Rooted in the Carolina foothills, the Night in the Country experience transforms the world-renowned Tryon International Equestrian Center into your next great country tradition.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this 3-day country music festival!
Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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Friday, August
5, 2022
95th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Are you ready to be part of the 95th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®? On August 4, 5, 6, 2022, a different show will be presented live on stage each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. These traditions involve not only the hand-clapping, toe-tapping rhythms of Bluegrass, the style and stories of century-old ballads, the high energy of clogging, the elegance of Big Circle Mountain Smooth Dance, the fun and entertainment of storytelling, but also include an awareness of the hardships and trials that have brought us to this place and time.
This 95th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival® has been made possible through the generosity of our music community volunteering their time and talent to preserve and promote the Southern Appalachian music, dance and storytelling heritage.
A listing of performers who volunteer their time and talent to make our events possible can be found on Our Performers page. Please visit their websites and support their generosity by purchasing music, merchandise, making a contribution to virtual tip jars where available or just to tell them you enjoyed their performance. Our artists especially need our support during these difficult times.
The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival was founded by Bascom Lamar Lunsford as a means for people to share and understand the beauty and dignity of the Southern Appalachian music and dance traditions that have been handed down through generations in western North Carolina. He saw the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival grow to be the oldest gathering of its kind in the nation and it continues in this way, a platform for the talented of the high country lying between the Great Smoky and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Since 1928, the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival has served a crucial role in raising awareness and understanding of the vitality and importance of Southern Appalachian culture throughout the region, nation and world. Bascom Lunsford’s mission was to present the finest of the Appalachian ballad singers, string bands and square dance teams for education and entertainment. The songs and dances shared at this event echo centuries of Scottish, English, Irish, Cherokee and African heritage found in the valleys and coves between the Great Smokies and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lunsford’s was the first dubbed a folk festival, and he later consulted with many communities across the country interested in organizing similar festivals.
Saturday, August
6, 2022
LEAF Solid Gold 50th Festival: Legends of Africa
NC Mineral & Gem Festival
7th Inning Stretch Festival
95th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Listen. Dance. Feel the music and that will answer, “Why the “Legends of Africa?” Africa is the core and essence of where so much of humanity and music has originated. It has forever influenced music and cultures throughout the world with the diaspora of its people. Over the years, LEAF has connected deeply with many African artists and presented artists from 32 of the 54 countries on the continent. These bonds and our love of Africa, bring us back the magic of not just the continent, but its people, our family. So join us for a true gathering of friends and the rekindling of traditions that have made the past 27 years of LEAF memorable.
“The shortest distance between two people is a story, a song, or a dance.”
Masankho Banda from Malawi.
Who is an African Legend you admire? Chinobay of Uganda said he’s been inspired by the music he listened to during Apartheid. He spoke of Miriam Makeba (nicknamed Momma Africa) a South African singer, songwriter and activist whose music was socially responsible and carried so much power for the people. What makes you a Legend is the MESSAGE you carry to the world.
In flow with Chinobay’s reflection, the artwork is a masterpiece created by legendary artist Trek 6 inspired by his work in South Africa while producing a documentary. Trek spoke about how the sunrises and sunsets in Africa were surreal, thus he began with a beautiful sun design. A wall of drums in South Africa, where they host people from different tribes bringing food, song and art inspired the drums. In Trek’s own words, “Africa is cosmic, colorful, and the center to our past. From it we radiated.”We are honored by his artistic vision.
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Sale!
Festival Weekend PLUS Pass
$175.00 – $203.00
October 20-23, 2022 *Must be purchased by LEAF Member* Thursday 4:30pm to Sunday 7pm including overnight tent camping.
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Sale!
Festival Weekend Pass
$135.00 – $159.00
October 21-23, 2022 Fri 9am – Sun 7pm. Includes overnight camping
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Sale!
Festival Community Pass
$95.00 – $105.00
Fri 4:30pm – 2am, Sat 9am – 2am, Sun 9am – 7pm. No overnights / camping. No Thu. access. Must have alternate overnight accommodations nearby
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Sale!
Festival Saturday Pass
$53.00 – $59.00
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM. No overnight camping.
