Same global mission, new festival location: Deerfields in Mills River will host the 2026 LEAF Festival Oct. 16-18.
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, Deerfields offers an unspoiled outdoor experience protected in perpetuity by Carolina Conservancy. Amenities include abundant camping space, two lakes, two outdoor stages, expansive fields, a ridgeline hiking trail and a rocking chair porch.
“Our new festival location has the same magical vibe festival-goers experienced at Lake Eden,” said Hartley. “This move ensures the LEAF Festival can grow, evolve, and thrive for many years to come.”…