2024 Memorial Day Events and Closings in Asheville

Memorial Day is celebrated on Monday, May 27. Following is a list of events and closings in the Asheville area.

May 25

Asheville Community Band: 3 p.m., Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville. Free patriotic music event featuring traditional and new favorites.

Downtown Asheville Memorial Day Annual Festival of the Arts: Explore vendors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 25-26 at Pack Square. Free admission.

Memorial Day Cookout: Noon-3 p.m., Riverside Park, 305 Tappan St., Spruce Pine. Honor fallen military personnel with presentations, games, and activities.

May 27

Asheville Jazz Orchestra: 2-5 p.m., Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville. Free Big Band music performance in the meadow (weather permitting).

Memorial Day Concert and Ceremony: 2:30 p.m., Roger McGuire Green Stage of Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville. Free event with music by Army National Guard’s Army Band.

Memorial Day Service – Weaverville: 11 a.m., Community Center at Lake Louise, 60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville. Featuring speaker Lt. General Kathleen Gainey USA (3-Star Retired) and musical performances.

Memorial Day Ruck March: 8 a.m.-noon, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 216 Miller St., Waynesville. Ruck 10 miles to honor the fallen and support Puppy Rescue Mission. Tickets $10 at Eventbrite.com.

Memorial Day Closures

Buncombe County

Buncombe County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Various departments will be closed including the Buncombe County Animal Shelter, Board of Elections, Courthouse, Health & Human Services, Libraries, Sheriff’s Office, Tax Collections, and more.

City of Asheville

City of Asheville offices will be closed on Memorial Day. Parks and greenways will remain open, along with some facilities like Splasheville and pools. Community centers, entertainment facilities, Sanitation services, and Water Resources offices will be closed.


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