WNC -- November 9, 2026:
Communities across Western North Carolina will honor military veterans with ceremonies, music, meals and gatherings during Veterans Week. From a memorial dedication in Asheville to observances in Hayesville and Boone, residents will have opportunities to recognize veterans and their families. Most Veterans Day observances take place Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, with additional events scheduled throughout the week.
Asheville: Veterans Day Ceremony and Memorial Dedication
The Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, will host its Veterans Day ceremony from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 11, at the stage between the medical center and the Community Living Center.
Keynote speaker Kevin Rumley, director of the Veterans Treatment Court Program, is a Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient. The program includes readings from Brothers and Sisters Like These, music by the A.C. Reynolds Choral Group and presentation of colors by Owen High School JROTC.
Following the ceremony, organizers will unveil a memorial bench honoring veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Veteran and chainsaw artist Mike Ayers carved the bench from wood salvaged after Hurricane Helene, working with Echoes of the Forest.
Admission is free and open to veterans, families and the public. A recording will be available at 3 p.m. that day on the City of Asheville’s YouTube channel.
Weaverville: Veterans Day Observance
Weaverville’s observance will take place Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Albert Weaver Room at the Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Drive.
The program features U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Benjamin D. Garner, Pastor Rebecca Gurney and a musical performance by the Asheville Senior Choir.
Brevard: Transylvania County Veterans Day Ceremony
The community is invited to a ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in front of the Transylvania County Courthouse in downtown Brevard.
East Main Street will be closed between Broad and Gaston streets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the observance.
Black Mountain: Veterans Day Parade
Black Mountain’s Veterans Day parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Nov. 11. The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources confirms America 250 NC will participate with its Airstream and interpreters wearing colonial clothing.
The state announcement does not specify the parade route. Attendees should check organizer updates before choosing a viewing location.
Boone: Appalachian State Veterans Day Ceremony
Appalachian State University will hold its Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the lobby of the B.B. Dougherty Administration Building.
Student Veteran Services invites the campus and local community to join in honoring the service and sacrifices of the nation’s veterans.
Boone: Veterans Night Out
Appalachian State’s Heroes Week schedule includes Veterans Night Out on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Sanford Mall. The gathering offers veterans an opportunity to connect through food, yard games and fireside conversations.
Boone: Veterans Day Music Bingo
A Veterans Day Music Bingo gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at Rivers Street Ale House, 957 Rivers Street. The event appears on Appalachian State’s Heroes Week calendar and offers an evening of music and friendly competition.
Hayesville: Veterans Day Service on the Square
A Veterans Day service will take place Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Clay County Veterans Memorial on Hayesville Square, at the intersection of Main and Herbert streets.
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce lists VFW Post 6812 as the event contact. For information, call 828-389-6092.
Hayesville: Veterans Chapel Service and Breakfast
Carolina Christian Academy, 259 Tusquittee Street, invites veterans to a special chapel service on Tuesday, Nov. 10, beginning at 8:15 a.m. Breakfast will follow.
The event is listed through 10 a.m. For information, contact the academy at 828-389-4777.
Hendersonville: Veterans Day Program at Agudas Israel
Agudas Israel Congregation, 505 Glasgow Lane, will host a Veterans Day program Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. North Henderson High School JROTC will lead the presentation of colors and national anthem. Veteran speakers and a free lunch are also planned.
The reservation deadline was Nov. 6. Anyone interested in attending should contact agudasisrael@gmail.com about remaining availability.
Columbus: Free Veterans Day Luncheon
Columbus Baptist Church, 45 Houston Road, will welcome veterans and their immediate families for a free luncheon Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
According to the First Peak of the Blue Ridge tourism calendar, no registration or advance signup is required. For information, call 828-894-8588.
Clyde: Complimentary Lunch at Haywood Regional
Haywood Regional Medical Center, 262 Leroy George Drive, will offer veterans a complimentary lunch Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The meal will be served in the hospital’s second-floor cafeteria. Veterans are asked to present military ID to receive their meal.
Sylva: Veterans Day Tree Giveaway and Planting
A Veterans Day event at Mark Watson Park’s Charters of Freedom area will offer free Norway spruce seedlings Nov. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m., with a “250th Liberty Tree” planting at 3 p.m.
N.C. Cooperative Extension encourages residents to plant a tree in tribute to a veteran. For information, contact the Jackson County Extension Center at 828-586-4009.
Sylva: Free Lunch at Harris Regional Hospital
Harris Regional Hospital will offer veterans complimentary cafeteria lunches Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Military ID is required. The cafeteria is on the first floor; visitors can enter through the main entrance, turn left at the front desk and follow signs.
Bryson City: Free Lunch at Swain Community Hospital
Swain Community Hospital will also provide veterans a complimentary cafeteria lunch Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Military ID is required. Visitors should enter through the hospital’s main entrance and follow directions to the cafeteria on the lower level.
Morganton: Hiring Veterans to Lead
The NCWorks Career Center, 200 Patrick Murphy Drive, will host Hiring Veterans to Lead on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event features multiple employers and information from nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving veterans. All jobseekers are welcome, with veterans the focus.
Asheville: Veterans Appreciation Event
The NCWorks Career Center, 53 Asheland Avenue, will hold a Veterans Appreciation Event Friday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring complimentary coffee and doughnuts.
Waynesville: Cookout in Honor of Veterans
The NCWorks Career Center, 1170 N. Main Street, will host a Cookout in Honor of Veterans on Friday, Nov. 13, from noon to 2 p.m.
Buncombe County: Operation Green Light
Through Nov. 11, the Buncombe County Courthouse and Health and Human Services building will be illuminated in green as part of Operation Green Light, a national initiative recognizing veterans and raising awareness of available support services.