Welcome to the 63rd NC Mineral & Gem Festival in Spruce Pine. The Festival features gem, jewelry and mineral dealers from across the country showcasing their merchandise to fit every budget.
The NC American Legion 7th Inning Stretch Festival is held annually prior to the American Legion World Series. The event was created to thank the community for all the work they do to prepare for and during the American Legion World Series.
7:30 AM: Road to Hope Shelby 5k registration
8:00 AM: Road to Hope Shelby 5k at 130 W. Graham St., Shelby, NC
10:00 AM: Little Miss American Legion World Series at Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter St., Shelby, NC
3:00 PM Festival opens; visit the festival website for a schedule of events
Main Stage opens at 7:00 pm with Dirty Grass Soul, and the headliner Josh Turner takes the stage at 8:30 pm. The stage is located at the intersection of S. Lafayette St. and W. Warren St., Shelby, NC
Are you ready to be part of the 95th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®? On August 4, 5, 6, 2022, a different show will be presented live on stage each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. These traditions involve not only the hand-clapping, toe-tapping rhythms of Bluegrass, the style and stories of century-old ballads, the high energy of clogging, the elegance of Big Circle Mountain Smooth Dance, the fun and entertainment of storytelling, but also include an awareness of the hardships and trials that have brought us to this place and time.
This 95th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival® has been made possible through the generosity of our music community volunteering their time and talent to preserve and promote the Southern Appalachian music, dance and storytelling heritage.
A listing of performers who volunteer their time and talent to make our events possible can be found on Our Performers page. Please visit their websites and support their generosity by purchasing music, merchandise, making a contribution to virtual tip jars where available or just to tell them you enjoyed their performance. Our artists especially need our support during these difficult times.
The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival was founded by Bascom Lamar Lunsford as a means for people to share and understand the beauty and dignity of the Southern Appalachian music and dance traditions that have been handed down through generations in western North Carolina. He saw the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival grow to be the oldest gathering of its kind in the nation and it continues in this way, a platform for the talented of the high country lying between the Great Smoky and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Since 1928, the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival has served a crucial role in raising awareness and understanding of the vitality and importance of Southern Appalachian culture throughout the region, nation and world. Bascom Lunsford’s mission was to present the finest of the Appalachian ballad singers, string bands and square dance teams for education and entertainment. The songs and dances shared at this event echo centuries of Scottish, English, Irish, Cherokee and African heritage found in the valleys and coves between the Great Smokies and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lunsford’s was the first dubbed a folk festival, and he later consulted with many communities across the country interested in organizing similar festivals.
Sunday, August
7, 2022
NC Mineral & Gem Festival
Solasta Festival 2022
Welcome to the 63rd NC Mineral & Gem Festival in Spruce Pine. The Festival features gem, jewelry and mineral dealers from across the country showcasing their merchandise to fit every budget.
Solasta Festival returns in 2022 to Deerfields, with a curated lineup created for music lovers searching for something different.
With a dedicated community united in their search for the unusual, we are looking forward to bringing our family a unique and upgraded presentation in our fourth year.
Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming announcements and magic to be unraveled as the gears continue to churn.
Thank you for supporting us and allowing us to bring this vision to life again.
Thursday, August
11, 2022
American Legion World Series-T-28 Trojan Warbirds
Pilots in three T-28 Trojan warbirds are scheduled to execute flyovers at Keeter Stadium during the first three days of the 2022 American Legion World Series.
Warbirds are vintage military aircraft now operated by civilian military organizations or individuals. The T-28s headed for Shelby are retired military trainers now owned by the Museum of Flight in Rome, Ga.
The first flyover is planned as part of the Parade of Champions on Aug. 11, opening day of the tournament. All eight of the regional teams vying for the national title will line up on Veterans Field between the third and fourth games of the day. The pilots will execute another flyover at the stadium Saturday afternoon as part of USAA Military Appreciation Day.
The Museum of Flight, established in 2010, has displays and a collection of flight and military memorabilia in addition to the warbirds, which are flown in air shows around the southeastern United States.
