Seasonal/Downtown

31st Annual Goombay! Festival

  • August 24, 2012 - August 26, 2012
  • Location: Downtown Asheville
  • Address: Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC 28801
  • Times: 12:00pm - 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday; Sunday 10:00am - 6:00 pm
  • Admission: Free
  • Contact: Ron King
  • Phone: 828-318-3128
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GoomBay is a three day African-Caribbean festival, located in downtown Asheville, that lives up to its West African name, meaning rhythm or drum, with rhythmic sounds and colorful sights. The Goombay dancers wear colorful costumes and high headdresses topped with feathers. Often times, grotesque masks help to enhance the free and exotic movements. Located on Eagle Street in downtown Asheville.