Pre-Event Picnic - Olivette Riverside Concert
Details
With warmer weather upon us, what could be better than a Sunday afternoon of connecting, socializing, and listening to great music with fellow Nomads at an outdoor concert by the beautiful French Broad River?
What: Pre-Concert Social
Where: The Lawn - Olivette Riverside Pavilion
Artists: Caleb Caudle & the Sweet Critters
When: 3pm on Sunday, May 31st
To Bring: BYOB & BYOC (chair) + Sharable Snacks
Details
Join fellow music-loving Nomads for a pre-concert picnic on the lawn by the Olivette Riverside Pavilion. Use this link to purchase tickets for Caleb Caudle & the Sweet Critters on Sunday, May 31st. Nomads attending the pre-concert gathering are invited to bring shareable snacks and appetizers, along with your beverages of choice.
This informal Nomads gathering starts at 3pm. Live music from Caleb Caudle & the Sweet Critters will be from 4 - 6pm.
What to Bring
Bring comfortable folding chairs and/or blankets for picnicking on the lawn. If you want to sit in the covered Pavilion for the concert, you will need your own chair.
The Music
No stranger to Asheville, Caleb Caudle & the Sweet Critters will be featured at Chatt Hills' 4th "Sundays by the River" concert series for 2026. Rooted in the North Carolina foothills and refined on stages across the world, Nashville-based Caleb Caudle delivers the kind of music that stays with you — soulful, honest, and impossible to put in a box. His sound weaves country tradition and indie spirit into something that feels both timeless and alive, drawing praise from the New York Times, Rolling Stone, and NPR, and earning him a spot on the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Caudle's music is featured on Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know” and “The 10 Best Country and Americana Songs To Hear Now” along with NPR’s “Songs We Love”. Whether you know him from Merlefest, Stagecoach, Kerrville or Sirius XM’s Outlaw Country, seeing Caudle live is a reminder of why music matters — raw storytelling, real emotion, and a voice that cuts straight through. Caudle's latest album, the 10-track "Heavy Thrill," is set for release on June 5. Come hear Caleb and the band for a riverside treat!
Tickets
We highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. Tickets are $25 each ($30.52, including fees) -- and kids are free! Well-behaved dogs are also welcome.
Directions
Olivette is just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville. Click this link to get directions directly to the parking area for the Pavilion. Otherwise, use the address below to get to Olivette and follow the Chatt Hills event signs to the Pavilion.
Carpooling is encouraged.
Chatt Hills Music
Chatt Hills Music is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to enriching communities through the power of live music. Chatt Hills brings an eclectic lineup of award-winning artists to Asheville and the surrounding region. From Americana and singer-songwriters to jazz, rock, and classical, every concert offers a unique musical experience.
This outdoor concert series takes place just minutes from downtown Asheville at the scenic Olivette Riverside Pavilion, located along the banks of the French Broad River—where great music meets beautiful views. World-class music, scenic views, affordable tickets — and kids are always free.
The Venue
Olivette is a 411-acre planned community and historic farm, located along the French Broad River, just 6.7 miles from downtown Asheville. An agrihood community, Olivette is home to a vibrant vegetable, fruit and flower farm. With 1.3 miles of river frontage, the community has a seven acre riverfront park with a pavilion, miles of walking trails, community gardens, a dog park, and multiple neighborhood gathering spaces.