The T-28 Alpha and T-28Bravo served in Operation Farm Gate, code name for a mission in Vietnam. The T-28Charlie is attributed as the first T-28 to land on an aircraft carrier, the USS Tarawa.
Flyover events:
August 11 – During the Parade of Champions – Approximate time 6:30 pm
August 12 – Time to be determined.
August 13 – Approximate time 3:30 pm
Friday, August
12, 2022
American Legion World Series-T-28 Trojan Warbirds
HeXpo, The Gathering Paranormal, Horror + Metaphysical Convention
Pilots in three T-28 Trojan warbirds are scheduled to execute flyovers at Keeter Stadium during the first three days of the 2022 American Legion World Series.
Warbirds are vintage military aircraft now operated by civilian military organizations or individuals. The T-28s headed for Shelby are retired military trainers now owned by the Museum of Flight in Rome, Ga.
The first flyover is planned as part of the Parade of Champions on Aug. 11, opening day of the tournament. All eight of the regional teams vying for the national title will line up on Veterans Field between the third and fourth games of the day. The pilots will execute another flyover at the stadium Saturday afternoon as part of USAA Military Appreciation Day.
The Museum of Flight, established in 2010, has displays and a collection of flight and military memorabilia in addition to the warbirds, which are flown in air shows around the southeastern United States.
The T-28 Alpha and T-28Bravo served in Operation Farm Gate, code name for a mission in Vietnam. The T-28Charlie is attributed as the first T-28 to land on an aircraft carrier, the USS Tarawa.
Flyover events:
August 11 – During the Parade of Champions – Approximate time 6:30 pm
August 12 – Time to be determined.
August 13 – Approximate time 3:30 pm
For the first time ever, paranormal, horror and metaphysical communities unite as one group at HeXpo, The Gathering. Join us for a weekend like no other magickal encounter before as we shatter the barriers that separate our realms. Our time has arrived! Come and be a part of this.
All tickets for the previously scheduled show will remain valid for the future date. If you are unable to attend the new date, you may obtain a refund at the point of purchase.
- IMPORTANT: As the current developments regarding COVID-19 are affecting events nationally and internationally, Ticketmaster may be experience high call/email volumes in the coming days and weeks.
- If purchased at the venue box office, please Submit a Refund Request.
Saturday, August
13, 2022
American Legion World Series-T-28 Trojan Warbirds
LEAF Solid Gold 50th Festival: Legends of Africa
Sourwood Festival
HeXpo, The Gathering Paranormal, Horror + Metaphysical Convention
Pilots in three T-28 Trojan warbirds are scheduled to execute flyovers at Keeter Stadium during the first three days of the 2022 American Legion World Series.
Warbirds are vintage military aircraft now operated by civilian military organizations or individuals. The T-28s headed for Shelby are retired military trainers now owned by the Museum of Flight in Rome, Ga.
The first flyover is planned as part of the Parade of Champions on Aug. 11, opening day of the tournament. All eight of the regional teams vying for the national title will line up on Veterans Field between the third and fourth games of the day. The pilots will execute another flyover at the stadium Saturday afternoon as part of USAA Military Appreciation Day.
The Museum of Flight, established in 2010, has displays and a collection of flight and military memorabilia in addition to the warbirds, which are flown in air shows around the southeastern United States.
The T-28 Alpha and T-28Bravo served in Operation Farm Gate, code name for a mission in Vietnam. The T-28Charlie is attributed as the first T-28 to land on an aircraft carrier, the USS Tarawa.
Flyover events:
August 11 – During the Parade of Champions – Approximate time 6:30 pm
August 12 – Time to be determined.
August 13 – Approximate time 3:30 pm
Listen. Dance. Feel the music and that will answer, “Why the “Legends of Africa?” Africa is the core and essence of where so much of humanity and music has originated. It has forever influenced music and cultures throughout the world with the diaspora of its people. Over the years, LEAF has connected deeply with many African artists and presented artists from 32 of the 54 countries on the continent. These bonds and our love of Africa, bring us back the magic of not just the continent, but its people, our family. So join us for a true gathering of friends and the rekindling of traditions that have made the past 27 years of LEAF memorable.
