Asheville East KOA Holiday

Countdown to the Holidays

Starts: 07/25/2024 - Ends: 07/28/2024

The countdown to the holiday season is on! Make sure you land on the nice list with a camping weekend at Asheville East KOA. We'll have holiday-themed crafts, a north pole train ride, letters to Santa writing, tie dye and bingo. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

KOA-lympics!

Starts: 06/14/2024 - Ends: 06/16/2024

Prepare for the upcoming Paris Summer Games with the KOA-lympics! We'll have fun games and activities inspired by the Olympics. Plus, enjoy making your own tie dye souvenir, playing bingo with fellow campers, making crafts, riding our fun train and more! Don't forget, it is also Father's Day Weekend!

 Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Winter Wonderland

Starts: 12/20/2024 - Ends: 12/22/2024

Our campground is open all year long! Enjoy the peaceful serenity of winter in the mountains with a holiday celebration at the Asheville East KOA. During these days, we'll have photos with Santa, letters to Santa writing, crafts and tie dye. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

First Responders' Weekend

Starts: 06/21/2024 - Ends: 06/23/2024

This weekend celebrates the bravery of our local first responders! We will have a fire truck and police cars onsite with an opportunity for campers to meet some of our local firefighters and police officers. We will also have a 50/50 raffle, with the proceeds being donated to first responders in our community. Plus, we'll have campground crafts, tie dye, bingo and fun train rides.

Asheville East KOA is proud to offer a special discount to all military veterans, service men and women, police, firefighters and first responders. Learn more here. 

 Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Into The Galaxy

Starts: 07/12/2024 - Ends: 07/14/2024

This weekend will be out-of-this-world! We'll load onto our campground fun train and blast off on a special space themed ride around the campground. Plus, we'll have campground bingo, crafts, tie dye and more. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Care Camps Big Weekend & Mother's Day Weekend

Starts: 05/10/2024 - Ends: 05/12/2024

Help us fundraise during the annual Big Weekend for Care Camps!

Stay with us on May 10 & 11, 2024, and 50%* of the cost of the site on the second night will be donated to Care Camps! (Book Your Stay Here!)

Throughout the weekend, we'll have special events to raise funds for Care Camps, including a chance to throw a pie in the face of some of our staff! We will also have carnival-inspired activities, crafts, bingo, fun train rides, and tie dye.

Your stay will make a difference in the lives of children with cancer, by helping raise funds for medically supervised Care Camps across North America. Funds raised from the Saturday, May 11 campground donation support the KOA Care Camps Trust, which distributes more than $1 million annually to support 125+ Care Camps. Learn more at carecamps.org. 

Restrictions apply. See full offer details. Event details subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Gone Fishin'

Starts: 09/20/2024 - Ends: 09/22/2024

This weekend is all about fishing! Our two lower lakes will be recently restocked, plus we'll have a kiddie pool fishing derby. There will be fish-themed crafts, campground bingo, tie dye souvenirs and more! 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Mad Scientist Weekend

Starts: 08/09/2024 - Ends: 08/11/2024

Join us for our Mad Scientist Weekend! We'll have some wacky experiments, campground bingo, tie dye activities, crafts and a fun train ride. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Autumn of Oz: Walk the KOA Yellow Road

Starts: 11/01/2024 - Ends: 11/03/2024

Follow the yellow brick road to our Autumn of Oz Weekend! The campground will have Oz-inspired decorations, bingo, train rides down the KOA yellow brick road, a movie night and tie dye. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

KOA Rewards Weekend

Starts: 09/06/2024 - Ends: 09/08/2024

We appreciate our KOA Rewards members!

KOA Rewards holders staying as a paying guest on Friday, September 6th will get Saturday, September 7th for FREE*. (Book Your Stay Here!)

Throughout the weekend, we'll have fun camping activities like a duck race, bingo, crafts, tie dye, train rides and a raffle.

Restrictions apply. See full offer details. Event details subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Thankful to be Camping

Starts: 11/28/2024 - Ends: 11/30/2024

We're thankful for our campers! Spend your holidays with family and friends while enjoying campground activities like bingo, tie dye, crafts and fun train rides. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Art at Your Site Weekend

Starts: 11/08/2024 - Ends: 11/10/2024

Help us transform our campground into an open-air art gallery! Bring your favorite art piece and display it at your campsite for others to enjoy. Plus we'll have bingo, tie dye souvenirs, campground crafts, and fun train rides. There will also be a Cabin Open House so you can check out our awesome cabins (open to the public)! 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Halloween Weekends

Starts: 10/11/2024 - Ends: 10/13/2024

Enter if you dare! The Asheville East KOA Holiday will transform into a haunted campground during four October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities like trick-or-treating, a costume contents for humans and pets, bingo, a movie night, creepy-crawly crafts, tie dye, and a hayride through the campground!

