Arts, Culture & Entertainment

City Festivals & Events

Asheville’s community embraces the importance of celebrating the community’s heritage and culture as a way of ensuring the city’s vitality and prosperity. One way the city contributes to this sense of place is by serving as Western North Carolina’s hub for community events and festivals.

In Asheville, cultural and community celebrations are essentially about a way of life. They are a celebration of what a community is, where it has come from and where it is going. From events that attract visitors from across the country like Bele Chere, the largest free outdoor street festival in the region, and the Asheville Film Festival, an acclaimed celebration of film, to regional celebrations like the Mountain Sports Festival and the 4th of July Celebration, Asheville is home to some of the most widely attended and celebrated festivals in the Southeast.

The City of Asheville produces award-winning events, family entertainment and holiday celebrations for Asheville residents and visitors throughout the year.

Contact Information
Asheville Parks and Recreation Location:City Hall, Fourth Floor
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday
Mailing: P.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: (828) 259-5800