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High energy regional dance competition bringing teams from across the East Coast to perform choreographed routines in multiple styles on a professional theater stage, with intense adjudicated showcases and award driven performances.
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High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.

High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.
High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.

High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.

High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.
High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.

Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.

Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.
Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.
Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.
Hard hitting professional wrestling with athletic maneuvers, big personalities, and twist filled storylines during a live AEW Dynamite or Collision television taping at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, featuring dramatic matches and arena spectacle.
Hard hitting professional wrestling with athletic maneuvers, big personalities, and twist filled storylines during a live AEW Dynamite or Collision television taping at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, featuring dramatic matches and arena spectacle.
Hard hitting professional wrestling with athletic maneuvers, big personalities, and twist filled storylines during a live AEW Dynamite or Collision television taping at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, featuring dramatic matches and arena spectacle.

High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.

High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.
High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.

Patriotic choral arrangements and ceremonial ROTC honors performed by A.C. Reynolds students, blending stirring harmonies with military precision for Memorial Day remembrance. Formal auditorium setting suitable for families and community members.

Patriotic choral arrangements and ceremonial ROTC honors performed by A.C. Reynolds students, blending stirring harmonies with military precision for Memorial Day remembrance. Formal auditorium setting suitable for families and community members.
Patriotic choral arrangements and ceremonial ROTC honors performed by A.C. Reynolds students, blending stirring harmonies with military precision for Memorial Day remembrance. Formal auditorium setting suitable for families and community members.

Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.

Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.
Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

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.

Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.

Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.
Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.

Touring stand up set in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, built for big laughs and high energy crowd work. A late night theater style show in downtown Asheville with full scale production.

Touring stand up set in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, built for big laughs and high energy crowd work. A late night theater style show in downtown Asheville with full scale production.
Touring stand up set in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, built for big laughs and high energy crowd work. A late night theater style show in downtown Asheville with full scale production.

A large-scale handmade market packed with local makers and indie artists selling ceramics, prints, jewelry, and small-batch goods. Browse vendor booths in a bustling convention-center setting and stock up on unique gifts.

A large-scale handmade market packed with local makers and indie artists selling ceramics, prints, jewelry, and small-batch goods. Browse vendor booths in a bustling convention-center setting and stock up on unique gifts.
A large-scale handmade market packed with local makers and indie artists selling ceramics, prints, jewelry, and small-batch goods. Browse vendor booths in a bustling convention-center setting and stock up on unique gifts.

A lively, community-powered talent showcase with a variety of Western North Carolina performers taking the stage in an intimate theater setting. Ticket proceeds support graduating seniors through the Tanglewood Teens Senior Scholarship Fund.

A lively, community-powered talent showcase with a variety of Western North Carolina performers taking the stage in an intimate theater setting. Ticket proceeds support graduating seniors through the Tanglewood Teens Senior Scholarship Fund.
A lively, community-powered talent showcase with a variety of Western North Carolina performers taking the stage in an intimate theater setting. Ticket proceeds support graduating seniors through the Tanglewood Teens Senior Scholarship Fund.

Neon themed dance camp for elementary kids blending choreography, movement games, and creative performance skills. Builds confidence and stage presence with a glow style routine leading toward a fun end of camp presentation.

Neon themed dance camp for elementary kids blending choreography, movement games, and creative performance skills. Builds confidence and stage presence with a glow style routine leading toward a fun end of camp presentation.
Neon themed dance camp for elementary kids blending choreography, movement games, and creative performance skills. Builds confidence and stage presence with a glow style routine leading toward a fun end of camp presentation.
Stand-up comedy in a large arena style theater setting with reserved seating across orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony sections. ADA friendly seating is available in the orchestra or mezzanine; balcony access requires stairs only.
Stand-up comedy in a large arena style theater setting with reserved seating across orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony sections. ADA friendly seating is available in the orchestra or mezzanine; balcony access requires stairs only.
Stand-up comedy in a large arena style theater setting with reserved seating across orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony sections. ADA friendly seating is available in the orchestra or mezzanine; balcony access requires stairs only.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Show-stopping tribute concert of heartwarming, nostalgic animated classics—Frozen, Moana, The Lion King, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin—and select pop hits from Taylor Swift and Coldplay, staged as singalong friendly family entertainment.

Show-stopping tribute concert of heartwarming, nostalgic animated classics—Frozen, Moana, The Lion King, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin—and select pop hits from Taylor Swift and Coldplay, staged as singalong friendly family entertainment.
Show-stopping tribute concert of heartwarming, nostalgic animated classics—Frozen, Moana, The Lion King, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin—and select pop hits from Taylor Swift and Coldplay, staged as singalong friendly family entertainment.

Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.

Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.

Big-room rock energy and soulful Southern grooves from the multi GRAMMY-winning Alabama Shakes on their 2026 spring tour stop. Expect an amphitheater-sized set with festival-ready hits in a high-production concert atmosphere.

Big-room rock energy and soulful Southern grooves from the multi GRAMMY-winning Alabama Shakes on their 2026 spring tour stop. Expect an amphitheater-sized set with festival-ready hits in a high-production concert atmosphere.
Big-room rock energy and soulful Southern grooves from the multi GRAMMY-winning Alabama Shakes on their 2026 spring tour stop. Expect an amphitheater-sized set with festival-ready hits in a high-production concert atmosphere.