Period rooms feature live trees and Victorian inspired decorations. Over 50 artists along the French Broad River open their studios for a rare opportunity to buy their work, visit with them and see them demonstrate their crafts. Annual wine-tasting celebrating this year's Nouveau Beaujolais with fine downtown restaurants supplying hors d'oeuvres. Demonstrations, entertainment, and children's activities. Start the holiday season by participating in this mystery weekend filled with yuletide cheer and seasonal mayhem.
Package includes lodging, meals, and entertainment.
125 participant parade including floats, dance groups, bands, giant helium balloons and Santa Claus. Music, dance, community caroling and fireworks kick off the annual Light Up Your Holidays Festival in downtown Asheville. Learn about Asheville's intriguing history while exploring shops, eateries, galleries, architecture and lively public spaces. Take advantage of this special shopping opportunity. Shops will be open late for the special Christmas gift.