Local Roots, Global Impact: LEAF "Deep Roots" Anchors a Vibrant Final Weekend of May
By Mia Rodriguez | Published 2026-03-05T20:04:28.033Z
Entertainment
Location: Asheville, NC, Black Mountain, Buncombe County, Haywood County, Hendersonville
LEAF Festival returns to Black Mountain, promising a $15M boost to Asheville's economy! Music, arts, and community from May 8-11. Get tickets!
As the calendar turns to the final weekend of May, Western North Carolina isn’t slowing down after the Memorial Day rush. While the holiday honors the past, the following weekend—culminating in the LEAF "Deep Roots" festival on Saturday, May 30—is all about investing in our region’s future.More Than Just a Party: How LEAF Helps WNCLEAF Global Arts is often associated with world-class music, but its real work happens in our local classrooms. Proceeds from events like "Deep Roots" at Pisgah Brewin
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