August Events in Transylvania County

Pop-Up Wine Tasting – August 1, 4PM – 6PM

Discover Slovenia with Gönc Wines!

Step into the world of Gönc lead by JP Bourgeois, Importer! A bold, creative, and boundary-pushing winery that’s putting Slovenian wine on the map. Rooted in tradition but anything but conventional, Gönc crafts expressive, organic wines that are fun to drink.

Join us for a tasting that blends education with a sense of adventure. We’ll explore what makes Slovenia – and Gönc so refreshingly different.

Ballroom Dance Group Lessons and Social Dancing – Mondays at 7 PM

Head to the DFR Lounge located at 44 East Main Street in Brevard for an hour of ballroom dance lessons, followed by social dancing! The cost to attend is $20, and this event is held every Monday.

Monday Night Movies at Weevil Gear & Beer – Every Monday at 6 PM!

Monday, August 04, 2025: Happy Gilmore

Monday, August 11, 2025: Step Brothers

Monday, August 18, 2025: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Monday, August 25, 2025: Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Monday, September 01, 2025: Beetlejuice

Monday, September 08, 2025: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Monday, September 15, 2025: The Princess Bride

Monday, September 22, 2025: Caddyshack

Monday, September 29, 2025: Uncle Buck

Baby & Toddler Playdate – Tuesdays from 9AM to 12PM

This weekly gathering is the perfect opportunity for little ones to explore the outdoors in a space designed just for them, while parents can relax, connect, and enjoy the morning together.

Sip on a fresh-brewed coffee or indulge in a delicious snack from Brew Cycle and 99’ Ice Cream Bar, knowing your kiddos are having a blast in a safe and engaging environment. Plus, enjoy a free kids’ steamer with the purchase of any adult drink!

The Yard is located at 284 Railroad Avenue in Brevard.

Friday Night Dinner and Music at Lake Toxaway Community Center – Every Friday!

Enjoy great family fun every Friday night with home home-cooked meal and great local bluegrass or country music, and help support the Lake Toxaway Community Center. We also offer some of the best Thrift Store shopping at our Bargain Barn each Friday from 5 to 9 pm, and also on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 12 pm. Put on your dancing shoes and load up the car, take the drive up to beautiful Lake Toxaway and enjoy a great evening of good food, great music, and a fun time each Friday from late Spring until the end of October. Dinner is $ 15 for adults, $ 8 for children under 12, and Free for children 3 and under. No charge if you just wish to dance and listen to the music, but we sure appreciate all donations. Dinner is served from 6 to 7 pm, and the music is from 7 to 9 pm We are located just off of Hwy 280 at 81 Slick Fisher Rd.

MUSIC+MOONSHINE at Cedar Mountain Moonshine Distillery – Every Friday!

Join us every Friday from 6–8 PM for our Music & Moonshine live summer music series! This free, family-friendly outdoor event highlights incredible local musicians, rotating local food trucks, and our signature Moonshine Slushies! Bring a chair, bring your crew, and kick off the weekend Cedar Mountain style—good vibes, great tunes, and THE BEST SUMMER MEMORIES!

Parking is limited and begins around 5:15. Please, no picnics, and outside alcohol is not permitted–support small businesses operating on site for your event needs! Dogs can come, but have to be on a leash–people and cars!

Trailside Market at The Yard – Every Thursday at 4PM

Join the community from March through October, at The Yard, for a Trailside Market! Discover a vibrant gathering of local farmers, producers, and artisans offering fresh goods and handcrafted treasures. Enjoy live music, delicious treats, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere celebrating community and connection. Located at 284 Railroad Avenue in Brevard!

Outdoor Bluegrass Jam and Community Potluck – Saturdays from 2 PM to 4 PM

From the Cedar Mountain Canteen: This jam will cater to musicians who love Bluegrass music, in its traditional and non-traditional styles. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies, and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, resophonic guitars (Dobros), fiddles, and a bass, but we welcome other instruments like the dulcimer, ukulele, harmonica, and autoharp, too. *This is a ZERO WASTE event, so bring what you need from home!*

Check out the Cedar Mountain Canteen’s Facebook page for the performance schedule!

Wild Souls Authentic Movement Class with Reneee Trudeau – Sundays from 9:30 AM to 11 AM

Join a supportive, relaxed, welcoming environment for an expressive movement class designed to help you get unstuck, enjoy cardio movement, boost immune health, dissolve anxiety/stress, and celebrate community. Show up 10 minutes early, and bring your yoga mat, water bottle, and journal! The class is located at the Dunn’s Rock Community Center at 461 Connestee Road in Brevard. Click here for more information.

Transylvania Farmers Market- Weekly on Saturdays

The Transylvania Farmers Market is a local favorite in Downtown Brevard. Held every Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM at 200 East Main Street. Browse local vendors for handmade and baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, live music, and more! Check out the vendor schedule here.