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Superheroes Weekend

Starts: 05/31/2024 - Ends: 06/02/2024

We're in need of a hero! All superheroes and their families are invited for our Superhero Weekend, which will include activities like an obstacle course, fun train rides, bingo, campground crafts and tie dye souvenirs. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Pirates of the KOA-ribbean

Starts: 08/23/2024 - Ends: 08/25/2024

Brave the high seas for our Pirates of the KOA-ribbean Weekend! Campers will make y'aarr own pirate hat and eye patch and then enjoy bingo, tie dye, fun train rides and more. Wear your best pirate costume or you might just have to walk the plank! 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Halloween Weekends

Starts: 10/04/2024 - Ends: 10/06/2024

Enter if you dare! The Asheville East KOA Holiday will transform into a haunted campground during four October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities like trick-or-treating, a costume contents for humans and pets, bingo, a movie night, creepy-crawly crafts, tie dye, and a hayride through the campground!

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Dinosaurs & Unicorns

Starts: 05/17/2024 - Ends: 05/19/2024

You won't want to miss our Dinosaurs & Unicorns weekend! We'll have fun activities planned for campers of all ages, including a volcano-building activity, playing pin the horn on the unicorn, campground crafts, tie dye souvenirs and fun train rides. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Labor Day Weekend

Starts: 08/30/2024 - Ends: 09/02/2024

Spend your Labor Day Weekend roasting s'mores around the campfire! This fun-filled weekend will include activities like a DJ dance party, a duck race, fun train rides, a campground parade, bingo, crafts, tie dye souvenirs and a 50/50 raffle. 

Be sure to book your camping reservation for Labor Day Weekend early!

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Earth Day Weekend

Starts: 04/19/2024 - Ends: 04/21/2024

Get ready for Earth Day with a weekend filled with fun activities that benefit our planet! Campers will have the chance to plant a tree, build a birdhouse and make seed bombs to spread natural beauty! We will also have campground crafts, tie dye, and fun train rides. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Wet & Wacky Weekend

Starts: 06/28/2024 - Ends: 06/30/2024

Get set to get wet! Cool off from the summer sun with our water balloon battle, a pool party, a water-soaked train ride, tie dye, crafts and bingo. We encourage campers to dress as their favorite creature from the sea - like a shark or mermaid! 

 Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Summer Fun Weekend

Starts: 06/07/2024 - Ends: 06/09/2024

We're combining our campers' favorite activities into a weekend of Summer Fun! Join us for a lively game of bingo, campground crafts, tie dye souvenirs, and fun train rides through the campground. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Halloween Weekends

Starts: 10/18/2024 - Ends: 10/20/2024

Enter if you dare! The Asheville East KOA Holiday will transform into a haunted campground during four October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities like trick-or-treating, a costume contents for humans and pets, bingo, a movie night, creepy-crawly crafts, tie dye, and a hayride through the campground!

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Cinco de Mayo

Starts: 05/03/2024 - Ends: 05/05/2024

Join us for Cinco De Mayo! We'll have a taco bar with an awesome spread of toppings, plus a themed photo area, crafts and tie dye. During this weekend, we will also have a Cabin Open House. Campers and interested members of our community are invited to tour our cabins. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Cabin Open House

Starts: 08/16/2024 - Ends: 08/18/2024

Our open house weekend will invite campers & members of the public to view our awesome cabins. Plus, we'll have bingo, campground crafts, tie dye souvenirs and fun train rides. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Halloween Weekends

Starts: 10/25/2024 - Ends: 10/27/2024

Enter if you dare! The Asheville East KOA Holiday will transform into a haunted campground during four October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities like trick-or-treating, a costume contents for humans and pets, bingo, a movie night, creepy-crawly crafts, tie dye, and a hayride through the campground!

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Memorial Day Weekend

Starts: 05/24/2024 - Ends: 05/27/2024

Make the most of your long weekend! Camp with us at the Asheville East KOA Holiday for Memorial Day Weekend and participate in our golf cart parade, bingo, 50/50 raffle, DJ dance party, fun train rides, campground crafts, tie dye and more!

Be sure to book your stay early for this popular camping weekend!

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Wild West Weekend

Starts: 09/27/2024 - Ends: 09/29/2024

Calling all cowboys & cowgirls! Our campground will transform into the Wild West with a hobby horse race, lasso practice, fun train rides, crafts, bingo, tie dye and more. 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Mardi Gras in the Mountains

Starts: 07/19/2024 - Ends: 07/21/2024

Celebrate Mardi Gras in the mountauns! We'll have a campground parade, bingo, crafts, tie dye souvenirs and a fun train ride. Be sure to pack your best colorful outfit! 

Subject to change. Some activities may require a small purchase. 

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

Starts: 07/18/2024 - Ends: 07/21/2024

Artisans in the Southern Highland Craft Guild span across nine states. Twice a year, they gather in Harrah's Cherokee Center and fill the concourse and arena areas with a variety of craft exhibits. Patrons can shop vendors who work with clay, metal, wood, fiber, glass, paper, leather, mixed media and jewelry. Throughout the weekend, there are also craft demonstrations and live music performances. Can't attend the July Craft Fair? Plan a trip for October's Craft Fair!

