From Staff Reports 

The 3rd Annual Asheville Faerie Arts Festival will return to the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville on Nov 14.

The yearly event celebrates the holiday season with what are billed as some of the region’s best artists and musicians. 

The daytime segment (2-6 p.m.) is family-friendly, with all the Faerie basics: costumes, magic, music, stilt walkers, life-size sculptures by Marcie The Balloon Fairy, puppets and an inflated castle bouncer.

The evening segment (7-11 p.m.) is adult-themed with the popular world .music of Juan Benavides Group, along with Sarah Merrell’s Body Art/Painting Fashion Show, organic chocolate, food and drinks and crafts by local artisans. 

The previous two events were likewise produced by Bioflyer Productions as a Benefit for Eblen Charities, a local nonprofit that supports thousands of families in Western North Carolina.

The organization was recognized internationally in 2014 after being awarded the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership. The prize acknowledges Mother Teresa’s philosophy that the highest level of leadership is found in public service. 

Adult all-day advance tickets are $12  ($15 day of event) and  $5 for children under age 15 at the door.

For online ticket purchases, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-asheville-faerie-arts-festival-tickets-18970614619.

A limited number of no-fee tickets will also be available, beginning Oct 22, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café in downtown Asheville.