Asheville Fairs Festivals Events

Saturday, June 2 10:00a
Kmart Parking Lot, Asheville
All Cars, Trucks, Imports, Motorcycles and Other are welcome. All proceeds to benefit Hope for Horses, A local equine rescue organization with facilities in Asheville and Hendersonville NC.

Saturday, Sep 1 10:00a
Downtown Asheville, Asheville
Once a year on Labor Day Weekend, the local non-profit Arts2People shuts down Lexington Ave in downtown Asheville for an all original, all local, street fair.

Saturday, Aug 11 10:00a
French Broad River Park, Asheville
As usual, there will be the “Anything that floats” raftrace (last year’s event saw 42 rafts!), a kids’ parade and other activities, vending from area artists and restaurants, Yuengling Beer, live music and othe

Thursday, July 19 10:00a
Asheville Civic Center, Asheville
Experience the annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands with 200 booths of the best in traditional and contemporary crafts by Guild members, live regional music and craft demonstrations.

Friday, July 27 10:00a
Downtown Asheville, Asheville
Approximately 300,000 are expected in Downtown Asheville for this grand event, the 34th annual Bele Chere Festival.

Thursday, Aug 2 10:00a
Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville
The finest of the Appalachian mountain fiddlers, banjo pickers, dulcimer sweepers, ballad singers, string bands, cloggers and dancers.

Thursday, Aug 2 7:00p
Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville
85th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. The nation’s longest running folk festival. The 85th annual edition of this three-day event showcases the best of the region’s traditional and old-time musicians, b

Thursday, Oct 18 10:00a
Asheville Civic Center, Asheville
Experience the annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands with 200 booths of the best in traditional and contemporary crafts by Guild members, live regional music and craft demonstrations.

Saturday, Aug 11 10:00a
Downtown Black Mountain, Black Mountain
Sourwood honey, a mountain tradition, is the theme for this wonderful family festival. No alcohol. 30,000 attendees expected.

Friday, July 13 10:00a
North Carolina Agricultural Center at Boone Building, Fletcher
World Class Barbecue Competition, food, music, carnival, arts and crafts, commercial exhibits, family entertainment.