Festivals & Events
Year-round celebrations
Experience Asheville's vibrant festival scene with year-round celebrations of music, food, art, and mountain culture. From intimate gatherings to large-scale festivals, there's always something happening in the mountains. Join locals and visitors in celebrating what makes Asheville special.
LEAF Festival
World music and arts festival held twice yearly at Lake Eden featuring international artists, workshops, crafts, and family activities.
Visit Website →Asheville Beer Week
Week-long celebration of craft beer with special events, tastings, brewery tours, and collaborations throughout the city.
Visit Website →Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
America's longest-running folk festival featuring traditional Appalachian music, dancing, and storytelling. Held annually since 1928.
Visit Website →Bele Chere Festival
Historic street festival featuring local music, food vendors, crafts, and entertainment throughout downtown Asheville. Recently revived celebration.
Visit Website →Goombay Festival
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean culture with music, food, art, and family activities in the historic Burton Street community.
Visit Website →Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Experimental and avant-garde arts festival featuring theater, music, visual arts, and performance art by local and visiting artists.
Visit Website →Apple Festival (Hendersonville)
Annual celebration of apple harvest season with crafts, food, live entertainment, and apple-themed activities just south of Asheville.
Visit Website →Downtown Art Walk
Monthly first Friday event where galleries and art venues stay open late with special exhibitions, artist meetings, and refreshments.
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