Saturday, June 6
3:00-7:00 pm
Leicester Community Center
2979 New Leicester Highway
THE BEST FEST YET
Grateful Roots Deli
Cecilia’s Kitchen
Budgie’s Bakery
Noble Cider n/a Ciders
A TASTE OF THE COMMUNITY
Field Day Games
Tai Chi on the 20’s
Make & Take Arts & Crafts
Yard Games
FUN FOR EVERY GENERATION
Pisgah Legal Services
Utopian Seed Project
Leicester History Project
Long Branch Environmental Center
Homeward Bound
SUPPORTING NEIGHBORS
GOOD TIMES FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Leicester Fest is more than a party; it’s a fundraiser for the institutions that serve us every day.
ADOPTABLE PETS: Meet your new best friend! On-site pet adoptions are hosted by MOUNTAIN PET RESCUE from 3:00-5:00 pm.
LIVE AUCTION: High-energy and highly competitive!
SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLES: Bid on unique items donated by local vendors, or take your chance at a raffle of cool local items.
All proceeds benefit the LEICESTER COMMUNITY CENTER & the BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS BOOKMOBILE.
BUILDING A STRONGER LEICESTER
Presented by the LEICESTER DEMS, this event is a space to celebrate our shared values and civic engagement.
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Hear directly from local Democratic candidates and leaders.
STAY ENGAGED: Learn more about the issues impacting Buncombe County and how to turn community into action.
Let’s show up for Leicester.
Bring a lawn chair, bring your neighbors, and invite your friends. We'll see you there!
SMALL TOWN. OPEN MINDS.
The Leicester Cluster is a community of local Democrats and left-leaning neighbors within the Buncombe County Democratic Party in North Carolina. Covering six precincts (52.1, 53.1, 63.1, 68.1, 681, and 69.1), we are passionate about building connections, amplifying local voices, and making a positive impact together.
Join us and make a difference in our community.
Leslie Tighe, Cluster Leader
Email | Text: (828) 230-3317
CLUSTER EVENTS
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Leicester Fest '26
June 6
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Leicester Community CenterOur annual get-together is back and better than ever. Join us for an afternoon of music, food, and family-friendly fun while supporting the Leicester Community Center and local nonprofits.
Hear from Democratic candidates, connect with neighbors, and start building momentum for 2026 together.
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Drinks with Dems
June 10
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Noble Cider Taproom | New Leicester HighwayJoin us for cider (warm or cold, N/A or alcoholic), community, and great conversations. This is a chance for the community to gather and discuss what is happening and how we are moving forward.
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June Speaker Series & Meeting
June 23
6:30-8:00 pm
TBDMore info coming soon.
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Adopt-A-Highway
New Leicester Highway
The Leicester Democrats are the proud sponsor of the 2-mile stretch of New Leicester Highway that begins at the intersection of Newfound Road and ends at the Goughes Branch intersection.