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Holiday events and special celebrations
make your mountain time even more interesting and
exciting. Peanuts characters come to life for Easter and
Halloween excursions on the Great Smoky Mountain
Railroad. Biltmore displays its "flower carpet" in
spring and Candlelight Christmas events in December.
July 4th fireworks light up the mountain skies from Lake
Lure to Boone after picnics and family activities.
Memorial Day Weekend offers fishing tournaments and
outdoor fun for the entire family. |
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| Nationally known
festivals such as Merlefest and the Wooly Worm Festival
draw 1000s of visitors every year. The Southern
Highland Craft Guild offers two annual 4 day craft fairs
with 100s of exhibitors, heritage craft demonstrations
and good old mountain music. |
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events held on the same day of each week as well as
varying schedules each year. You can listen to the best
in local music, see live theatre, attend art walks and
show openings, buy produce and handmade goods from
tailgate markets or participate in nature programs and
hikes. |
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| Tailgate and Farmers
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| There are dozens of
markets throughout the mountains offering
local produce, foods, handmade products and
crafts. Hours and days vary so check locally
for details. |
| Asheville Area |
Asheville City
Market
Sat 8:00 AM to
1:00 PM, April - December
Public Works
Building lot, S. Charlotte St.
Asheville, NC |
French Broad
Food Coop
Sat 8:00 AM -
1:00 PM, April - October
76 Biltmore
Ave. Asheville, NC |
Greenlife
Tailgate Market
Sun 1:00 PM -
5:00 PM, May - October
At Greenlife
Grocery, N. Merrimon Ave. Asheville,
NC |
North Asheville Tailgate Market
Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
April - December 20
UNCA, take Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC
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Riceville Tailgate Market
Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, May - September
parking lot of the Riceville Community Center Asheville NC
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Wed PM Downtown Tailgate Market
Wed 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM, April - December 23
76 Biltmore Avenue, next to the French Broad Food Coop, Asheville, NC
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West Asheville Tailgate Market
Wed 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM, April - October 28
grassy area at parking lot for West End Bakery and Haywood Road Market. Asheville, NC
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| Bryson City |
Bryson City Market
Friday 9AM - 1 PM,
May - October 29
You'll find locally grown produce and other edibles, plants, flowers, crafts and more at the market.
Parking lot next to Fred's, Bryson City NC
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| Black Mountain |
Black Mountain
Market Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, May - October 31
First Baptist Church, 130 d
Black Mountain, NC
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| Weaverville |
Weaverville Market
Wed 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM, April - late October
Behind the community center at Lake Louise Weaverville, NC
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| Barnardsville |
Big Ivy Tailgate Market
Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, May 5 - October 24
At the Old Fire Station, center of town Barnardsville, NC
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| Sparta |
Alleghany County Farmers' Market
Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 21 North, Sparta, NC
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| Andrews |
Andrews Farmers Market
Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM First Street,
Andrews, NC |
| West Jefferson |
Ashe Farmers Market
Wed and Sat
8:00am-1:00pm
108 Backstreet
West Jefferson, NC |
| Blowing Rock |
Blowing Rock
Farmers Market
Thursday 4-6 PM
Wallingford Street
Blowing Rock NC |
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This week's Featured Event in the mountains: |
Date: April
21 - 22, 2018
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: NOC
Nantahala Freestyle Shootout
Join NRC for a fun weekend of
Clinics and Competition in the
discipline of Freestyle. This event
is designed for people of all ages
and abilities and will offer
advanced as well as beginner
categories. Saturday will offer
clinics to paddlers covering the
rules, offering handy competition
tips, and allowing time for practice
runs to prepare for the event. Both
days will consist of competitions
with high end judges, great prizes,
and fun for all. |
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Date: March 30 -
April 1, 2018
NC City: FONTANA DAM
Event:
Easter Weekend at Fontana
Bring the family to the Smokies for
endless fun, entertainment, and a
classic Easter feast at the Mountview
Restaurant. Activities include arts and
crafts, an Easter egg hunt, guided
nature hikes, and much more.
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Date: March 31 -
April 1, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee's Annual Opening Day Fishing
Tournament
$11 entry fee with a
total of $20,000 divided among the
winners. Enjoy the renowned trout
fishing on the Cherokee Reservation with
the first tournament of the year.
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Date: March 31 - April 8, 2018
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Spring
Break Family Fun
Join one of the Park
Naturalists for an informal program
during which your family will love
meeting some of our wilder teammates!
Kids of all ages are sure to take home
some fun facts and special memories.
Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the
Animal Discovery Den and round out the
day with a hike along the Great Woodland
Adventure trail with 12 education
stations. Don’t forget your camera! |
Date: Now -
May 24, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Biltmore Blooms
Biltmore's
gardens, designed by Frederick Law
Olmsted, are alive with color as spring
arrives. Enjoy special events and the
beauty of tulips, azaleas, and countless
other flowers during Biltmore Blooms.
Guests will be able to step down into
the Winter Garden to enjoy a display of
exotic orchids intimately, just as
George and Edith Vanderbilt's guests
might have. Some of the plants will be
the same species that were planned for
the Biltmore Conservatory in 1894.
Outdoors, enjoy a beautiful progression
of blooms from tulips to pansies,
azaleas, and much more.. |
Date: Now - May 13,
2018
NC
City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Biltmore Event: Glamour on Board.
The stylish fashions and
luxurious travels of the Vanderbilts
launch at Biltmore with a stunning new
exhibition, Glamour on Board: Fashion
from Titanic the Movie. Dazzling
costumes from the iconic
film—representing the extensive
wardrobes required by transatlantic
travelers like George and Edith
Vanderbilt in the early 1900s—will be
displayed in the grand rooms of Biltmore
House. This is the first large-scale
exhibition of fashions from Titanic,
which won a record 11 Oscars including
Best Picture and Best Costume Design.
Entry to this exhibition is included
in Biltmore admission. Save $10 per
admission ticket when you buy 7 or more
days in advance. |
Date: now -
June 20, 2018
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Smiles of Spring Photo Contest
Every season,
each and every day, offers something new
at Chimney Rock State Park. Warm weather
energizes us and encourages us to get
outside and moving. The forest bursts
into color and birds begin to reappear.
Capture that special moment or scene on
your camera and enter it in this
seasonal photo contest. The winning
entries will be shown on the Park's
website and Facebook album, and you’ll
win some fun prizes. Photos must be
taken within the Chimney Rock section of
the Park. |
Date: April 1, 2018
NC
City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Biltmore Easter Egg Hunt
Biltmore's
Easter Egg Hunt is one of the
Southeast’s largest, with hundreds of
children ages 2–9 canvassing the Front
Lawn of Biltmore House for sweet treats,
with magic shows and photos with the
Easter Rabbit*. After the hunt, head to
charming Antler Hill Village to enjoy a
variety of additional activities
including Giant Bubbles at the Village
Green, Sheep Herding at the Farmyard,
and more |
Date:
April 1, 2018
NC City: CHIMNEY
ROCK
Event:
63rd Annual Easter Sunrise Service
Celebrate the glory of Easter with
song, scripture and spiritual music as a
spectacular sunrise ascends over Lake
Lure. Chimney Rock’s nondenominational
Annual Easter Sunrise Service has become
a legendary event in WNC, attracting
more than 1,000 early risers from around
the Southeast. Gates will open from
5am-6am, so that guests can make their
way to the top of the Park. This year’s
service will begin at 7 a.m. and end at
7:30 a.m. A breakfast buffet will be
offered at the Old Rock Café following
the service for $10.99 for adults and
$6.99 for children under 10; drinks are
not included. Guests who would like to
return to the Park after breakfast can
show their Old Rock receipt and bulletin
at the Ticket Plaza to receive free
admission for the day. *Please Note: Due
to the large number of guests who attend
the service, no one can be admitted
through the gate after 6am.
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Date: April
4, 2018
NC City: MILL SPRING
(TRYON)
Event:
The Fork Horse Trials at Tryon
International Equestrian Center
This is one of the most
prestigious Eventing competitions on the
North American calendar and it is moving
from Newland, NC to the 1,400 acre Tryon
Resort this year. With top-of-the-line
footing, a world-class cross-country
course, and the hub of a premier
family-friendly entertainment haven,
this move secures the event’s future
while enhancing the spectator fan
experience. Watch some of the biggest
names in the sport of Eventing, all
while enjoying carousel rides, a variety
of dining options, local vendors and
much more right onsite. |
Date: April
5 - 8, 2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
The Music of Bob Sieger
Steve Kelly and the Cherry Cherry Band
rocked the Rock last year with this
sensational Neil Diamond tribute. This
year he returns with his tribute to Bob
Seger featuring such songs as Night
Moves, We’ve Got Tonight, Old Time Rock
and Roll, Against the Wind and more!
. Tickets from:
$35. |
Date: April 6, 2018
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event: Smoky
Mountains Center Event:Shop With A
Cop Benefit Event .
