Festivals

The music festival’s second year promises even more artists and venues over its four days of performances and events.
Make a plan to attend these three new festivals in the Asheville area this summer.
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Two days, three stages, 40+ performances.
Browse out-of-this-world wares, enjoy music + food, and hear from extraterrestrial experts during this festival that asks, “Are we alone in the universe?”
Find out which artists you’ll be movin’ and groovin’ with this August.
Dedicated to the strange + wonderful world that lies just beyond the mainstream, the festival is transforming the city into an experimental artwork.
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The organization made the announcement through a message posted to its website on Friday, Feb. 9.
Get a taste of the practice + its products during this festival in Marshall.
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