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September Events in Transylvania County

Assault on the Carolinas – Saturday, September 13

The Assault on the Carolinas is the annual fundraiser for the Pisgah Forest Rotary Club. We offer 100k and 50k rides. The 100k goes through North Carolina and South Carolina mountains and valleys. Fully supported ride with 5 well stocked rest stops, and a challenging 6 mile climb up Ceasar’s Head. The 50k goes through the river valleys of Scenic Transylvania County.

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, 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.

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.

Fall Concert Series

The Wendy Jones Quartet featuring Jason DeCristofaro – September 12 @ 7PM

Asian Soundscapes – September 19 @ 7PM

Pickers Anonymous – September 26 @ 7PM

Play It SAFE Golf Tournament – September 15

Join us for our annual golf tournament fundraiser and play at one of the area’s most exclusive and beautiful clubs. With incredible food, company and friendly competition, this is a day you don’t want to miss!

Organized by SAFE, Inc. of Transylvania County.

This is your chance to be a play golf at the EXCLUSIVE Lake Toxaway Golf Club!

Whether you would like to sponsor the event or just come to play, your participation in this event goes toward SAFE’s mission to end sexual and domestic violence in our community.

For more information or to sign up please email bronwyn@safetransylvania.org or call 828-885-3531.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day @ the Cradle of Forestry – September 27

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. NPLD is also a “Fee-Free Day”—one of only five days a year when entrance fees are waived at national parks and other public lands. Because of this everyone can enjoy the Cradle of Forestry for FREE this day! Come explore our exhibit hall, film, gift shop and over 3 miles of paved hiking trails featuring seven historical buildings from the time of the first forestry school in America, the Biltmore Forest School.

Our film, First in Forestry plays every half hour. Come explore all the magic the Cradle of Forestry has to offer!

Schedule

10:00 am to 5:00 pm