Sight guide · Asheville · United States
Visiting Pritchard Park drum circle
For more than two decades, drummers, dancers and onlookers have gathered in this small downtown park on Friday evenings in the warmer months.
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Quick answer
Pritchard Park drum circle is an experience in Downtown Asheville, Asheville. Allow 1 hour; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Downtown Asheville
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, after dark and kids
- Best months
- April–May and November
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About Pritchard Park drum circle
For more than two decades, drummers, dancers and onlookers have gathered in this small downtown park on Friday evenings in the warmer months. Anyone can join with a drum or just watch, and it is one of the easiest ways to see Asheville's free-spirited side.
Tip: Arrive around early evening on a Friday from spring to autumn, and bring a hand drum or shaker if you want to join.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not needed; you can simply turn up.
- Where: Downtown Asheville, art Deco streets of galleries, bookshops, restaurants and rooftop bars.
Best time to visit Pritchard Park drum circle
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 15°C (59°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- May: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Asheville has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Asheville itinerary visits Pritchard Park drum circle on day 2, together with Blue Ridge Parkway, Folk Art Center and Grove Arcade.
- No. 13 of the 14 sights in our Asheville things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Asheville.
- A family favourite in Asheville with kids.
Near Pritchard Park drum circle
Also in Downtown Asheville, so you can walk between them:
- Asheville Museum of Science — 1 hour, low cost
- Thomas Wolfe Memorial — 1 hour, low cost
- Asheville Art Museum — 1.5–2 hours, mid-priced
If you like Pritchard Park drum circle
- South Slope breweries — South Slope, 2–3 hours
Staying near Pritchard Park drum circle
Stay in Downtown Asheville ($$$) to walk here: art Deco streets of galleries, bookshops, restaurants and rooftop bars. All areas to stay in Asheville.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Pritchard Park drum circle?
Plan 1 hour. With Asheville Museum of Science nearby, it fits a half-day in Downtown Asheville.
+Is Pritchard Park drum circle free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Pritchard Park drum circle?
April–May and November, the quietest of the good months. Arrive around early evening on a Friday from spring to autumn, and bring a hand drum or shaker if you want to join.
+Do I need to book Pritchard Park drum circle in advance?
No: it is free to visit, so you can decide on the day.
+Is Pritchard Park drum circle good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Asheville. Asheville works for families who like the outdoors, with Biltmore's gardens and farm, the arboretum, the parkway's overlooks and the Great Smoky Mountains nearby.