“The shortest distance between two people is a story, a song, or a dance.”
Masankho Banda from Malawi.
Who is an African Legend you admire? Chinobay of Uganda said he’s been inspired by the music he listened to during Apartheid. He spoke of Miriam Makeba (nicknamed Momma Africa) a South African singer, songwriter and activist whose music was socially responsible and carried so much power for the people. What makes you a Legend is the MESSAGE you carry to the world.
In flow with Chinobay’s reflection, the artwork is a masterpiece created by legendary artist Trek 6 inspired by his work in South Africa while producing a documentary. Trek spoke about how the sunrises and sunsets in Africa were surreal, thus he began with a beautiful sun design. A wall of drums in South Africa, where they host people from different tribes bringing food, song and art inspired the drums. In Trek’s own words, “Africa is cosmic, colorful, and the center to our past. From it we radiated.”We are honored by his artistic vision.
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Sale!
Festival Weekend PLUS Pass
$175.00 – $203.00
October 20-23, 2022 *Must be purchased by LEAF Member* Thursday 4:30pm to Sunday 7pm including overnight tent camping.
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Sale!
Festival Weekend Pass
$135.00 – $159.00
October 21-23, 2022 Fri 9am – Sun 7pm. Includes overnight camping
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Sale!
Festival Community Pass
$95.00 – $105.00
Fri 4:30pm – 2am, Sat 9am – 2am, Sun 9am – 7pm. No overnights / camping. No Thu. access. Must have alternate overnight accommodations nearby
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Sale!
Festival Saturday Pass
$53.00 – $59.00
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM. No overnight camping.
Come join us at the Sourwood Festival
The Sourwood Festival, highlighting sourwood honey, fills downtown Black Mountain with wholesome entertainment for both adults and children in August each year.
Music, dancing, arts & crafts,food, kid’s rides and games, for a family-friendly event. 2 days of fun!
August 13, 2022 9am-8pm
August 14, 2022 9am-5pm
Parking:
Saturday and Sunday: Ingles Garden Center, 550 NC-9. Shuttle provided 10am-4pm.
Saturday and Sunday, former Bi-Lo’s, 205 NC-9 Shuttle provided 10am-4pm
Hosted by
Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
2022 Sponsors
Explore Asheville, Givens Highland Farms, Pisgah Brewing Company, Mercy Urgent Care, Hampton Inn, Black Mountain Savings, White Insurance, ShowOff Logos & Promotions
Featuring Artisans and Craftsmen
Kid-Friendly Activities
August 13, 2022 9am – 8pm
9am -12pm Tail Gate Market First Baptist Church 130 Montreat Rd
9am – 12pm Classic Car Show 304 Black Mtn Ave
9am – 8pm Vendor Booths open
9am – 8pm Petting Zoo 102 Black Mtn Ave
10am-12pm Pony Rides 102 Black Mtn Ave
10am – 2pm Pottery Market Blk Mtn Center for Arts 225 W. State St.
10am -1pm Pop Up Book Sale Library 105 N. Daughtry St.
10am – 6pm Gelly Ball Bank Dr.
11am Emigre Music Stage 102 Black Mtn Ave
12pm Upbeats Ukulele Band Cherry St. Court
1pm Gin Mill Pickers Music Stage 102 Black Mtn Ave
2pm White Water Bluegrass Company Cherry St. Court
2pm-4pm Pony Rides 102 Black Mtn Ave
3pm The Circuit Rider Music Stage 108 Black Mtn Ave
4pm ShooBees Cherry St. Court
5pm Academy for the Arts Music Stage 108 Black Mtn Ave
6pm Greg & Colleen Cherry St. Court
7pm Randall Marks & Merlin Armstrong Music Stage 108 Black Mtn Ave
August 14, 2022 9-5pm
9am – 5pm Vendors Open
9am – 5pm Petting Zoo 102 Black Mtn Ave
10am -12pm Pony Rides 102 Black Mtn Ave
10am – 2pm Pottery Market Blk Mtn Center for Arts 225 W. State St.
