Upcoming events

    • 04/03/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • NC Arboretum Education Center 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way Asheville, NC 28806

    EVENT DETAILS HERE

    Join MountainTrue and a panel of experts to discuss recovery in our area after the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Panelists will address the impacts of natural disasters, what recovery means for our region and how the community can support these efforts.

    This event is free of charge, but if you feel moved to make a donation to support critical work in our area, we invite you to do so when you register. The North Carolina Arboretum is generously donating use of the Education Auditorium for this event. All donations associated with the registration of this event will be split 50/50 with the NC Arboretum. Click here to learn more about the NC Arboretum.

    The event will kick-off with social time from 5:30 to 6 pm with snacks and beverages provided for attendees. The panel will run from 6 to 7:30 pm.

    • 04/05/2025
    • 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 37 Paynes Way, 28801 (Wedge Brewing)

    EVENT DETAILS HERE

    Join us for a day of riding, community connection, and outdoor fun at Asheville on Bikes’ Spring Out 2025! Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just looking to enjoy the ride, we’ve got routes for all skill levels. Check out the schedule, routes, and ways to support safer streets for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!



    • 04/10/2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage Co. 131 Sweeten Creek Road

    EVENT DETAILS HERE

    Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with adventure, learning, and connection at The Mule in Asheville.

    Enjoy delicious food, refreshing Devil's Foot beverages, and an exciting silent auction you won’t want to miss!

    Come celebrate the spirit and impact of Waypoint Adventure's programs, where individuals with disabilities are empowered to discover their purpose, value, strengths, and abilities—while finding belonging in a supportive and joyful community.

    • 04/26/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Adventure Center of Asheville 85 Expo Dr, Asheville, NC 28806

    EVENT DETAILS HERE

    FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

    Connect with local companies, products, and experiences.

    Demo the latest gear + exclusive sales, discounts, and giveaways

    Enjoy local food and beverages

    Activities for the whole family

    Enjoy activities for all ages and outdoor experience levels. Explore an exciting marketplace of outdoor gear and local experiences, meet industry experts, demo the latest gear and equipment, shop special deals, taste local food and beverages, and enjoy on-site activities at Adventure Center of Asheville. Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon hanging out with friends and your favorite outdoor companies.


    • 05/14/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • TBD
    Register

    LOCATION AND DETAILS COMING SOON!

    INTERESTED IN HOSTING OR SPONSORING THIS EVENT? CONTACT BRENT NELSON - brent@tentrax.com



    • 05/17/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 38 A Providence Road A

    EVENT DETAILS HERE

    For The Love Of Craft - A WNC Winter Arts, Craft Beverage, and Craft Mac & Cheese Festival

    Immerse yourself into a world of creativity and flavor at the 'For The Love Of Craft' festival. Convening at the majestic Battery Park Hall in Asheville, North Carolina, this event promises to be a celebration of the region's finest craftwork and culinary delights.

    Festival Highlights

    WNC Winter Arts: Discover the talent and creativity of Western North Carolina's finest artists. From pottery to paintings, this festival showcases a range of stunning artworks that reflect the region's vibrant arts scene.

    Craft Beverages: Indulge in the richness of craft beverages carefully curated from local and national brewers. From craft beer to artisanal teas, there's something for every palate.

    Craft Mac & Cheese: Who doesn't love a good mac & cheese? Take your taste buds on a journey with unique, delicious variations of this beloved comfort food, all crafted by local culinary maestros.

    Venue:

    The festival unfolds in the historic Battery Park Hall, an Asheville landmark with stunning architecture that adds to the charm and experience of the event.

    Come Join Us!

    Whether you're an art enthusiast, a foodie, or simply looking to have a good time in a vibrant and charming setting, 'For The Love Of Craft' is the perfect winter retreat. We look forward to welcoming you to an event that celebrates the best of Western North Carolina's arts, food, and community spirit.


    • 06/11/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • TBD
    Register

    LOCATION AND DETAILS COMING SOON!

    INTERESTED IN HOSTING OR SPONSORING THIS EVENT? CONTACT BRENT NELSON - brent@tentrax.com



    • 08/13/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • TBD
    Register

    LOCATION AND DETAILS COMING SOON!

