Located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Bele Chere showcases more than 40 national, regional and local entertainers on four stages. Now in its 34th year, Bele Chere provides an excellent showcase for local musicians and entertainers of all genres of music.

Information about the 2012 Bele Chere Festival is available online at www.belecherefestival.com or by calling the City of Asheville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department at 828-259-5800.

Bele Chere is the largest free, outdoor street festival in the Southeast, with an attendance of approximately 300,000 annually. The festival is produced by the City of Asheville in conjunction with the Bele Chere Board of Directors.

(Image provided by Bele Chere.)

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