FREE FALL FESTIVALS, GLAMPING, TEQUILA & MORE

With the temperatures cooling down this week, Fall is in the air. We've got some awesome things to share with you - some are FREE! We really dig this town and love the opportunities to sponsor so many wonderful events!

Boomtown!
An amazing free festival happening THIS weekend!
Join us for the Boomtown Arts & Heritage Festival in downtown Asheville!
During this two-day event on September 6 and September 7, we'll celebrate Asheville’s rich history, arts, and culture with performances by the Asheville Symphony, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Toubab Krewe, and more! Head to Pack Square Park for an unforgettable weekend of live music, heritage exhibits, and local experiences. You don’t want to miss it! RSVP and get your free tickets!

TEN CHEFS, 1 Night at Chefs in Action!
It was 10 years ago that the nonprofit Food Connection was born out of a Dig Local meeting with Pack's Tavern. Now it's time to celebrate! Join us at the 5th annual Chefs in Action Fundraiser happening on September 18th at 6pm at the Funkatorium. Your ticket includes unlimited food, unlimited Wicked Weed beer and Vidl wine, live auction (WIN A WEEK TO FOLLY BEACH), 50/50 Raffle, DJ, dancing and more! This event is close to selling out, so get your tickets today!

Need passes? Dig Local has your hookup!

Dig Local is a proud sponsor of LEAF's Fall Festival (happening October 17-20) and we're giving away a pair of Weekend Passes which include camping! This year's inspiring lineup includes SHEILA E., BELA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURN, LAS CAFETERAS, NNENNA FREELON & PIERCE FREELON, MAKING MOVIES, BEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET, and many more.
To enter:
1. Follow both @DigLocal and @LEAFglobalarts on Instagram.
2. Tag a friend you’d like to experience LEAF Global Arts Festival.
3. One lucky name will be selected at random on October 1st!

Celebrate the Native Peoples of WNC!

Mark your calendar for The Ani & Wanei Culture Fest at Hickory Nut Gap Farm and experience a vibrant celebration of Cherokee and Appalachian culture.This is a FREE family-friendly event hosted by the Noquisi Initiative. It will be a full day filled with entertainment, live music, story-telling, traditional dance, educational talks, vendors and cultural exhibits. Native Nummies Food Truck will be serving fry bread tacos and MerTail Mocktails inspired by Appalachian folk medicine. See y'all there September 22 from noon to 4pm.

Calling all dog lovers... Time for Pups & Pints! Bring your pups and your friends on October 26th from 11am-2pm to the top of the Pack Square Parking Garage featuring dog-friendly vendors. Vendor fees will benefit the Asheville Humane Society. 

Vendors include: Pack Square Collection, Adventure Hounds Bakery, Dog Door Behavior Center, Swirl Fam Co., Canvas by Callie, Archetype Brewing, WagBar, Mutts & Butts Soap Co., Off Leash K9 Training, Stay Glazed Donuts, Cats at Play Cafe, Pet PooSkidoo, Mary’s Mountain Cookies and Zen Dog Spa.

Music, breweries, complimentary pet portraits and caricature art will also be featured. Dig Local is a proud sponsor of this event. See y'all there!

Delicious, authentic Mexican food + Tequila!

We attended the last Tequila dinner at Mountain Madre and had the best time! Chef Alejandra made a wonderful 4 course meal infusing each course with, you guessed it, tequila. (see recap Insta Reel) You'll get to enjoy a signature cocktail and multiple tastings of some high-quality tequila.

Catch Dirty Logic at Salvage Station

We don't know about y'all, but we plan on catching ALL of the remaining shows at Salvage Station that we can! Dirty Logic is performing Thurs., Sept 5th. Composed of an all-star line-up of some of Asheville, NC’s best musicians, this 11-piece powerhouse delivers a tribute to Steely Dan experience that is like no other. See you there! 

And finally... Check out the "Top 5 GLAMPING Spots" near Asheville

Camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains is fun any time of year, but Fall has to be our favorite. Check out Dig Local's latest DIG DEEPER blog to learn about 5 Amazing Glamping Spots by guest writer Hartwell Carson!
(Above Photo courtesy of Asheville Glaming)