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LEAF: Lake Eden Arts Festival, Black Mountain |
Also See: Black Mountain | Art Events and Festivals | Bele Chere | More Asheville Events |
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Set amidst the Blue Ridge mountains, just below Mt. Mitchell and near Black Mountain, the LEAF Festival (Lake Eden Arts Festival) magical site is a short drive from Asheville. Formerly the historic Black Mountain College, presently a summer camp (Camp Rockmont), it's a beautiful 600 acre site. Rolling hills for camping, mountain lakes for swimming, canoeing, and ziplining, streams to play in, woods to hike and explore, and a setting which is relaxing and inspiring. Many folks come for the weekend with plenty of room to camp. Be sure to make advance reservations for camping or day passes since it is always a sell-out. Tickets are limited, since only 5,500 are allowed each day! It's only about 12 miles from downtown Asheville.
Next Dates: May 6-9, 2010 & October 14-17, 2010
Update for May: Celebrate LEAF’s 30th festival! Rhythm, Rhyme, Release–find it all and more at LEAF. The tradition continues May 6 to 9 as LEAF celebrates its 30th with a multicultural line-up, including perennial favorites and new members to the LEAF performer family. Come dance, kick back and enjoy this edition of your LEAF soundtrack. Stages will feature: BAABA MAAL- Senegalese Music Superstar • OZOMATLI -multi-cultural urban-Latino Grammy winners • BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA – gospel soul blues • DONNA THE BUFFALO –positive roots groove • STEEP CANYON RANGERS –award winning Bluegrass • THE DUHKS – progressive soul-grass • BIO RITMO –hot Latin & Salsa • JABALI AFRICAN ACROBATS of Kenya • BEN SOLLEE –American roots cello • BIG SAM‘S FUNKY NATION –New Orleans Brass • CHARMAINE NEVILLE –New Orleans blues, jazz & World • ROBIN & LINDA WILLIAMS & THEIR FINE GROUP –bluegrass, folk & gospel • SIM REDMOND BAND –sunny reggae, folk, & world • NIGHTINGALE –traditional New England contra w/ world • ASHEVILLE HORNS – raucous funky horns • HARPER –Australian blues • CHIRGILCHIN –Tuvan Throat Singers • KINOBE & SOUL BEAT AFRICA of Uganda • RISE -formerly Rising Appalachia • KELLIN WATSON BAND • AKIRA SATAKE • UNIFIRE -2 fire show nights • Jam Tent • Poetry SLAM • Yoga & Healing Arts • Workshops & many more.
What’s New? LEAF continues to improve on the already amazing experience. In May, festival goers can expect an expanded LEAFLET KIDS VILLAGE with two stages, sprouts corner, the LEAF pile & more | GLOBAL TENT VILLAGE with reserved camping | offsite DRIVE-THRU Check-In | ZOOM, a new LEAF transport system | TAVERN on the GREEN | and less cars onsite; therefore creating more green space & breathing room.
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Discover new music and explore cultures through music at LEAF. From local old time, Cherokee and bluegrass traditions to Celtic, Brazilian, Haitian, African, Indian, Jamaican, Tibetan back to funk, New Orleans, swing, Blues, folk, Cajun and more. LEAF performing artists take you on journeys through music around the world. |
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Arts express so many cultures, traditions, and forms of creativity. Browse the all original juried fine arts and crafts show. The folk art exhibits give new directions to creativity. Healing arts create the path towards discovery and total relaxation. Poetry is the outspoken art form. Music, dance, theater, and more. At LEAF, you are able to experience so many expressions of art. |
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Lake Eden Arts Festival in Black Mountain is a non-profit dedicated to reaching out in our local community and globally. LEAF in Schools & Streets empowers local youth through arts, mentoring, experience, and education. See the youth perform at LEAF! LEAF International matches kids globally with instruments and mentors. |
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Salsa, Swing, Contra, Hip-Hop, Cajun, Zydeco, Waltz and African shake up anyone's sit down blues. Dance! Dance! Dance all weekend! |
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Tickets:
Purchase tickets in advance - the more in advance you purchase tickets, the lower the price. Day tickets for 2010 are $73-$94 for all days, $29-$40 for Friday or Sunday and $38-$50 for Saturday. You can camp overnight (most do) or get a day pass - additional charge for camping. Often, the festival sells out their day passes early in the day - or even before the festival begins. More ticket info.
Directions:
- From West (from Asheville):
1-40 to Swannanoa Exit 59. Left at end of ramp. Right at light onto US 70. Left at next light,cross small bridge, right at yield onto Old US70. 1.9 miles to light. Left onto Lake Eden Rd.
- From East:
I-40 to 1st Black Mtn. Exit #65. Exit merges to Hwy. 70. 3.5 miles, pass lots of small businesses, Marine Boats & see large Ingles Warehouse on left. Right at traffic light onto Grovestone Road. Left at next light onto Old US 70. 1st light right onto Lake Eden Road.
- By Air:
Asheville Airport w/ USAir, Delta, Continental, Northwest-25 minutes
Greenville SC (GSP) Airport- 1.5 hours Charlotte NC (CLT)- 2.5 hours
- By Bus:
Ride the Asheville Transit Bus from Asheville, Airport or Black Mtn.
- By Bike:
Discounts for bike riders who arrive in this environmentally friendly style. Park & lock bikes at tennis courts.
Ins & Outs:
- NO ARRIVALS prior to Thursday 4pm
- Thursday Arrivals - 4pm-11pm only.
- Friday - 9am-1am Saturday - 9am-10pm Sunday - 8:30am-4pm
- The festival ends Sunday eve at 7pm. Please plan to depart by dark.
- Happy & Safe Travels!!
- LEAFbit: Once you are parked please plan to leave only when necessary.
Help make LEAF more car-free:
- Carpool with friends or use the LEAF Rideshare Forum to find a ride. Saturday only (non overnight leafers) please park in our off-site shuttle parking at Owen High School. Comfy shuttle runs 9am-2am.
- For Vehicle Camping remember you must have a vehicle camping space (15w x 20d $20) reserved in advance.
- All Cars park in Gate 6 or designated parking areas. Plan once you park in car-camping not to leave and re-enter.
- All cars not needed as part of the campsite please park in Gate 6 lot. Thanks - less vehicles about-more friendly space.
Read and see more at the LEAF Web site. |
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