Tour de Fat, the greatest little show on earth, is bringing a bonanza of bikes, beers, and philanthropic fun to Asheville on Saturday, Sept. 22.
Entering its 19th season, the Tour de Fat has raised more than $5 million dollars for local bike nonprofits since its inception. This year combines many past ensemble acts like Sedan Halen, The Handsome Little Devils, Daredevil Chicken, and KOLARS – plus new and emerging musical talent from around the country. It’s a celebration of great beer, good people, and humankind’s most wonderful invention – the bicycle!
Come celebrate self-propelled, two-wheel travel and dress up as your alter ego while raising money for your hometown cycling community — hit the links below to see what acts are playing at a show near you.
This year’s Tour de Fat will include a family-friendly, costume filled, slow ride from French Broad Outfitters at Hominy Creek to New Belgium. They’ll roll out at around 11:00 am, so come early as we get warmed up for the greatest celebration your bicycle has ever seen. View the parade route here.
The slow ride leads into the the festival proper which takes place at New Belgium Brewing, 21 Craven St., from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. General admission tickets are $15; children twelve and under may enter for free.
The festival schedule is included below:
12:00 pm Doors open at New Belgium Brewing
12:30 Fire Leopard
1:10 Sputnik
1:30 Slow Ride
2:00 Talent Show
2:30 KOLARS
3:10 Dance Contest
3:45 Built to Spill
Please visit the New Belgium Brewing website for additional information.