LEAF is such a magical world to step into, relax, dance, and be happy. A sweet size and a sweet place. LEAF is a small festival- just 6,000 people a day AND yet SO many experiences, concerts, workshops, and so much to explore. LEAF happens at the site of the old Historic Black Mountain College with a mix of rolling hills, lakes, streams, and stunning mountain beauty on hundreds of acres. Check out the various LINKS on the menu bar below THE FESTIVAL, and the BEST WAY to discover LEAF is to be HERE. Future LEAF FESTIVAL dates are:
2013: MAY 9-12 & OCTOBER 17-20
2014: MAY 8-11 & OCTOBER 16-19
2015: MAY 7-10 & OCTOBER 15-18
To GO or NO? This inquiry may help affirm your path to LEAF.
| LEAF is a YES GO if YOU: 1 like to wear costumes and dance your pants off 2 eating the best Breakfast Thing & fresh maple syrup 3 like to experience global cultures 4 like to boogie down with perfectly fun new friends 5 like exploring new adventures 6 prefer smaller events 7 like meeting lots of different people is fun 8 love the beautiful outdoors 9 love to discover new music 10 like easy camping with stunning mountain views 11 love to be happy & have fun! |
LEAF is NO GO if YOU: 1 prefer to wear a uniform or a suit and stand still 2 prefer fast food drive-thru then homemade 3 have the American Dream as your only Dream… 4 don’t like people 5 are addicted to everything being bland 6 need big crowds of 15,000 to 100,000 to feel safe 7 want to be with all "me's" 8 say, “Give me AC or Heat and a fresh hair do!” 9 are top 40 all the way 10 prefer waiting in long lines and concrete 11 happiness is yucky! |
We decided that actually, everyone would like LEAF! We LOOOOOVE LEAF! –The LEAF Creativity Team
"Ahhhhleaf. If only the "replay" button really would... Karen Vickers
"I say it every time...LEAF remains my absolute favorite festival around: best music; best food; best crowd; best vibe. Thanks again for all you do." Sam Ganly
"A friend of mine told me at LEAF " I feel like all the people here are my friends.... I just haven't met them all yet" - Cindy Shea
"I get it now- truly magical- thank you!" Gilda
“First of all, thank you for hosting the most amazing festival ever! We had the BEST time and cannot believe it has taken us 16 years to get there... RIDICULOUS! Every inch of your [the] property was filled with positive energy, it was magical. We are ready to jump on board & join the LEAF team. Whatever you need us to do, it's done. We had a blast! Thank you so much for all that you do!” love-Sarah & Russ
Creative Campsite Winners from past LEAFs:
October 2012: Keith Shubert, pupetteer extraordinaire.
May 2012: Michael Mooney , tall bike freak.
October 2011: Paul Van Heden , the hexiyurt crew.
May 2011: Campsite next to lake with beautiful wood art, still searching for name.
October 2010: The 1st Winner was Cecile Thompson, The Amazing Grace ladies.
