Asheville

Goombay Festival

Downtown Festival

39 South Market Street
Market & Eagle streets
Asheville, NC 28801

Phone: +1 828 252 4614

Fax: +1 828 257 4539

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The Goombay Festival has become one of Asheville's most popular events. It blends African and Caribbean cultures in a celebration that takes place in the downtown African-American historical district. The festival opens and ends at the center of the activities, the 'YMI Cultural Center', with traditional drumming and a procession. The weekend festivities feature live music (blues, jazz, reggae, drumming), a children's area, arts and crafts, jewelry, and some of the best soul, Caribbean and African cooking you'll ever taste. Admission is free.

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