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Volunteer Information

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

2026

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Volunteers, we really appreciate your support for our artists, venues, and our festival!!

Thank you for making the Asheville Fringe Festival possible!!

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If you have any trouble signing up, please email volunteers@ashevillefringe.org and I will put you on the schedule!! - Beth

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

Sunday March 15-Sunday March 22

Table of Contents:

Important Links
Picking up your Volunteer Pass
Volunteer Incentives
Notes about Volunteering with Asheville Fringe
Other Opportunities
Radical Kindness

Important Links

Sign up for Box Office, Fringe Central, and Party shifts:

🔗Asheville Fringe 2026 SignUpGenius

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The 2026 Schedule

🔗Peek at the Schedule

(Link to the Ticketing Page on the Asheville Fringe Website)

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Information on shifts:

Sign up for Street Team:

Check Venue and Show Accessibility plus Parking Info:

Follow the Festival:

🔗The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival Website

✨You can pick up your Volunteer Pass at any of the parties or at Fringe Central! Your Volunteer Pass is required for redeeming your free show. ✨

✨Volunteer Incentives✨

Volunteers with the 2026 Asheville Fringe get to see any show that is not sold out!

(Plus, of course, the free RAFs and Parties: Kickoff Party, Preview Party, and Afterparties Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! )

Work a shift= get into a show free

*First-come standby at the door.

How to redeem free show:

Bring your Volunteer pass with you to the show you want to see
Put your name on the list at the box office.
Wait until names are called for admission to take your seat.

Notes and limitations:

If there's a show you really want to see, working the shift or purchasing a ticket prior to it selling out are your only guarantees to see the show.
Free show is non-transferrable and can only be redeemed by YOU.

Notes About Volunteering with Asheville Fringe

The SignupGenius Signup will only let you sign up with the email that is on our volunteer list: if you are not on our volunteer list, please fill out the form on the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival volunteer page

(Please email Beth at volunteers@ashevillefringe.org if you have any issues signing up.)

Please only sign up if you are able to work the entire shift and remain sober.
Age requirements are 18+ for theatre spaces, 21+ in bars.
Traffic and parking in our city can be bad, so plan ahead to be able to arrive on time!
If you are volunteering, go ahead and add admin@ashevillefringe.org and volunteers@ashevillefringe.org to your contacts in your email so you don't miss out on any important emails from us!
Some of our venues have only one volunteer shift time slot and can only accommodate one volunteer due to capacity issues
The show schedule is subject to change: we will try to contact you if the show you sign up for changes. Feel free to drop or change your volunteer shifts accordingly.
Please see the Radical Kindness policy detailed below, which will give you the prevailing vibe and communication expectations of working as part of the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

The Asheville Fringe Society loved this Radical Kindness policy from the Reykjavik Fringe Festival so much that we adopted it as well:

“We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of age, background, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or abilities. We believe in promoting radical kindness, which means showing compassion, understanding, and respect in every interaction. Our festival is a space for creativity and expression, but more importantly, it is a space where everyone feels safe and valued.

What is Radical Kindness?

Radical kindness goes beyond basic politeness—it means making an active effort to be considerate of others, being mindful of their boundaries, and treating everyone with empathy and respect. This extends to the performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff. We encourage everyone to look out for one another and help make the festival a positive experience for all.

How You Can Contribute

Be welcoming: A smile or kind word can make a big difference. Make sure everyone feels like they belong.

Report issues: If you see something that violates our radical kindness policy, please inform one of our staff members or volunteers immediately. We will take your concerns seriously and act swiftly to address them.

Respect boundaries: Be mindful of others’ personal space, opinions, and experiences."