The YMI invites local vendors to participate in Goombay, in an area we are calling the Affrilachian Village!  This initiative seeks to be a part of our workforce development programs that help small business owners effected by Hurricane Helene participate in a festival designed to highlight our local community's artisanal skills and talents! The Perks of the program include a deeply discounted rate for participation, additional training by Small Business experts, and an opportunity to vend at one other function in preparation for Goombay.

Counties eligible for the program: Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Rutherford, Transylvania, Yancey