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What is happening around Brevard, Pisgah Forest, Western NC, and Upstate SC. Chris Groves, Broker, with G&G Realty Group of Realty Star Group.

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Calendar updated October 14, 2026.

October 11–17, 2026

Arts & Culture

Fall at Biltmore featuring Luminere

October 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Biltmore Estate · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

Fall experience through Oct 18 (estate admission).

Paid

Farmers Market

Greenville State Farmers Market

October 14, 2026

Greenville State Farmers Market · Greenville · Upstate SC

Year-round state farmers market.

Sports

Greenville Triumph matches

October 14, 2026 – October 17, 2026

GE Vernova Park at Bridgeway Station · Greenville · Upstate SC

Pro soccer schedule at GE Vernova Park, Oct 14-17.

Farmers Market

Hartness Farm Market

October 14, 2026 – November 28, 2026

Carriage House · Greenville · Upstate SC

Farm market at the Carriage House, through Nov 28.

Fair

Piedmont Interstate Fair

October 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Spartanburg · Upstate SC

Midway rides, farm animals, live entertainment; Oct 13-18.

Food & Drink

Coffee Tastings

October 14, 2026 · 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m.

Brevard · Transylvania County, NC

Midday coffee tasting listed on the Explore Brevard calendar.

Theater

Sister Act (Flat Rock Playhouse)

October 14, 2026 – October 25, 2026 · 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Flat Rock Playhouse · Flat Rock · Henderson County, NC

Broadway musical comedy; matinee and evening shows through Oct 25.

Farmers Market

Etowah Lions Farmers Market

October 14, 2026 · 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Etowah · Henderson County, NC

Weekly Wednesday market (also Oct 21, Oct 28).

Theater

Misery (NC Stage Company)

October 14, 2026 – November 1, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.

North Carolina Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

Stephen King thriller on stage; Wed-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 2 PM, through Nov 1. Ages 16+.

$15-$54

Craft Fair

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands (Fall)

October 15, 2026 – October 18, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Harrah's Cherokee Center · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

100+ juried Appalachian craft artists, Oct 15-18.

$12 adults, under 12 free

Farmers Market

Flat Rock Farmers Market

October 15, 2026 · 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Flat Rock · Henderson County, NC

Weekly Thursday market (also Oct 22).

Brewery / Games

Sip & Stamp BINGO at Sawyer Springs

October 15, 2026 · 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Sawyer Springs · Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Bingo night with drinks.

Community

2nd Annual Bread of Life Day

October 15, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Brevard · Transylvania County, NC

Community event listed on the Explore Brevard calendar.

Festival

Walhalla Oktoberfest

October 16, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Walhalla · Upstate SC

German food and beer, polka, rides, crafts; Oct 16-18.

Arts & Culture

Henderson County Open Studio Tour

October 16, 2026 – October 18, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Studios countywide · Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Self-guided tour of local artist studios, Oct 16-18.

Free

Live Music

Acoustic Jam Session

October 16, 2026 · 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Sideways Farm & Brewery · Etowah · Henderson County, NC

Friday acoustic jam (also Oct 23).

Live Music

Andrew Scotchie at Sierra Nevada

October 16, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Sierra Nevada Brewing · Mills River · Henderson County, NC

Live rock at the brewery.

Free

Holiday

The Haunted Farm

October 16, 2026 – October 25, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Haunted attraction; select nights through Oct 25.

$35-$60

Theater

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

October 16, 2026 – October 25, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Comedic take on Dracula; runs through Oct 25.

Tour

Haunts of Hendo Walking Tour

October 16, 2026 · 8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Downtown Hendersonville · Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Ghost-story walking tour; also Oct 17, 23, 24, 25.

$15

Festival

Eliada Fall Festival & Corn Maze

October 17, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Eliada Home · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

Corn maze and fall festival, weekends through Nov 1.

Festival

Pacolet RiverFest

October 17, 2026

Pacolet (Spartanburg Co.) · Upstate SC

Live music, kids' zone, costumes welcome.

Farmers Market

Hendersonville Farmers Market

October 17, 2026 · 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Saturday market (also Oct 24).

Farmers Market

Mills River Farmers Market

October 17, 2026 · 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Mills River · Henderson County, NC

Saturday market (also Oct 24).

October 18–24, 2026

Live Music

Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest

October 18, 2026

Greenville · Upstate SC

Porch concerts in the historic district plus food and artisan villages.

Sports

Polo Classic

October 18, 2026

Simpsonville · Upstate SC

Polo match benefiting the Meyer Center.

Crafts

Sip n Stitch

October 18, 2026 · 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Casual stitching meetup with drinks (also Oct 25).

Free

Nightlife

TERRAOKE Free Karaoke Night

October 20, 2026 · 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Free karaoke night.

