Attend a lively musical performance, go dancing at one of the many street festivals planned throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains, explore regional gem mines, sample your way across a food and wine festival, or explore a new art exhibit. There’s no shortage of cool things to do here in Western North Carolina. Here’s a list of some of the best events taking place this month.

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Asheville Full/Half Marathon
March 11, 2017 @ 12:30 pm - March 12, 2017 @ 6:30 pm
$135 – $275Event Navigation
In the Asheville Marathon, held on the grounds of The Biltmore Estate, runners will explore 26.2 and 13.1 miles through America’s largest backyard. The Asheville Marathoners will wind through hardwood forests, meadows, gardens, and extraordinary views of the estate. Along the way, runners will pass landmarks including Biltmore House and gardens, America’s largest and most esteemed private residence.