Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 28-30

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The final weekend of August brings several events built around local gathering places, from West Asheville businesses and downtown music spaces to neighborhood festivals, and theater stages.

The Aug. 28-30 calendar includes 828 Day in West Asheville, Shindig on the Green in downtown Asheville, live music in Asheville and Sylva, the Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, and arts events across the region.

Here’s a look at some of the events scheduled for the weekend.

Weekend at a glance

  • Family-friendly: 828 Day or Shindig on the Green
  • Festivals: The Legacy Neighborhood Coalition Festival or Dahlia Festival
  • Live music: Gregory Alan Isakov, HAPPY LANDING or Concerts on the Creek
  • Outdoors: Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
  • Arts and culture: “The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel” or “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind”

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