SATURDAY
10 a.m.–Asheville City Market
Come to this producers-only market with reusable bag in hand and buy veggies straight from the source. In its fourth year
and located downtown in the Public Works Building parking lot, the vending farmers typically come from within 60 miles. asapconnections.org
Noon–Tupelo Honey Cafe
This downtown insitution partners with more than 25 local farms. Roll up your sleeves for Not Your Mama's Meatloaf topped
with a rosemary, tomato, and shallot gravy. The beef comes from Hickory Nut Gap Farm (20 minutes southeast). tupelohoneycafe.com
1:30 p.m.–River Arts District
Around 150 artists from nearly every medium occupy 20 or so buildings along the French Broad River. "Buying from the artists
after watching them work is a fuller experience," says Curve Studios & Garden's Pattiy Torno. The district also boasts restaurants
and a theater. riverartsdistrict.com
3 p.m.–Brews Cruise
The upside of the brewery walking tour, versus the mobile tour, is you visit more sites–four rather than three–and stay downtown.
The downside: The stumble to the last one is a doozy (Just keep it in mind, as you go.) During the excursions you'll sample
concoctions and speak to their creators. ashevillebrewscruise.com
7 p.m.–The Admiral
This trendy West Asheville eatery is funky, but the menu is as sophisticated as an officer's dress blues. Start with a Dark
and Stormy cocktail with homemade ginger ale, rum, and blackstrap molasses. Then try the Columbia River sturgeon, served with
sweet breads, squash, and Brussels sprouts. After, the dining room morphs into a dance party. theadmiralnc.com
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