Event Details 
Bele Chere
Fri Jul 23rd - Sun Jul 25th 10

Event Location
1 S. Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801

Location/Facility Type: Downtown streets

Listing Details for Event #: 1279481
Posted: Jan 17, 2010
Last Updated: Jan 19, 2012
Listing Completeness %: 93%
Views: Total: 101   Registered Users: 13  

Event Details
Primary Category:
  - Festivals & Fairs
     - Festival
Dates: Fri Jul 23rd - Sun Jul 25th 10
Show Hours: Fri 12-11 (9 for Arts & Crafts), Sat 10-11 (9 for Arts & Crafts)
Setup Time: Thursday night & Friday morning
Public Admission Price: Free
Attendance: 300,000
Attendance Method: Previous Estimated Crowd Count
Year #: 32
Parking: Parking Decks, Private Lots, Perimeter Metered Spaces
Vendor Parking: Designated parking for food vendor supply vehicles only
RV Parking: None on site
Restrooms: Portable Outdoor Units
Awards/Prizes: $7500 total
Electricity: Varying schedules for food & Arts Park
Water: Water sources available for food
Tables/Chairs: Not provided
Misc Details: Outdoor Event w/o Cover Provided, Juried Crafts
Website: URL on file! Click Here for more info.
Advertising: In-kind advertising with newspapers and radio.
Entertainment: Ranging from local to national acts.
Activities: Many participatory events for children and adults.
  Jury Fee: $25/$35
Jury Requirements: 3 work photos & 1 booth photo w/app
Commission: None
Art/Craft Spaces This Yr: 100
Art/Craft Spaces Still Open: 0
Art/Craft Space Price: 10x12' $300
Retail Spaces Still Open: 0
Food Spaces This Yr: 45
Food Spaces Still Open: 0
Food Space Price: 10x14' $1800
App Deadline: unknown
Still Accepting App's: NO
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Description
The largest free outdoor festival in the Southeast attracting approximately 300,000 festivalgoers each year.  Arts & crafts, food, local merchants, local non-profits, children's activities and multiple stages featuring local & national bands.
Downtown Ashevillern70 Court PlazarnAsheville, NC   28801rnMap this locationrnLargest free outdoor street festival in the Southeast | More DetailrnCategories:rnArts And Crafts,rnChildren,rnEducational,rnFamily Oriented,rnFood,rnHeritage,rnMusic,rnOutdoor RecreationrnWebsite: http://www.belecherefestival.comrnEmail: nPhone:

The Southeast’s largest outdoor, free street festival: Music (classical, folk, blues, country, rock & roll), drama, dance, children's performances. Local, regional & national talent. Ethnic & regional crafts & food. 8 stages, 100 performances.

31st annual Street festival indowntown Asheville. Ave. attendance- 300,000
Three day event in downtown Asheville. Attracts around 300,000 people. There is music, food, beer, crafts, and resale. There is an arts park area for handmade only, and street vending which has crafts and some of the local shops vending.
Downtown (largest street festival in southeast with live music, art & crafts, food, children’s area & rides) Fri. 12Noon-10:00PM, Sat. 10:00AM-10:00PM, Sun 12Noon-6:00PM, Asheville, NC 828-259-5800 http://www.belecherefestival.com


Event/Application Rules & Regulations

Common Rules Selected: Previous acceptance does not guarantee re-acceptance. Include a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope with enough postage for the jury materials you are sending to be returned to you. Spots are assigned prior to show based by promoter. Conditional Partial or Full Refunds by conditions such as date and whether your space is resold. Held Rain or Shine! Overnight Security Provided. ALL product categories must be itemized on the application. No vendor may sell any soft drinks, name brand drinks, or bottled water. No streamer poppers, snaps, silly string, stink bombs or other similar items may be sold! No pop guns, marshmellow guns or other disruptive items may be sold. Trash must be removed from your space to provided receptacles. No Gas Generators. Additional Lighting Recommended (bring lights and cords). Canopies must be weighted down, no stakes allowed in ground. No Early Packup Allowed. Table Cloth or Drape Required. Event Helping Hands will come around/be available to relieve you for short periods. Standard Rules: All work and displays must stay within designated space. No boxes, extra merchandise or debris should be visible. Spot area must be kept clean throughout the event and be left spotless afterwards. No soliciting, approaching patrons, or distribution of advertising material outside of booth area. All vendors must have a state sales tax license. Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting all sales tax.

Event Quality Level Determining Flags:
A multiple-person panel jury thoroughly reviews slides or photos and display.
All items must be entirely hand-made, no Embellishments only.
All items must be entirely hand-made by the artist alone.
Limited number of Artists per category.
Artist must be present day of show.
All product types to be sold must be listed on application.
Determined Quality Level: 4   quality levels explained
Promoter Details
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Asheville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts
Promoter Number: 31115  User Number: 138362   UserName: stravisashevillencgov

Contact Name: Sandra Travis
Make Checks out to: Bele Chere
Phone: 828-259-5800  Please mention EventLister.com!
Phone 2: 828-251-0343
Fax: 828-259-5606

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Email: Email on file! Click Here for more info.
Website: Website on file! Click Here for more info.
Payment Types Accepted: Checks, Money Orders, Visa, MasterCard
Years Promoting: 31
PromoterType:
Last Site Activity: 3 years ago
Asheville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts
PO Box 7148
Asheville, NC 28801


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