This 1,500 seat state-of-the-art
facility presents the finest in
performing arts to the surrounding
towns. Performances include passion
plays, musical productions, professional
drama troupes, dance and choral
festivals, recitals, and various genres
including country, bluegrass, gospel,
pop, contemporary Christian, and more.
The stunning architecture, technical
facilities, and impeccable acoustics
provide the highest professional
standards for both the audience and the
performers. Tickets prices vary. |
Date: April
6, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Asheville Downtown Gallery Association
Art Walk
Enjoy the fine art and
craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery
Association. Within a half-mile radius
of Pack Square and the city's center,
you'll find unparalleled diversity from
fine studio crafts, to glass,
photography, folk art and contemporary
painting, metalwork, textiles, jewelry
and more by local, regional, national
and international artists. 20+ downtown
venues participate with a
complete Downtown Gallery Guide and a
map available at any participating
downtown gallery, the Asheville
Visitors' Center or Pack Place. The
Walks take place each first Friday from
5-8PM, April through December. |
Date: April
6, 2018
NC
City: BLOWING
ROCK
Event:
Tweetsie
Railroad
OPENING DAY
for the 2018
season.
All aboard for
NC's oldest
theme park and
another season
of wild-west fun
and excitement.
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Date: April
7, 2018
NC
City: BLOWING
ROCK
Event:
39th Annual
Trout Derby
The Derby begins
at sunrise with
awards at 4:30
PM. No
pre-registration
necessary.
Public waters
only, no ponds -
nearby fishing
spots include
Price Lake, Bass
Lake, Trout Lake
and the Middle
Fork River along
Highway 321.
Licenses and
bait can be
purchased at
Village Hardware
on Green
Street.. Fishing
at Mayview Lake
(Broyhill Park)
for children 11
and under and
persons with
disabilities.
Fish weighed and
measured at
American Legion
Building on Park
Avenue. |
Date: April
7, 2018
NC City: WILKESBORO
Event: 6
Hours of Warrior Creek Bike Race
Come watch riders challenge themselves
at the newest and toughest course in
this trail system at the 5th Annual 6
Hours of Warrior Creek Mountain Bike
Race. |
Date: April
7, 2018
NC City: NEBO
Event:
Vineyard Deck
Music Series -
Sorella Jack.
Come to South
Creek Winery and
a listen to
great local
music. Tastings
include the
glass and are
$6, $7 or $10
depending on the
wines you
choose. The
music events are
rain or shine
(if questionable
weather, please
call to inquire)
and provided to
South Creek
Customers at no
admission fee,
unless it is a
stated ticketed
event. Tasting
room opens at 11
am with wine
tasting for a
nominal fee;
music begins at
1 PM.
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Date: April
8, 2018
NC City: NEBO
Event:
Vineyard Deck
Music Series -
Sorella Jack.
Come to South
Creek Winery and
a listen to
great local
music. Tastings
include the
glass and are
$6, $7 or $10
depending on the
wines you
choose. The
music events are
rain or shine
(if questionable
weather, please
call to inquire)
and provided to
South Creek
Customers at no
admission fee,
unless it is a
stated ticketed
event. Tasting
room opens at 11
am with wine
tasting for a
nominal fee;
music begins at
1 PM.
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Date: April 13, 2018
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event: Smoky
Mountains Center Event:
Anthem Lights.
This 1,500 seat state-of-the-art
facility presents the finest in
performing arts to the surrounding
towns. Performances include passion
plays, musical productions,
professional drama troupes, dance
and choral festivals, recitals, and
various genres including country,
bluegrass, gospel, pop, contemporary
Christian, and more. The stunning
architecture, technical facilities,
and impeccable acoustics provide the
highest professional standards for
both the audience and the
performers. Tickets prices vary. |
Date: April
13, 2018
NC City: BRASSTOWN
Event:
Music Events at John C Campbell Folk
School:
The Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble
. The
Dismembered Tennesseans have
appeared on stage with many of the
top country music stars and
performed in concert with the
Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and
the Chattanooga Boys Choir, and more
recently the Chattanooga Ballet.
They have appeared on a segment of
ABC-TV's Peter Jennings Nightly News
and were featured on the NBC Sunday
Today Show.
7 PM - FREE admission, but DONATIONS
WELCOME. |
Date: April
13 - 14, 2018
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event:
Outdoor Elements Festival
Celebrate SPRING in the Smoky
Mountains with a family-friendly
event in the Nantahala Gorge. This
event focuses on celebrating the
Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and
features our Flint Ridge 5k, along
with a ton of free activities
including outdoor films, yoga, live
music, giveaways, meals, and sweet
deals at the Outfitter's Store..
