Tour de Fat 2025
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, 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.
Schedule of Events
| 11:30 am | Bike Parade through the River Arts District |
| 12 pm | New Belgium’s Liquid Center Opens |
| 1 pm | Tour de Fat opens w/ Carin Metzger and DJ Kent Mettle |
| 1:30 pm | Electrolust (spotify) (Instagram) (Youtube) |
| 2:30 pm | Slow Ride Competition w/ Marz Hooligan on piano |
| 3:00 pm | Sam Greenfield (Spotify) (Instagram) (Youtube) |
| 4:00 pm | Lydia Davis, aerialist artist & Toybox, America’s Favorite Cartoon Witch |
| 4:30 pm | Bike Give Away Competition at the Mainstage hosted by Cayla Clark & Donny Bishop from Blind Date Live! |
| 5:00 pm | Polyrhythmics (Spotify) (Instagram) (Youtube) |
| 6:00 pm | Tour de Fat concludes (Liquid Center remains open) |
| 8:30 pm | Last Call from New Belgium’s Liquid Center |
| 9:00 pm | New Belgium’s Liquid Center closes |
The Music
Polyrhythmics
These Seattle progressive deep funk masters are bringing serious heat to Asheville! Fresh off their new album “Life From Below,” this nationally touring powerhouse blends R&B, progressive jazz, and Afrobeat into infectious grooves that have earned them devoted fans nationwide. Known for their electrifying live performances, Polyrhythmics delivers the kind of danceable, genre-defying sound that makes Tour de Fat legendary. Trust us—you don’t want to miss this set.
Sam Greenfield
Currently touring with Polyrhythmics on their “Life From Below” tour, Sam Greenfield brings fresh energy and serious musical talent to our festival stage. With the newly released album “Worst of Sam Greenfield,” this is your chance to discover your next favorite sax artist.
Electro Lust
Asheville’s own electro funk sensation features Grammy-winning musicians from our city’s legendary music scene, including members of Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, The Fritz, Empire Strikes Brass, and Marcus King Band. Their intoxicating blend of live beats, brass, and multi-cultural rhythms creates a sonic journey from Miami nightclubs to Brazilian beaches to London streets—all while celebrating the deep musical roots that make Asheville special. When Electro Lust takes the stage, you’ll remember exactly why our music scene is world-renowned.
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.
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.
Everything kicks off with our famous parade through the River Arts District. Check out the route here and start planning.
Want to get more involved?
We’re looking for volunteers for shifts starting Friday, October 3rd 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!