I love food trucks. I really really do. I think they are amazing and how much flavor can be packed…read moreon to a small truck always surprises me. I've attended food truck festivals in other cities but this was my first here in Asheville. There were roughly 15 trucks serving up a variety of styles. I went with some friends and my husband and I think between the 4 of us we sampled something from at least 8 of the trucks. I was a big fan of the Farm to Fender truck, and the Peruvian truck.. It wasn't as packed as I was expecting. The lines ebbed and flowed so I never really had to wait too long to order, I just did it in an intelligent order I suppose. We never did manage to snag seats, but that didn't ruin anything in my mind. My two gripes would be: 1. having to buy a wrist band to order adult beverages and not realizing there would only be beer and hard liquor (well, mixed drinks). I guess that's my fault for not asking what was there, but that was a waste of $3 for me. I just wanted a cider. 2. Having to pay to vote for my favorite food truck. I get that this event costs money to put on, but I don't know, I just plain didn't vote because I had bought a useless wrist band to drink. Just my two cents. I totally enjoyed myself and all the wonderful food and can't wait for it to happen again!

What a great way to learn about and try the food trucks around Asheville, just gather them all on…read morethe parking lot of the Masonic Temple and make it a competition for the best one! A truck with music, a bouncy castle for kids and also a couple clothing trucks and you are all set for a great afternoon! We showed up pretty late, around 6 pm but the place was still going strong. Very lovely were the tables all around with fresh flowers on them to sit and enjoy food from different trucks. Tacos, Burgers, BBQ, Farm to Table, Sandwiches, Peruvian... Probably more but I don't remember all. At this time a couple of them were already sold out of some dishes but the boards were easy enough to navigate around the sold out items and plenty of food was still available . We got some special fries from the Peruvian truck that came with garlic sauce and herbs , unfortunately I can't remember their name, they were crunchy and honestly amazing, 5 bucks for a big portion. We also got vegetarian tacos and beans and rice the truck offered different protein options, one of them being queso frito, a sort of grilled cheese that I really liked. Then we tried the fried green tomatoes from the farm to table truck that came with a dip and were breaded with some coarse stuff that was great. Too bad there was no beer or cider, I also missed some dessert options or coffee , cookies? Sweets?? Also the YELP wheel was nowhere to be found although I got a free turn as a special offer... I ll be back next year for sure!

We arrived at the 2024 Festival on Saturday around noon and there was plenty of parking lots and it…read moreseemed like they were prepared for the crowds. We stopped at HenDough (which was only a few minutes from the actual festival) to grab doughnuts before getting started. Since the Apple festival was the main reason for our trip to Hendersonville we were prepared to try all types of Apple products. There were farm stands selling fresh apples, Apple Cider and a few stands with Apple Slushies; BUT HONESTLY THIS COULD'VE JUST BEEN CALLED [The Hendersonville Festival]. On one end there was festival type foods (corndogs, funnel cakes, turkey legs) and a few carnival rides for kids age 7-12. Not really for toddlers. The other end is plenty of arts & crafts, t-shirts and other vendors to spend money on. The Apple product stands were far few in between: one stand selling fried apple pies/baked apple frittata but they only accepted cash. Overall, this was a good way to spend time as a family but I expected way more apples goodness.

2024 NC Apple Festival is awesome. New this year a petting zoo with zebra and lots of other…read moreanimals. Plenty of games and rides, as well as good food. Great for kids of all ages . https://youtu.be/CQh_fvq5RKs?si=COs1P85C-hmhwqct

I have been both a customer and vendor at the Henderson county tailgate market…read more It was established in the 70's and still going strong ! I was surprised to see this hidden gem wasn't already on yelp ...Check it out you won't be disappointed! And wer'e having our annual tomato festival Saturday Aug. 4th 8-12 stop by for a free tomato sandwich ! Tj Misty Mountain Berries & Beans

From the owner: New this season at the market is the capability to offer SNAP/EBT recipients a chance to use their…read morebenefits to purchase Henderson County grown goods. The Duke Endowment grant "Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas" is helping purchase equipment for the transactions and in return will also allow vendors to accept tokens purchased with debit and credit cards at the market's information booth. "Buying local helps build community and this year we are pleased to provide the opportunity for everyone to participate," said Karen Blaedow, agent of the NC Cooperative Extension. Themed weekends, live music and non-profit spotlights are also planned from April through October. The month of April will highlight the planting season.

What better way to get acquainted with your new life here in Beer City than to experience their…read more20th Annual Brewgrass Festival? That is correct- none better!!! Boyfriend and I both entered in a Yelp Instagram contest to score two free tickets (since moving has definitely wiped out a lot of our dough) and we were lucky enough to actually win! Yaaaaay thanks Yelp! Got to the stadium just a smidge after one and there was already a wrap around line! But I gotta hand it to the crew they had- that line was moving and we only waited maybe 10 minutes before we were checked in with our beer sampling glass in hand! ;) A friend of ours from Greenville (who we had the pleasure of meeting in Hawaii before we left) ended up coming out to the event with her friend so we set off as the Fantastic Drinking Four! There was such a variety of breweries there and each one had a few different beers to choose from so everyone is happy! Special shout out to Beer for Boobs and their award winning lanyard contraption that held our little beer cups for us! Adjustable so boyfriend can walk around at home with a pint readily available while his hands are free, haha! Overall it was a great day of drinking, eating (I got to try Alligator for the first time!!), meeting new friends (looking at you, Sarah Jane and the Richard Crew), enjoying great music and just overall having a spectacular time. I will be back next year, and this time armed with a pretzel necklace! ;)