Transylvania Heritage Museum

Join the Transylvania Heritage Museum every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 3 PM for their Mountain Legacies: Exploring Appalachian Culture event. The museum is located at 189 West Main Street in Brevard and is open every Thursday through Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM.

Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center is a staple here in Brevard for concerts, festivals, and education. They host an annual Summer Festival that draws hundreds of music lovers to Brevard. Take a look at the remaining summer concerts and upcoming events here.

Sunday Market at Weevil Gear & Beer – Every Sunday

Happening the first and third Sunday of every month, the Sunday Market brings local artisans and makers to the beer garden at Weevil Gear & Beer. Shop handmade goods, sip cold craft beer, and soak up the good vibes in a lively outdoor setting. It’s a perfect Sunday mix of local flavor, community, and mountain town fun.

Snorkel the French Broad with Oxbow Snorkeling & MountainTrue – August 2

Join MountainTrue staff and partners for a guided snorkeling experience on the French Broad River’s headwaters at Champion Park in Rosman, NC. Come reconnect with the river post-Hurricane-Helene. We will be guided by Kevin Merrill – Owner & Biologist with Oxbow River Snorkeling.

Kevin has intimate knowledge of the fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates on this particular site and within Western North Carolina in general. You’ll learn about what you’re seeing, the conservation and preservation efforts occurring to help protect these species and their habitats, and the state of the river after the Hurricane.

Masks, snorkels, wetsuits, and booties can be rented through our partnership with Mountains to Seas. If you rent equipment, please make sure to complete ALL of the sizing fields for each ticketed guest to ensure we get the correct size for wetsuits and booties. The water in August can still be pretty chilly so please plan accordingly. Gear rentals are helping our friends in the recreation field keep their doors open.

Due to the sensitivity of the site and the capacity of our guides, we will be limiting this adventure to two separate two-hour time slots with no more than ten people each.

The first tour starts at 10:00 AM and the second tour at 12:00 PM.

ONE DAY FUNDAMENTALS OF POLYMER CLAY WITH DIANE KUEHN

Date: AUGUST 2, 2025

 Time: 10AM – 4PM

 Cost:  $145 INCLUDING SUPPLIES

 Location:  Gallery – 51 West Main St., Brevard, NC

Begin exploring your creative side with this one-day workshop designed for beginners and those who would like a refresher on the fundamentals of using polymer clay. We’ll cover everything you need to know about using polymer clay from the basic equipment and tools you need, to conditioning the clay, color blending, forming, curing and finishing your pieces.  Diane will provide all the tools and equipment, so you just need to show up.

Students will learn the basics of handling clay along with a couple easy techniques which we will use to complete a small project of making pens which make fun gifts.  The workshop fee covers instruction, all supplies and use of the instructor’s tools and equipment.

This flexible medium can open a new world of creativity.   The possibilities with polymer clay are endless.  It’s an inexpensive medium and doesn’t require a lot of tools and equipment to get started.  For those with a small space, this medium can be especially good.  And the best part is because there are endless ways of creating veneers and canes, you will never be bored.

Jazz Orchestra Show at DFR!

A show you don’t want to miss! 18 piece Asheville Jazz Orchestra performing Original songs with vocalist Wendy Jones at DFR Sunday, August 3rd at 7:30pm!

Little Bellas Brevard Weekly Program – Through September 23

There’s nothing like late summer into early fall in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Kids are eager to get outside, explore, and experience the natural beauty of these pristine landscapes. The perfect way to do that? Our Brevard Weekly Program, a new sister program to our popular Asheville Weekly program!

The Brevard Weekly Program offers recurring, all-girl mountain bike riding sessions on Tuesday nights at the scenic DuPont State Recreational Forest – Guion Farm Access Area, one of the top mountain biking destinations in North Carolina. Located near the world-renowned Pisgah National Forest, home to some of the most iconic mountain biking trails in the Southeast, this program gives girls the chance to ride in the heart of a region celebrated for its challenging terrain, lush forests, and breathtaking views.

The program creates a positive environment for girls to learn riding skills and gain confidence through the sport of mountain biking. Using both trail riding and specific games (both on and off the bike), the girls practice proper riding techniques, enjoy snacks, and make new friends—all while exploring the incredible trail networks near Pisgah National Forest and DuPont Forest.

Our mentors (we mentor, we don’t coach) meet with the girls once a week on Tuesdays for eight consecutive weeks during late summer into early fall. The goal is simple: to get girls outside, exploring new trails, connecting with each other, and growing their love for mountain biking. This program is about adventure, skill-building, and fun, not competition.

Financial assistance is available if needed, and we also have equipment through our Gear Up Program! Please communicate any of these needs when filling out the registration form for the program.

