Asheville West KOA Holiday Blog
It's Fall Color Season! Book Your RV Camping and Cabin Rentals off I-40. RV Sites Start at $45.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Take I-40 12 miles west of Asheville to Exit 37.
Eastbound take three rights.
Westbound take a left and two rights, 1/2 mile from exit.
Follow directions, not GPS.
September is one of the best times to explore Western North Carolina. The weather starts to cool, apple season is in full swing, and the region’s fall festivals begin before peak leaf season crowds arrive. It is also a wonderful month for farm tours and agriculture-focused events, including the NC Mountain State Fair, one of the best celebrations of Western NC farming, food, crafts, music, and mountain culture.
Asheville West KOA makes a great home base for exploring it all, from Asheville, Buncombe County, Biltmore, and Weaverville to Hendersonville, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, and the mountain communities beyond.
Downtown Hendersonville
September 4–7, 2026
Event details: https://ncapplefestival.org/
Celebrate apple season in downtown Hendersonville during one of Western North Carolina’s signature Labor Day weekend events. Expect local apples, food vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and the King Apple Parade on Monday afternoon.
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
September 5–6, 2026
Event details: https://www.maggievalleync.gov/events/maggie-valley-labor-day-2026-arts-crafts-show-2/
A long-running Maggie Valley favorite featuring handmade arts and crafts from artists across the Southeast, festival food, free parking, and no admission fee.
Pack Square Park, Asheville
September 4–6, 2026
Event details: https://www.boomtownfestavl.com/
A free Labor Day weekend celebration of Western North Carolina arts, music, culture, and heritage in downtown Asheville.
Biltmore Estate
Begins September 8, 2026
Event details: https://www.biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/fall-at-biltmore/
Experience Biltmore as the estate begins its fall season, with gardens, grounds, Antler Hill Village, and seasonal experiences across the property.
Pack Square Park and YMI Cultural Center, Asheville
September 11–13, 2026
Event details: https://www.ymiculturalcenter.org/goombay
A vibrant Asheville festival celebrating African and Caribbean culture, community, music, food, and arts in the heart of downtown.
WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher
September 11–20, 2026
Event details: https://www.wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair
One of the region’s largest annual events drawing anywhere from 160,000–190,000 people. The beloved state fair includes carnival rides, livestock shows, fair food, live music, exhibits, and Western North Carolina agricultural traditions.
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
September 11–13, 2026
Event details: https://www.maggievalleync.gov/events/thunder-in-the-smokies-fall-26-motorcycle-rally/
A family-friendly motorcycle rally with vendors, concerts, bike shows, bike games, tour rides, and more in Maggie Valley.
North Carolina Arboretum
Wednesdays and Thursdays through September 17, 2026
Event details: https://www.ncarboretum.org/arborevenings/
Sip and stroll through the gardens during golden hour with live music on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden
September 17–20, 2026
Event details: https://www.biltmorechampionship.com/
A historic new PGA TOUR event makes its Asheville debut at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Co-sponsored by Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville, the Biltmore Championship Asheville is part of the FedExCup Fall schedule and marks the region’s first PGA TOUR event in more than 80 years.
Highland Brewing, Asheville
September 26, 2026
Event details: https://highlandbrewing.com/calendar/clawtoberfest/
Celebrate the return of Clawhammer Märzen Lager with Oktoberfest-inspired fun, stein games, food, music, and a festive fall atmosphere.
Farms across Western North Carolina
September 19–20, 2026
Event details: https://asapconnections.org/find-local-food/asaps-farm-tour/
A self-guided farm tour that connects visitors with working farms, local food, growers, and seasonal tastings across the region.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Asheville
September 25–26, 2026
Event details: https://www.avlgreekfest.com/
A beloved Asheville tradition featuring Greek food, music, dancing, hospitality, and grab-and-go festival favorites.
Find even more September events happening across Western North Carolina:
Buncombe County Events Calendar: https://www.exploreasheville.com/events/
Haywood County Events Calendar: https://visithaywood.com/events/
Madison County Events Calendar: https://visitmadisoncounty.com/events/
Jackson County Events Calendar: https://discoverjacksonnc.com/events/
From downtown Asheville festivals to Maggie Valley rallies, Biltmore events, craft fairs, farm tours, apple season, and mountain music, September is a great time to explore Western North Carolina. Asheville West KOA gives you a convenient home base for enjoying Asheville and the mountain communities that make this region so special.
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