Asheville VeganFest (Spring) is a food festival in Downtown, Asheville.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Free entry. Arrive at noon when vendors open; most plates run under $15. The October sister edition is the larger of the two.
Asheville Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is in its 30-plus year run, with gyros, souvlaki, spanakopita and homemade parishioner baklava.
Tip: Free entry. Friday-Saturday 11:00-21:00. Buy a meal ticket-book at the entrance to use across food stations; the bake-sale tent closes earlier on Saturday.
Asheville Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is in its 30-plus year run, with gyros, souvlaki, spanakopita and homemade parishioner baklava.
Tip: Free entry. Friday-Saturday 11:00-21:00. Buy a meal ticket-book at the entrance to use across food stations; the bake-sale tent closes earlier on Saturday.
Asheville Spring Herb Festival at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher runs 70+ vendors of culinary herbs, heirloom vegetables and local food trucks.
Tip: Free entry, free parking. Friday-Saturday 08:30-17:00, Sunday 10:00-15:00. 12 miles south of Asheville. The largest herb festival in the US.
LEAF Global Arts Festival moved to Deerfields in Mills River in 2026 after 30 years at Lake Eden. Global music plus a compiled food village from chef-led.
Tip: Three-day camping or single-day tickets. Buy in advance; gate prices jump. Spring edition typically runs in May at the same site.
NC Mountain State Fair at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher runs 10 days of livestock, heritage crafts, fair food competitions and the regional food.
Tip: Admission required; ride wristbands sold separately. 12 miles south of Asheville. Parking is free; arrive early on weekends to avoid Boylston Highway backups.
AVL Beer Week is the annual celebration of Asheville's craft beverage industry, with brewery-specific events, tap takeovers and collaborations across town.
Tip: No single ticket; individual events and tap takeovers run at each brewery. Check the official AVL Beer Week site for the rolling calendar.
Sourwood Festival in downtown Black Mountain runs the second weekend of August, celebrating the WNC mountain sourwood honey tradition. Live music, honey.
Tip: Free admission. 15 miles east of Asheville on US-70; pair with brunch at Trailhead Bar and a Dynamite Roasting stop.