It's that time of the year not too many years ago that Asheville residents would look ahead to the weekend with excited anticipation, and in some cases, dread. Beginning in 1979, downtown Asheville ...

WEBVTT TODAY - IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE LARGEST FREE STREET FESTIVAL IN THE SOUTHEAST.. AND IT'S HAPPENING IN OUR AREA. NEWS FOUR'S MIKE MCCORMICK IS IN ASHEVILLE.. WITH WHY YOU'LL REGRET MISSING IT.

The Edgy kids love Bele Chere — for about two hours and $75. Yes, Bele Chere can be expensive with kids, but the festival also can be loads of fun. Just keep a few things in mind. First, the to-do ...

Reggae legends The Wailers and country star Travis Tritt top off the headliners for this summer’s Bele Chere — the 30th anniversary of the festival. The lineup, announced today, also includes Cowboy ...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Asheville's popular Bele Chere festival may have ended for good. The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that city leaders have decided not to continue funding the downtown festival, ...

The streets of Asheville, N.C., are preparing to be filled with live music, art and crafts. The 31st annual Bele Chere Festival returns to historic downtown Asheville from July 24-26 with an ...

Mount Pleasant folks visited Asheville, NC for the Bele Chere Festival (July 23-25). Pictured: Kenny Barnes, Tom Keagy, Jill Barnes, Norma Ballentine, Bill Kendall, Nell Barrineau, and Deb Keagy.