Asheville NC Festivals in October
Fiesta Latina
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WNC Agricultural Center
1300 Fanning Bridge Rd. at Airport Blvd. in Fletcher NC
October 11th, 2008
Free
This fiesta is an all day celebration of Latin culture through live music, tantalizing food, storytelling, puppetry, Latin arts & crafts, and educational booths. Whether you are already a fan of these vibrant tastes and beats, or you just want to come out and experience them for the first time, make it a point to catch the Fiesta Latina at MLK Park in downtown Asheville.
Lake Eden Arts Festival (Leaf)
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Camp Rockmont
Black Mountain, NC
17 miles east of Asheville
October 17th - 19th, 2008
3 day passes from $95, Saturday passes from $35. 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."
