Asheville Local Events & Festivals

There are numerous street fairs in the counties and towns in the region such as The Apple Festival held annually in Hendersonville. Asheville is home to Bele Chere, the Southeast’s largest street fair held annually in July. French for “beautiful living”, Bele Chere is held on the streets of historic Downtown Asheville and features four stages of free live music, street entertainers, food, arts and crafts, and an area for children. Spring Events & Festivals The Blue Ridge Parkway celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year with events from being held in Asheville, Roanoke and other cities along the Parkway. With events from music to arts to bike fests, there is something offered for everyone.   The Charles Counts: Retrospective Exhibition  features ceramics, quilts, drawings and paintings of this celebrated American Craftsman.  Brewgrass, Asheville's own Oktoberfest, features locally brewed beers and musicians.  For more Spring events, click here. Summer Events & Festivals Poet Keith Flynn will open this year's Poetry on the Porch of the Old Kentucky Home at the Thomas Wolfe House Memorial.  The summer would not be complete without  Asheville Art in the Park, "from pottery to jewelry to sculpture and two-dimensional art", the event is a great way to see downtown Asheville and meet some of the local artisans.  Labor Day weekend features the popular NC Apple Festival.  The festival covers 9 blocks of Main Street in downtown Hendersonville with more than 150 vendors. For more Summer Events, click here.    Fall Events & Festivals Colors of Fall A Guided Canoe Trip, offers the experience of the fall leaf season from the rivers point of view.  Asheville International Children's Film Festival is a family film festival with value affirming culturally diverse cinema. Festival events include opening night gala, pancake breakfast, workshops, and more. The River Arts District Stroll is your chance to tour the studios, meet with the artists and purchase artwork where you will find an eclectic mix of creative artists from traditional to cutting-edge. For more Fall Events, click here.    Winter Events & Festivals Christmas at Biltmore Estate is a wonderful way to see holidays arrive at America’s largest home® in style. This year’s Christmas at Biltmore promises another extravagant celebration with more than 40 Christmas trees, live music and inspirational holiday demonstrations.  A Christmas Carol, The Charles Dickens classic has been re-imagined by renowned Disney composer Alan Menken. For more Winter Events, click here.