12pm Sorrell Jack Music Stage 108 Black Mtn Ave
1pm The Dark City Kings Cherry St. Court
2pm Watkins Music Stage 108 Black Mtn Ave
2pm – 4pm Pony Rides 102 Black Mtn Ave
3pm Jane DeCuir Cherry St. Court
4pm The Queen’s Court Party Dance 108 Black Mtn Ave
For the first time ever, paranormal, horror and metaphysical communities unite as one group at HeXpo, The Gathering. Join us for a weekend like no other magickal encounter before as we shatter the barriers that separate our realms. Our time has arrived! Come and be a part of this.
All tickets for the previously scheduled show will remain valid for the future date. If you are unable to attend the new date, you may obtain a refund at the point of purchase.
- IMPORTANT: As the current developments regarding COVID-19 are affecting events nationally and internationally, Ticketmaster may be experience high call/email volumes in the coming days and weeks.
- If purchased at the venue box office, please Submit a Refund Request.
Sunday, August
14, 2022
Sourwood Festival
Come join us at the Sourwood Festival
The Sourwood Festival, highlighting sourwood honey, fills downtown Black Mountain with wholesome entertainment for both adults and children in August each year.
Music, dancing, arts & crafts,food, kid’s rides and games, for a family-friendly event. 2 days of fun!
August 13, 2022 9am-8pm
August 14, 2022 9am-5pm
Parking:
Saturday and Sunday: Ingles Garden Center, 550 NC-9. Shuttle provided 10am-4pm.
Saturday and Sunday, former Bi-Lo’s, 205 NC-9 Shuttle provided 10am-4pm
Hosted by
Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
2022 Sponsors
Explore Asheville, Givens Highland Farms, Pisgah Brewing Company, Mercy Urgent Care, Hampton Inn, Black Mountain Savings, White Insurance, ShowOff Logos & Promotions
Featuring Artisans and Craftsmen
Kid-Friendly Activities
August 13, 2022 9am – 8pm
9am -12pm Tail Gate Market First Baptist Church 130 Montreat Rd
9am – 12pm Classic Car Show 304 Black Mtn Ave
9am – 8pm Vendor Booths open
9am – 8pm Petting Zoo 102 Black Mtn Ave
10am-12pm Pony Rides 102 Black Mtn Ave
10am – 2pm Pottery Market Blk Mtn Center for Arts 225 W. State St.
10am -1pm Pop Up Book Sale Library 105 N. Daughtry St.
10am – 6pm Gelly Ball Bank Dr.
11am Emigre Music Stage 102 Black Mtn Ave
12pm Upbeats Ukulele Band Cherry St. Court
1pm Gin Mill Pickers Music Stage 102 Black Mtn Ave
2pm White Water Bluegrass Company Cherry St. Court
2pm-4pm Pony Rides 102 Black Mtn Ave
3pm The Circuit Rider Music Stage 108 Black Mtn Ave
4pm ShooBees Cherry St. Court
5pm Academy for the Arts Music Stage 108 Black Mtn Ave
6pm Greg & Colleen Cherry St. Court
7pm Randall Marks & Merlin Armstrong Music Stage 108 Black Mtn Ave
August 14, 2022 9-5pm
9am – 5pm Vendors Open
9am – 5pm Petting Zoo 102 Black Mtn Ave
10am -12pm Pony Rides 102 Black Mtn Ave
10am – 2pm Pottery Market Blk Mtn Center for Arts 225 W. State St.
12pm Sorrell Jack Music Stage 108 Black Mtn Ave
1pm The Dark City Kings Cherry St. Court
2pm Watkins Music Stage 108 Black Mtn Ave
2pm – 4pm Pony Rides 102 Black Mtn Ave
3pm Jane DeCuir Cherry St. Court
4pm The Queen’s Court Party Dance 108 Black Mtn Ave
Tuesday, August
16, 2022
American Legion World Series-Golden Knights
The U.S. Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights, will perform before the 7pm championship game.
The two Golden Knights demonstration teams travel the United States performing for public audiences at venues ranging from small civic events to nationally televised events, such as NFL games, NASCAR races, and international air shows. Team members are from a variety of backgrounds in one of the 150 jobs in the U.S. Army.