FREE event held at the Nantahala
Outdoor Center (NOC)
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Date: April
14, 2018
NC City: MARSHALL
Event:
Madison County
Potters' Market
This is the 7th
annual show of
the Potters of
Madison County
and their guests
at the Marshall
High Studios on
Blannahassett
Island. Some of
the finest
potters from the
southeast gather
at this Madison
County Potters
Market to offer
their work in
Marshall High
Studios setting. |
Date: April
14 - 15, 2018
NC City: OLD
FORT
Event: 14th
Annual Herb
Festival
Savor the smell
and taste of
fresh-grown
herbs with a
selection
including
several unique
medicinal,
cooking and
ornamental
herbs. The
herbal
combination
planters include
the Scarborough
Fair Combo, the
Indoor Herbs
Combo, and
several other
attractive and
useful
assortments.
Browse over 25
talented local
artisan's
booths,
including
handcrafted
herbal soaps and
herbal blends,
handmade
jewelry,
woodcraft &
handcrafted
furniture,
paintings,
photography and
more. Food
vendors offer
delicious treats
ranging from
vegetarian
quesadillas to
gourmet sausages
and
hand-squeezed
drinks (you can
also sample
Painters own
homemade pesto),
and talented
local musicians
will be
performing all
weekend. The
event is held at
Painters
Greenhouse,
approximately 5
miles south of
I-40 at exit 73. |
Date: April
14, 2018
NC
City: CHIMNEY
ROCK
Event:
Naturalist
Niche: Spring
Wildflowers at
Chimney Rock
State Park
This walk is a
great way to
explore some of
our more
moderate hiking
options while
learning about
our colorful
spring flowers.
You’ll be
surprised to
find such a
variety of
plants within
such a small
area of the
Park. Along the
way, we’ll also
touch on other
local flora and
fauna. This hike
is considered
moderate. You
will descend the
Four Seasons
Trail from the
top lot, but you
won’t have to
hike back up.
Transportation
will be
provided.
Advance
registration is
required.
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Date: April
14, 2018
NC City: TRYON
Event: 72th
Annual BLOCKHOUSE Steeplechase Race
at FENCE
The
Steeplechase is the area's biggest
and most exciting equestrian event
of the year. Join the crowds that
come for the thundering of hooves as
they navigate a challenging course
over several races. Contestants for
best tailgate show off their best
country, most unusual and most
elegant. Special hats turn heads
with competitors vying for the
funniest (adults) and the most
unusual and most appropriate for
adults and kids. |
Date: April
19 - 29, 2018
NC City: FLAT
ROCK
Event:
The Flat Rock
Theatre Presents
The Music of
Garth Brooks and
Alan Jackson
- Music on the
Rock Series
The music of two
country
superstars and
legends, both
known for
blending
traditional
honky tonk and
mainstream
country sounds
with classic
rock and roll.
“Remember When”
you had “Friends
in Low Places”…?
“Ask Me How I
Know” and,
please, “Don’t
Rock the
Jukebox”…!.
Admission: from
$35
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Date: April
20, 2018
NC City: BRASSTOWN
Event:
Music Events at John C Campbell Folk
School:
Skylark.
"na
Skylark," which simply means "the
Skylark" in Irish, is devoted to the
traditional music of Ireland,
Scotland, England, Wales, and
Brittany on Ireland's national
instruments: the Irish harp and the
Irish uilleann ("elbow") pipes. na
Skylark weaves these instruments and
others – including the Appalachian
mountain dulcimer, the melodica,
Irish flutes and whistles, the Irish
fiddle, guitar, and various
percussion – into a tapestry of
sound and feeling that's truly
unique. 7 PM - FREE admission, but
DONATIONS WELCOME. |
Date: April
20 - 23, 2018
NC City: HOT SPRINGS
Event: Trail
Fest A
celebration of the world famous
Appalachian Trail. Activities
include: Friday: Dinner and speakers
at Mosaic Gourmet patio. Saturday:
Music from bluegrass to jazz, a
variety of food, hiker games, chili
cook off, Hiker trivia, local
artists and crafts people,
Appalachian Trail Conference display
booth, famous duck race and more! |
Date: April 21, 2018
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event: Smoky
Mountains Center Event: The
Midtown Men
This 1,500 seat state-of-the-art
facility presents the finest in
performing arts to the surrounding
towns. Performances include passion
plays, musical productions,
professional drama troupes, dance
and choral festivals, recitals, and
various genres including country,
bluegrass, gospel, pop, contemporary
Christian, and more. The stunning
architecture, technical facilities,
and impeccable acoustics provide the
highest professional standards for
both the audience and the
performers. Tickets prices vary. |
Date: April 21, 2018
NC City: OLD FORT
Event:
3rd
Saturday Classic Car Cruise-In Held
in downtown, historic Old Fort (at
the Hardees on Catawba). Sponsored
by the Route 70 Cruisers, all makes
and models of cars, trucks and
motorcycles are invited to join the
fun, no entrance or admission fees!
