October 17-19, 2025 Fri 9am – Sun 7pm. Includes overnight camping
October 16-19, 2025 *Must be purchased by LEAF Member* Thursday 4:30pm to Sunday 7pm including overnight tent camping.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. No overnight camping.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM. No overnight camping.
Friday Evening, October 17, 2025 4:30 PM to 2:00 AM
Apply to Work eXchange (WeX) to earn Festival ticket!
Step 1: Pay application fee here & link will be emailed.
•10hrs=Weekend Tix
•Plus 15hrs=Wknd Plus Tix
•Star 20hrs=Tix+Meals -OR- Guest
PS.”Volunteers” is now WeX
Fri 4:30pm – 2am, Sat 9am – 2am, Sun 9am – 7pm. No overnights / camping. No Thu. access. Must have alternate overnight accommodations nearby
On Site Lodging for LEAF Festival
October 16-19, 2025
Does NOT Include Festival Tickets
Needed for those coming for the weekend and camping in or next to a vehicle
Click here to select from one of our Business Membership options
Click here to select from one of our Individual Membership options
Limited #’s of tickets are released at each price tier. Purchase early to insure the best rate! If you’re unable to use your ticket(s), credit for future LEAF Events can be applied -$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 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.
The LEAF Global Arts Experience in Downtown Asheville is an amazing place for Field Trips, Cultural Tours, Classes & Workshops, Concerts & Events, and Private Rentals including Birthday Parties and Special Events.
Check the Calendar of Events for upcoming LEAF happenings!
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.