Pack Square Park

Downtown's Living Room

Pack Square Park, at 80 Court Plaza, is the open public square at the center of downtown Asheville, next to the Asheville Art Museum and the county buildings. It is where much of the city's festival calendar happens.

What Happens Here

Official event listings for fall 2026 put several events here: Asheville Art in the Park on October 3, 10, and 17; the Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival (LAAF) on October 10 and 11; and Asheville VeganFest on October 25. See our events calendar for the current schedule.

Around the Square

Pair the park with the Asheville Art Museum and Grove Arcade. The Downtown Asheville guide covers where to eat and drink nearby.