Annual Spring Fling at Asheville’s Peace Gardens & Market
Spring Fling! is our annual celebration of community, culture, and the growing season at Peace Gardens & Market.
For over a decade, neighbors and visitors from across Asheville have gathered here to welcome spring together—with plants, music, food, and creativity rooted in place. Each year, more than 1,500 people come through the gardens to connect, celebrate, and invest in something local and meaningful.
At the heart of Spring Fling is our plant sale, featuring healthy, locally grown vegetables, herbs, and flowers cultivated right here in our gardens using open-pollinated and heirloom varieties.
These aren’t just plants—they’re part of a larger ecosystem of care.
Every purchase directly supports:
* Youth stipends and workforce development
* Environmental education in the gardens
* Free produce and CSA deliveries for elders
* The ongoing care of our gardens and public art installations
What to Expect
🌱 Locally grown plant sale (200+ varieties)
🎶 Live music throughout the day
🍴 Food trucks and local vendors
🛍️ Artisan marketplace
🌳 Free tree and plant giveaway with Asheville GreenWorks
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly activities
🌿 Open access to explore the gardens
🎉 Closing Parade
We’ll close out the day with a vibrant community parade featuring Street Creature Puppets and Brass Your Heart—a joyful, high-energy celebration of music, movement, and creativity that brings the whole day together.
Plant Sale Catalog (Coming Soon)
The full plant catalog will be posted here soon.
As always, we offer all plants on sliding scale of $5 – $8 each with payments made via honor-system through our various payment links and/or donation bin. “How to Pay” signage will be posted throughout the site.
We recommend arriving early for the best selection—many varieties sell out quickly.