Asheville Music Festivals

Asheville’s music scene, like the city, is melodious blend of contemporary, classical and old-time traditions. One look at our wide range of music festivals, and it’s easy to see why any time of the year is a good time for music in Asheville.

Tap Your Toes at Asheville Music Festivals

by Janet Moore

Hear Local and World Talent at Asheville’s Musical Celebrations Asheville’s music scene, like the city, is melodious blend of contemporary, classical and old-time traditions. One look at our wide range of music festivals, and it’s easy to see why any time of the year is a good time for music in Asheville. To help you get started, here is an overview of annual music festivals in the Asheville area. *Please note: In 2020 and 2021, festivals may be canceled or altered in light of social distancing guidelines. All Go West: … more

Upcoming Festivals

RESCHEDULED: Southern Atlantic Hemp & Arts Expo - SAHAE

RESCHEDULED: From June 26-28, 2020 To: June 25-27, 2021 Southern Atlantic Hemp & Arts Expo is our first annual, a Hemp Conference and Trade Expo in Asheville, NC for 3 days in 2020. The Trade Expo is B2B with all aspects of the Hemp Industry … read more

Uncommon Market

Uncommon Market is Asheville’s largest curated pop-up market in it’s 7th season of gathering quality curators of antiques, vintage décor, art, jewelry and beyond. The market runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is FREE and friendly dogs are welcome. … read more

Shindig on the Green

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2021 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its … read more

Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair

The beloved Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair, forced into a pandemic pause last August after 63 years, returns to Burnsville’s Town Square, Aug. 6-7. The event retains its Friday-Saturday format and focus on high-quality handmade crafts. The juried entry … read more

Sourwood Festival - Day 1

Day 1: The Sourwood Festival, highlighting sourwood honey, fills downtown Black Mountain with wholesome entertainment for both adults and children in August each year. Music, dancing, arts & crafts,food, kid's rides and games, for a … read more

Sourwood Festival - Day 2

Day 2: The Sourwood Festival, highlighting sourwood honey, fills downtown Black Mountain with wholesome entertainment for both adults and children in August each year. Music, dancing, arts & crafts,food, kid's rides and games, for a … read more

LEAF Downtown AVL

LEAF brings downtown to life for families and our local communities. LEAF Downtown connects our local communities and cultures while celebrating creativity and diversity in the heart of downtown Asheville! This special event works to further the … read more

Art in Autumn

The 14th annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival takes place on September 18th, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This much-loved event is held on Main Street in downtown Weaverville, North Carolina, located in Buncombe county 7 miles from … read more

Blue Ridge Pride Festival

It's back! Join us for day-long celebration of a community growing together. COVID and public safety remain our first concern. We are working with the City and County to reconfigure the festival layout and protocols. Procession: 10:00 am Festival … read more

The 24th Annual French Broad River Festival

French Broad River Festival is back! Hello to all our FBRF friends. Many of you have been wondering what our plans are for 2021. We have officially RESCHEDULED our annual event to OCTOBER 1-3, 2021! Woot woot! VERY IMPORTANT: If you bought a ticket … read more

Asheville Veganfest 2021

We are thrilled to announce that Asheville Veganfest will be held again this year in Pack Square on October 3 2021 from 11am-6pm. We will have food, clothing, and artisan booths showing the best there is on the vegan market. Our 2021 event is being … read more

LEAF Festival

LEAF is a WONDERFUL way to experience the BEST of LIFE & CULTURES. Travel the world through MUSIC. This unique form of “gathering” transcends elements that DIVIDES. FESTIVALS, BRIDGE cultures & BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER in a relatively LOW-COST … read more

Black Mountain Old Depot Art by the Tracks

Please join us for the 23rd year of Old Depot's Art Show in downtown Black Mountain, NC on Sutton. Ave this year, due to COVID-19, we will only host one art show: Saturday, October 23rd, 2021. Each year the Old Depot typically sponsors two juried art … read more