Pretty let down with this year's festival. Beer selections were nothing special... I want limited…read morereleases and beers you can't get from the grocery store when paying $60+ for a beer festival. Several breweries were missing. Where was Burial, Wicked Weed, Fonta Flora, anyone from Charlotte (besides Unknown, who are gross)?? On top of that, they sold WAY too many tickets. And, last but not least, the AstroTurf on the fest field was gross, coating everything -- our feet, legs, blanket, chairs -- within minutes of being there. This was likely our last Brewgrass. I'm going to stick with Burial's awesome pay as you go ($4 for a glass, $2 for tasting tickets) festivals from here on out. Way better value and the beer is so much better than the run of the mill offerings Brewgrass had. A few other annoyances I forgot to note... Dump buckets were not emptied throughout the day and overflowing an hour into the day. The line to get in at 1:45pm was way too long considering gates had been open for almost an hour. Plastic "glasses" this year? Really, you guys? You couldn't spring for real glass?!? Tacky.

We had a wonderful visit. Small winery with a lovely view. They have outdoor and indoor seating,…read moreoffering table service - which I don't often see at wineries. We started outside and all chose the "Tubular Wine Tasting" which offered 6 options - this time, it was 3 red and 3 white. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the decor gave an antique vibe. There was a food truck offering an interesting selection of tacos, sopas, empanadas, etc. They also had a special for St Patrick's Day of a green sangria/mimosa and gold dusted popcorn combo. I enjoyed the variety of wine options in the tasting and trying new things that I wouldn't normally order on my own. Overall, we really enjoyed our time here and they even allowed us to bring in our own snacks. They have options to build your own charcuterie boards as well.

Nice little vineyard with a sister cider location right down the road. You can choose from 2 set…read morewine tastings, pick wines for a flight, buy by the bottle or glass. They also have items for sale to make your own charcuterie board on-site. There was a taco food truck there when we went, but I'm not sure how often a food truck is on-site. The staff were all very polite, friendly and great at answering all of our questions. Overall this is a great relaxed hang out spot to go with family/friends, a girls afternoon, date or just a chill afternoon. I would definitely go back next time I am in town.

Grandad's Apples is my favorite orchard in the area to visit. It is located in Hendersonville, NC,…read moreand has a good-sized parking lot. It is family-owned and opened back in 1994. You can pick your own apples or select already-picked apples if you want more varieties to select from. They have some already bagged or you can bag your own. I love that they offer apple slices of all the current varieties so you can figure out your favorites. I was surprised I didn't like the sweetest apples but liked the more tart ones. Besides apples, they have pumpkins. The sunflowers were at the end of their life when I was there, but I was glad I got to see them. The gift shop sells cider and other items, and the bakery has pies, cookies, donuts, slushies, and other goodies. Customer service is friendly, and on the weekends, they have other activities to do. But you can walk to the water and enjoy the views.

If you're looking to get out the house and see the views, THIS is the place. The weather was great,…read morethe facility itself is huge, doesn't feel crowded. I wish maybe there was two separate lines for the bakery as the line went down the parking lot. Unfortunately didn't grab any this trip. We sat next to a couple munching down and they very much said it was worth the 30 min wait in the line though so that says something lol

This festival celebrates the arts and culture of Lexington Ave as well as the diversity of…read moreAsheville. Many local vendors selling their hand crafted wares as well as local restaurants selling their incredible food. You will encounter many that attend festival expressing themselves through costume. There is music and very talented street performers that grace the festival as well. You have to attend this annual festival (usually held on Labor Day weekend) at least once. Park yourself on a curb and enjoy watching & listening.

Great times in Asheville! I went on on Saturday and Sunday of labor day weekend. Saturday was like…read morea big party in the streets. Lots of good music and dancing on both days. There were lots of booths with people selling jewelry and art. Some of it was very unique and worth looking at. One of my favorite parts was that you could drink on the streets within the wide perimeter of the festival. Some bars let you take your drinks outside as well. Lots of people were wearing very colorful and costumey clothes, I don't know if it's a festival thing or an Asheville thing, but it was entertaining. Totally a fun labor day weekend find! I wish the Triangle had a festival as lively and supported as this one.

This was so much fun. Most Ashvillians know about the large…read moremusic festival LEAF puts on in Black Mountain, but I bet you don't know about this little place a street off of Downtown. Over the summer, as I toured downtown with my out of town family, we wandered into LEAF on a Saturday. Saturdays are open to the public so make a point to head over there. They had so much fun banging on the African drums, playing in the touch-an-instrument room and creating art at the craft table - I instantly thought this would be perfect for a homeschool co-op. 7 families headed to LEAF for a 2 hour cultural arts morning. We split into 2 groups and we went downstairs and learned a beat on the drums - he was so patient with us haha. Then we switched and we got to learn a Bollywood dance and man I loved that. We also got a little snack, which was a nice surprise! Co-ops welcome - book your time at LEAF. If not, head there on a Saturday after walking Downtown and have a great time!

I had a issue with the Kid Vendors Section…read more this is a thing setup so your kids can sell home made stuff like a regular vendor. It cost $8 to set up a table. This is kinda steep if you ask me. all the money goes to Leaf Education or something like that. My Kid setup a table with 2 other friends and each had to pay $8. that is getting insane. well, sunday rolls around and they made the kids pay again. Well i ask for a refund for the sunday due from the main Volunteer Kids Coordinator named Morgan i believe. We he gave me the money back. Still high, but they wanted to make the people happy. so a very positive customer service experience.