The parachutists perform to exacting standards but may tailor their performance for a specific venue. The Golden Knights have an unparallelled safety record in the professional parachuting arena.
The Golden Knights also have competition teams who have won national and international competitions. They hold the current military world record in both male and female four-way freefall formation and the world record in canopy piloting speed. The Golden Knights tandem section provides tandem parachute jumps to approved local and national celebrities, media personnel, and VIPs. It was a Golden Knights team that jumped with the late President George H.W. Bush in 2007, 2012, and 2014.
The Golden Knights are headquartered at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Saturday, August
20, 2022
LEAF Solid Gold 50th Festival: Legends of Africa
17th Annual Come to Leicester Artist Studio Tour
LEAF Down By The River!
Volksfest Polka Party with Mountain Top Polka Band
Listen. Dance. Feel the music and that will answer, “Why the “Legends of Africa?” Africa is the core and essence of where so much of humanity and music has originated. It has forever influenced music and cultures throughout the world with the diaspora of its people. Over the years, LEAF has connected deeply with many African artists and presented artists from 32 of the 54 countries on the continent. These bonds and our love of Africa, bring us back the magic of not just the continent, but its people, our family. So join us for a true gathering of friends and the rekindling of traditions that have made the past 27 years of LEAF memorable.
“The shortest distance between two people is a story, a song, or a dance.”
Masankho Banda from Malawi.
Who is an African Legend you admire? Chinobay of Uganda said he’s been inspired by the music he listened to during Apartheid. He spoke of Miriam Makeba (nicknamed Momma Africa) a South African singer, songwriter and activist whose music was socially responsible and carried so much power for the people. What makes you a Legend is the MESSAGE you carry to the world.
In flow with Chinobay’s reflection, the artwork is a masterpiece created by legendary artist Trek 6 inspired by his work in South Africa while producing a documentary. Trek spoke about how the sunrises and sunsets in Africa were surreal, thus he began with a beautiful sun design. A wall of drums in South Africa, where they host people from different tribes bringing food, song and art inspired the drums. In Trek’s own words, “Africa is cosmic, colorful, and the center to our past. From it we radiated.”We are honored by his artistic vision.
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Sale!
Festival Weekend PLUS Pass
$175.00 – $203.00
October 20-23, 2022 *Must be purchased by LEAF Member* Thursday 4:30pm to Sunday 7pm including overnight tent camping.
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Sale!
Festival Weekend Pass
$135.00 – $159.00
October 21-23, 2022 Fri 9am – Sun 7pm. Includes overnight camping
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Sale!
Festival Community Pass
$95.00 – $105.00
Fri 4:30pm – 2am, Sat 9am – 2am, Sun 9am – 7pm. No overnights / camping. No Thu. access. Must have alternate overnight accommodations nearby
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Sale!
Festival Saturday Pass
$53.00 – $59.00
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM. No overnight camping.
17th Annual Come to Leicester Artist Studio Tour: 10 AM – 5 PM, August 20-21. Artists in the small community of Leicester, NC open their studios to the public for this free, self-guided tour. Visitors choose their own tour stops using detailed brochures with maps and signs along the route directing to the individual stops. Visitors will find many types of fine art and crafts, including brooms, pottery, paintings, iron work, jewelry, fiber, stained glass, mosaic, enamel, and mixed media. Visit our website to see the artists and print a map. http://www.cometoleicester.org
New changes are on the horizon, as we usher in a new era of LEAF awesomeness. This summer, we’re relocating LEAF Downtown to an inspiring NEW outdoor venue, The Grey Eagle’s newest venue “The Outpost” at 521 Amboy Road. This new riverside venue will come alive with entertainment on Saturday, August 20th, with an entire day dedicated to our youth, family and community in an event dubbed: LEAF Down By The River!
Join us at The 2nd Act – Coffee, Wine & Craft Beer Bar in Hendersonville, NC for an evening filled with your favorite Oktoberfest sounds!