There will be food, crafts and a
"swap meet" area for treasure
hunters.
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Date: April
21, 2018
NC
City: CHIMNEY
ROCK
Event:
Earth Day
Celebration at
Chimney Rock
State Park
Join Chimney
Rock State Park
rangers,
biologists and
other
environmental
educators to
learn about the
great work being
done to protect
the beautiful
landscape.
Booths will be
located in
Chimney Rock
Village behind
the Old Rock
Café.
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Date: April
21, 2018
NC City: NEBO
Event:
Vineyard Deck
Music Series -
Skiffle Creek.
Come to South
Creek Winery and
a listen to
great local
music. Tastings
include the
glass and are
$6, $7 or $10
depending on the
wines you
choose. The
music events are
rain or shine
(if questionable
weather, please
call to inquire)
and provided to
South Creek
Customers at no
admission fee,
unless it is a
stated ticketed
event. Tasting
room opens at 11
am with wine
tasting for a
nominal fee;
music begins at
1 PM.
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Date: April
21 - 22, 2018
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: NOC
Nantahala Freestyle Shootout
Join NRC for a fun weekend of
Clinics and Competition in the
discipline of Freestyle. This event
is designed for people of all ages
and abilities and will offer
advanced as well as beginner
categories. Saturday will offer
clinics to paddlers covering the
rules, offering handy competition
tips, and allowing time for practice
runs to prepare for the event. Both
days will consist of competitions
with high end judges, great prizes,
and fun for all.
|
Date: April
26 - 29, 2018
NC City: WILKESBORO
Event: MerleFest
Celebrate spring and help kick off festival
season at MerleFest, considered one
of the premier music festivals in
the country. MerleFest is held on
the campus of Wilkes Community
College. The four-day festival
features over 90 artists performing
on 14 stages, including the Old Crow
Medicine Show, Steep Canyon Rangers
John Oates and more. Additional
activities include Jam Camp, nature
walks, Songwriters Coffee House,
AcousticKids Showcase, Little
Pickers Family Area, Pickin' Place
and Vender Shoppes. |
Date: April 26 - 28, 2018
NC City:
HIGHLANDS
Event:
Annual Three River Fly Fishing
Tournament
Held on area
rivers in and around Highlands.
Proceeds benefit the Town of
Highlands Scholarship Fund. Open to
men and women of all skill levels.
Teams will fish one native, one
hatchery supported and one
delayed-harvest stream. More than
2,200 miles of public water will be
available to fish during the
tournament. The registration fee
includes the opening night
reception, closing night dinner at
Cyprus Restaurant and Friday happy
hour, as well as a gift bag full of
great swag and the opportunity to
win fantastic prizes.
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Date: April
27, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard 4th Friday Art Walk
Explore downtown Brevard
art galleries, art stores, retail
stores and restaurants that stay
open late from 5-9 PM on the 4th
Friday from April through December.
Experience art, music and wine. A
brochure for the gallery walks can
be found online or at any of the
participating galleries or at the
Chamber of Commerce. |
Date: April
27 - 29, 2018
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event:
Southeastern Mini Truckin'
Nationals
An open car show with spectators
welcome. Hundreds of mini trucks
will compete. Auto and Food Vendors
will be on site. Held on the Maggie
Valley Festival Grounds at 3374 Soco
Road
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Date: April
28, 2018
NC City: NEBO
Event:
Vineyard Deck
Music Series -
Rory Kelly Band.
Come to South
Creek Winery and
a listen to
great local
music. Tastings
include the
glass and are
$6, $7 or $10
depending on the
wines you
choose. The
music events are
rain or shine
(if questionable
weather, please
call to inquire)
and provided to
South Creek
Customers at no
admission fee,
unless it is a
stated ticketed
event. Tasting
room opens at 11
am with wine
tasting for a
nominal fee;
music begins at
1 PM.
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Date: April
28, 2018
NC
City: FRANKLIN
Event:
The Smoky
Mountain Center
for Performing
Arts
- Popovich
Comedy Pet
Theatre.
