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around and include North Carolina Art and Crafts Festivals, mountain
music festivals, horse shows, golf tournaments and outdoor
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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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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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| There are year around
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
Markets |
| 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,
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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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NC Mountains Events and Festivals |
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This week's Featured Event in the mountains: |
Date: May 27
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event:
Carl
Sandburg Folk Music Festival The grounds of the Carl
Sandburg National Historic Site come alive with folk music which was an
important part of Carl Sandburg's life along with his guitar playing and
singing as well as his writing. The 27th annual folk festival honors Carl Sandburg and his preservation of traditional folk music as found in his collection The American Songbag.
The festival's performers each skillfully
demonstrate the tradition of performing live
music to tell stories while capturing the
heritage of America through song |
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Date: April 24 - May 19
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown presents "Cotton Patch Gospel"
Kicking off the 2013 Downtown series is "Cotton Patch Gospel". Called the Greatest Story Ever Retold, this bluegrass musical is a modern retelling of the Gospel in the setting of rural Georgia with songs that are the final, and perhaps best work of Harry Chapin (best known for the number-one hit, “Cat’s in the Cradle”). Herod is recreated as Governor of Georgia, Caiaphas as Dr. Caiaphas, a member of a board of politicians, and Pilate as a local governor who sentences Jesus and sends him to Lee Correctional Institute. Witness a unique retelling of the story of Jesus, brought to life through bluegrass music and imaginative storytelling.
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Date: May
1
NC City: Between Spruce Pine and Little Switzerland
Event: Live Music and More at the Historic
Orchard at Alta Pass Live music and mountain
dancing, storytelling and hayrides, monarch butterfly raising,
naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and handwork demonstrations,
book signings and more. Every week, Wed-Sun from May through October.
The Orchard is located at Milepost 328.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
Date: May
1
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Oconaluftee Indian Village Opens for the Season
The Oconaluftee Indian Village opens for the 2013
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. |
Date: May
3
NC City: MURPHY
Event:
Murphy Art Walk The Art Walk takes place
each first Friday, May through November from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM.
Stroll through historic downtown Murphy for an exquisite visual, culinary, and performing arts experience with more than 20 businesses participating
including
Art Galleries. Music, Fine Dining, Live Demonstrations and Performances, |
Date: May
3
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event:
Art After Dark and Saturday Stroll
Downtown Waynesville galleries remain open for Art after Dark featuring demonstrations, artist receptions, and special music.
Enjoy the Saturday Stroll from 6 PM - 9 PM with live music and great
food. Free admission. |
Date: May
3 - 5
NC City: HOT SPRINGS
Event:
16th Annual French Broad River Festival
The Festival is a benefit for American Whitewater, The Mountain Area Child & Family Center and Hot Springs Community Learning Center.
Located just 35 minutes north of Asheville at Hot Springs Campground and Spa,
this family-friendly weekend includes great regional and national recording artists. Enjoy shopping for new outdoor gear at the Live Auction or with one of
the many art and craft vendors. Try participating in the "Paddle with the Pros", the 8th Annual FBRF Mountain Bike Race, or the 16th Annual French Broad River Raft Race.
The River Festival is an entire weekend of fun, family, art, music and adventure.
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Date: May
3-5
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event:
Thunder in the Smokies Spring Rally
Come ride in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and
on the
Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy Tour Rides, Music Concerts, Bike Builders,
Bike Games, Bike Show, Prizes, Vendors and much more during our
three day rally! All bikes and ages welcomed. Gates open at 11am -
11pm on Friday, 9am - 11pm on Saturday and 9am - 4pm on Sunday.
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Date: May
3-5
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
24rd Annual Asheville Herb Festival
The WNC Chapter of the NC Herb Association represents the
incredibly wide variety of herbalists and herb businesses in North
Carolina: herb growers and vendors, natural gardening and
landscaping specialists, and makers of herbal ointments, balms,
soaps, teas, medicines, and other products. We hope you'll join us
and more than 25,000 other herb lovers when we celebrate our 23rd
annual Asheville Herb Festival. |
Date: May
3-5
NC City: OLD FORT area
Event: Blue to
Black Art Weekend More than 40 studios/art venues/galleries will open their doors to the public this spring. A variety of media is represented including glass, fiber, clay, metal, photography, painting, woodworking – and more. The route extends from the BLUE Ridge Parkway at Highway 70 to East Asheville, Fairview, Swannanoa on to BLACK Mountain and Old Fort at the newly opened Arrowhead Gallery Studios (AGS). AGS features the work of more than 30 artists as well as on-site studios for several. |
Date: May
4
NC City: Mount Airy
Event:
Budbreak Wine
Festival This popular spring event
celebrates the breaking of buds on vines across the state by bringing
together 17 wineries for a street festival in charming downtown Mount
Airy. Sample wines, listen to live music, view art and crafts by
local artisans and enjoy the taste treats in the 13 Bones Food Tent.
