Community Outreach Events
The 2026 Cherokee Rally for Recovery is coming July 10 to the Peaches Squirrell Sports and Recreation Complex. Don’t miss your chance to stand with the community and be part of this years Rally for Recovery! WNCAP will be there from 3-6 PM providing free testing and information about our programs and services. Learn more HERE!
Christmas is coming early—and it’s arriving with rhinestones and holiday glam. Asheville Drag Brunch returns with the festive “Christmas in July” drag brunch on Sunday, July 12, 2026, with seatings at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Hi-Wire Brewing in Biltmore Village. Guests can expect dazzling performances, a merry brunch, and enough holiday spirit to last to December. Tickets start at $25, include brunch, and are available now at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit WNCAP’s “Merry & Bright” Gift Program. All ages welcome.
In true holiday spirit, “Christmas in July” aims to spread joy and support through WNCAP’s ‘Merry & Bright’ Gift Program. This wonderful initiative brings cheer to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS in the Western North Carolina community during the holiday season. By joining us for this glittering celebration, you’ll be helping to light up lives and bring festive cheer to those in need.
Signature Events
On the last Thursday of April, Dining Out For Life encourages residents of Asheville and surrounding counties to eat out at Participating Restaurants. Dining Out For Life offers diners the option to make a donation to WNCAP and learn more about WNCAP’s mission. Additionally, participating restaurants agree to give a portion of event day sales to support WNCAP’s life-saving programs and services. This celebration supports both the local restaurants that host the events and the lives of those living and thriving with HIV. Now in its 24th year, the money raised by WNCAP’s annual Dining Out for Life is more critical than ever. Donations provide care, rental assistance, and education in our fight against HIV/AIDS. Dine Out. End HIV.
Don’t miss this year’s film screening of Day With(OUT) Art, a creative film project produced by Visual AIDS. View short films by national and international artists living with HIV.
2025 showtimes and locations:
Pack Library: Thursday, December 4th at 4:30pm
REVOLVE Art Space: Sunday, December 7th at 6pm
Firestorm Books: Wednesday, December 10th at 6pm
Learn more about Visual AIDS here: www.visualaids.org
For World AIDS Day 2025, Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP), the National AIDS Memorial, Campaign for Southern Equality, and Revolve Gallery are partnering together to bring 7 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Asheville as part of the Community Display Program.
The Quilt panels will be on display from 9 AM to 6 PM at Revolve Gallery on Riverside Drive from December 1st through December 13th. The display is free to the public, with any donations received supporting the mission and work of Western North Carolina AIDS Project.
Learn more HERE!