Asheville's Veterans Day ceremony is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at the Charles George VA Medical Center. City offices close; trash pickup runs as normal.
Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the Charles George VA Medical Center’s event notice and the City of Asheville’s holiday schedule. City of Asheville customer service: 828-251-1122.
Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Asheville’s main public ceremony is at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road in East Asheville. It is free and runs to about 12:30 p.m. City offices close for the holiday, but trash and recycling pickup does not change.
What this means for you
- Ceremony: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the stage between the VA medical center and the Community Living Center.
- Cannot go: the city posts a recording on its YouTube channel at 3 p.m. the same day.
- Trash and recycling: regular schedule. City offices: closed.
The ceremony at the VA
The Charles George VA Medical Center hosts its annual Veterans Day Ceremony with the City of Asheville, the Buncombe County Veterans Council and the nonprofit Echoes of the Forest, according to the VA’s notice. The program:
- A keynote address from Kevin Rumley, director of the Veterans Treatment Court Program, a Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient.
- Readings from the Brothers and Sisters Like These veteran writing group.
- Music from the A.C. Reynolds High School choral group.
- The presentation of colors by the Owen High School JROTC.
After the ceremony a new memorial for veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom is unveiled: a bench carved by chainsaw artist and veteran Mike Ayers from wood salvaged after Hurricane Helene, made with Echoes of the Forest.
| When | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road | Free |
For those who cannot attend, the VA says a recording will be on the City of Asheville’s YouTube channel at 3 p.m. that day.
What is open and closed
- City of Asheville offices: closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the city’s holiday schedule.
- Trash and recycling: “Collection is on regular schedule,” the city says. More on our trash and recycling page.
Around the area
Black Mountain, about 13 miles east, has hosted the Western North Carolina Veterans Day Parade on State Street, organized by the volunteer group Black Mountain Salutes. The group had not posted a 2026 time or route when this page was checked. This page will be updated when it does.
Before you go
- The VA campus is busy on a weekday; allow extra time to park off Tunnel Road. Buses, parking and driving: getting around.
- Check the VA’s event page the day before; the VA says event details can change.
- Road work near Tunnel Road: road construction and closures.
- More in November: things to do this month and Thanksgiving in Asheville.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Veterans Day ceremony in Asheville in 2026?
At the Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, on the stage between the medical center and the Community Living Center. It is free, according to the VA.
Who is speaking at the Asheville Veterans Day ceremony?
Kevin Rumley, director of the Veterans Treatment Court Program, a Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, gives the keynote, according to the VA.
Can I watch the Asheville Veterans Day ceremony online?
Yes. A recording goes up on the City of Asheville’s YouTube channel at 3 p.m. the same day, according to the VA.
Is there trash pickup on Veterans Day in Asheville?
Yes. The city says trash and recycling collection is on the regular schedule on Nov. 11. City offices are closed that day.
Is there a Veterans Day parade near Asheville?
Black Mountain, about 13 miles east, has held the Western North Carolina Veterans Day Parade on State Street in recent years. Organizers had not posted 2026 details when this page was checked.
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