35th Annual Goombay Festival

From 35th Annual Goombay Festival Website:

The City of Asheville ranks Goombay as one of four local anchor events where families, businesses, and communities from across the Western North Carolina region gather to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African Diaspora. The festival attracts over 10,000 people throughout the weekend and garners national media coverage. Goombay lives up to its West African name meaning of "rhythm or drum" with eclectic sounds, vibrant, multicolored sights and the tantalizing aroma of exotic foods reflecting a multiplicity of cultures and traditions.

In the tradition of Goombay this year's festival will feature an eclectic musical lineup of national and regional acts celebrating African and Caribbean culture; a diverse assortment of craft and food vendors, stilt walkers, and more.