A one-day takeover at The Foundy on October 3rd, 2026, dedicated to the grit and craftsmanship of Appalachian arts and music. Our festival is a curated environment where national icons and regional pioneers converge to celebrate WNC culture and raise awareness for the RADA Foundation's Creative Campus.
Produced by the Leona Wild Collective, FoundyFest serves as a primary vehicle for our mutual aid initiatives. Proceeds are directly reinvested into the WNC music industry, the growth of Leona Wild Collective, and the arts community, providing essential resources and empowering the musicians who serve as the heartbeat of our region.
FoundyFest Quick Information
What is FoundyFest?
A one-day takeover at The Foundy on Oct. 3, 2026, dedicated to the grit and craftsmanship of Appalachian arts and music.
A one-day takeover at The Foundy on October 3rd, 2026, dedicated to the grit and craftsmanship of Appalachian arts and music. Our festival is a curated environment where national icons and regional pioneers converge to celebrate WNC culture and raise awareness for the RADA Foundation's Creative Campus.
Produced by the Leona Wild Collective, FoundyFest serves as a primary vehicle for our mutual aid initiatives. Proceeds are directly reinvested into the WNC music industry, the growth of Leona Wild Collective, and the arts community, providing essential resources and empowering the musicians who serve as the heartbeat of our region.
The Line Up
Asheville Bluegrass Band:
Bluegrass supergroup of Asheville area musicians featuring members of Greensky Bluegrass, Jon Stickley, Jason Carter and others.
Holler Choir:
Featuring the haunting, singular Americana sound that has made them a rising force in Asheville.
The Local Honeys:
Determining, uncompromising Kentucky traditionalism and master-level storytelling.
Round Up for Local Music
Help keep WNC singing by turning everyday purchases into direct support for FoundyFest, artist emergency aid, and Asheville's local music ecosystem.
Businesses can join as Round Up Pride Partners and invite customers to round up at checkout throughout the campaign.
Round Up for Local MusicSponsorship Opportunities
When you become a sponsor, your brand is woven into our fabric. Your involvement fuels the mutual aid that keeps our artist community thriving. By joining us, you are investing in the framework that ensures Asheville remains a true cultural destination. Being a sponsor has its own cult following with perks and incentives that span far into our industry.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
Sponsors power the LWC movement and support North Western North Carolina musicians and artists. We couldn't do this without you.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are being finalized.
This section will be updated as volunteer roles, shifts, and sign-up information are confirmed.
Volunteer
volunteers@leonawild.org