PAINTING WITH BRAYER AND PASTEL WORKSHOP with ANNE STRUTZ

Join Anne for this inspiring two-day workshop where she’ll guide you through her unique technique of painting with a printmaker’s tool known as a brayer, followed by layering soft pastels to create rich, expressive artwork. This process encourages a more intuitive and spontaneous approach, freeing you from the pressure of replicating reference images and helping you stay present and responsive at the easel.

Please bring any reference images you’re interested in exploring—additional images will also be provided for inspiration.

All supplies are included.

DATE:  AUGUST 6-7, 2025

TIME:  10-3:30

Fee: $225 for 2 Days  includes supplies

LIMITED TO 6 STUDENTS

Author James Wells in conversation with Dr. Ora Wells

WHEN: Thursday, August 7th at 6:30pm

WHERE: Mary C. Jenkins Community Center at 221 Mills Ave, Brevard, NC

Highland Books is excited to host an event for author James Wells in conversation with Dr. Ora Wells on Thursday, August 7th at 6:30pm.

James Wells unveils his investigative memoir titled Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew, revealing the truth about his father’s still classified and CIA-covered up death in Vietnam almost six decades ago.

“Using my father’s 400-plus letters my mother kept to learn about the man I never got to know and corroborating their content with layers of deep archival and field research across two continents, I resurrect my father’s life, starting with events from his teenage years and ending with his mysterious death twenty-three years later.”

JAMES B. WELLS is a retired criminology and criminal justice professor in the School of Justice Studies in the College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science at Eastern Kentucky University, and is the recipient of the 2025 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences John Howard Award, an award given intermittently, upon significant demand, to recognize an individual who has made significant and sustained contributions to the practice of corrections. A former carpenter, soldier, and correctional officer in a super-maximum-security prison and later as a researcher/planner assisting architects in prison design, he has multiple degrees, including an M.S. in Criminal Justice, a Ph.D. in Research, and an MFA in Creative Writing. He’s authored or co-authored over sixty-five books, chapters, articles, and essays, as well as over a hundred and fifty research reports for various local, state, and federal agencies. Recent essays from his research and memoir work appear or are forthcoming in Collateral Journal, About Place Journal, Wild Roof Journal, Military Experience and the Arts, The Wrath-Bearing Tree, Shift, Proud to be: Writing by American Warriors, Trajectory Journal, and From Pen to Page III: More Writings from the Bluegrass Writers Coalition. His investigative memoir about his father’s still CIA-classified death in Vietnam in 1965, titled Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew, will be released on Father’s Day weekend, 2025. Links to publications, presentations, trailers, social media, blog, and other information can be found at https://jamesbwells.com. James enjoys spending much of his leisure time with his spouse on their Lexington, Kentucky farm located on the palisades of the Kentucky River, where he is an organic gardener and beekeeper.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Book signing will follow the discussion.

“FROM THE MINDS OF THE MASTERS” CLAUDE MONET PASTEL – ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ

During this class we will look at the works of Claude Monet and explore the beauty of his impressionistic approach to color and light. Using pastel as our medium, we’ll focus on Monet’s use of both high-key and low-key color palettes to create depth, atmosphere, and emotion in his landscapes. Following we will use soft pastels to evoke the same sense of movement and vibrancy found in Monet’s iconic works. Whether focusing on the glowing light of a sunlit scene or the moody shadows of twilight, this class will help you discover how to use color to bring your own impressionistic visions to life.

 All skill levels are welcome 

Dates: AUGUST 9, 2025

Times: 10-4 pm with a one hour break for lunch

Cost: $90 with supplies included

Location: Lucy Clark Gallery – 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC

WSAM Summer Festival – Saturday, August 9

WSAM’s Summer Festival will be taking place Saturday, August 9th at the Porter Center at Brevard College from 12-5PM. This event is FREE & FAMILY-FRIENDLY!

Featuring 60 local vendors and live entertainment all day at the outdoor amphitheater 

 Bring chairs/blanket to spend the day with us!
Food Trucks/Vendors
 Raffle benefits local nonprofit, Cedar Mountain Music Project
 RE/MAX Land of the Waterfalls will be on-site giving out freebees!
 White Squirrel Institute will be with us with their furry friends!

