Asheville's 2nd-largest street festival includes a variety of family and community activities including music, dance, food, and art. Proceeds from free-will offerings support the maintenance and restoration of the historic church. The ninth concert of the 2001 season features the St. Matthias String Quartet. Picnic dinners may be ordered for delivery at the park from one of two local restaurants. The event will take place at the Ashe County High School Audiorium in West Jefferson.
Dancing is encouraged.
This year's festival features headliner, Doc Watson along with other prominent Americana-style music. The festival also includes songwriting workshops, dancing, hiking, camping, and children's activities. Upstaged regretfully closes its 2001 summer season at the Swannanoa playhouse. It is the group's intention to continue producing quality theater in the future at a venue which has yet to be determined. The State Theatre of Virginia is located in Abingdon.