AVL Shakedown Street @ Billy Strings
Bright, vibrant four-day market of vendors and fans outside the venue during the Billy Strings Asheville run, where shoppers browse unique products and festival merch amid music-driven, social nightlife energy.
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High-energy progressive bluegrass with virtuosic flatpicked guitar, breakneck tempos, and extended improvisational jams that blend traditional fiddle melodies with rock and psychedelic textures in an arena concert setting.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with virtuosic flatpicked guitar, breakneck tempos, and extended improvisational jams that blend traditional fiddle melodies with rock and psychedelic textures in an arena concert setting.
High-energy progressive bluegrass with virtuosic flatpicked guitar, breakneck tempos, and extended improvisational jams that blend traditional fiddle melodies with rock and psychedelic textures in an arena concert setting.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.
Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Fiery progressive bluegrass featuring virtuosic flatpicking, searing electric acoustic interplay, and extended improvisational jams; arena scale production across a multi-night Feb 10–14, 2026 run promises high-energy crowds and communal singalongs.

Fiery progressive bluegrass featuring virtuosic flatpicking, searing electric acoustic interplay, and extended improvisational jams; arena scale production across a multi-night Feb 10–14, 2026 run promises high-energy crowds and communal singalongs.
Fiery progressive bluegrass featuring virtuosic flatpicking, searing electric acoustic interplay, and extended improvisational jams; arena scale production across a multi-night Feb 10–14, 2026 run promises high-energy crowds and communal singalongs.

Virtuosic string picking and high-energy jam sets from southeast regional musicians in a late-night, intimate club pre-party for Billy Strings week, featuring progressive bluegrass, acoustic improvisation, and communal sing-alongs.

Virtuosic string picking and high-energy jam sets from southeast regional musicians in a late-night, intimate club pre-party for Billy Strings week, featuring progressive bluegrass, acoustic improvisation, and communal sing-alongs.
Virtuosic string picking and high-energy jam sets from southeast regional musicians in a late-night, intimate club pre-party for Billy Strings week, featuring progressive bluegrass, acoustic improvisation, and communal sing-alongs.

Raucous Grateful Dead tribute sets reimagined through bluegrass picking and singalong harmonies, creating a rollicking Valentine's pre-party vibe amid craft beer pours and close-knit taproom dancing.

Raucous Grateful Dead tribute sets reimagined through bluegrass picking and singalong harmonies, creating a rollicking Valentine's pre-party vibe amid craft beer pours and close-knit taproom dancing.
Raucous Grateful Dead tribute sets reimagined through bluegrass picking and singalong harmonies, creating a rollicking Valentine's pre-party vibe amid craft beer pours and close-knit taproom dancing.

Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.

Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.
Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.

Back room old time acoustic sets of fiddle, banjo, and guitar accompany low key dartboard pickup games, pub food, and drinks in a relaxed late night social atmosphere welcoming players and listeners.

Back room old time acoustic sets of fiddle, banjo, and guitar accompany low key dartboard pickup games, pub food, and drinks in a relaxed late night social atmosphere welcoming players and listeners.
Back room old time acoustic sets of fiddle, banjo, and guitar accompany low key dartboard pickup games, pub food, and drinks in a relaxed late night social atmosphere welcoming players and listeners.

Browse 130+ booths of vintage-inspired antiques, handmade home décor, boutique clothing, and original art across two indoor buildings and outdoor booths, with live music and roaming food trucks for spring shopping.

Browse 130+ booths of vintage-inspired antiques, handmade home décor, boutique clothing, and original art across two indoor buildings and outdoor booths, with live music and roaming food trucks for spring shopping.
Browse 130+ booths of vintage-inspired antiques, handmade home décor, boutique clothing, and original art across two indoor buildings and outdoor booths, with live music and roaming food trucks for spring shopping.

Rowdy late-night karaoke in a neon-lit bar, with gleeful off-key renditions of pop anthems, guilty-pleasure duets, and tongue-in-cheek performances; inclusive, low-stakes atmosphere encouraging crowd participation.

Rowdy late-night karaoke in a neon-lit bar, with gleeful off-key renditions of pop anthems, guilty-pleasure duets, and tongue-in-cheek performances; inclusive, low-stakes atmosphere encouraging crowd participation.
Rowdy late-night karaoke in a neon-lit bar, with gleeful off-key renditions of pop anthems, guilty-pleasure duets, and tongue-in-cheek performances; inclusive, low-stakes atmosphere encouraging crowd participation.
High-energy progressive bluegrass and jam-band sets blending fiddle, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar with extended improvisations and groove-driven rhythms; dance-friendly, late-night crowd in a raucous club setting.
High-energy progressive bluegrass and jam-band sets blending fiddle, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar with extended improvisations and groove-driven rhythms; dance-friendly, late-night crowd in a raucous club setting.
High-energy progressive bluegrass and jam-band sets blending fiddle, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar with extended improvisations and groove-driven rhythms; dance-friendly, late-night crowd in a raucous club setting.

