Although we’ve made an effort to consolidate activities by space and time, not everything during the bookfair will be within walking distance.
Our Venues
Clustered together at the western-most end of Haywood Road:
- Torched (1056 Haywood Rd)
Vendor tabling on Saturday and Sunday - The Odd (1045 Haywood Rd)
Sessions and vendor tabling on Saturday and Sunday - Firestorm Books (1022 Haywood Rd)
Welcome table on Friday plus sessions every day - West Asheville Library (942 Haywood Rd)
Sessions on Friday and Saturday
Also in West Asheville, but farther away:
- Carrier Park Pavilion (220 Amboy Rd)
Activities and potluck on Friday night
Across the river, in Downtown Asheville:
- Sly Grog (271 Haywood St)
Keynote and activities on Saturday night
Sharing a Ride
We’re encouraging bookfair participants to rideshare when getting between West Asheville, Downtown, and Carrier Park. Whether you have a car with seats to fill, or need a lift in someone else’s vehicle, consider using Firestorm Books as a meetup location. (As with any situation that involves people you don’t know, use your best judgement, and, when possible, the buddy system!)
Parking
Street parking is the safest option in West Asheville as there are no meters and little city enforcement. Be careful about leaving your car in a private lot as towing in Asheville is very aggressive. The Odd and the West Asheville Library both have on-site parking, but do not park behind Firestorm or your vehicle may be towed.
Public Transit
W1 or W2 buses run along Haywood Road from 5:30am to 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday, or 8:30am to 5:30pm on Sunday. The standard fare is $1. You can find transit maps and schedules at ashevillenc.gov/service/transit-maps-schedules.