2009 Spring Herb Festival

The 20th Annual Spring Herb Festival will be held at the WNC Farmers' Market in Asheville on May 1 - 3. Friday and Saturday hours are 9:00-5:00 and Sunday hours are 10:00-3:00. More than 55 vendors will be offering herb plants, herbal essences & oils, soaps, and medicinal products. Admission and parking are free.

What to expect:

Products: The largest selection of herb plants anywhere, plus herbs, herb books, herbal soaps, crafts, vinegars, medicinal herbs, lotions, tinctures, teas, dried flowers, herbal baked goods, herbal gifts

Info Booth: NC State University herb specialists and Master Gardeners from Asheville area are on duty to answer your gardening questions

Food: Herbal and fresh-made lunches, herbal baked goods

DIRECTIONS:

The WNC Farmers Market is located at the intersection of Interstates I-26 and I-40 at Asheville at 570 Brevard Road.

From the South: Follow I-26 north to Exit 33, exit right, turn left end of ramp and follow Brevard Road two miles to Farmers Market
From the West: Follow I-40 to Exit 47, just past where I-26 goes South, exit to right, Farmers Market is on left.
From the East: Follow I-40 to Exit 47, exit to right, turn left at end of ramp, and Farmers Market is immediately on left.
From the North: Follow Hwy 19/23 (Future I-26) to Asheville, head west on I-240, follow signs to airport, I-240 Exit 1 to right, turn left at end of ramp, drive two miles, cross over I-40, Farmers Market is on the left.

There is much more info at the herb festival website. Go to the site and click "location".