Asheville, NC

Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

ConfirmedDates not yet announced
$20 to $55 ppBluegrassFolk
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Dates
Dates not yet announced
Status
Confirmed
Venue
Auditorium at Asheville High School
Price
$20 to $55
Camping
None on site
Last checked
Oct 20, 2026

Mountain Dance and Folk Festival in Asheville, NC hasn't announced its next dates yet. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details so you'll know the moment plans firm up.

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Listen

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Lineup

See the lineup on the organizer’s site.

Getting there

Nearest airport AVL.

How do I get to Mountain Dance and Folk Festival?

By car

Most people drive to Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. 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
Greyhound (Piedmont Pass / Cardinal Flyer routes)Varies by origin · Varies by origin

Intercity coach to downtown Asheville (Ashland Ave, outside the ART Transit Station) for regional travelers not flying in; not an airport connection.

Book / info
Asheville Rides Transit (ART), Route S3 to downtown, then local route/walkVariable; airport-to-downtown leg alone is not fast · $1.00 one-way (ART standard fare)

ART's S3 route connects AVL to the downtown ART Transit Station (49 Coxe Ave). Asheville High School is roughly 1.3 miles east of downtown; a downtown-to-venue leg is a short rideshare/taxi hop or a ~25-min walk from downtown.

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Taxi & rideshare
Uber / Lyft / taxi~15-25 min · A few dollars more to Kenilworth/the high school

Most practical option for evening arrivals at an auditorium show: pickup relocated to Shuttle Lot South at AVL (curb shuttle or ~5-min walk from baggage claim), then a direct ride to Asheville High School.

Book / info

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.

🅿 Parking

Neither the Folk Heritage Committee's official festival page nor a general search turned up a published parking policy for the Auditorium at Asheville High School during the festival; the school itself presumably has an on-campus lot (as most high schools do) but no capacity, cost, or overflow information is publicly documented for this event. Not fabricated

🚙 Car hire

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Where

Map shows the center of Asheville. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.

Venue

Auditorium at Asheville High School

Camping & Accommodation

Where can I stay near Mountain Dance and Folk Festival?

No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.

Budget stays 1
Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village
🍳 Breakfast

Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Mid-range hotels 2
Residence Inn by Marriott Asheville Biltmore
🍳 Breakfast

Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville

Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Treat yourself 1
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
🍳 Breakfast

Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Airport hotels 3
Wingate by Wyndham Fletcher at Asheville Airport
🍳 Breakfast

31 Airport Park Road, Fletcher, NC 28732

Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Super 8 Asheville Airport Fletcher
🍳 Breakfast

183 Underwood Road, Fletcher, NC 28732

Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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Econo Lodge Asheville Airport Fletcher
🍳 Breakfast

196 Underwood Road, Fletcher, NC 28732

Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

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More hotels nearby 1
Sweet Biscuit InnLink coming soon
Airbnb & private camping
Airbnb

Asheville is a well-established Airbnb market with dense whole-home and private-room inventory across downtown, Kenilworth, West Asheville and Biltmore Village.

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Hipcamp

No festival camping exists (indoor auditorium event), but the Asheville/Pisgah National Forest area is one of Hipcamp's denser Southeast markets, with private-land and glamping sites within a 20-40 minute drive, a scenic alternative-base option for attendees who'd rather camp than book a hotel, though it adds a nightly drive into town for the evening shows.

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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

2026 pricing
$20 to $55 per person
Price history and tiers
2026 admission was $20/adult per night, $5 for students/children 6-12, $55 for a 3-night package, and $15 each for groups of 10+; 2027 pricing has not been announced.
Adult (single night) $20Students/Children 6-12 $53-night package $55Group (10+) $15 each
A guide only. Prices change, so confirm the current price on the official ticket page before you buy.

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Quick answers

How much are Mountain Dance and Folk Festival tickets?

$20 to $55 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.

Where is Mountain Dance and Folk Festival held?

Auditorium at Asheville High School, Asheville, NC.