Still Here Fest is a celebration of the resilience of the Western North Carolina community. After the horrific events of Hurricane Helene, cities like Asheville and many others in the region saw firsthand the power and the strength of love and empathy. Spearheading the relief efforts, groups like Beloved Asheville and so many others dropped everything to serve, care for, and feed their community, neighbors, friends, and strangers alike. At the front of many of these relief efforts were the artists and musicians, putting aside their creative drive to take time to bring food, water, and other life-saving supplies to those in need. Still Here Fest 2026 is in recognition of not only the efforts of these groups and individuals but also the resilient spirit of Western North Carolina. We survive, we thrive, we are still here.

Hans Condor- https://hanscondor.bandcamp.com/album/breaking-entering

Small Doses- https://smalldoses.bandcamp.com/

Tiny TVs- https://tinytvs.bandcamp.com/

Hawgs- https://hawgs.bandcamp.com/

Cheeks- https://cheeksavl.bandcamp.com/album/cheeks

Holley 750- https://holley750asheville.bandcamp.com/