A free community gathering for Western North Carolina families -- connecting you with the birth and parenting support you have been looking for.
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Salvation Army event center 750 Haywood rd. West Asheville
For families
Whether you are newly pregnant, deep in the newborn fog, or navigating toddlerhood with more questions than sleep, the WNC Birth and Parenting Expo was made for you. We pulled together Asheville's most trusted birth workers, postpartum professionals, and family support resources so you can meet them in person, ask real questions, and walk away feeling genuinely supported.
This is not a generic baby fair. It is a curated community gathering of people who care deeply about families in Western North Carolina and who show up for this region every single day.
Skip the Google rabbit hole. Talk face-to-face with doulas, midwives, IBCLCs, pediatricians, and more -- all in one afternoon.
Short sessions on birth, postpartum recovery, infant feeding, newborn care, sleep, mental health, and more included with free admission.
Connect with other WNC families in the same season of life. Community is one of the most powerful things you can leave with.
Learn about WNC organizations doing important work for perinatal families -- including support you may not know is available to you.
STAY IN THE LOOP
Be the first to know when registration opens, speakers are announced, and vendor spots fill up. Drop your email and we will take it from there.
For perinatal professionals
Western North Carolina families are actively searching for providers they can trust. A vendor table at the WNC Birth and Parenting Expo puts your practice, your face, and your story in front of a room full of pregnant people, new parents, and growing families from across the region.
We are keeping the vendor list intentionally curated -- so you will not be swallowed by a crowd of 200 tables. This is a real community event, not a trade show floor.
Vendor applications open soon. Get on the list to be notified first -- spots will be limited and we expect them to go fast.
Birth doulas
Postpartum doulas
Newborn care specialists
Midwives and OBs
Lactation consultants (IBCLCs)
Childbirth educators
Pediatric specialists
Mental health providers
PMAD support specialists
Birth photographers
Baby product brands
Perinatal nonprofits
For sponsors
The WNC Birth and Parenting Expo is free to attend because of sponsors like you. Your support is what makes that possible -- and what ensures every family in Western North Carolina can walk in, connect with trusted local professionals, and leave better supported than when they arrived.
Our audience is engaged, values-driven, and actively choosing the care and products they trust. Sponsoring this event puts your brand in front of them in a way that actually means something.
Community sponsor
Logo in event materials
Social media recognition
Listing on event page
Presenting sponsor
Premium logo placement everywhere
Featured vendor table included
Speaking or demo opportunity
Email list shoutout
Dedicated social campaign
Supporting sponsor
Logo on signage
Vendor table included
Social recognition
Event program listing
ABOUT THE EXPO
The WNC Birth and Parenting Expo is hosted by ABG Doula Training, Asheville Baby Guru, and Kooshlie Doula, three experienced perinatal agencies with deep roots in supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood.
Asheville Baby Guru is part of the Baby Guru family, which has been supporting families since 2010.
Kooshlie Care has been providing the WNC area wrap around doula support, and education for the past 12 years. Kooshlie Doula brings years of dedicated service to the WNC community. Together, we have walked alongside hundreds of families through some of the most significant moments of their lives.
We know how hard it can be to find the right support in this region. We built this event to make it easier: one day, one place, everything you need.