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Bele Chere's call for artists to produce the official poster artwork for 2009 is now open! The winning artist will receive $1500 and their artwork will be featured on Bele Chere 2009 merchandise. Deadline to apply is Monday, February 9. For an application and further information, please visit http://www.belecherefestival.com/.
The South�s ultimate entertainment, arts and food festival returns on July 24 � 26, 2009 to downtown Asheville, NC. Internationally known as a cultural hub, Asheville is one of the East Coast�s most vibrant cities recently named �Best Southern Town� by Outside Magazine. Drawing more than 300,000 visitors, Bele Chere offers the unique opportunity to see, taste and hear some of the region�s finest art, cuisine and music. The best part of the event, it�s FREE! With more than 30 (coincidence intended!) hours of live entertainment, festival-goers will be treated to every genre of music from homegrown bluegrass to sultry jazz, rocking blues to folksy singer-songwriters. National entertainers include Travis Tritt, The Wailers, Cowboy Mouth, Original P, Edwin McCain, The Lee Boys and Doyle Larson and Quicksilver. Western North Carolina is a hotbed for musical talent, so visitors can be sure they�ll see lots of local musicians and bands in the festival�s lineup. Bele Chere is an art enthusiast�s dream featuring craftsmen and artists showcasing their wares. Arts Park, where more than 30 percent of artists are from Western North Carolina, is on par with the best craft fairs in the country. Mountain handcrafts, pottery, furniture, photography and blown glass of the finest quality are just a few of the treasures to be discovered. Outside Arts Park, even more crafts can be found like hand-knitted hats or mittens, garden art and carved wood. Festival-goers will also want to pick up official festival gear including Bele Chere T-shirts, hats and limited edition posters. Parents will find lots to keep their kids entertained. The festival�s children�s area presented by Food Lion has everything the little ones are looking for � rides, games, and clowns, oh my! For more information about Bele Chere, contact festival staff at 828-259-5800 or visit www.belecherefestival.com. (Images provided by Bele Chere.)
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