    INTERESTED IN HOSTING OR SPONSORING THIS EVENT? CONTACT BRENT NELSON - brent@tentrax.com



    • 09/10/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • TBD
    Register

    LOCATION AND DETAILS COMING SOON!

    INTERESTED IN HOSTING OR SPONSORING THIS EVENT? CONTACT BRENT NELSON - brent@tentrax.com



    • 10/08/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • TBD
    Register

    LOCATION AND DETAILS COMING SOON!

    INTERESTED IN HOSTING OR SPONSORING THIS EVENT? CONTACT BRENT NELSON - brent@tentrax.com



    • 11/12/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • TBD
    Register

    LOCATION AND DETAILS COMING SOON!

    INTERESTED IN HOSTING OR SPONSORING THIS EVENT? CONTACT BRENT NELSON - brent@tentrax.com



Past events

03/12/2025 OBA March Networking Social - Second Gear
03/11/2025 McHone Performance Training to Celebrate Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Following Extensive Hurricane Recovery
03/06/2025 2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour benefiting MountainTrue
02/24/2025 Public Meeting: Learn about the Bailey Mountain Preserve and the Bone Camp Property
02/12/2025 OBA February Networking Social - McHone Performance Training Center
02/08/2025 Bike Love '25 @ Eulogy
01/15/2025 Hatch Recovery Roundtable
01/08/2025 OBA 3rd Annual Winter Warmer Gathering - Sponsored by Roberts & Stevens, P.A.
12/21/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
12/03/2024 No Man's Land Film Festival hosted by MountainTrue
11/23/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
11/18/2024 Appalachian Wildlife Refuge's Online Auction
11/17/2024 Wrong Way Revival: BBQ + Bluegrass + Fundraiser + Tattoos
11/15/2024 A BENEFIT FOR THE WNC OUTDOOR COMMUNITY - ROARING BACK!
10/26/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
10/26/2024 Volunteers Needed! Help with the Wicked Spooky 5k and earn $$ for MountainTrue (and a free beer!)
10/23/2024 COMING TOGETHER: WNC OUTDOOR INDUSTRY NIGHT FOR CAMARADERIE & SUPPORT
10/05/2024 Urban e-bike tour of Asheville with MountainTrue
10/01/2024 Online Native Plant Sale benefiting MountainTrue
09/28/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
09/28/2024 ENO's Silver Jubilee at Fonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm
09/28/2024 TEDxBrevard
09/26/2024 Wild Night for Wildlife
09/18/2024 MountainTrue Brainy Brews: Solar Energy edition with Sugar Hollow Solar
09/13/2024 Sweeten Creek STOMP Cleanup
09/11/2024 OBA Speaker Series & Networking - Pete Ripmaster
08/28/2024 Wrong Way Anniversary Party
08/25/2024 TEDxBrevard Speaker Camp
08/24/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
08/22/2024 Paddling Film Festival World Tour Screening in Asheville, NC benefiting MountainTrue and the French Broad Riverkeeper
08/14/2024 OBA Summer Social & Wiener Roast
07/27/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
07/20/2024 Together 25 - ENO & Mast Store Asheville Celebrate 25 Years
07/20/2024 SylvanSport 20th Anniversary Sale & Celebration
07/10/2024 MountainTrue Presents Brainy Brews: French Broad River Edition in Asheville, NC
07/02/2024 French Broad River Clean-Up – with Mountain True x Pirani
06/22/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
06/22/2024 Snorkel the French Broad River’s Headwaters in Rosman, NC
06/20/2024 Crag Crafts - Upcycled Climbing Rope Cozie Workshop
06/15/2024 Second Gear's 20th Anniversary Block Party
06/12/2024 OBA Family Cookout and Adventures at Cold Spring Base Camp
06/02/2024 Asheville Family Adventure Fest - Fundraiser for autism services in WNC
06/01/2024 Old Fort Trails & Trains Festival
06/01/2024 Appalachian Trail Workday + Afterparty- Carolina Mountain Club & Big Pillow Brewing
