Community Resources
Our Weaverville community is brimming with stunning beauty, exciting events, and talented artists and musicians. At Peterson Insurance Group, we prioritize supporting our local businesses, community gatherings, and dedicated nonprofits addressing the needs of those less fortunate.
September 19, 2026
10am - 6pm
2026 is our 19th annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival. This much loved event is held on Main Street in downtown Weaverville, North Carolina, located in Buncombe county 7 miles from downtown Asheville.
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The event features over 100 juried artists and craftspeople, and live music performed by beloved local artists.
Every year, we invite a Judge from the local Art scene to join us. Our guest judge for 2025 was Rebecca Lynch.
During the show, artists are juried by our esteemed Judge to receive awards of $1000 for best of show, $500 for second place, and $250 for third, as well as 4 $50 honorable mentions.
Our Community Partnerships
At Peterson Insurance Group, we are committed to strengthening our community by actively supporting local nonprofits that tirelessly address the needs of our town's most vulnerable residents. Our office is an official drop-off location for pantry goods and other donated items.
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#AshevilleStrong
Let’s support their ongoing disaster relief efforts and help rebuild their community.
MANNA FoodBank’s mission is to involve, educate, and unite people in the work of ending hunger in Western North Carolina.
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#WeavervilleStrong
Let’s help them continue to provide Hurricane relief.
The Christian Ministry is a family of Christian congregations organized to provide individuals an opportunity to grow, mature and express their faith through fellowship and service for the joy set before us in Christ.
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#WNCStrong
Let’s help them continue to keep WNC clean and enjoyable for generations to come.
Asheville GreenWorks inspires and mobilizes communities to build a climate-resilient future in Asheville, NC. Through volunteer-led initiatives, they focus on urban forestry, waste reduction, and environmental education to enhance the region’s natural spaces.
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#SamaritansPurse
Let’s help them continue to provide Hurricane relief.
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian nonprofit delivering spiritual and physical aid worldwide. Since 1970, it has supported victims of war, poverty, disasters, and disease, sharing God’s love through Jesus Christ. Based in Boone, NC, it provides disaster relief, medical care, and children’s programs like Operation Christmas Child.
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#BelovedAVL
Let’s help them continue to provide Hurricane relief.
BeLoved Asheville is a grassroots nonprofit in Asheville, NC, fostering a just and equitable community. Rooted in compassion and creativity, it tackles housing, health, and racial equity challenges through innovative solutions like affordable homes, street outreach, and disaster relief, empowering Western North Carolina residents.
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#SupportOurStudents
Let’s continue to provide support to our young learners.
The Buncombe County Schools Foundation, founded in 1984, supports Buncombe County Schools in Asheville, NC, by raising funds for innovative programs, scholarships, and teacher grants. Through community donations, it enhances educational opportunities and equity for students and educators.
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#FureverFriendsAVL
Let’s continue to provide support to our beloved four legged best friends.
Asheville Humane Society in Asheville, NC, works to find loving homes for animals and keep pets with their families. Through adoption, fostering, and community programs like spay/neuter services and pet retention support, it promotes animal welfare in Buncombe County.
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