MUSIC LINEUP:

12:00-1:10PM Fun Size
1:25-2:25PM Gypsy & Me
2:35-3:45PM His & Hers
4-5PM Free State of Mind

Presented by: RE/MAX Land of the Waterfalls
Sponsored by: BCW Remodels, Brevard Screen Printing, 360 Exterior Cleaning, Lifestyle & Living Photography, Whistlestop Market, & Brevard NC Music & Events

3 WEEK BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH BARBARA FRYFIELD

DATES:  AUGUST 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27th, 2025

TIME:  10 – 2PM each day

COST:  $450 includes supplies (Total cost for 6 – 4 Hour sessions)

LOCATION:  Gallery – 51 West Main St., Brevard, NC

This painting class is designed for painters of all levels. Students will learn how to use acrylic paint, tone a canvas, place a drawing on canvas. Students will learn fundamentals of using acrylic medium. This is a study course only, finished paintings may not be completed due to lecture, practice, and application of techniques.  Relax and have fun in our non judgmental, supportive art class. Enjoy live painting, strategies, technique, and demonstrations.
Once a month “Open Studio” is available for those individuals who wish to work on  art works supervised by a professional artist.
The basics of painting will be covered: materials, value, color theory, composition, painting techniques, and use of materials.
Each student will work at their own pace and will have personal attention in each class. There will be examples of mixing techniques, value, glazing, lighting objects, and use of materials to set up a still life. Discussions on landscape, portrait painting, realism, and other styles. Open discussion of painting are encouraged. Barbara has taught painting classes and workshops for over 20 years as a painter of portraits, still life and landscapes.

Earthshine: Live Music on the Patio with Will Hartz

Join us for a fun evening on the mountain top with live music on the patio. An Earthshine favorite, Will Hartz, will be back for two summer evenings of live music! Best described as playing with Appalachian soul, Will’s music suits the mountain backdrop with covers of your favorite songs with a mix of his own as well. This show is open to the public and suitable for all ages. Come and join us for dinner or simply a memorable evening of good music!

LIVE MUSIC AT EARTHSHINE LODGE: 2 Nights This Summer
Friday, July 25th, 6:30-8:30pm
Friday, August 15th, 6:30-8:30pm

Tickets for music only – $10 per person
Tickets for music & dinner at the lodge – $30 per person (dinner available starting at 6pm)
Reservations:https://earthshinenc.com/product/live-music-will-hartz/
Tickets for show available for purchase the night of as well as in advance. Dinner reservations must be made in advance. Tickets are transferable but not refundable.

Tubes For Teachers 

Tubes for Teachers is back – Friday, August 15th! We’re celebrating all the amazing teachers, coaches, school staff, and central office employees with a FREE tubing trip at Headwaters Outfitters!

Float into the school year refreshed – just use promo code TUBES4TEACHERS when securing your spot online using the group rate option. Go as many times as you want! Forks Of The River Taproom will be open at noon and a food truck will be on site.

Reading the Water with Guide Patrick Weaver

Ever wonder why some anglers can catch more trout? Is it the fly… or is there more to it? The difference in successful fly fishing and missing opportunities hinges on the observation skills of the angler. The successful angler knows where to stand, when to mend and when to pick up the fly even before the cast is made. Many anglers speak of the importance of presentation and this class is an in-depth look at the art of presenting the fly. This class will improve your angling by improving your ability to read the water, locate trout and determining the proper presentation. This information will help you discern where trout might hold, what is the best approach, what cast to make and how to react to a trout taking the fly. Expand your angling skills, learn to be a complete fly angler by learning to understand the trout’s environment.
Length- 4-5 hours
Cost: $45
Prerequisites Recommended: Advanced Casting
Upcoming Classes:
03/01/2025
08/16/2025
Please visit online booking link or call 828-877-3106 to Reserve! Spaces are limited.

Headwaters Community Hike – August

Join us for an unforgettable day exploring the beautiful forests and waterfalls of Western North Carolina! Our Headwaters Community Hikes are a great way to meet fellow outdoor lovers and enjoy the magic of the mountains — no planning required.

 Trip Includes:
•    Guided hike to one or more scenic waterfalls
•    Transportation to and from the trailhead
•    Fun, friendly group atmosphere

 Possible Locations:
Our hikes may take place in Pisgah National Forest, Nantahala National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, or Gorges State Park, depending on conditions and group preferences.

 Hike Info:
•    Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
•    All experience levels welcome
•    Group size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 12
•    A second guide joins the fun if more than 6 people register

 Cost: $40.00 per person (includes transportation)

 Space is limited! Please be advised that community hikes require a minimum of 4 participants to proceed. If fewer than 4 individuals register, the hike will be canceled with a 24-hour notice. Your guide will maintain regular communication regarding weather conditions and participant counts, ensuring you are informed about the likelihood of the hike taking place. Refunds will be administered if we cancel.

 After booking, your guide will reach out via email with details on what to wear, what to bring, and where to meet.

Come solo or bring a friend — either way, you’ll leave with fresh air in your lungs, new connections, and memories made in the great outdoors.

Reservations required ahead of time! How to book your spot: follow the provided Fareharbor link, call the shop (828) 877-3106 or email lydia@headwatersoutfitters.com

BC Theatre presents Theatre Faculty Showcase

Theatre Department faculty and staff perform this opener for students, family and friends of the department. Lots of laughs and a great overview on the study of theatre.