Heart of Brevard

2025 Brevard Plein Air Event
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-13 | Downtown Brevard
Join us for the fifth annual Brevard Plein Air Festival — a week-long celebration of live painting, local landmarks, and creative energy right here in Transylvania County.
What’s plein air? It simply means “painting outside.” Throughout the week, you’ll see artists set up their easels all over the county — from downtown sidewalks and favorite local businesses to sweeping mountain views, waterfalls, and hidden scenic spots. Every piece is painted on-site and inspired by the places we know and love.

Friday, September 12 – Patron Preview Party: Kick off the weekend at our exclusive Friday night art preview. Meet the artists, enjoy food and drink, and get first access to purchase original artwork before it goes on sale to the public. Get your tickets below!
Saturday, September 13 – Street Festival + Wet Paint Show & Sale: Bring the whole family downtown for a lively street festival featuring live music, local makers market, food trucks, and our signature Wet Paint Show & Sale — where you can browse and buy artwork created just days (or hours!) before, featuring the landscapes and scenes you recognize.

Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for something fun to do downtown, this is your chance to celebrate the beauty of where we live, through the eyes of the artists who paint it. Come out and be part of the experience. Make art outside. Take the moment with you.

Shindig on Main: Brevard's 4th of July Celebration
2025-07-04
Celebrate Independence Day with Shindig on Main
July 4, 2025 | Starting at 12 PM | Downtown Brevard
Celebrate Independence Day in the heart of downtown Brevard with Shindig on Main, a vibrant, family-friendly event beginning at 12 PM on Friday, July 4. This year’s festivities will include the Transylvania Cruisers Classic Auto Show, a children’s bike parade, and plenty of engaging activities for all ages.
Experience a patriotic flag-raising ceremony and a reading of the Declaration of Independence led by local elected officials. Enjoy food trucks, live entertainment, and music throughout the day, including performances at the Courthouse Gazebo and the Main Street stage.
As evening sets in, join us for a beloved Brevard tradition—an old-fashioned street dance featuring Whitewater Bluegrass Company. Known for their spirited blend of Appalachian, bluegrass, and mountain music, the band will keep the crowd dancing well into the evening.
The celebration concludes with the Fireworks Extravaganza. Fireworks will be visible from locations throughout downtown, including Main Street, Jailhouse Hill, and the Courthouse lawn. The community is also welcome to view the show from Brevard College’s campus, though there will be no official programming on-site.
Join us for a full day of community, music, and celebration in downtown Brevard!

White Squirrel Weekend 2025
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25
The beloved White Squirrel Weekend combines a stellar live music line-up, a smorgasbord of tasty offerings from vendors and local craft breweries and an assortment of treasures from craft & retail vendors into one fantastic event.
