LEAF GLOBAL ARTS FESTIVAL  
October 16-19, 2025

30th Year Celebration! 
Join us at historic Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC, for one of the BEST family-friendly world music festivals! 

Enjoy global art, music,  culture, camping, lake adventures, healing arts, workshops, and fun for you, your friends, and the whole family.

LEAF Festival Tickets

Credit Policy

Limited numbers of tickets are released at each price tier. Purchase early to insure the best price. 

If you’re unable to use your ticket(s), credit for future LEAF Events can be applied, minus an $18 fee per item. To receive credit, notify LEAF in writing by EMAIL info@theLEAF.org at least 7 days prior to the Retreat/Festival you’ll miss (Thursday the week prior to Festival). No phone credit request or post-deadline requests accepted. Credit is valid for 1 year and may be transferred to another person. 

The credit is a dollar amount that can be applied towards tickets (while tickets last) and is not an actual ticket. CALL the LEAF office to redeem your credit. No refunds. 

Lineup subject to change. No credit on lodging reservations (Lodge Rooms/Cabins/Bunks/ETC) unless lodging can be re-booked.

Enhancements

Memberships

Mayani is a Maasai boy from longido Arusha. He went to boarding school at 6 years old and lost his Maasai language and tradition. Since joining the LEAF program, he has learned to sing Maasai songs, practiced the ‘jump’ tradition and wear Maasai shukas (traditional clothing). Mayani is extremely happy and is currently teaching other youth the culture.