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Festivals in Asheville, NC - Trade Shows, Craft Shows


 
Bluegrass First Class
February 13 - 15, 2026

Bluegrass First Class

Crown Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 7/8/2025

A Bluegrass Festival organized by MRH Productions.
This North Carolina Bluegrass Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 2 stages with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 12pm-12 midnight; Sun 9am-12pm. Admission tickets are $65 - $210. This event will also include: vendor market, workshops & jam sessions.
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
July 30 - August 1, 2026

Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

Asheville High School Auditorium, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 11/19/2025

A Festival Concert organized by Folk Heritage Committee.
This North Carolina Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $60. This event will also include: youth talent celebration, aug. 1, 2:00-4:00
Shindig on the Green
July 11 - August 29, 2026

Shindig on the Green

Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC

Status: Updated 11/19/2025

A Festival organized by Folk Heritage Committee.
This North Carolina Festival will have no exhibit booths and 1 food booth. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be .