This 1,500 seat
state-of-the-art
facility
presents the
finest in
performing arts
to the
surrounding
towns.
Performances
include passion
plays, musical
productions,
professional
drama troupes,
dance and choral
festivals,
recitals, and
various genres
including
country,
bluegrass,
gospel, pop,
contemporary
Christian, and
more. The
stunning
architecture,
technical
facilities, and
impeccable
acoustics
provide the
highest
professional
standards for
both the
audience and the
performers.
Tickets prices
vary. |
Date: April 28, 2018
NC City: SYLVA
Event:
Greening up the Mountains
This annual spring festival, named
for the way the “spring green”
creeps up the mountainsides, is a
celebration of the local economy,
sustainability, and traditional
heritage crafts. Three full music
stages will feature local bands,
children’s performances, and
heritage dance, along with the
annual Youth Talent Show and more.
Storytelling, face painting, an
inflatable slide, the recycled
materials Superhero Costume Contest,
volunteer projects and more. Annual
Greening Up the Mountains 5K Run. It
also celebrates the greening of the
environment, with information about
sustainable living and presentations
by environmental groups. It is held
on on Main and Mill Streets in
historic downtown Sylva from 10 AM
to 4 PM. |
Date: April
28 - 29, 2018
NC
City: CHIMNEY
ROCK
Event:
From Dusk to
Dawn 2-Day Photo
Workshop at
Chimney Rock
State Park.
Join
Professional
Photographer
Chuck Hill for
this two-day
workshop
focusing on
nature’s beauty
at all hours of
the day. This
class will
discuss and
review panos,
types of scenic
photography and
the equipment
needed to make a
photo pop.
You’ll also have
time to take
photos in the
park during
regular hours,
shoot both
sunrise and
sunset photos
from the top of
the Chimney, and
learn about
astrophotography.
As an added
bonus,
participants can
choose to camp
overnight in the
Park for an
additional fee.
Lunch on
Saturday and
Sunday included
in Price. All
other meals and
lodging are at
the expense of
participants.
Workshop
attendees are
responsible for
bringing their
own camera,
computer with
photo editing
software,
camping
equipment and
food outside of
lunch during
this workshop.
For more
information
about Chuck
Hill, visit
http://chuckhillphotography.com.
Class is limited
to 10 |
Date: April 29, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest
Meet the makers and the milkers,
explore the craft of cheese-making,
sample and buy lots of local cheese!
Come to the beautiful grounds of
Highland Brewing Co to celebrate
southern cheese and support the WNC
Cheese Trail. Explore the process
from the field and farm to the
dinner plate. Learn about the past,
present and future of this ancient
craft. There will also be a wide
variety of family-fun activities,
vendors from across the industry,
demos, discussions and more. |
Date: April
28, 2018
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: NOC
Spring Fling
Celebrate spring in the Smoky
Mountains with a free,
family-friendly event in the
Nantahala Gorge. Don't miss the NRC
4Fun Freestyle event, vendor fair
and gear demos at NOC's Outfitter's
Store and family-friendly
activities. Scheduled releases of
the Cascades and Upper sections of
the Nantahala River round out this
Bryson City weekend.
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Date: April
28, 2018
NC City: OLD FORT
Event: Pioneer
Day Annual
celebration of mountain heritage.
The one-day festival features
mountain music in the amphitheater,
craft demonstrations such as
weaving, blacksmithing, and pottery
turning, "Hit or Miss" engine
displays and vendors displaying and
selling their wares.
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Date: April 28, 2018
NC City:
SPRUCE PINE
Event: Fire
on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival
An
annual celebration of the art of the
blacksmith, held the last Saturday
in April in downtown Spruce Pine.
The event is a partnership between
Spruce Pine Main Street, Penland
School of Crafts, and the Toe River
Arts Council. Each year, the
festival contains a month-long
exhibit of new work by artist
blacksmiths, a featured Master
Blacksmith who demonstrates multiple
times at the festival, presents a
lecture at Penland School, and
conducts a Master Demonstration
workshop the Friday before the
festival, several invited
demonstrators who share their
talents at the festival, vendor
blacksmiths selling their wares, and
demonstrating techniques in their
booths, a free hands-on tent, where
the public can sign up to try their
hands at blacksmithing, assisted by
blacksmith volunteers. A variety of
food will also be available. |
Date: April 28 - 29, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Annual Rhododendron and Azalea Show
Presented by the
American Rhododendron Society, SE
Chapter, this yearly judged event
features hundreds of blooms. Spring
and summer blooming rhododendrons
and azaleas some of the weekend
favorites. The North Carolina
Arboretum is home to the National
Native Azalea Collection, and
visitors are encouraged to explore
the collection, located along Bent
Creek, representing nearly every
species native to the United States.
