BELE CHERE Events

The 4th Annual Bele Chere Urban Challenge:

If you love Survivor, The Apprentice, The
Amazing Race and other reality-TV competition shows, you are going to
love the Bele Chere Urban Challenge! Twelve contestants will camp on
the Urban Challenge Island, located in Pack Square, and compete for
fantastic rewards and prizes. Team and individual challenges will test
physical strength, mental quickness, and creative thinking. Pack
Square.

Rashad McCants
Shoot For The Cure:

Rashad McCants, a member of the NBA Minnesota
Timberwolves and native of Asheville, will be hosting a half-court shot
contest to raise money for Feed the Children and Big Brothers Big
Sisters, Western North Carolina.  Preliminary rounds will be played on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 3:00 p.m. The final round for the
$10,000 prize will be held on Sunday. This event is open to all ages
and sure to please everyone. Coxe Ave. near the Rock ‘n’ Kiss Stage.

Bele Chere 30th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt:

This interactive event gives festival goers the chance to earn a Bele
Chere prize by testing their knowledge of the festival, downtown
Asheville, and local merchants. Scavenger hunt forms will be available
at the information booths and souvenirs sales booths through out the
festival weekend. A complete 3-day scavenger hunt can be turned in for
a prize drawing.

Ingles presents the Purina Ultimate Air Dogs:

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds will entertain crowds as they
compete against each other in “Ultimate Air,” a sport of long-distance
diving into a pool in rounds of competition called “Splashes.” Show
times are Friday at 12:30, 1:30, 3:00 with competition at 5:00;
Saturday at 11:00, Noon, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 with competition at 5:00; and
Sunday at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 with competition at 4:00. BB&T Lot
between College and Patton Ave.

YES Interactive Rides, Inflatables and Games:

This area features interactive rides and games for children of all ages
including mechanical swings, moon bounces, a sports arena, radar pitch,
double shots, trackless train and more. Open the duration of the
festival. College Street and Renaissance parking lot.

The Children’s Area
presented by Food Lion:

Featuring free games and activities for children and families to
include a Tot Spot, arts and crafts, story-telling, entertainment,
clowns, face painting, and more. This is an alcohol and smoke-free
zone. Open until 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday. Renaissance
Parking Lot.

Roots of Rhythmsm
Drumming Tent:

Jim Seidel will invite the audience to use drums and percussion
instruments from around the world that honor the heritage and
traditions of many cultures. He has created a series of sessions for
festival goers interested in Drumming and the healing power of the
Arts. Open until 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday. Lexington
Avenue and Walnut Street.

Misting Tents

Friday 12-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday 12-6 p.m. Located at Pritchard Park and College at Market St.

Arts Park presented by Asheville Citizen-Times.com:

Featuring the Best of the Best artists of Bele Chere, these juried
artists span many mediums to include jewelry, photography, pottery,
wood-working, and painting. Friday 12-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.;
and Sunday 12-6 p.m. Drhumor Parking Lot and Asheville Savings Bank Lot.

Faces of Bele Chere, Interactive Caricature by Brian Vasilik:

Enjoy watching a wall of faces grow as this outstanding local artist
captures festival-goers caricature style on a large mural. Personal
caricatures available for a fee. Pack Square near Taste of Asheville.

Gigantic Puzzle:

Have fun with this interactive puzzle featuring a collage of posters
from the years of Bele Chere including the 2008 Bele Chere poster.
Friday 12-10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; and Sunday 12-6 p.m.
Location TBA.

Wall Mural:

Paint a mural on the Streets of Bele Chere. This interactive experience
is fun for people of all ages. Pick up a paint brush and leave your
mark each day. Friday 12-10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday
12-6 p.m. Patton Ave at Coxe Avenue.

Home Run Derby

Divisions are: Youth 6 p.m.; Women 7 p.m.; and Men 8 p.m. Registration
on-site. Martin Luther King Park. Friday, July 25, 6-11:30 p.m.

Bele Chere Autocross:

Bele Chere 5K and Fun Run: 5K Run at 8 a.m.; Fun Run at 8:45 a.m.
McCormick Field. For registration information contact The Asheville
Track Club, (828) 252-7867. Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Charlotte Street.

City-Wide Softball Tournament:

All day with championship game at 8 p.m. Games played at Martin Luther
King Park, Montford Field, and Livingston Street Field. (Preliminary
games played Monday-Thursday at City of Asheville Fields.)