Welcome to the 35th Annual Bele Chere Festival!
Bele Chere is Asheville’s one-of-a-kind free music, arts and food festival with something for everyone. Regionally appealing, but locally-focused, Bele Chere is an annual summer destination event that welcomes around 250,000 people of all ages from near and far to experience and enjoy the largest, most inclusive and most diverse festival in all of Asheville.
As a Festival Partner you can always find the latest information and updates related to YOU. Please use the menus above and to the right to find your specific area of interest. Please feel free to email us at belechere@ashevillenc.gov with any questions you might have.
LATEST NEWS- Applications are still being accepted for the following areas:
Children’s Area Nonprofit Partner
Street Performer Application
If you are a festival attendee and would like information on entertainment schedule, festival footprint, special events, and more please visit our website www.belecherefestival.com.