The Lexington Avenue Arts & Fun Festival (LAAFF)

All Local - All Original
http://www.myspace.com/lexfestasheville

Arts 2 People is excited to bring you the 8th annual FREE, Lexington Ave Arts and Fun Festival. Three blocks of N. Lexington Ave will be lined with all local art, food, beer and street performers on Sunday, September 6th from 11am – 10pm between College Street and the I 240 overpass. The street will be brimming with a celebration Asheville's diverse and unique culture.

Three stages and two courtyards of music and performance include rock and roll, indie pop, funk, folk, ragtime, reggae, world beats, singer songwriters, bluegrass, old time, drummers, clowns, magicians, contortionists, belly dancers, modern dancers, vaudeville actors, fire dancers, break dancers, and hula hoopers. The complete lineup will be available within the next couple of weeks; stay tuned to our emails find out more details of the day's events.

LAAFF is great for the whole family. Kids will love making art, dancing, and having fun all day long. Many kids' performance acts include kids' hip hop, break dancing, modern dance, jump roping, jazz and more. The big "kids" will enjoy the ever popular bicycle jousting, local brews, an eclectic culinary and artistic experience, as well as a selection of Big People Games.

Each year the festival grows larger and gets even better. We are now considered by the City to be Asheville's largest independent festival! We grew by 30% last year, and expect a similar increase this year. This is truly the festival that showcases all of Asheville's creative juices. With an attendance of about 12,000 people, LAAFF relies on community support to ensure our success each year. LAAFF is a volunteer driven event put on by and for the community. If you would like to get involved as a volunteer or as a sponsor please contact Festival Director, Frank Bloom at thunderdrums77@gmail.com.

Your contribution of joining us and experiencing a fun day of creative expression will support local non-profit Arts 2 People and our many projects. Arts 2 People is devoted to promoting the role of the arts as an integral part of our culture by serving the entire community through arts outreach, bringing the arts to those in need, supporting the careers of artists, and through community cultural development. Arts 2 People's many projects include The Pritchard Park Cultural Arts Program, The REACH Educational series, The Asheville Mural Project, Moving Women, The Faces of Asheville and more. To find out more, visit http://www.arts2people.org and http://www.myspace.com/lexfestasheville.

Come prepared for many LAAFFs on this amazing day and to truly experience the original local flavor of Asheville.

You Can Help Create LAAFF, too!

• •  Mini Grants
  This year, LAAFF is accepting applications for special spaces at the festival. We will provide a tent, tables, chairs, and supplies for great interactive art ideas. Your idea should be something that will delight and entertain our visitors, and give them a unique arts experience that fits the LAAFF vibe. And yes, you can sell your stuff, too. Write us a proposal! Send ideas to Frank Bloom at thunderdrums77@gmail.com. Deadline? Aw, come on guys. the sooner the better! Why wait?

• •  Art Car Painting Party
  Every year at LAAFF a car is transformed from a plain jane "normal" car to a creative funk art with an Asheville flair. Donate your car! It's tax deductible!

  •  Art and Craft Vending
  Everybody gets a corner thanks to our unique quad arrangement that lines the street from College to Woodfin! Apply for your booth space by filling out the application. If you have any question please contact our vending coordinator, Rebecca Hecht.
• •  Food Vending
  Local culinary artists and brewers showcase their talents for everyone to try. IF you would like to vend food or beer at LAAFF download the food vender application.
• •  Local Non-Profit and social service organizations
  A Limited number of booths are available first come, first served. Booths are free to non-profits. Download the application.
• •  Performances and Musical Acts
• LAAFF is all about showcasing the variety of talents the Asheville has to offer. If you would like to perform contact Lexfest@arts2people.org and send us a press kit and demo CD.
• Do you have an idea for LAAFF or would you like to volunteer or sponsor to help create LAAFF? Email: Lexfest@arts2people.org
• •  Volunteer for LAAFF
• Volunteer for LAAFF. LAAFF happens through our extensive network of fabulous volunteers. This year, you can prove your love for LAAFF by volunteering. Volunteers are awarded with a great opportunity to meet fellow Ashevillians, beer tickets (21+) and other cool stuff. To find out more and sign up for 2+ hours, contact Torva@arts2people.org.