December 6-8 Biltmore Village Dickens Festival Historic Biltmore Village transforms itself into a quaint Victorian village with entertainment for every age and interest. The main stage will be filled continuously with musicians, choral groups, singers, dancers and the Montford Park Players. 
This year the Festival will feature more than 300 performers who, after their stage segments, will rove throughout the Village entertaining on the streets and in the shops and restaurants. Friday and Saturday evenings will feature main stage concerts for the entire family. As dusk turns into evening, more than 250,000 white lights outlining the historic Village buildings will combine with the streetlights to enhance the ambiance.
Shops stay open evenings until 7 PM with many of the shopkeepers dressed in Victorian-era garb. In addition, there will be horse-drawn carriage rides through the tree-lined Village streets all day Saturday and Sunday. Chestnuts roasted on an open fire by chestnut roaster Sakshi Gentenbein will be available next to the main stage.
Learn more about Biltmore Village on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.
November 30 - December 2 Biltmore Village Dickens Festival begins today.
Historic Biltmore Village
transforms itself into a quaint Victorian village
with entertainment for every age and interest. The main stage will be
filled continuously with musicians, choral groups, singers, dancers and
the Montford Park Players.
This year the Festival will feature more
than 300 performers who, after their stage segments, will rove
throughout the Village entertaining on the streets and in the shops and
restaurants.
Friday and Saturday evenings will feature main stage
concerts for the entire family.
As dusk turns into evening, more than 250,000 white lights outlining
the historic Village buildings will combine with the streetlights to
enhance the ambiance.
Shops stay open evenings until 7
PM with many of the shopkeepers dressed in Victorian-era garb. In
addition, there will be horse-drawn rides through the tree-lined Village
streets all day Saturday and Sunday. Chestnuts roasted on an open fire
by chestnut roaster Sakshi Gentenbein will be available next to the main
stage.
Get a link for details about the Biltmore Dickens Festival on the
Asheville NC Visitor Guide.
March 9 - 18 - Satisfy your appetite with a dining extravaganza in Asheville's beautiful Biltmore Village district. Through March 18 you can enjoy 3 courses for $30 at participating restaurants. Reservations are recommended and be sure to tell your server that you're there for Biltmore Village Restaurant Week.
Historic Biltmore Village is known for it's tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks, eclectic shops and excellent restaurants, Its istory dates back to the 1890's when it was originally a planned community at the entrance to George Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate. Today, Biltmore Village is truly one of Asheville's most unique neighborhoods and a favorite with both visitors and locals.
Participating restaurants for this week's Dining Extravaganza include:
Corner Kitchen - 3 Boston Way, Asheville NC
Ruth's Chris Steak House - 26 All Souls Crescent, Asheville NC
Rezaz Restaurant & Wine Bar - 28 Hendersonville Road, Asheville NC
Neo Cantina - 10 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville NC
Red Stag Grill - (Grand Bohemian) 11 Boston Way, Asheville NC
Fig Bistro - 18 Brook Street, Asheville NC
This year the Festival will feature more than 300 performers who, after their stage segments, will rove throughout the Village entertaining on the streets and in the shops and restaurants. Friday and Saturday evenings will feature main stage concerts for the entire family. As dusk turns into evening, more than 250,000 white lights outlining the historic Village buildings will combine with the streetlights to enhance the ambiance. 
