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The Mischief Moon Gala will be held at Asheville Masonic Temple on Thursday, December 7 from 5 pm – 11 pm in Asheville, NC.

The Woodland Weirdos are taking over The Temple once again, bringing mischief and magical mayhem to downtown Asheville! We are excited to invite you to Firefly Gathering’s third annual fall fundraiser, the Mischief Moon Gala. This event has gained notoriety for its fancy and festive attitude and amazing costumery, as well as a stellar musical lineup and art installations. This year, we are delving into the wide world of weird, with an emphasis on the bizarre iterations of creation. 

Begin your journey in The Underworld, where we’ve curated an assortment of oddities to entertain you, including the Fae Cleaning Crew and the FerryMan. We will also be featuring local craft beverages, traditional Cherokee food and an array of live music and performers, dancing and art. 

When you need to revive your spirits, journey up the Haunted Staircase to sojourn in the Realm of the Fae, where ethereal music, poetry and the Otherworldly Art Gallery & Cantina await you. 

Join Holy River, Castanea Sounds, Wild Roots Rising, Sarah Lousie, Lugubrian Orchestra, Sky Rhythms, Street Creature Puppet Collective, Big Witch Indian Wisdom Initiative and so many more this December for an unforgettable night. Firefly’s Gala was a sold-out event last year, so please plan accordingly!

Gala Ticket Options $25 – $250

The Firefly Gathering is a grassroots, community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Western North Carolina. Through our year-round workshops, Annual Firefly Gathering, and art-centered fundraiser events, we reconnect people with the teachings of the past to engage with the rapidly changing present and co-create a sustainable future (learn more about us and our work here). Check out our fundraiser ticket options below, and support Firefly Gathering’s year-round work to make skill sharing more abundant and accessible in the Southeast with what you can!

Note that all tickets except for the White Tail Deer and Black Bear tiers may be standing room only for performances (seating is limited). All sales are final; no credits or refunds, but tickets are transferable. Thank you for being a part of our event and supporting The Firefly Gathering.

Black Bear $250 – This ticket is our top-tier ticket, which gives you front-row seats with your name on them so you’re sure not to miss any of the magic! These tickets also include 1 beverage token (redeemable at the bar for either an alcoholic or a non-alcoholic beverage), a high-quality stainless steel Firefly Gathering tumbler to enjoy your beverage in, a coupon for dinner from Big Witch Indian Wisdom Initiative for a plate of traditional Cherokee foods and a Firefly t-shirt!  Thank you for being such a big part of our event and supporting Firefly’s year-round offerings!

White Tail Deer  $150 – This ticket is our second-tier ticket, which gives you some of the best seats in the house, so you’ll be sure not to miss any of the magic! Specific seats will be on a first come–first-served basis, but we will reserve one for you. These tickets also include 1 beverage token, redeemable at the bar for either an alcoholic or a non-alcoholic beverage, and a Firefly t-shirt. Thank you for being such a big part of our event and supporting Firefly’s year-round offerings!

Wild Turkey  $100 – This is our mid-tier ticket, which gives you first come–first served access to designated seating. These tickets also include 1 beverage token, redeemable at the bar for either alcoholic or a non-alcoholic beverage. 

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit  $50 – This is our general admission ticket which grants you access to the entire event. 

Children’s Ticket (age 12 & under) $25 – This is our general admission ticket for children 12 and under (age will be confirmed at the door).  Children age 2 & under are free.

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