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Date: April
28-29, 2018
NC City: WEAVERVILLE
Event: Weaverville
Spring Art Safari
The Weaverville Art Safari is a
free, self-guided tour of artists'
home studios in the scenic area
surrounding the villages of
Weaverville and Barnardsville, NC.
This event has been going on, each
spring and fall, since April 2001.
Find had crafted items including
Jewelry, Glass Art, Paintings,
Garden Art, Sculpture, Pottery,
Furniture, Fiber Arts, woodworking
and more. Preview Party
4/28, 6-8 PM. |
Date: April 30, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Oconaluftee Indian Village Opens for
the Season
The Oconaluftee Indian Village opens for the
2016 season with self guided tours,
authentic children's costumes,
guided tours, and the Time of War.
The Village Re-creates an authentic
18th-century Indian community.
Cherokee artisans and guides
demonstrate and explain the arts and
crafts and the lifestyle and culture
of their ancestors. Replicas of
Cherokee homes, council house and
squareground of the 1750 period.
More than just another NC
attraction, the Village is Living
History. The Village will be open to
the public until November 11, 2018. |
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Music and Live Theatre: |
When: Various Times
Where: NC Mountains and Foothills
What:
Blue Ridge Music Trails
A guide to the traditional music of the
NC Mountains and Foothills. |
When: Saturday 7 PM, June - Oct
Where: Bryson City Train Depot
What:
Music in the Mountains Regional
talent is showcased in a relaxed,
outdoor venue located in the heart of
historic downtown. Bring a chair or
blanket and settle in for an evening
of great music. 828-488-3681 |
When: Friday 7 PM, all year
Where: Old Fort NC
What: Old Time Mountain Music - for more than a decade, folks have
gathered to hear and play bluegrass and
traditional mountain music.
Nobody’s paid, everyone’s welcome and
coffee and sodas are still just a
quarter! |
When: Saturdays 7:30 -
10:30 PM
Where: Old Fort NC
What: Tracks Music and Dance -
music and dancing at the Tracks Event
Center located just outside Old Fort.
The house band is, Rewind, playing a mix
of 50s, 60s, 70s, a little country and
bluegrass plus special requests! Free
line dancing classes from 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
When: Sundays, 2 PM - 4 PM
Where: Old Fort NC
What: Informal Jam on the Porch -
Bring an instrument or bring an ear!
Happening each Sunday on the porch at
the Mountain Gateway Museum in downtown. |
When: various times, all
year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
Diana Wortham Theatre
A variety of professional and touring
music, dance and theatrical performances.
Dining discounts and special
performances offered. |
When: First Monday, Oct -
May
Where: Brevard NC
What:
Brevard Music Center First Mondays
Classical music performances by local
and touring professionals. |
When: June-August
Where: Brevard
What:
Brevard Music Center An
annual festival of classical, chamber
and opera performances by students,
faculty and guest musicians. The
Center is considered one of the premier
summer training programs and festivals
in the US. |
When: May-August
WWhere: Brevard
WWhat:
Sounds of Silvermont
Local musicians in a jam session playing
bluegrass, country, gospel and more. |
When: All year
Where: Asheville
What:
North Carolina Stage Company
Professional productions, with the best
actors, directors and designers from
Asheville and across the country. |
When: 7-9 PM,
Thursdays, All year
Where: Marion NC, downtown Depot
What:
Bluegrass Music Jam Open to
all musicians, no scheduled performers.