Nighttime oddities bazaar of Appalachian cryptid-themed curios, apothecary goods, tarot readings, and alchemy from 35+ Southern makers, set in Hi-Wire's RAD Beer Garden with live music, food, and craft beer.

Nighttime oddities bazaar of Appalachian cryptid-themed curios, apothecary goods, tarot readings, and alchemy from 35+ Southern makers, set in Hi-Wire's RAD Beer Garden with live music, food, and craft beer.
Nighttime oddities bazaar of Appalachian cryptid-themed curios, apothecary goods, tarot readings, and alchemy from 35+ Southern makers, set in Hi-Wire's RAD Beer Garden with live music, food, and craft beer.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.

Improvisational Grateful Dead covers driven by guitar, bass, keys, and drums, turning the taproom into a hazy, community-driven Deadhead singalong. Weekly unique set lists foster a communal, late-night jam vibe.

Improvisational Grateful Dead covers driven by guitar, bass, keys, and drums, turning the taproom into a hazy, community-driven Deadhead singalong. Weekly unique set lists foster a communal, late-night jam vibe.
Improvisational Grateful Dead covers driven by guitar, bass, keys, and drums, turning the taproom into a hazy, community-driven Deadhead singalong. Weekly unique set lists foster a communal, late-night jam vibe.

High energy rock and Americana leaning set with driving guitars and singalong choruses, late night ticketed performance with doors at 10:30 and an 11:00 PM start in downtown Asheville's barroom.

High energy rock and Americana leaning set with driving guitars and singalong choruses, late night ticketed performance with doors at 10:30 and an 11:00 PM start in downtown Asheville's barroom.
High energy rock and Americana leaning set with driving guitars and singalong choruses, late night ticketed performance with doors at 10:30 and an 11:00 PM start in downtown Asheville's barroom.
Late night indie pop set from female fronted act Girl Dinner at District 42, with danceable melodies, bar cocktails, and a lively crowd in an intimate Asheville music venue.
Late night indie pop set from female fronted act Girl Dinner at District 42, with danceable melodies, bar cocktails, and a lively crowd in an intimate Asheville music venue.
Late night indie pop set from female fronted act Girl Dinner at District 42, with danceable melodies, bar cocktails, and a lively crowd in an intimate Asheville music venue.

Raucous late night string band sets blending electric grit with acoustic picking, favoring jam oriented bluegrass and high energy danceable grooves in an intimate barroom setting for rowdy post show revelers.

Raucous late night string band sets blending electric grit with acoustic picking, favoring jam oriented bluegrass and high energy danceable grooves in an intimate barroom setting for rowdy post show revelers.
Raucous late night string band sets blending electric grit with acoustic picking, favoring jam oriented bluegrass and high energy danceable grooves in an intimate barroom setting for rowdy post show revelers.

Rowdy honky-tonk and rootsy Americana sets built for late-night dancing and audience singalongs in an intimate bar setting with upbeat, danceable rhythms. Expect twangy guitar licks, stomping beats, and crowd friendly country rock hooks.

Rowdy honky-tonk and rootsy Americana sets built for late-night dancing and audience singalongs in an intimate bar setting with upbeat, danceable rhythms. Expect twangy guitar licks, stomping beats, and crowd friendly country rock hooks.
Rowdy honky-tonk and rootsy Americana sets built for late-night dancing and audience singalongs in an intimate bar setting with upbeat, danceable rhythms. Expect twangy guitar licks, stomping beats, and crowd friendly country rock hooks.
Twilight drum beats pulse through the streets, inviting communal drumming and dancing in an open air Friday night circle; all skill levels gather for rhythmic synchronization, movement, and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
Twilight drum beats pulse through the streets, inviting communal drumming and dancing in an open air Friday night circle; all skill levels gather for rhythmic synchronization, movement, and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
Twilight drum beats pulse through the streets, inviting communal drumming and dancing in an open air Friday night circle; all skill levels gather for rhythmic synchronization, movement, and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Raucous, high energy string band set blending fiery fiddles, driving banjo and electric guitar with rock and roll exuberance; taproom crowds dance to progressive bluegrass and foot stomping folk rock in a brewery setting.
Raucous, high energy string band set blending fiery fiddles, driving banjo and electric guitar with rock and roll exuberance; taproom crowds dance to progressive bluegrass and foot stomping folk rock in a brewery setting.
Raucous, high energy string band set blending fiery fiddles, driving banjo and electric guitar with rock and roll exuberance; taproom crowds dance to progressive bluegrass and foot stomping folk rock in a brewery setting.