What could be more American than Baseball and a great Fireworks display? It’s on Labor Day weekend, Sunday August 31st. Come and experience Abbington Green and the Asheville Tourists Baseball club.  The Special Package includes : a three-night stay at Abbington Green; and on Sunday evening, 2 of the greatest seats at the ball park in the exclusive V.I.P Dug-out suites seating,  inclusive food from a special menu brought by specail wait staff, a free Parking pass for the game and fabulous views of the end-of-Summer Fireworks display at the Ballpark.

Hurry, Book now..this offer has very limited availability.Phone us at 1-800-25102454 to reserve this great “Last Sounds of Summer” weekend.

Sit so close that you can hear the loud 'crack' of the bat as a line-drive is hit!

Purchase Biltmore tickets from us at the regular gate price with two great advantages:

1.The pass is good for 2 consecutive days, so you don’t need to rush to get it all in  on one day. (2-Day Pass not available at Biltmore).

2. You save time. No need to stop at Biltmore’s Welcome Center, then stand in line to get your ticket. Just drive on in.

Relax and enjoy Biltmore Estate without any hassles.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to see a 95mph fast ball from the on-deck circle?

What do you thinks of when you think of the sounds and sights of Summer?

Baseball, of course! and Fireworks!

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Last Special 2009 Baseball and Fireworks Event date:

*Friday, August 28th
But hurry, book soon. Space is limited.

Exclusive “Sounds and Sights of Summer” package includes:

* 2-night stay at Abbington Green

* 2 Exclusive Dug-out Suites Seating tickets on the playing field level for an Asheville Tourists Baseball Game at Historic McCormick Field

*Special menu and beverages with personal ballgame wait staff

*Spectacular, up-close view of grand finale ballpark Fireworks

*Free Ball Game VIP Parking pass

* Package prices start at $475. plus tax

“Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks. I don’t care if we never get back…” You’ll be humming the tune and remembering special moments from your great Summer weekend in Asheville.

- Call Abbington Green directly at 1-800-251-2454 to check room availability, pricing and availability of limited-seating “Sounds and Sights of Summer” Baseball Event Package.
- All bookings, including two-night stay and Ballpark Event passes are non-refundable.
- Ballpark Event is Rain or Shine.
- Asheville Tourists Baseball Club is affiliated with the Colorado Rockies.

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Fireworks at McCormick Baseball Field

More Fireworks at McCormick Baseball Field

Well, it’s that time of yoer again. The Western North Carolina Mountain State Fair is on through next weekend over at the “Ag Center” near the Asheville Airport. All the rides and games and things we remember as kids. Come and enjoy the mountains and some fun.

This Saturday come and mingle with artists and musicians, many of whom call the Montford Historic District home, while they ply their craft. There’s music, dancing, fun for kids and a chance to see the lively, friendly and casual side of our Montford District.
Saturday, May 19th, 10am-6pm. See you there!

Not familiar with “LEAF”? It stands for Lake Eden Arts Festival and it runs through Sunday, May 13th.A special treat for Mom for Mother’s Day. Healing arts, a huge music roster, stiff for kids, things to eat …and don’t forget the lovely mountain views. For more information and the schedule, check out their website www.LakeEedenArtsFestival.org. And if you can’t come see us this weekend, they have the same great line-up in October from the 19th through the 21st.

Around Asheville, April 27th, 28th and 29th , three plant sales and learing experiences are in store for gardeners. Visit Asheville and take home treasures for your garden.
The Blue Ridge Horticultural Association, 9am-6pm, April 27&28.
The French Broad River Garden Club, 9am-3pm, April 28.
The Grove Arcade Flower Show, 10am-5pm,April 28;noon-5pm,April 29.
Spring is in the air. Make your life bloom!

Well, after a brief but severe dip into low temperatures around Easter and the big winds of the past week, the current forecast is beautiful! Temperature should touch 70 degrees during the days ahead, beginning on Saturday.Lovely “touristing” weather for enjoying early Spring flowers, not to mention just walking around in Asheville, taking a hike or a bike ride. We cherish this moderate weather every day we have it.

Friday night will be special in Asheville this week. The Grove Arcade, a spectacular 1928 Art Deco buliding in Downtown, is hosting jazz on Friday evening.It’s free. Come one, come all. And after the sweet sounds, Downtown has restaurants of all kinds, one-of-a-kind and owner-operated places to sample the culinary and cultural tapestry that is Asheville!
Check out the unique delights of Downtown Ashevile.