ArtsAVL
Asheville-Buncombe Candidate Forum: Our Local Economy
Mon, Sep 28, 2026 • 5:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre
ArtsAVL, Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Asheville Independent Restaurants, Asheville-Buncombe Hotel Association, and Go Local Asheville invite you to save the date for a public Candidate Forum featuring those running for Buncombe County Commission, Asheville City Council, and Asheville Mayor. Bringing together organizations representing Asheville’s core economic sectors—including arts, small business, hospitality, and tourism—this forum offers a unique opportunity for candidates and community members to engage around the interconnected issues shaping our region’s future. The evening will include informal networking and tabling followed by a moderated candidate forum. Free and open to the public.
