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Spring Into The Arb!

Celebrate the return of spring with a series of events and happenings throughout March, April, May and June! Spring is a time of renewal and emergence, and The North Carolina Arboretum is excited to welcome this season with plant shows, nature programs, education, music, art and more! Check back for more information and we look forward to seeing you at Spring Into The Arb!

Events except those noted (*) are included with the Arboretum’s regular parking fee with no extra charge! Follow the links for more info on each event (more links and info coming soon!)

Spring Into The Arb schedule for 2025

 

Spring Into The Arb is presented with the support of Community Partners Reems Creek Nursery, Tanger Asheville and Camilla Calnan Photography.

Date Musician  Style of Music  Food
8/5/2026 Old Sap Banjo, stomp on a stompbox, and song. Folk, country blues, Americana. Arbor Eatery – Filipino Skewers, Vegie Skewers, Lumpia
8/6/2026 Laurel Canyon East Folk rock vibe – Favorite songs from the 60 – 70’s Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs
8/12/2026 Wabi Sabi Acoustic instrumental Celtic & Jazz  Mountain Man BBQ – Smoked BBQ, plates, sandwiches, nachos
8/13/2026 Raphael Graves Duo Acoustic folk, and rock. Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs
8/19/2026 Paul McIntire Trio A musical journey crossing many genres; rock, jazz, swing, folk  Madrona Food Truck – handcrafted burgers and creative sandwiches
8/20/2026 Bayou Diesel Cajun, zydeco, and old school country music Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs
8/26/2026 Holler & Crow Joyful folk fusion magic  Mountain Man BBQ – Smoked BBQ, plates, sandwiches, nachos
8/27/2026 Momma Molasses Ella, plays guitar and sings as she weaves her own take into classic country, folk, and jazz Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs
9/2/2026 Anne Coombs Jazz Trio Soulful jazz standards , soft pop, and originals Delish Food Truck NC – Venezuelan street fare such as tequenos, empanadas, and arepas.
9/3/2026 5J Barrow Americana/Roots music Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs
9/9/2026 Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner Not quite country & not quite folk!   Taqueria El Rancho
9/10/2026 Elizabeth McCorvey & Lefty Carmean Mixing fiddle, violin, banjo, and the cello  Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs
9/16/2026 Nicole Kestler Duo Lively jazz standards Delish Food Truck NC – Venezuelan street fare such as tequenos, empanadas, and arepas.
9/17/2026 The Fabulous DB Cooper Americana, classic rock, and classic country Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs