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50 Asheville Area Festivals in 2023



Asheville, North Carolina is a vibrant and culturally rich city just minutes from High Rock Rentals, and one of the best ways to experience its unique character is through its festivals. From music and art to food and drink, there's always something happening in and around the city. Whether you're a local or just visiting, don't miss out on these exciting events that showcase the best of what Asheville has to offer. In this blog, we'll be taking a look at some of the most popular festivals happening in and around Asheville, so you can plan your next trip and make the most of your time in this beautiful corner of the world. All of the events that are in this blog are within an hour and a half drive from High Rock Rentals, perfect for a day trip!


February

2/18 – Asheville Celtic Fest – Asheville

2/19 – Asheville Mardi Gras Parade – Asheville


March

3/25 – Blue Ridge Jamboree – Asheville


April

4/1* – NC Small Batch Beer Festival – Asheville

4/8 – Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade – Dillsboro

4/1-5/25 – Biltmore Blooms – Asheville

4/22-4/23 – Asheville Bread Festival – Asheville

4/28-4/30* – Asheville Spring Herb Festival – Asheville


May

5/13* – Montford Music and Arts Festival – Asheville

5/13-5/14 – Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival – Lake Lure

5/19-5/20 – WNC Bigfoot Festival – Marion

5/21* – Sawyer Springs Vineyard Spring Festival – Hendersonville

5/26-5/29* – GRINDfest – Asheville


June

6/4* – Asheville Honey Festival – Asheville

6/8-6/10* – Cherokee Bluegrass Festival – Cherokee

6/9-6/10* – WNC JeepFest – Maggie Valley

6/10 – Hola Asheville – Asheville

6/13-6/17 – Asheville Ideas Fest – Asheville

6/23-6/25* – Thunder in the Smokies Summer Rally – Maggie Valley

6/24* – Fletcher Firefly Festival – Fletcher

6/29-7/4* – Cherokee Summer Carnival – Cherokee


July

7/6-7/9* – Grandfather Mountain Highland Games – Linville

7/15* – Front Street Arts and Crafts Show – Dillsboro

7/20-7/22* – Hillbilly Jam – Maggie Valley

7/20-7/23 – Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands – Asheville

7/29* – Grove Arcade Summer Festival – Asheville


August

8/4-8/6 – Mountain Dance and Folk Festival – Asheville

8/12-8/13* – Black Mountain Sourwood Festival – Black Mountain

8/18-8/19* – LEAF Downtown – Asheville


September

TBD– Autumn at OZ – Beech Mountain

9/1-9/3 – Goombay Festival – Hendersonville

9/1-9/4* – NC Apple Festival – Hendersonville

9/8-9/10* – Thunder in the Smokies Fall Rally – Maggie Valley

9/22-9/23* – Asheville Greek Festival – Asheville

9/24* – Carolina Mountain Cheese Festival – Asheville

9/29-9/30* – Smoky Mountain Elk Fest – Maggie Valley

9/30 – Blue Ridge Pride Festival– Asheville


October

10/7* – Asheville Oktoberfest – Asheville

10/7,10/14,10/21– Asheville Art in the Park – Asheville

10/14 – CiderFest NC – Asheville

10/19-10/22* – LEAF October Festival – Black Mountain

10/21* – North Carolina Ceramic Arts Festival – Asheville


November/December

11/3-1/7 – Christmas at Biltmore – Asheville

11/17-12/31* – The North Carolina Arboretum’s Winter Lights – Asheville

12/1-12/2 – Dickens in the Village – Asheville


*Exact date TBD

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