After two lively years, AVLFest is no more — but its energy will carry on with two new events from the festival’s cofounders.
Co-founder Jeff Whitworth will continue the original festival’s partnership with Wicked Weed Brewing to bring AVL Sounds Fest. Following the same format as AVLFest, expect a variety of genres and regional talent across local stages, Aug. 6-9.
In addition, AVLfest co-founder Bryan Matheny has launched his own production company to bring the inaugural Asheville Busker Fest to city streets throughout downtown and the RAD on May 2 and 3. The event will highlight jugglers, magicians, musicians, and street artists of all types to benefit LEAF Global Arts.
“We’re incredibly proud of what AVLfest sparked,” Whitworth and Matheny shared. “It showed what this community is capable of building together. As we embark on our individual paths, we both remain committed to supporting Asheville’s music scene and celebrating the people and places that shape it.”
Stay tuned as we share more about each festival.
