Biltmore's 25th Anniversary Festival of Flowers
April 3 - May 16, 2010
Join us for the silver anniversary of our celebration of Biltmore?s gardens. Welcome spring in our breathtaking gardens, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, alive with vibrant spring colors. Enjoy special events surrounded by the beauty of tulips, azaleas, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. For more information, visit http://www.biltmore.com/

Knob Scorcher Bike Race
April 11, 2010
The Southeastern Regional Championship (SERC) holds its second qualifying race of the year at Tsali Recreation Area. This perennial favorite brings out mountain bikers of all ages from across the Southeast. For more information visit, http://www.noc.com/ .

Rent
Apr 22, 2010 to Apr 24, 2010                                                                                            BIOFLYER PRODUCTIONS presents the 7th longest-running Broadway show ever. RENT has become a musical phenomenon, packing houses around the world. There is no doubt as to the universal appeal of the music and lyrics. It?s a fantastic night of theater, with a stellar local cast for annual fundraiser to Eblen Charities. ONE WEEKEND ONLY at Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville.

2010 French Broad River Festival
April 30 - May 2, 2010
This annual festival has grown steadily from a one night benefit party on the banks of the French Broad to an all weekend family festival featuring some of the best music in the area and a number of outdoor events in celebration of this beautiful river and setting. The 13th annual festival is set for April 30 ? May 2, 2019 where the French Broad River meets the Appalachian Trail at the beautiful Hot Springs Campground & Spa http://www.camp.nchotsprings.com/ . Festival begins at 4:00 on Friday, April 30 and ends Sunday, May 2. Visit our website http://www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com/ for details or call  828-253-1240 or 828-253-1240. Proceeds from the festival will be donated to American Whitewater and the new Hot Springs Community Learning Center.

Rhododendron Show
May 1, 2010
The American Rhododendron Society?s Southeastern Chapter will host its annual show at The North Carolina Arboretum. Hundreds of blooms will be displayed at the Education Center during the show, including many favorite mountain plants. Azaleas as well as spring and summer blooming rhododendrons are among the most popular. Trail Walks to the National Native Azalea Repository will be offered. Free with parking fee ($6 per personal motor vehicle).

7th Annual Montford Music & Arts Festival
May 22, 2010
The annual Montford Music and Art Festival will take place in the NPS-designated Montford Area Historic District on May 15. The festival celebrates the rich musical and artistic heritage found in Montford, Asheville, and the region with approximately 4,000 annual attendees. All musical acts have some connection to Montford and a number of the vendors do as well. The festival is promoted in celebration of Preservation Month by the Buncombe County Historic Resources Commission.

Garden Jubilee Festival
May 29-30, 2010
Garden Jubilee offers over 125 vendors selling handmade arts and crafts, plants and items to enhance your outdoor living area. Nurseries selling many varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and hard to find plants will be located on every block of the festival. There will also be delicious food to satisfy any appetite. Vendors will be located on the wide sidewalks of Historic Downtown Hendersonville from Sixth Avenue to Second Avenue. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Second Avenue to Caswell Street, with vendors lining both sides of the street.