Annual Events in the Town of Weaverville, NC

The Town works to sponsor and host events year-round. The events hosted by the Town include our Summer Music Series, Music on the Knoll, July 4th, and Holiday Parade. Event venues include our Main Street Nature Park, Community Center, and Main Street in Downtown.

We also sponsor and support annual events organized by the Weaverville Business Association, including Art in Autumn, Music on Main, and the Candlelight Stroll.

FULL EVENTS CALENDAR

Summer Music Series

June – September we host a Second Saturday Music in the Park series in the Main Street Nature Park. Music starts at 6pm. The calendar is posted in early Spring. Regional musicians take the stage for two hours. Guests are invited to bring a picnic, chairs, friends, family, and blankets.

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June 8th.
Original jazz compositions in a variety of styles ranging from traditional to free improvisation. Band members are Bryan White (double bass), Frank Southecorvo (saxophone), and Brian Palmieri on drums.
THE JACKTOWN RAMBLERS
July 13th
One of Western North Carolina’s most in demand acoustic bands bringing Bluegrass, Swing and Gypsy Jazz. They fuse bluegrass vocals, swinging instrumentals and an upbeat show to bring a truly unique experience and a lot of fun to the stage.
ELISE EDEN
August 10th
Asheville singer-songwriter Elise Eden will be accompanied by acoustic guita to perform covers and originals. Her originals vary in style, but fall most often into the blues, country, and folk genres. One of her originals is written about our sweet little Town of Weaverville.
TIM MCWILLIAMS
September 14th
Tim McWilliams is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and singer, dedicated to the diverse music traditions of Western North Carolina. In 2023, Tim released his self-titled debut album which has received regular airplay on WNCW.

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July 4th in Downtown

Join us on Main Street Thursday, July 4th, 2024.

Live music from Datrian Johnson will start at 7:00pm. Datrian is a singer and songwriter from Asheville. Get a sneak peek of his singing here.

Streets intersecting Main Street will be closed to allow for plenty of room for folks to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and dance the night away to live music. The fireworks display will follow around 9:15pm. The fireworks are sent off from the Weaverville Primary School ballfield.

Arrive early to get food and beverages from Main Street establishments. The municipal parking lot will feature food vendors and a tent for relaxation and shade.

JULY 4th

Music and Fireworks on Main Street

Town offices and Town Hall are closed all day on July 4th. Main Street closes at 12pm.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

No dogs allowed.
- According to studies, most dogs experience a “Fight or Flight” reflex when around loud noises like fireworks. It is better to leave your four-legged family members at the house. They may miss you, but they will thank you in the long run.
No alcohol.
- Seriously, no alcohol allowed in Main Street for this event.
No sparklers.
- Why no sparklers (or any other types of fireworks) at a July 4th celebration? Simple, sparklers burn at 1200 degrees. There will be thousands of people occupying a small area, and the chances that someone will get injured is high.

SUGGESTIONS FOR HAVING A GREAT TIME:

Wear sunscreen. If you plan on arriving prior to 5 o’clock pm, the sun’s rays are still dangerous. As my grandfather would always tell me, “The skin issues I have now, came from sun exposure decades ago.”
Bring water. July is hot, and when you are having fun, you may not realize how much fluid your body has lost. Bring a couple bottles of water to help keep dehydration under control.
Be patient. It’s easy to get in a hurry. Hurry to get here, hurry to park, hurry to find a good spot in front of the stage, hurry to get the great treats from the vendors. Take an extra moment to plan your day so that your 4th doesn’t seem to be more of a hurried bother than a relaxing day of celebration.
Community policing mindset. The Weaverville Police Department is charged with the safety of the community on a broad basis. All citizens should be mindful of any suspicious or illegal activity and report it immediately. There will be several uniformed officers at the event as well as two units from our new bicycle patrol division. Report any suspicious or illegal activity to one of these officers or call 911.

MUSIC ON THE KNOLL

at the Community Center

Music on the Knoll

In 2023, the Town kicked off this indoor Concert Series at the Community Center. The concerts take place in the Albert Weaver Room October through March.

Shows begin at 6pm and run through 7:30pm. The musical acts are local and regional musicians, with rotating genres and music styles. The schedule for the 2023/2024 season is below.

The schedule for 2024/2025 will be posted later this year.

Date	Band
October 22, 2023	Zack Page and Friends
November 25, 2023	The Buncombe Boys
January 13, 2024	Hope Griffin
February 10, 2024	The John Henrys
March 9, 2024	The D’Entremonts

Annual Holiday Parade

We host our annual Holiday Parade on the first Saturday of December every year. This event is a super sweet celebration of our community and the holiday season.

More information and the 2024 parade registration will be posted in August.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE

December on Main Street