6 things to do this Memorial Day weekend
May 21st, 2009 categories: Places to go
It’s a nice long weekend, the weather is good and we’re all looking for something new or different to do in the Asheville area. Here’s a list of various activities that should appeal to almost everyone. But first, Veterans Ceremonies will take place for Asheville-Buncombe County at 1 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Stadium.
1. The Blue Ridge Parkway hosts a Wildflower Day starting 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Parkway Visitor Center, and features music, dance, a hike and more.
2. The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site hosts the Sandburg Folk Music Festival, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Monday.
3. The Memorial Day Powwow in Cherokee takes place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds.
4. Asheville Community Band plays a free patriotic concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
5. The Big South Conference baseball tournament takes place at McCormick Field, with preliminary games at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, and the championship game at 1 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $5-$12.
6. The White Squirrel Festival takes place in downtown Brevard on Saturday and Sunday.
