Asheville NC Festivals in May
11th Annual French Broad River Festival
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In Campground across the French Broad River on the Left.
Hot Springs, NC
May 2nd - 4th, 2008
$65 online/$75 at the Gate. This includes camping, music, registration fees for whitewater events (if you have your own boat), one raffle ticket, and good times.
The 11th Annual French Broad River Festival, a benefit for American Whitewater, will take place on May 2-4, 2008 in beautiful Hot Springs, North Carolina, just 45 minutes north of Asheville, at the Hot Springs Campground and Spa. Come spend the weekend with family and friends listening to the sounds of Acoustic Syndicate, Blueground Undergrass, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Big City Sunrise, Snake Oil Medicine Show, Sol Driven Train, Mad Tea Party, Strut, Jen and the Juice, Jesse James and the Junkman's Daughter, Suttree, and other great regional and national recording artists to be announced. This year, Snake Oil Medicine show, with special guest Jeff Mosier of Blueground Undergrass, will host a totally unplugged late night acoustic jam on Friday night. On Saturday night, Blueground Undergrass will host, along with lots of special guests, our late night acoustc jam. These are sure to be some of the most intimate opportunities to see these folks in the purest of forms. These will be truly memorable performances.
Also, enjoy shopping for new outdoor gear, art, and other fun stuff at the Silent Auction or with one of our many vendors. Participating in either the Paddle with the Pros, the 4th Annual FBRF Mountain Bike Race, or the 11th Annual French Broad River Raft Race are great ways to spend the weekend between all the great music.
Phil Cheney will also host "The Dynamic Art Gallery"(DAG) for it's second year at the fest. Last year, many talented artisans and musicians graced the DAG with their presence. This year should be no different! Join Phil, Bob Seven, George Pond and many other folks at the Dynamic Art Gallery...trust us, you won't regret it!
Britny Davis returns to lead folks in Yoga each morning. Unifire brings the magic of fire to life for a special late night show. For the kids, we have the Families Together Kid's Village, which will include the FBRF Kid's Parade. Becky the Balloon Lady will be turning balloons in conjunction with face painting, crafts, magic, clowns, and other fun activities. Come hang out with us! We can't wait to see you!
Lake Eden Arts Festival (Leaf)
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Camp Rockmont
Black Mountain, NC
17 miles east of Asheville
May 9th - 11th, 2008. Also takes place on October 17th - 19th, 2008
3 day passes from $95 and up, Day passes from $60 and up. Visit their website for more pricing.
Let us sum up the conundrum that you will face at the Lake Eden Arts Festival. Like a child at the fair, you will have to choose only one of the nearly endless entertainment options. At a given moment you may choose to listen to Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk at one of the outdoor stages, all the while knowing that you are missing out on Contra Dancing, the finals of a National Poetry Slam, the bonfire drum circle, or the fire dancers on the beach by the lake. LEAF offers more than just entertainment. It's also an excellent venue to view local arts and crafts, learn from experts in over 40 Healing Arts workshops, and most importantly LEAF is an awesome place to enjoy these mountains we call home. LEAF takes place in May and October 17 miles east of Asheville at Camp Rockmont on "600 stunning acres featuring rustic cabins, camping areas, hiking trails, climbing walls, tennis courts, and two lakes for canoeing, swimming, and the zooming zipline."
Asheville Music Jamboree
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Deerfields
112 Watagnee Tr.
Horse Shoe, N.C. 28742
828-329-5003
May 23d - 25th
$125 and up
This May, the Asheville Music Jamboree will embrace the diversity and beauty of WNC, by inviting patrons from all walks of life to enjoy an eclectic mix of world-class entertainment and to celebrate a unique sense of community in an intimate setting of rolling hills and bountiful apple orchards.
Mountain Sports Festival
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Carrier Park
Amboy Road
Asheville, NC
May 30th - June 1st, 2008
Free. Races have entry fees.
Covering the gamut of Mountain Sports, the Mountain Sports Festival has something for pros, amateurs, and novices alike. With an impressive list of races, extreme sports competitions, and demonstrations to choose from in sports such as running, cycling, kayaking, canoeing, and skateboarding you won't find a dull moment during this three day festival, occurring in May each year in Asheville, the outdoor sports capitol of the Southeast.
