Asheville Gun & Knife Show 2026 in Fletcher, NC

The Asheville Gun & Knife Show takes over the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Fletcher for a two-day run on October 17 and 18, 2026. The hall fills with handguns, rifles, shotguns and collectible firearms, alongside antique swords, knives in every size, and the gear that goes with them — holsters, gun cases, safes, survival equipment and hunting and fishing accessories. Mike Kent and Associates promotes the show, and the doors are open to both dealers and the general public. Public hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with dealer setup on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tables are set up for browsing, so you can inspect a piece before you buy and talk shop with the people who know it. Fletcher sits just south of Asheville, which makes the venue an easy base for a fall weekend. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate and downtown Asheville's restaurants are all within a short drive, and the Airport Road and Hendersonville Road corridors hold most of the area's hotels, minutes from the Ag Center. Admission is paid at the door, and the promoter's website offers a printable $2-off coupon. Hours, prices and dates can change, so it is worth confirming with MK Shows before you make the trip.