East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival
50 Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Asheville NC
Looking for a family-friendly event that celebrates the rich heritage of Asheville’s oldest African-American neighborhood? Then you won’t want to miss the 2023 East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival!
The East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, August 26th, from 10am to 10pm at right here in East End/Valley Street in MLK Park, located at 50 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The festival promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring live music, vendors, food trucks, and a children’s area that will be open from 10am to 7pm.
The East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival Parade will kick off the festivities at 10am on Saturday, August 26 from the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Alexander Drive, and end at MLK Park. This spectacular parade is a celebration of the community’s rich history and culture, and sets the stage for a day filled with fun.
This year’s theme is Heritage: Past, Present, Future. We invite everyone to join us in honoring the past, embracing the present, and looking forward to a bright and exciting future. This is an alcohol-free, family-friendly festival, so bring your loved ones and enjoy a day filled with laughter, learning, and fun. Please note that animals are not permitted at the festival.