ASHEVILLE GOOMBAY
FESTIVAL 2026
Celebrating Black culture and African & Caribbean heritage, Asheville's Goombay Festival 2026 brings 3 days of live performances, art demonstrations, local vendors, food and drinks, and community activities — capped off with a 5k and a festival-closing parade. Music, culture, art, and community come together for one unforgettable weekend!
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS | Asheville, NC
Friday, September 11th - Sunday, September 13th
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OUR GLOBAL TABLE
A BENEFIT FOR PISGAH LEGAL
Guests are invited to an afternoon celebrating WNC's rich heritage through food, featuring a passport's worth of international dishes made by local friends and neighbors. Proceeds support Pisgah Legal Services' Justice For All Program, offering free legal aid to immigrants across 18 WNC counties. Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 at the door.
COOPERATIVE COFFEE | 210 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Saturday, September 13th | 3 PM - 5:30 PM
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SECRET SATURDAY
LATE NITE COMEDY SHOWCASE
Get ready to laugh — Modelface Comedy returns this Saturday with a surprise lineup packed with talent! Expect a mix of hometown favorites and touring comics straight from New York City, with a few surprise guests. Grab a beer, settle in, and enjoy the show. Ages 18+ - Tickets $18.
WICKED WEED FUNKATORIUM | 147 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, September 12th | 8:45 PM - 11 PM
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20TH ANNUAL
MOUNTAIN SONG FESTIVAL
The 20th Annual Mountain Song Festival hits Brevard, NC with 2 days of bluegrass, roots, Americana, and folk music from Sam Bush, Trey Hensley, the Tim O'Brien Band, Shannon Whitworth and Woody Platt, Alison Brown, Cody Hale, and The Steep Canyon Rangers — plus food, drinks, vendors, and kids' activities!
BREVARD MUSIC CENTER | 365 Andante Ln, Brevard, NC 28712
Friday, September 11th - Saturday, September 12th
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VILLAIN ARTS'
7TH ANNUAL ASHEVILLE TATTOO ARTS FESTIVAL
Get ready, Asheville! The 7th Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival hits Harrah's Cherokee Center, featuring hundreds of talented tattoo artists ready to ink every style imaginable. Enter daily tattoo contests, catch jaw-dropping entertainment like human suspension and sideshow burlesque, and shop unique vendors selling alternative fashion, jewelry, and oddities. Something for everyone, whether you're getting inked or just browsing!
HARRAH'S CHEROKEE CENTER ASHEVILLE | 87 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801
Friday, September 11th - Sunday, September 13th
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BLUE RIDGE PRIDE FESTIVAL
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SEPTEMBER 26TH
It takes a village to pull off Asheville's largest single-day event! Organizers are gearing up to celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community across Western North Carolina on September 26th in Pack Square Park, and volunteers are needed to help make it happen. Sign up to lend a hand — whether that's setup, check-in, crowd support, or wherever help is needed most. All volunteers must complete Crowd Management Certification before the event.
Visit the link below to learn more & to fill out the volunteer form!
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RADISH FEST
RADish Fest is bringing the River Arts District to life for one epic day! Enjoy live music on the Grey Eagle stages, immersive art installations, live painting, comedy, and unexpected creative magic. Featuring headliners Tuba Skinny, The Local Honeys, Idle County, and Rooster, plus local vendors, food from Grey Eagle Taqueria, craft beer, and a sustainability-forward, zero-waste event. This is RAD, celebrated by the community that built it!
GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL AND PUB | 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, September 12th | 11 AM - 11 PM
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