Asheville’s Riverbend Park Comes Alive for the Harvest Moon Festival

Start: Sunday, December 28, 2025 2:45PM
End: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 7:30PM

As summer fades and the harvest moon casts its glow, Asheville’s Riverbend Park comes alive with color, sound, and creativity. The Harvest Moon Music & Arts Festival unites musicians, artists, food artisans, and dreamers from across the Southeast for three days of immersive experiences and community celebration.

Now in its fourth year, this independent festival highlights local music, farm-to-table cuisine, and captivating art installations. It’s where indie soul blends with folk traditions grow a garden, and glowing lanterns light up the night as the mountains resonate with live performances.

Lineup Highlights

• Headliners: Lakeview Revival, The Violet Suns, Nina & The Pines

• Regional Acts: Blue Ridge Ramblers, Cosmic Butter, DJ Emberlight, Wild Bloom

• Art Installations: Live mural painting, interactive light sculptures, and the “Sound Garden” percussion zone

• Workshops: Yoga under the pines, herbal craft sessions, songwriting circles, and “paint & sip” events