Asheville's South Slope neighborhood will host its first Funk Fest, a celebration of funk music, local breweries, and the city's unique cultural scene. The festival, scheduled for the last weekend in July, aims to draw locals and tourists alike, showcasing the South Slope's transformation into a vibrant entertainment district, the Asheville Citizen-Times reports. The Funk Fest is the brainchild of a coalition of South Slope business owners who wanted to create an event that reflects the neighbor