Sunday, August
21, 2022
17th Annual Come to Leicester Artist Studio Tour
17th Annual Come to Leicester Artist Studio Tour: 10 AM – 5 PM, August 20-21. Artists in the small community of Leicester, NC open their studios to the public for this free, self-guided tour. Visitors choose their own tour stops using detailed brochures with maps and signs along the route directing to the individual stops. Visitors will find many types of fine art and crafts, including brooms, pottery, paintings, iron work, jewelry, fiber, stained glass, mosaic, enamel, and mixed media. Visit our website to see the artists and print a map. http://www.cometoleicester.org
Thursday, August
25, 2022
Night In The Country Carolinas Music Festival
NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY CAROLINAS
Night in the Country Music Festivals returns to the Carolina foothills August 25-27, 2022. This Pure Country experience brings some of country music’s hottest artists to the world-renowned Tryon Resort in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
Night in the Country Carolinas features three nights of country music with performances by Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, Dierks Bentley, Jimmie Allen, Jameson Rogers, Ashley McBryde, and much more! During the day, the festival has a wide range of one-of-a-kind events and attractions including Bands, Brews & Que, the Craft Beer Experience, Grapeland, the Beer Relay, Tournament of Champions, and more. The festival also features live music during the day and an outdoor nightlife experience after the concerts.
The festival takes place on festival grounds unlike any other. Tryon Resort is a 1,600-acre facility featuring 13 rings, onsite luxury cabins and an inn, RV pads with full hook-ups, and wide-open grounds and arenas that have the potential to host the largest music festivals and events in the world. The grounds also boast several on-site restaurants, the Silo Bar, a general store, other shops, and a carousel.
Passes and accommodations for NITC Carolinas are on sale now.
Explore the festival experience and book your next great country tradition at https://nightinthecountrycarolinas.org/
Friday, August
26, 2022
Night In The Country Carolinas Music Festival
NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY CAROLINAS
Night in the Country Music Festivals returns to the Carolina foothills August 25-27, 2022. This Pure Country experience brings some of country music’s hottest artists to the world-renowned Tryon Resort in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
Night in the Country Carolinas features three nights of country music with performances by Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, Dierks Bentley, Jimmie Allen, Jameson Rogers, Ashley McBryde, and much more! During the day, the festival has a wide range of one-of-a-kind events and attractions including Bands, Brews & Que, the Craft Beer Experience, Grapeland, the Beer Relay, Tournament of Champions, and more. The festival also features live music during the day and an outdoor nightlife experience after the concerts.
The festival takes place on festival grounds unlike any other. Tryon Resort is a 1,600-acre facility featuring 13 rings, onsite luxury cabins and an inn, RV pads with full hook-ups, and wide-open grounds and arenas that have the potential to host the largest music festivals and events in the world. The grounds also boast several on-site restaurants, the Silo Bar, a general store, other shops, and a carousel.
Passes and accommodations for NITC Carolinas are on sale now.
Explore the festival experience and book your next great country tradition at https://nightinthecountrycarolinas.org/
Rooted in the Carolina foothills, the Night in the Country experience transforms the world-renowned Tryon International Equestrian Center into your next great country tradition.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this 3-day country music festival!
Saturday, August
27, 2022
LEAF Solid Gold 50th Festival: Legends of Africa
Night In The Country Carolinas Music Festival
East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival
NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY CAROLINAS
Listen. Dance. Feel the music and that will answer, “Why the “Legends of Africa?” Africa is the core and essence of where so much of humanity and music has originated. It has forever influenced music and cultures throughout the world with the diaspora of its people. Over the years, LEAF has connected deeply with many African artists and presented artists from 32 of the 54 countries on the continent. These bonds and our love of Africa, bring us back the magic of not just the continent, but its people, our family. So join us for a true gathering of friends and the rekindling of traditions that have made the past 27 years of LEAF memorable.
“The shortest distance between two people is a story, a song, or a dance.”
Masankho Banda from Malawi.
Who is an African Legend you admire? Chinobay of Uganda said he’s been inspired by the music he listened to during Apartheid. He spoke of Miriam Makeba (nicknamed Momma Africa) a South African singer, songwriter and activist whose music was socially responsible and carried so much power for the people. What makes you a Legend is the MESSAGE you carry to the world.
