The Friday Drum Circle at Pritchard Park Downtown, on Friday, October 9 at 5:30 PM. Put it on the calendar now so you don't miss it.

First weekend in May, street performers flood this triangular downtown park at Patton and College along with the surrounding Pack Square area for BuskerFest. The amphitheater steps make decent perches for watching acts, though most people post up wherever they can find a spot since there's no formal seating beyond the built-in benches.

Pritchard Park is a small public park in the heart of downtown Asheville at the corner of Patton Avenue and Haywood Street. Best known as the home of the Friday Night Drum Circle, this triangular green space is the unofficial gathering spot for street musicians, dancers, and anyone who wants to vibe with the city's creative energy.

If you haven't been to the drum circle, have you even been to Asheville? It's the real deal. Locals and tourists all mixed together, just grooving. The energy is unmatched.

Pritchard Park

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The Friday Drum Circle

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