FOODEESFEST Asheville, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)
A sprawling food truck festival with 40+ rotating vendors serving craveable street eats, plus craft booths for browsing and take home finds. Expect a lively outdoor stroll and plenty of local shopping energy at Tanger Outlets.
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