⏷ This year's edition has passed — the next one is typically late summer 2027. See what's on this week.
photo · The Block / Eagle & Market Streets
Festivals & Fairs
Goombay Festival
Asheville's celebration of African, Caribbean, and African-American heritage — music, dance, food, and art in The Block downtown, presented by the YMI Cultural Center.
Every year
Goombay Festival returns every year, typically late summer.
Past editions we know of:
- August 28, 2026
More of the every-year fixtures on the Asheville page.