Love Shine Play Festival

Starts: 07/25/2024 - Ends: 07/28/2024

Experience the transformative power of yoga and wellness during this four-day festival of movement, music, connect & adventure. There will be a diverse group of renowned yoga teachers, wellness experts and spiritual leaders from around the country leading over 75 workshops and classes. There is also a marketplace, outdoor adventures, and live music.

Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

Starts: 08/01/2024 - Ends: 08/03/2024

Experience Southern Appalachian traditions and culture during this three-day festival. With multiple stages, you'll be able to see a wide array of performances which include Bluegrass music, century-old ballads, high-energy clogging, elegant Big Circle Mountain Smooth Dance, story-telling and educational sessions.

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

Starts: 10/17/2024 - Ends: 10/20/2024

Artisans in the Southern Highland Craft Guild span across nine states. Twice a year, they gather in Harrah's Cherokee Center and fill the concourse and arena areas with a variety of craft exhibits. Patrons can shop vendors who work with clay, metal, wood, fiber, glass, paper, leather, mixed media and jewelry. Throughout the weekend, there are also craft demonstrations and live music performances. Can't attend the October Craft Fair? Check out the July Craft Fair!

2024 Summer Session 5K

Starts: 06/29/2024 - Ends: 06/29/2024

Start off the Summer season with a 5K footrace through Hendersonville, NC! Participants can run or walk through a beautiful neighborhood, with a delicious cold beer waiting to greet you at the finish line. This race begins and ends at Trailside Brewing at Lennox Station.

Sourwood Festival

Starts: 08/10/2024 - Ends: 08/11/2024

Enjoy the sweet taste of locally-produced Sourwood Honey during this small town festival. The community of Black Mountain comes together to celebrate bees and their honey with this annual event, which features over 200 vendors, festival foods, live music, and more. It's also a great opportunity to check out Black Mountain's restaurants, galleries and shops.

Fall LEAF Festival

Starts: 10/17/2024 - Ends: 10/20/2024

LEAF is a long-standing celebration of wold music, art, creativity and culture. The Leaf Festival features a variety of performance stages, a family adventure village, vendors with handcrafted items & folk art, culinary artists, performers and a peaceful retreat setting.

Spring at the Biltmore

Starts: 03/25/2024 - Ends: 05/23/2024

Visiting the Biltmore during spring is one of the best times to take in this stunning estate's charm. While it's open for tours year-round, the Biltmore's 8,000 acres bloom to life with all its beautiful flora. Stroll through its seemingly endless gardens and count how many different colors you can spot along the way. While you are there, sample some of the award-winning wines at their elegant winery.

Goombay Festival

Starts: 09/01/2024 - Ends: 09/01/2024

Celebrate Asheville's African-American community with thousands of other people at the Goombay Festival. This yearly event has been running since 1982 to honor various African cultures and traditions. It's a free-to-attend festival in downtown Asheville that runs for an entire weekend, allowing you and your family to experience new foods, listen to exciting music and purchase one-of-a-kind crafts. The area is filled with unique food trucks serving various dishes with various flavors, like jerk chicken, ox tail, and curry goat. Once your stomach is full, head to the dance floor to bust a move while listening to a wide variety of live music, including reggae, funk and soul.

Blue Ridge Pride Festival

Starts: 09/30/2024 - Ends: 09/30/2024

Head to the Pack Square Park in Asheville for a day filled with love. The Blue Ridge Pride Festival is now going on its 13th year, celebrating the rights and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. It starts with a huge procession through the streets of Asheville, heading right into the park to kick off the entire event. This all-day event provides access to over 200 local vendors, including artists, non-profits and small businesses. Eat great food, watch entertaining performances and support a wonderful community-based organization.

Asheville Art In The Park

Starts: 06/08/2024 - Ends: 06/08/2024

Whether you are an artist yourself or just want an excuse to get to know the area, this event is definitely one to add to your calendar. Visit the region's artistic hub and head home with some of the finest handcrafted creations by visiting Asheville Art in the Park. Downtown Asheville truly comes to life during this event during June and October. Speak with nationally known artists and get up close and personal with some of their best work while you take a stroll through Pack Square Park. Every year, this event brings artists from every discipline, including glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry and metal, allowing you to glimpse unique creations you will not find anywhere else. You might even walk away with the perfect gift for your friends or family. 

June 8, 15, 24 and October 5, 12, 19, 2024

AVLFest

Starts: 08/01/2024 - Ends: 08/01/2024

If you love music, the AVLFest is a must-attend event. AVLFest is a music and arts festival taking you on a wild four-day adventure through 20 of the area's finest venues. You get access to over 100 shows from local, regional and national music groups like Nikki Lane and Chatham County Line. Your passes even offer unique discounts at tons of businesses and restaurants around Asheville. Regardless of your music tastes, this event is a great way to explore the city and find your next favorite music artist!