In flow with Chinobay’s reflection, the artwork is a masterpiece created by legendary artist Trek 6 inspired by his work in South Africa while producing a documentary. Trek spoke about how the sunrises and sunsets in Africa were surreal, thus he began with a beautiful sun design. A wall of drums in South Africa, where they host people from different tribes bringing food, song and art inspired the drums. In Trek’s own words, “Africa is cosmic, colorful, and the center to our past. From it we radiated.”We are honored by his artistic vision.
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Sale!
Festival Weekend PLUS Pass
$175.00 – $203.00
October 20-23, 2022 *Must be purchased by LEAF Member* Thursday 4:30pm to Sunday 7pm including overnight tent camping.
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Sale!
Festival Weekend Pass
$135.00 – $159.00
October 21-23, 2022 Fri 9am – Sun 7pm. Includes overnight camping
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Sale!
Festival Community Pass
$95.00 – $105.00
Fri 4:30pm – 2am, Sat 9am – 2am, Sun 9am – 7pm. No overnights / camping. No Thu. access. Must have alternate overnight accommodations nearby
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Sale!
Festival Saturday Pass
$53.00 – $59.00
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM. No overnight camping.
Night in the Country Music Festivals returns to the Carolina foothills August 25-27, 2022. This Pure Country experience brings some of country music’s hottest artists to the world-renowned Tryon Resort in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
Night in the Country Carolinas features three nights of country music with performances by Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, Dierks Bentley, Jimmie Allen, Jameson Rogers, Ashley McBryde, and much more! During the day, the festival has a wide range of one-of-a-kind events and attractions including Bands, Brews & Que, the Craft Beer Experience, Grapeland, the Beer Relay, Tournament of Champions, and more. The festival also features live music during the day and an outdoor nightlife experience after the concerts.
The festival takes place on festival grounds unlike any other. Tryon Resort is a 1,600-acre facility featuring 13 rings, onsite luxury cabins and an inn, RV pads with full hook-ups, and wide-open grounds and arenas that have the potential to host the largest music festivals and events in the world. The grounds also boast several on-site restaurants, the Silo Bar, a general store, other shops, and a carousel.
Passes and accommodations for NITC Carolinas are on sale now.
Explore the festival experience and book your next great country tradition at https://nightinthecountrycarolinas.org/
The East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival
We Rise As One! The 2022 East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival will take place in MLK Park, 50 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Asheville on Saturday, August 27 from 10am to 10pm. There will be live music, vendors, food trucks, and a children’s area (open from 11am to 8pm) which will include inflatables, face painting, balloon twisting (from 1pm to 3pm), crafts, and games. The East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival Parade on MLK Drive starts at 10am on Saturday from the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Alexander Drive to MLK Park. This year’s festival is in honor of the late Mack Moore of M&M Heating & Cooling. East End/Valley Street is Asheville’s oldest African-American neighborhood. This is an alcohol free, family friendly festival! Come celebrate with us! Everyone is welcome!
Featuring:
The Gospel Sensations 12pm to 1pm
Chalwa Mountain Reggae 1:15pm to 2:15pm
WestSound 2:30pm to 3:15pm
Virtuous 3:15pm to 3:45pm
Delta House Jazz Band 3:45pm to 4:10pm
Free Flow Band 4:30pm to 5:15pm
The Stanley Baird Group 5:30pm to 6:30pm
ReggaeInfinity 6:45pm to 7:45pm
Hypnotic Band 8:00pm to 8:45pm
Uptown Swagga Band 9pm to 10pm
*Times subject to change
Parade at 10am:
Asheville Tourists Mascot
Drums Up Guns Down
The Kuumba Watoto Dancers
The Zeta Debutante Queen & Court
Majorette Dolls of Asheville
Bubble Master
Carver High School Band
Hood Huggers Tour
Asheville Motorcycle Club
Rooted in the Carolina foothills, the Night in the Country experience transforms the world-renowned Tryon International Equestrian Center into your next great country tradition.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this 3-day country music festival!
Sunday, August
28, 2022
NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY CAROLINAS
Rooted in the Carolina foothills, the Night in the Country experience transforms the world-renowned Tryon International Equestrian Center into your next great country tradition.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this 3-day country music festival!