Festivals
Parents who want to expose their children to new ways of thinking, cultural differences or history are in luck when they visit Asheville.
Asheville festivals are among the most popular in the U.S., including the largest free street festival in the Southeast, one of the nation's best craft fairs, an outdoor sports festival and numerous music festivals.
Your search returned 6 events:
Asheville Film Festival
The Asheville Film Festival welcomes filmmakers and film lovers to the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains to celebrate four days of independent film. Enjoy the artistry and variety of the festival’s competition film selection and high-profile spotlight films that have in previous years included Slumdog Millionaire, The Wrestler and Diving Bell & The Butterfly. Parties, networking, local talent showcases and educational seminars will also highlight the festival.
Event date(s):
Nov 12, 2009 to Nov 15, 2009
Visualizing Human Rights Anti-Conference
Put a human face on human rights by viewing these issues from an artist's standpoint through performances, exhibits, film and more. Most events will take place in the Highsmith Union Grotto, but look for events all over campus. Presented in partnership with many UNC Asheville departments and groups
Event date(s):
Nov 14, 2009 at 09:00 AM
River Arts District Studio Stroll
The Bi-Annual Studio Stroll is your chance to tour the studios, meet with the artists and purchase artwork. Within just a few blocks you will find an eclectic mix of creative artists - from traditional to cutting-edge. Near downtown Asheville. Free.
Event date(s):
Nov 14, 2009 to Nov 15, 2009
Big Crafty Holiday
The Big Crafty, hosted again by the Asheville Art Museum, is an independent craft fair with over 100 artists and crafters in a range of media. Artists will have work on display and for sale for one day only, so plan your holiday shopping and support local artists. For more information, visit www.thebigcrafty.com or www.ashevilleart.org. Stop by the Museum Shop for great gift items and be sure to visit the galleries!
Event date(s):
Dec 06, 2009 at 12:00 PM
7th Annual Montford Music and Arts Festival
The annual Montford Music and Art Festival will take place in the NPS-designated Montford Area Historic District on May 15. The festival celebrates the rich musical and artistic heritage found in Montford, Asheville, and the region with approximately 4,000 annual attendees. All musical acts have some connection to Montford and a number of the vendors do as well. The festival is promoted in celebration of Preservation Month by the Buncombe County Historic Resources Commission.
Event date(s):
May 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Asheville Quilt Guild Annual Show
The North Carolina Arboretum hosts the Asheville Quilt Guild’s popular annual show, a juried event featuring more than 250 quilts of exceptional craftsmanship from across the U.S. and worldwide. The three-day show offers live demonstrations, a merchant’s mall and more!
Event date(s):
Aug 06, 2010 to Aug 08, 2010
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