Bele Chere
- Dates
- Dates not yet announced
- Status
- Ended
- Venue
- Downtown Asheville
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Bele Chere in Asheville, NC is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Bele Chere?
The free street festival ran from 1979 through its 35th and final edition in 2013 and has not been revived since.
Reported by WLOS, Winston-Salem Journal (2013).
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
Bele Chere was a large free summer street festival held in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, from the late 1970s until 2013, filling the streets with music, food and craft vendors. Once among the Southeast's biggest downtown festivals, it grew increasingly crowded in its later years and was discontinued after 2013.
What people love
Longtime locals look back on the early years fondly, remembering it as a magical, free downtown celebration and an amusing display of arts and music before the crowds grew.
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Bele Chere on Spotify.
Getting there
Nearest airport AVL.
How do I get to Bele Chere?
By car
Most people drive to Bele Chere. The nearest major airport is AVL, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at AVL
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the center of Asheville. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Downtown Asheville
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Bele Chere?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
31 Airport Park Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soon183 Underwood Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soon196 Underwood Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonHotel links may earn Froligo a commission; they never change the price you pay.
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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