Heart of Brevard

08/31/2026

Tonight is your chance to learn more about the Downtown Brevard Circulation Study and be part of an important conversation about the future of downtown.

The study is looking at several options for Broad and Caldwell Streets, including a possible one-way pair, updates to the current two-way system, and other traffic and safety improvements. Whatever your perspective, these decisions could shape downtown for years to come, affecting business access and visibility, parking, walkability, pedestrian safety, traffic flow, and even the way our community events function.

If you live, work, own a business, or simply enjoy spending time downtown, we encourage you to come, ask questions, and share your thoughts.

📅 Tonight
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Transylvania County Library – Rogow Room

Your voice matters, and this is an opportunity to help shape the future of downtown Brevard.

Learn more before the meeting at the City of Brevard's website: https://www.cityofbrevard.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/952

08/28/2026

Turns out, people really do love a good festival. Even in the rain! 🐿️🤍

We're honored that White Squirrel Weekend was voted first place for Cultural or Arts
Event in the 2026 Best of WNC awards.

Thank you for every vote, every volunteer shift, every performance, every purchase from a local business and every moment you spent with this year. This event is a reflection of an incredible community and we're grateful to everyone who helps make it possible year after year.

Now, let the countdown begin! White Squirrel Weekend returns downtown on Memorial Day weekend, May 28–30, 2027.

08/12/2026

📣 Stay in the loop

The Downtown Brevard Circulation Study is considering several options for Broad and Caldwell Streets, including converting them into a one-way pair, changes to the current two-way configuration, and targeted traffic and safety improvements.

These decisions could have a lasting impact on downtown business access and visibility, parking, pedestrian safety, walkability, traffic flow, and the overall downtown experience.
Now is the time to learn what’s being considered, ask questions, and make your voice heard.

📅 Monday, August 31 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Transylvania County Library – Rogow Room
Please join us and be part of the conversation about downtown Brevard’s future.

Learn more at the City of Brevard's website: https://www.cityofbrevard.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/952

07/21/2026

🎃 Fangs for waiting — vendor applications are finally here!

Halloweenfest is coming downtown on Saturday, October 24th and we're calling all craft & retail vendors, food vendors and nonprofits to join the fun.

Whether you make it, bake it, or serve the community, this is your chance to connect with a super spooktacular crowd.

Application links here: https://brevardnc.org/event/halloweenfest/

07/10/2026

Forget everything you think you know about painting indoors. Patricia Sweet is here to show you what the outdoors can teach you instead.

Join us for an Intro to Plein Air Painting Workshop with Patricia Sweet MacDonald, featured artist of the Sixth Annual Brevard Plein Air Festival.. A 4th-generation student of the renowned Frank Vincent DuMond tradition, Patricia is known for capturing distant landscapes and the subtle, defining quality of light, and brings that same eye for value and atmosphere into an approachable, hands-on teaching style perfect for beginners.

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 1–5 PM
📍 Transylvania Community Arts Council, Brevard, NC
💵 $125 registration fee

07/09/2026

We couldn’t do this work without the support of our community partners and sponsors like Amy Fisher, Fisher Realty!

I want to take a moment to thank the Heart of Brevard and all of its members for the incredible work they do to keep Downtown Brevard thriving.

From supporting local businesses to helping promote events, preserve the charm of our historic downtown, and create a welcoming place for residents and visitors, their dedication makes such a difference in our community.

Downtown Brevard is one of the things that makes our mountain town so special. The shops, galleries, restaurants, music, events, and friendly faces all help create the heart of who we are.

Thank you to everyone involved with Heart of Brevard for investing your time, energy, and passion into this place we are so blessed to call home.

Finally, for all of your real estate needs, call me, Amy Fisher, at 828-507-0246.

07/06/2026

Downtown came to life summer as 24 local businesses transformed their storefronts for Heart of Brevard's Patriotic Windows Competition, presented by Comporium in celebration of America's 250.
Congratulations to all participating businesses for bringing our downtown to life!

Our winners:

Best Interpretation of the America 250 Theme: Brevard Clay
Honorable Mention: Theophilus

Best Use of Red, White & Blue: Blue Moon Gallery
Honorable Mention: Highland Books

Best Use of Merchandise: Broad Street Wines
Honorable Mention: Rae & Ivy

Hometown Spirit Award: White Squirrel Shoppe
Honorable Mention: DD Bullwinkel's Outdoors

People's Choice Award: Penny Lane Exchange

There's still time to experience the displays! Take a stroll through downtown, check out the award-winning windows and discover all the creativity our local businesses have on display. While you're here, shop, dine and support the independent businesses that make downtown Brevard so special.