When: Friday through Sunday, May 5-7
Where: Carrier Park in Asheville
What: More than 40 competitive events and demos, a dozen live bands and a Festival Village.
Directions
From downtown Asheville: Go south on Biltmore Avenue for approximately 2 miles, then turn right on Meadow Road. Turn left at the second light onto Amboy Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles; Carrier Park will be on the left.
From I-26: Take I-240 east to the Amboy Road exit. Carrier Park is ahead on the right.
From I-40: Take exit 50 and go north on Biltmore Avenue. Cross railroad tracks then turn left on Meadow Road at red light. Turn left at the second light onto Amboy Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles; Carrier Park will be on the left.
Parking
Attendees will be directed to large lots on either side of the park.
Numbers
5: years of existence
3: years under Asheville Parks and Recreation’s administration
8,000-10,000: number of attendees
10: miles in the Sunset Stampede
72: holes played in the Disc Golf Challenge
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