ASHEVILLE – The homegrown citywide AVLFest that debuted with more than 200 performers will return for the second year and more deals for locals.
Local, regional and national music acts will perform on nearly 20 indoor and outdoor venues, including concert halls and clubs, across the city.
“Year one was a success thanks to the people of Asheville,” Wicked Weed’s Community Engagement and Communications Manager Rachel Dudasik said in an email. “Hearing downtown establishments talking about record-breaking weekends during an unusually slow time and year was important for us to know we accomplished what we set out to do. This festival is meant to lift up, not cover up, what this mountain town has to offer.”
Didasik said 2023 was a slow year and challenging for downtown businesses.
On Jan. 19, presale tickets went live for residents within a 75-mile radius of Asheville to receive a discounted rate on passes and the special pricing will be available through Jan. 25.
Locals-only general admission presale tickets are $75 per person, which includes entry to all venues over the four-day event.