06/01/2024 2024 MountainTrue Nolichucky BioBlitz in Erwin, TN
05/25/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
05/21/2024 5Point Adventure Film Screening in Asheville, NC
05/07/2024 Coffee Hour with MountainTrue: French Broad Paddle Trail
05/07/2024 Swing for Cause Fundraiser - PiviotPoint WNC
05/04/2024 OBA's 9th Annual Get In Gear Fest - Showcasing the Outdoor Industry Hub of the East
04/27/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
04/24/2024 Virtual OBA Marketing Roundtable: Adapting to the Post-Cookie Era
04/22/2024 Earth Day Celebration in Asheville, NC
04/22/2024 Earth Day Wildflower Walk and Garlic Mustard Pull near Hot Springs, NC 4/22
04/21/2024 Trail Running Film Festival - Asheville
04/20/2024 International Fly Fishing Film Festival - Boone, NC - Benefitting MountainTrue and the Watauga Riverkeeper
04/20/2024 French Broad Paddle Trail Clean Up – Redmon Dam River Access near Marshall, NC
04/17/2024 Reducing Single-Use Plastics: Lunch and Learn with MountainTrue:
04/17/2024 Spring 2024 WNC Career Expo
04/10/2024 OBA April Networking Social - MADE X MTNS Retail Campaign Launch at Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins
04/10/2024 Business Opportunities for More in 2024 - Free Business Training!
03/28/2024 Missing Middle Housing: TLDR. An event exploring what middle housing is and why we need it.
03/26/2024 Coffee Hour with MountainTrue: Ancient Forests of the Blue Ridge
03/23/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
03/23/2024 Cane Creek Open House/Yard Sale
03/22/2024 World Water Day with MountainTrue
03/14/2024 OBA Paddlesports Roundtable #2
03/13/2024 Approaching DEI with Intention and Action
03/07/2024 Waypoint Accelerator Graduation and Pitch Competition
03/01/2024 The Rumble 2024 - Outdoor ropes and bouldering competition
02/24/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
02/24/2024 Spring Volunteer Training - Waypoint Adventure
02/20/2024 Mountain True Trivia Night & Beer Release
02/10/2024 Bike Love @ Highland Brewing Company
02/07/2024 OBA February Networking Social - Outrider USA
02/01/2024 WEEKLY BIKE RIDE - Old Fort
01/25/2024 WEEKLY BIKE RIDE - North Mills River
01/18/2024 WEEKLY BIKE RIDE - Brevard
01/17/2024 Brainy Brews with MountainTrue
01/13/2024 5Point Adventure Film Festival
01/11/2024 WEEKLY BIKE RIDE - Dupont
01/10/2024 OBA Winter Warmer Gathering @ The Grey Eagle Music Hall
01/04/2024 WEEKLY BIKE RIDE - Bent Creek
12/15/2023 NC Outdoor Recreation Coalition Monthly Meeting
12/13/2023 OBA Paddle/River Roundtable
12/09/2023 Holiday Tree-Cycle Making Class with Cactus to Pine
11/30/2023 FREE ABA Educational Happy Hour: DMJPS Annual Tax Update & Planning
11/20/2023 Alcohol Management Class with Mercy Urgent Care
11/18/2023 Southeast Paraclimbing Competition - Catalyst Sports
11/17/2023 G5 Trail Work Weekend (11/17 - 11/19)
11/14/2023 WTF is AI? - Using AI to Boost Productivity and Capacity
11/02/2023 Waypoint Accelerator - Cohort 5 Kickoff Celebration
10/28/2023 PUMPKIN PEDALLER - Asheville on Bikes - Presented by Industry Nine
10/25/2023 OBA Halloween Networking Social
10/03/2023 Stargazing w/ Telescopes on Blue Ridge Parkway
09/27/2023 Outdoor Eats Event
09/23/2023 MAX Patch Afterparty, w/ CMC & BearWaters Brewing Co.
09/23/2023 MAX Patch Workday w/ Carolina Mountain Club
09/18/2023 5th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference
09/13/2023 OBA Speaker Series - Shane Cooper, DeFeet Intl.
08/31/2023 Employee Health Insurance Offering/Options for OBA Members
08/27/2023 Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 1yr. Anniversary Celebration
08/26/2023 Open House - Timber Ninja Outdoors
08/16/2023 OBA Summer Social and Wiener Roast

Upcoming events


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