LEAF’s 2015 Spring Festival takes place May 7-10 near Asheville at the majestic Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC.
“Moving into our 40th festival this spring, LEAF is embracing 20 years of momentum to give our amazing community a truly unique experience,” states Ehren Cruz, LEAF Performing Arts Director.
“Over the past two decades we have established time honored traditions that now rest at the heart of our community – from contra to poetry, family adventure to late night drum circles, roots music to world music – this Spring LEAF we aim to bring in the very best of all we have created these many years into a celebration of epic proportions!”
The 40th LEAF features Arizona music and entertainment Hall of Famer R. Carlos Nakai (Native American flautist), Donna the Buffalo (Americana Roots Rock) returning since playing the inaugral LEAF Festival in 1995, and Sierra Hull (Bluegrass), who performed at the Grand Ole Opry and Carnigie Hall by the age of 12.
The LEAF experience is rounded out with showcases from the 2nd Annual Newsong: LEAF Singer Songwriter Competition and the Pisgah 10th Year Anniversary Happy Hour Jams and much more.
In addition to music from three stages and various art displays, LEAF Festival also features healing artists, local craft brews, a kids village, a poetry slam, lakeside activities, camping, cabins, dance parties and food from local independent restaurants and vendors.
Purchase adult tickets, starting at $40 for the day or $147 for the weekend, online at www.theLEAF.org or by phone at 828-686-8742.
Additional discounts available for local, commuting residents and youth 10-17 years. Children under 10 years are admitted FREE with parent/guardian.