Built by E.W. Grove, the visionary and creator of the Grove Park Inn, the Grove Arcade opened in 1929 and thrived until World War II as one of the country's leading public markets. The historically renovated Grove Arcade reopened to the public in 2002 as a destination featuring boutique shopping and exciting dining in a beloved downtown architectural wonder.

Hours The Grove Arcade is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-6pm and noon - 5pm on Sundays. Restaurant hours vary by establishment.


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Labor Day Weekend Super Sale

September 4 through 6

The Arcade Merchants are hosting a Labor Day Weekend Super Sale on Friday through Sunday, September 4 through 6. Visit the discount table in the Arcade to draw your discount from 10 to 20 percent. Many stores are taking advantage of the sale to clear merchandise and are offering deep discounts. Shoppers spending $50 will be entered into a drawing to receive a $100 Arcade gift certificate!

An Italian Evening at the Grove Arcade: Reception with Entertainment and Dinner with Wine

Wednesday, September 15, 6 to 9 p.m.
Tickets $75 per person; $25 for the Sunset Roof Tour with Champagne Toast

Ciao! Join friends downtown for An Italian Evening hosted by the Grove Arcade Merchants. Your Italian adventure begins with a reception offering a cash bar and featuring fabulous Italian-themed entertainment including a special presentation by the Asheville Symphony with conductor Daniel Meyer; Venetian Jugglers; an Italian Dance Performance by the Asheville Ballet Conservatory; Live Sidewalk Sketching & Fresco Demonstration by the Fine Arts League of the Carolinas; and Strolling Italian Characters from the Montford Park Players.

A limited number of tickets are being sold for a Sunset Rooftop Tour with a champagne toast. See Asheville and the beautiful surrounding views as you have never seen it ... and as E.W. Grove hoped you would! Following the reception enjoy a delicious repast with friends in the Arcade's historic halls. The meal will feature the delectable cuisine of Italy and will showcase the talents of the Arcade's chefs as well as the bounty of Western North Carolina. Wine is included with dinner.

To register visit grovearcadeitalianevening.eventbrite.com (http://grovearcadeitalianevening.eventbrite.com/.)

For additional information, email jazzygiraffe1@bellsouth.net (?mgr=contact&recipient=jazzygiraffe1@bellsouth.net) or call 828-251-1616.

Support your locally-owned businesses, galleries and restaurants! Love Asheville & Asheville will love you back.

Check the Arcade Calendar for events and schedules.

Buncombe County provides FREE Wireless Internet Access to Downtown's Business District. Vist the Grove Arcade and stay connected!

 

The first hour is FREE! M-F 10am-7pm at the Wall Street, Rankin, and Civic Center parking garages.

Saturday parking is $1.00 all day at the Rankin Parking Garage, $2.00 all day at Wall Street, and $1.00 all day at the Civic Center Parking Garage (unless a Civic Center event occurs).