Festivals

Make the most of the season with this list of the best local events and activities happening this fall.
Spruce Pine’s first NC Hellbender Festival will put snot otters in the spotlight.
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For 23 years running, Asheville is the canvas for this celebration of experimental art.
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After two years of renovations, the YMI Cultural Center reopens with facility upgrades and Goombay Festival on the horizon this weekend.
Take in the performances, parties, programs, and processions, all centered on the theme “Rooted in Liberation.”
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See what’s in store for the inaugural festival from the literary nonprofit and get acquainted with some of the authors who will share their work.
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Indulge in “a damn fine cup of coffee,” cherry pie, and other themed treats during the annual celebration of the cult classic tv show.
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The full day of events was designed to highlight the diversity of voices that have shaped WNC, state, and US history.
The landmark studio was devastated by Helene, but after much remediation and restoration, the studios are filled with local art and welcoming visitors once again.
AVL Sounds Fest will follow the same venue-based format as AVLFest, while Asheville Busker Fest will spotlight the sounds of our local street artists.