# Event Details - **Event Name**: RISE: A Fly Fishing Festival - Year 2 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: RISE: FLY FISHING FESTIVAL Sept. 26th, 2026. A fish party celebrating Asheville's Fly Fishing CommunityAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/af820e00-aab3-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8e8c8-gmir.jpg When: Saturday, September 26th, 11am – 5pmFree + Open to the Public!What: A party for our fish family - vendor village, fly fishing shops, casting comps, fly tying, BBQ, raffle, bluegrass, and tattoo artists inking fish tatts!Who: RISE is the WNC fishing community. Everyone who’s picked up a rod - the old guard, the first timers, the fixed liners, the young fries and the fly tiers! All are welcome (even if you don’t fish)Benefitting RiverlinkWhere: @wrongwaycampground (9 Midnight Drive) on the French Broad River Greenway, between RAD and WAVLShuttle: RAD Shuttle by Asheville JEEP Tours - Park in the RAD, and then catch the shuttle on the half hour. The shuttle will leave from Foundation, parking lot (Foundy Street, RAD)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RISE is a one-day fly fishing festival celebrating the resiliency of the French Broad River community and its stewards: outdoor guides, outfitters, and conservation advocates. A portion of proceeds from the one-day event will benefit RiverLink, a local nonprofit this year celebrating 40 years promoting the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed.The festival was born last year — gathering 300 attendees and raising $7,000 — to celebrate the resiliency of this community one year after Hurricane Helene, and in Year Two organizers are planning around the theme of “RISE Together,” adding to the greater awareness, advocacy, and connection that were catalyzed by this disaster.Wrong Way Campground (9 Midnight Drive, on Amboy Road), an outdoor A-frame hotel in the river corridor, will host RISE from 11am–5pm and it will be free and open to the public. The fest will include activities for the novice and expert like casting and fly-tying competitions, kid-friendly programming, raffles, an artist market, and gear pop-ups by outdoor brands and outfitter partners Davidson River Outfitters, Hunter Banks, and Headwaters Outfitters.Attendees will enjoy an eclectic mix of live music in the Wrong Way Meadow and food and drinks from the Chop Shop Butchery, and featured local breweries. The festival’s signature is the Fish Flash Tattoo Studio set up in Wrong Way’s River Lodge.Multiple local tattoo artists will offer river-centric flash designs, in varying artistic styles, for attendees to choose from. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/af9288c0-aab3-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w605-h740-dc281858-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/afa21920-aab3-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w605-h740-dc281858-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/afe0f6e0-aab3-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/aff430c0-aab3-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b031aef0-aab3-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b044c1c0-aab3-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b05849c0-aab3-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/rise-a-fly-fishing-festival-year-2/100001999121560402 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, entertainment, parties, music, it, live-music, nonprofit, pop-ups, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-26T15:00:00Z - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins - **lat**: 35.56745180000001 - **long**: -82.57074949999999 - **full address**: Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins, 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: RISE: A Fly Fishing Festival - Year 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a351352910c68b0ac950457c88be95d5e68dea683f8d5c6fa9f28fe18b122137-rimg-w1200-h1050-dc282848-gmir.jpg?v=1788018325 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is RISE: A Fly Fishing Festival - Year 2 being held? - **A:** RISE: A Fly Fishing Festival - Year 2 takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins, 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing RISE: A Fly Fishing Festival - Year 2? - **A:** RISE: A Fly Fishing Festival - Year 2 is organized by Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** RISE: A Fly Fishing Festival - Year 2 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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