Outdoors, bring chairs or blankets. Free |
When: 7 PM Fridays
Where: Marion
What: Woody's Original Mountain Music
An ever changing line up of
musicians and musical styles! Join the
fun along with Max Woody and friends. |
When: 7 PM Fridays,
June - August
Where: Downtown Hendersonville
What: Music on Main
Concert series featuring
" oldies rock, beach music, variety and
top 40 music. Bring a chair and enjoy
the music, admission is free |
When: Feb - Dec, various dates
Where: Flat Rock, Hendersonville
What: Flat Rock Playhouse
The
theatre season includes world premieres
and standard Broadway musicals,
comedy, and drama. Music on the Rocks
concert series with pop to country. |
When: Most Saturday nights
Where: Saluda NC
What:
The Party Place and Event Center&
LLive music with country, top 40's,
oldies, beach, southern rock and a
variety of good party music for
listening and dancing.The facility and
grounds are available for special
events. |
When: All year
Where: Franklin NC
What: Smoky
Mountain Center for the Performing
Arts A 1,500 seat
state-of-the-art facility presents the
finest in performing arts to the
surrounding towns. |
When: Thursdays, 6:30 PM, 6-23
to 9-1
Where: Banner Elk NC
What:
Concerts in the
Banner Elk Town Park Gathers
in the town park for a summer concert.
Performers range from bluegrass to
beach, to country, to top 40, to blues,
to jazz, to Motown, to big band |
When: Thursdays, 7:30 PM,
June-Aug
Where: Black Mountain NC
What:
The Park Rhythms Outdoor Concert
A variety of
musical groups from throughout the
region provide live music in the
picturesque setting of Lake Tomahawk |
When: 2nd Sun., 7-9 PM, April -
Oct
Where: Blowing Rock NC
What:
Jazz Concerts Blowing
Rock Jazz Society performs. General
Admission is $20 for non-members, $5 for
students and FREE to BRJS Members |
When: Fridays, 7-9 PM,
June - August
WWhere: Canton NC
WWhat:
Pickin' in the Park. Free
concerts with Live bands and clogging
groups at the Canton Recreation Park.
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When: Fridays, 7PM,
June - August
Where: Newland NC
What: Friday Night Free
Concert.
(Weather-permitting) held at the
Riverwalk Bandstand local musicians
perform. Food vendors available. |
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NC Parks, Nature Programs: |
When: All year, some closings
Where: Northwest NC Mountains
What: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Events
throughout the year. View the full
calendar online. |
When: All year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
North Carolina Arboretum Touring and permanent exhibits,
events and educational programs. |
When: All year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Special events and programs, wild walks,
Junior Naturalist program, wildlife
workshops and more. |
When: various times, all
year
Where: Asheville NC
What: Grandfather
Mountain Special
programs with naturalists, Habitat
tours, Special kids events, Junior
Ranger programs, walks and hikes |
When: All year
Where: Chimney Rock NC
What: Chimney
Rock Park Nature Programs
and hikes Learn the secrets and
wonders of nature, attend photography or
dulcimer workshops or enjoy special
events and campouts. |
When: All year, Mon-Sat
Where: Brevard NC area
What:
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Exhibits,
special programs, fishing, Nature Nuts
and Eco Explorers |
When: All year, various
times
Where: Nebo, near Marion NC
What:
Lake James Park Programs
Ranger conducted hikes, nature programs,
boat trips and special events. Free to
the public. |
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Art and Crafts: |
When: All year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
The Folk Art Center Touring
exhibits, craft demonstrations, special
events, educational opportunities and
workshops. |
When: All year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
North Carolina Arboretum Touring and permanent exhibits,
events and educational programs. |
When: 5 PM 4th Friday, May
- Oct
Where: Brevard NC
What:
4th Friday Gallery Tour An
evening of Art, Wine and Food in
Downtown
Brevard |
When: All Year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
River Arts District
daily open studio
tours and special events. Over 120
artists in an historic setting with
restaurants and a brewery. |
When: May - Nov, 10 AM -
4 PM
Where: Blowing Rock NC
What:
Craft demonstrations
Members of the renowned Southern
Highland Craft Guild demonstrate
traditional and contemporary crafts. |
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Miscellaneous activities: |
When: All year, Mon - Sat
Where: Bryson City NC
What:
Marianna Black Library Special events, classic
movies, Anime Club, Music programs,
Artisan displays |
When: May - October
Where: Between Spruce Pine and Little
Switzerland on Parkway
What:
The Orchard at Alta Pass Live
mountain music and
mountain dancing, storytelling and
hayrides, monarch butterfly raising,
naturalist tours and birding walks,
arts and handwork demonstrations,
book signings and more. |
When: 6 PM, 1st Fridays, May -
Dec
Where: Sylva NC
What: Sylva After Dark
A night of arts, dining, music,
refreshments, shopping and more. |
When: All year
Where: Mount Airy NC
What:
The Surry Arts Council Performing
and visual arts events |
When: last Saturdays, 9-11 AM
Where: Black Mountain NC
What: Cruz-N
Black Mountain. Classic and
custom cars, trucks and motorcycles in
downtown at the visitor center. |
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