The 29th annual Bele Chere festival, like Thomas Wolfe's iconic angel, looks homeward with a decidedly local focus. Area talent is showcased in visual arts, food and music.
Bele Chere’s local sights and sounds • What stays here, happens here
Rules for Bele Chere 2007 • How well do you know Asheville? Gin Blossoms • Lovin’ Spoonful • Marty Stuart • Shemekia Copeland
Kenny Wayne Shepherd • Perpetual Groove • JJ Grey and MOFRO
Karl Denson Trio • Rusted Root • Newsong Here's the lowdown on getting down Bele Chere weekend.
Our guide lists the stage and showtime after every band writeup as well as Xpress' comprehensive bios on all the bands. Events all weekend • Stuff for kids • Featured events
Bele Chere’s Arts Park • Bele Chere Food • Bele Chere after-hours Performance information in a grid format for an at-a-glance, day-by-day view of Bele Chere 2007.