Festivals

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What you need to know about the unique festival blending history, arts, and culture.
The seasoned comedian will headline the long-running festival — but it’s far from his first time in the Land of the Sky.
The food festival aims to bring a new kind of culinary experience to Asheville’s events scene — with dinners, classes, and community camaraderie.
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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