Tour de Fat

Tour de Fat 2026 returns Saturday, October 3, 2026!

New Belgium Brewing and Asheville on Bikes join forces to host Tour de Fat, and this year’s musical lineup is absolutely phenomenal! A celebration of bikes, music, and craft beer! Get ready for a celebration of bikes, music, and craft beer featuring three incredible acts that will keep the energy high all day long, plus our beloved sideshow acts and nonstop bicycle frolic.

Proceeds from Tour de Fat support the mission and work of Asheville on Bikes. The event is free and open to the public, with bike parking provided by AoB.

Volunteer with AoB at Tour de Fat

We’re looking for volunteers for shifts starting Friday, October 2nd through the main event on Saturday. Each 2-hour volunteer shift includes a post-shift New Belgium beverage, and your support directly funds youth cycling programs, safer streets, and natural surface trails. Sign up to VOLUNTEER TODAY!

Tour de Fat Schedule

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at New Belgium Brewing

11:30 amTour de Fat Bike Parade gathers at New Belgium Brewing
12:00 pmBike parade departs and rolls through the River Arts District
12:30 pmBike parade returns to New Belgium Brewing and music begins with Erika Lewis & Liliana Hudgens
1:30 pmSlow Ride Contest at the Main Stage
2:30 pmMeschiya Lake
3:00 pmBike Giveaway with Cayla Clark (Blind Date Asheville)
4:00 pmBosko Baker
5:30 pmBosko Baker’s Second Line
6:00 pmFoundyFest right down the greenway at the Foundy

View the full Tour de Fat Schedule

Tour de Fat Bike Parade

Everything kicks off with our famous parade through the River Arts District.

  • 11:30 am – Parade gathers at New Belgium Brewing
  • 12:00 pm – Parade departs and rolls through the River Arts District
  • 12:30 pm – Ride returns to New Belgium for Tour de Fat ‘26

Preview & Download the Route | Sign the Waiver

Tour de Fat Music Lineup

Bosko Baker

Bosko Baker is a roots musician blending American music — country blues, ragtime, folk, swing — into what he calls “street swing” or “bozo blues.” Drawing inspiration from legends like Doc Watson, Merle Travis, Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Blake, Jimmie Rodgers, and Mississippi John Hurt, his music combines raw energy with timeless tradition.

With a spontaneous stage presence honed from years of busking, Bosko’s shows are where his music truly comes to life — an infectious mix of blues, swing, and folk that speaks to the heart of American roots music. From festival stages to intimate venues, his dynamic blend of storytelling, finger-picking guitar, and a deep respect for tradition makes every show a unique & foot-stomping experience that has gained him a loyal following. Visit his website or listen on Spotify.

Meschiya Lake

Meschiya Lake is an American vocalist known for her diverse performances that incorporate traditional jazz, blues, and country music. Born in Oregon and raised in South Dakota, Lake began singing at nine and later moved to New Orleans in her early twenties. There, she performed with the Loose Marbles and formed Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns in 2009. Lake is recognized for her powerful vocal style and engaging stage presence, likened to 1920s jazz clubs. Her album Lucky Devil was an NPR Top Ten pick, and This is Meschiya Lake won a Danish Music Award in 2019. Lake also has a background in circus sideshow acts and co-reopened the New Orleans venue Chickie Wah Wah in 2021. She currently resides in Asheville, and you can find her performing around town at venues such as 5 Walnut Wine Bar, Highland Brewing, and Fitz and the Wolfe. Visit her website or find her on Spotify.

Erika Lewis and Liliana Hudgens

Erika Lewis (website · Spotify) & Liliana Hudgens (Instagram · Spotify) are Asheville-based singer-songwriters who have been collaborating musically for a long time. Together, the two perform mesmerizing harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and danceable music to boot! Erika Lewis has been churning out American originals all her own for the past several years. From classic country to cosmic Americana to dreamy indie folk, Lewis continues to dip her toes more deeply into an ever-expanding pool of roots music styles. Liliana Hudgens provides a fresh take on Country-Folk revivalist sounds. Her music feels eternally relatable, tapping into tradition to create work that is totally unique and completely her own.

This incredible lineup perfectly captures what makes Tour de Fat special: world-class touring acts combined with the exceptional local talent that puts Asheville on the map. It’s going to be one of those events that reminds you why you love living here.

Start the Festivities at our Tour de Fat Pre-Party!

Bikes, custom hats, slow ride competition, New Belgium bike giveaway & DJ Pride 6–10 PM. Tour de Fat weekend starts at Bear’s! 🚲

The Official Tour de Fat Pre-Party will be at Bear’s Smokehouse on Friday, October 2 starting at 6 PM!

Join Bear’s, New Belgium Brewing + Asheville on Bikes for an evening celebrating bikes, community and everything we love about Tour de Fat—with custom hats, a mini bike slow ride competition, the New Belgium Bike Giveaway, and a dance party with DJ Pride from 6-10 PM.

We’re also using the night to celebrate an incredible summer of riding together as the official season closeout for Bear’s Community Bike Rides with Asheville on Bikes. Whether you joined us every Wednesday, hopped in for a ride or two, or just love Asheville’s bike community, raise a glass to a summer well ridden.

And there’s one pretty big piece of unfinished business… 🚲

We’ll announce the winner of our New Belgium bicycle raffle during the pre-party! Haven’t entered yet? There’s still time—attend any Bear’s Community Bike Ride on Wednesdays throughout September to get entered to win.

Friday, October 2, 2026
Pre-Party starts at 6 PM | DJ Pride 6-10 PM
📍 Bear’s Smokehouse Asheville

Ride together. Celebrate together. Then get ready for Tour de Fat Asheville. RSVP highly recommended at the Eventbrite link. 🍻🚲🪩