come join us at Lake Louise with food, music and more as we finish with the bang of fireworks after dark! One of Weaverville's traditions and one of Western North Carolina's liveliest Independence Day celebrations is right here!
September 20
The Weaverville Business Association is proud to present the annual Art in Autumn arts and crafts festival on Main Street in downtown Weaverville each September. Art in Autumn is a juried show which showcases the diverse range of cultural heritage of our region. Free admission and free parking. For more information, visit www.artinautumn.com.
November 1-2
10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Come join us the first weekend of November for the Fall Weaverville Art Safari. The safari features self-guided tours of various artists' studios, tucked away in the countryside communities of Weaverville, Barnardsville, and Alexander. The tours are free and open to the public, and some artists' studios are open year-round by appointment. So come join us, and take home a trophy from North Carolina's creative frontier. For more information, visit www.weavervilleartsafari.com.
December 12
6-9 p.m., Main Street
Make plans to join us as Weaverville will be aglow with luminaries along the streets, local choirs and bands will provide music, and horse and buggy rides will be available through town. Local businesses will be open late for Christmas shopping. Kids can visit with Santa and decorate their own cookies.
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