November 2019 Events CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE Nov 1 – Jan 5, 2020 Biltmore House
The biggest event of the holiday season. See America’s largest home decked out in festive finery. New parking options & shuttles begin October 30, 2019
Food Truck
FOOD TRUCK & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Sat, Nov 2 from 12-5pm Asheville Outlets Mall Admission: $10
POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN Nov 8 – Dec 31, 2019 Departs from Bryson City Admission: From $42 for adults
Ride to the North Pole on the Polar Express Train at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad to pick up Santa.
RIVER DISTRICT ARTISTS STUDIO Sat, Nov 9-10, 10am-5pm
Stroll down the River Arts District near downtown Asheville to find 180+ artists at work in 25 converted industrial buildings along the river. Great deals on art!
Buy a big variety of food, along with craft ales and beers from 50 breweries. Music, lawn games and artisan market.
(88 Railroad Avenue)
Has been named one of the Southeast’s top 20 arts events for November by the Southeast Tourism Society.
A fun and creative parade that kicks off Asheville’s holiday season with marching bands, floats, dance and theater troupes, walking groups and Santa Claus himself.
MARSHALL HANDMADE MARKET Nov 23–24, 10am-5pm Marshall High Studios
GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION Nov 20 – Jan 4, 2020 Omni Grove Park Inn
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA POTTERY FESTIVAL Sat, Nov 2, Bridge Park in Sylva
ASHEVILLE HOLIDAY PARADE November 23, 2019 at 11am Downtown Asheville
See the winning national gingerbread houses and creations on display elaborately decorated for the season. Public viewing Sunday-Thursday except Christmas & Thanksgiving week.
WINTER LIGHTS AT THE NC ARBORETUM Nov 22 – Jan 4, 2020 from 6-10pm NC Arboretum You must buy tickets in advance Stroll through impressive light displays in the Arboretum gardens, especially designed to compliment the plants and trees in this beautiful setting.
The Marshall Handmade Market is held the weekend before Thanksgiving in the Marshall High Studios, a 1920s two story brick high school nestled on an island in the French Broad River. Some of the most talented makers in the region fill the spacious, sunny auditorium, and the resident artists of Marshall High spruce up the classrooms-turned-studios and open their doors to share their process and art with visitors.
Enjoy coffee and pastries from local artisan bakers and a delicious lunch from the Smashbox Kitchen food truck, as well as music and plenty of seating on the generous back deck. The idyllic island setting, charming historic high school and fantastic artists all combine to make the Marshall Handmade Market a favorite among holiday shows for locals and visitors.