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!
The first Thursday of the month, from April to November, Weaverville businesses stay open to offer late-night shopping, live music, wine tastings, art openings and more.
Weaverville Art SafariCome join us the first weekend of May 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.
www.weavervilleartsafari.com
Weaverville will host the first Weaverville Roots Festival on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28, 2012. On Saturday, May 26th from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the town will focus on Heritage Day, Sunday the focus will be Arbor Day, and Monday the focus on Memorial Day.
Enchanted Animal AffaireCome join us for a unique animal stroll ... local artists have creatively decorated larger than life ceramic animals that will be on display at local businesses May-June. 2011 was the year of the rooster. In 2012, the duck will be the featured animal.
Art in AutumnThe annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival takes place the third Saturday of September, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Weaverville, North Carolina. Sponsored by the Weaverville Business Association, the festival features over 100 juried artists and craftspeople, as well as an exciting array of food and live music. Admission is free.
www.artinautumn.com
Come join us the last weekend of October 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.
www.weavervilleartsafari.com
The Town of Weaverville hosts its annual Christmas Parade on the first Saturday of December. The parade begins at the intersection of North Main Street and Dula Springs Road, travels through downtown Weaverville, and ends at the intersection of South Main and Yost Streets. Join us on Main Street along with local bands, floats, marching units, local dignitaries and of course Santa.
Candlelight Christmas StrollMake plans to join us as Weaverville will be aglow the second Friday of December 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, and kids can visit with Santa.
