Heart of Brevard presents
White Squirrel Weekend 2023
May 26-28, 2023
What is White Squirrel Weekend?
White Squirrel 2023 will kick off downtown Friday evening and run through Sunday afternoon in the heart of downtown.
In addition to the live music, the weekend event features a smattering of delicious local food vendors and a beer garden featuring all of Brevard’s local craft breweries and wine. Craft, artisan and nonprofit vendors add to the weekend’s street offerings.
When is White Squirrel Weekend?
White Squirrel Weekend will be held on Memorial Day Weekend on Friday, May 26 – Sunday May 28.
I’m interested in being a vendor at White Squirrel Weekend, where can I learn more?
Vendors interested in White Squirrel Weekend should head to our vendors page, linked here, to learn more and apply. Vendor applications and application fees are due by March 10th.
I’m interested in being a volunteer at White Squirrel Weekend, where can I learn more?
I’m interested in being a sponsor at White Squirrel Weekend, where can I learn more?
We’d love to talk to you about sponsorship opportunities! Please reach out via email at [email protected] or by phone at (828) 606-6198.
Where is White Squirrel Weekend?
White Squirrel Weekend will be held in downtown Brevard. Visitors are encouraged to peruse a wide array of retail and food street vendors, visit participating Heart of Brevard galleries, studios and businesses and enjoy the live music on the E. Main Street Stage and at other downtown locales.
An event schedule and map will be available closer to the event.
I’m a musician and would like to play at White Squirrel Weekend. How can I inquire?
All interested musicians should reach out to Mountain Song Productions, at [email protected], to inquire about performing at White Squirrel Weekend.
Are there activities planned to honor Memorial Day?
Yes, the Community Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 9am on Monday, May 29th on the Transylvania County Courthouse lawn. For more information and to participate contact David Morrow at [email protected].
Due to staffing issues, the American Legion will not be hosting a Memorial Day parade this year.





