www.ashevillerealestate.com - Bele Chere started in 1979, it's intention was to revitalize Asheville's downtown business district which hosts restaurants, galleries, retail businesses, theatres, art exhibits etc... Bele Chere is a street festival which attracts a crowd of around 300,000 to 350,000 people. The festival runs for three days from July 23 to the 25th.