Burton Street Agriculture Fair and Farmers Jubilee set for Sept. 24 in West Asheville

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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In 1913, E.W. Pearson (a true pioneer) started the Buncombe District Agriculture Fair & Farmers Jubilee. The African-American Fair lasted for over 30 years and drew fair-goers, both black & white, in droves (largest crowds neared 10,000!)

This year, the Burton Street Community continues this tradition with our 2nd annual revival of the Burton Street Agriculture Fair & Farmers Jubilee! being held on September 24th at the Burton Street Recreation Center Grounds from 1 – 8 pm.

Festivities will include: BICYCLE PARADE w/ “MOVING PLANET,” COMMUNITY & GARDEN TOURS, BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, BLUE RIBBON CONTESTS, KIND’S VILLAGE & GAMES, FARMERS MARKET, MURAL PROJECT, LOCAL FOOD VENDORS, ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTHS, HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT, LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT, COMMUNITY STORY-COLLECTING BOOTH, and more…

Check out our website www.burtonstreet.org for more information and a complete line-up of activities, entertainment, & food! Event on Facebook.