Free

Sip & Paint

Paint n Sip at Wild Moose Cafe

October 21, 2026 · 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Wild Moose Cafe · Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Guided painting with drinks.

$45

Live Music

WNC Songwriter Sessions

October 21, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Original songs by Davis Marshall, Bett Padgett & Annie Wenz.

Free

Live Music

Larkin Poe at Sierra Nevada

October 22, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Sierra Nevada Brewing · Mills River · Henderson County, NC

Blues-rock concert.

$46

Comedy

Rodney Carrington

October 23, 2026

Greenville · Upstate SC

Comedian and singer live.

Craft Fair

Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair

October 23, 2026 – October 25, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Fletcher · Henderson County, NC

Fiber animals, vendors and workshops, Oct 23-25.

$5-$10

Family

United Ministries Community Fall Festival

October 23, 2026 · 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

UM Puckett Center, 503 Vardry St · Greenville · Upstate SC

Trunk or treat, games, crafts and free hot dogs.

Free

Arts & Culture

Beaverdam Studio Tour

October 24, 2026 – October 25, 2026

Beaverdam studios · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

Open artist studios in North Asheville, Oct 24-25.

Festival

Greer Arts & Eats Festival

October 24, 2026

Greer · Upstate SC

Arts, music, food court, craft beer and kids' activities.

Sports

Spinx Run Fest

October 24, 2026

Greenville · Upstate SC

Marathon, half, 10K, 5K and kids 1K.

Farmers Market

Transylvania County Farmers Market

October 24, 2026 · 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Downtown Brevard · Brevard · Transylvania County, NC

Saturday market with produce, meats, baked goods and local goods.

Free

Holiday

Halloweenfest

October 24, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Downtown Brevard · Brevard · Transylvania County, NC

Heart of Brevard's free festival: costume parade, pet costume contest, bounce houses, vendors and downtown trick-or-treating.

Free

Sports

Trick or Trail 5K & 1 Mile

October 24, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Halloween-themed trail run.

Family

Daytime Haunting at the Museum

October 24, 2026 · 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Transylvania Heritage Museum, 189 W Main St · Brevard · Transylvania County, NC

Spooky stories, snacks and activities for kids ages 3-12.

$5 kids, adults free

Live Music

Harvest Moon Fest

October 24, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Pilot Cove, 319 Gateway Junction Dr · Pisgah Forest · Transylvania County, NC

A night of rock & roll in the forest.

$20

Live Music

Halloweenfest Concert: Dark Turn of Mind

October 24, 2026 · 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Transylvania County Library amphitheater · Brevard · Transylvania County, NC

Haunted Americana show with The Moon & You and Hannah Kaminer; costumes encouraged.

Free

October 25–31, 2026

Festival

Asheville VeganFest (Fall)

October 25, 2026

Pack Square Park · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

Plant-based food trucks, vendors and wellness activities.

Community

The Creatives Book Club

October 26, 2026 · 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Hendersonville · Henderson County, NC

Book club meetup.

Free

Brewery / Pets

10th Annual Dog-stume Contest

October 26, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Ecusta Brewing, 451 Ecusta Rd · Brevard · Transylvania County, NC

People's-choice dog costume contest; part of proceeds benefit Almost Home Dog Rescue NC.

Free

Live Music

Ghostbusters in Concert

October 27, 2026

Greenville · Upstate SC

Film on HD screen with live orchestra.

Holiday

Hollerween at Fitz and the Wolfe

October 30, 2026 – October 31, 2026

Fitz and the Wolfe · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

Appalachian spooky celebration, costume contests, Oct 30-31.

Sports

Wicked Spooky 5K

October 31, 2026

South Slope · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

Halloween costume run with kids' race.

November 1–7, 2026

Arts & Culture

Downtown Art District First Friday

November 6, 2026

Downtown Asheville · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

Gallery openings, live music and artist passport.

Free

Festival

SylvanSport Edge of the Forest Fest

November 7, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

SylvanSport, 21 Welcome St · Brevard · Transylvania County, NC

Outdoor gear, music, food, local forest nonprofits and a dog adoption day.

Free

Arts & Culture

Weaverville Art Safari

November 7, 2026 – November 8, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Studios around Weaverville · Weaverville · Buncombe County, NC

Studio tour, Nov 7-8.

Free

November 8–14, 2026

Brewery

Cold Mountain Release Weekend

November 13, 2026 – November 15, 2026

Highland Brewing · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

Cold Mountain Winter Ale release, Nov 13-15.

Holiday

Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum

November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027 · 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

The North Carolina Arboretum · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

Walk-through holiday light show, nightly through Jan 3.

Ticketed

Arts & Culture

RADfest

November 14, 2026 – November 15, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

River Arts District · Asheville · Buncombe County, NC

Open studios and galleries, Nov 14-15.

Free

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