Western North Carolina is rich in beauty, culture, history, and festivals that happen to celebrate all of those things. Whether you’re looking for music, great beer, dancing, crafts, or any array of things, your festival needs will be met. Check out this list of 2013 festivals conveniently located within 45 minutes of Asheville, and find … Read More
Festivals
All Go West Returns as Celebration of West Asheville
Downtown had its share of festivals but West Asheville, growing as an important arts and cultural part of the city felt a little left out. So in 2010 the All Go West Festival was born. “West Asheville is quickly becoming known for it’s individual flair, when 10 years ago businesses were struggling to thrive,” says … Read More
Beer Enthusiasts Flock to Winter Warmer
Yet another indication of the thriving beer scene in Asheville is the growing success of its winter beer festival, the Winter Warmer. The first one took place in 2008 at The Garage (located in Biltmore Village where the Toy Boat Community Arts Space is now) where the attendance was about 275 people. This year, on … Read More
Asheville Has Prominent Role in Unofficial Google+ Film Festival
The husband-wife team of Adam Cohen and Jaime Byrd are solid fixtures in the Asheville film scene. Jaime is a producer, director, editor, and cinematographer for Blind Lyle Films, located in Asheville, while Adam is a producer for the same company. Jaime started the Asheville Filmmakers Group (AFG) several years ago. “I wanted to take … Read More
Oktoberfest Becoming an Asheville Tradition
While this area isn’t necessarily known for its Bavarian heritage, Oktoberfest is thriving in Asheville. On Saturday, Oct. 13, Asheville’s Downtown Association in association with Harmony Motors presented the fourth annual Oktoberfest celebration along Wall Street. More than 2,000 people attended the event on a beautiful autumnal day packed with activities, food, and beverages. While … Read More
Asheville Shows LGBTQ Folks Some Love
Pride is a day to celebrate your partnership, your sexuality, your gender expression, and your right to live freely as you are. Asheville Pride 2012, held Oct. 6, was a culmination of bright shining smiles and bursts of color over Pack Square and the Roger McGuire Green. “Since that first year of anxiety and doubt, … Read More
Moogfest 2012: Long Lines, Good Times, Great Music
Moogfest, Asheville’s annual carnival of souls, made its third appearance in our fair city this year. And so close to Halloween, it most certainly is doing its part to keep Asheville weird. The event first came to North Carolina in 2010 after spending 2004 to 2008 in New York City. Moogfest disappeared into the vortex … Read More
Moogfest Set to Energize Asheville Music Scene
Electronic music fans get ready: the third annual Moogfest is upon us. This event featuring electronic and visionary music celebrates the innovative spirit of Bob Moog, who was founder of Moog Music and known as the creator of the Moog Synthesizer. He lived in Asheville for nearly 30 years. The music festival bearing his name … Read More
ActionFest Grows Into Major Film Festival
ActionFest began as a dream by its founders to give recognition to the men and women responsible for the action in films. Aaron Norris, Bill Banowsky, Dennis Berman, and Tom Quinn wanted to honor stunt people, stunt coordinators, fight directors, and others who often get little attention in an industry defined by its stars. April … Read More