The 21st Annual White Squirrel Weekend is a three-day celebration in downtown Brevard, NC, featuring live music, a vibrant street festival, local shopping, craft beverages, family-friendly activities, and more. The event is free and open to the public.

Downtown Brevard
175 E. Main St. Brevard, NC 28712
J. Nicole Bentley, Heart of Brevard Executive Director and event organizer says “White Squirrel Weekend is more than just another festival. It is a celebration of Brevard’s unique charm, community spirit, and vibrant arts and music scene, all in honor of the towns’ beloved mascot, the white squirrel.”

Festival Highlights

Live Music on the Main Stage –
Street Festival & Local Shopping – More than 100 independent businesses will be open for shopping and dining, along with 80+ vendors offering handcrafted goods, jewelry, artisan crafts, food, and beverages.
Beer Garden – Local craft breweries, including Oskar Blues Brewing and Brevard Brewing Company, will serve a variety of craft beers and draft wine + Extended Brevard Social District.
Meet Sammy the Squirrel – The official downtown mascot will be at the Heart of Brevard tent for photos and community engagement.
Kids Zone – Activities include balloon tying, a hula hoop jam, and a ten-minute pirate ship escape room.
Schedule Overview

Friday, May 23 – 5:00-10:00 PM | Evening kick-off with live music, beer garden, and food vendors
Saturday, May 24 – 10:00 AM-10:00 PM | Full-day festival with performances, vendors, and activities
Sunday, May 25 – 10:00 AM-9:00 PM | Additional performances, food, and vendors