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Date: May
4
NC City: Between Spruce Pine and Little Switzerland
Event:
Ribbon-cutting at The Orchard at Alta Pass
At 12:30 PM there will be an official ribbon cutting to open the 2013 season at the Orchard at Altapass..
Two free live music performances will follow the ribbon cutting. Bring
your dancing shoes for some old fashioned mountain fun. Milepost
328.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
Date: May 4
NC City: OLD FORT
Event:
ArtsMart
Locally created arts and crafts displayed inside the historic Old
Fort Depot. Stop by to chat with the creators of these one-of-a-kind
items while you shop for yourself, family or friends. Something for
everyone including baskets, paintings, woodwork, wreaths, candles
and live demonstrations. Sponsored by Arrowhead Artists and Artisans
League. |
Date: May
4-5
NC City: Ronda
Event:
Vineyards of Swan Creek
Spring Wine Release Join the Vineyards of Swan Creek
and taste their spring releases along with a complimentary food sampling.
Noon - 5 PM, $25 per ticket. The
Vineyards of Swan Creek include Raffaldini Vineyards, Dobbins Creek
Vineyard, Shadow Springs Vineyard, and Laural Gray Vineyard. |
Date: May
4-5
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: 54th 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. |
Date: May
4-5
NC City: CANTON
Event: Blue Ridge Craft Show Join local and regional
Appalachian crafters as they showcase their talent. The weekend event is
held at Owl Produce on 889 Old Asheville Highway in Canton NC. |
Date: May
6
NC City: MARION
Event:
Annual Walleye Fishing Tournament
The Third annual event, formerly the Thomas E. McDivitt and Bill Lee
Memorial Walley Tournament. Entry fee $25.00 per person. Monetary
prizes awarded in various categories as well as drawings for other
prizes. Lake James, Black Bear Access, Marion. |
Date: May
7
NC City: ASHEVLLE
Event: WNC Chef's Challenge:
QUARTER FINAL - West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen – Chef Chuck Kegg
DOUGH – Chef Brian Ross. Diner participants will enjoy six plated culinary
creations (three from each team) that incorporate a special ingredient
and will score each dish.
The diners' votes are then tallied along with those from a panel of
judges and the weekly winners will continue to participate in the
competition. Reservations for the WNC Chefs Challenge are $49 per
individual, and can be purchased online at
http://wncchefschallenge.eventbrite.com.
Sales tax, and gratuity ($67.97 total) are included in ticket purchase
Held at the Chestnut Restaurant in downtown Asheville NC. |
Date: May 8-26
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event:
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage Production, Souvenir Fall
in love with Florence Foster Jenkins, the tone deaf socialite who is
completely convinced she can sing. Souvenir is a hilarious and
heartwarming reinterpretation of the life of a woman convinced of her
operatic greatness and impervious to rational critique. |
Date: May
9-12
NC City: BLACK MOUNTAIN
Event:
LEAF - Lake Eden Art Festival
LEAF is one of the treasured traditions for families and friends
across the southeast. Held annually at at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain,
a weekend at LEAF is the equivalent of
going on a year-long multi-cultural music, arts, dance, and outdoor
adventures journey to "recharges your batteries". A few aspects
that make LEAF popular is the family friendly atmosphere, the diverse sampling of
arts and music, the beautiful setting, and the intimate size. |
Date: May
10 - 11
NC City: NEBO
Event:
Days of Wine and Posies
Once a year South Creek VIneyards and Wineries joins with
neighbor Banner Greenhouses for an exceptional event. Browse
and choose fancy flowers and then head across the street to enjoy some fine wine!
It's also National Wine Tourism Day -
Mention Wine Tourism Day at the South Creek Tasting
Bar and get 10% off all bottle purchases. Additional local wineries will
be participating.
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Date: May 10-12
NC City: Franklin
Event:
11th Annual Mother's Day Gemboree
A Gem show featuring dealers from across the United
States. Rough and cut gemstones, minerals, lapidary equipment and much
more. Sponsored by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. |
Date: May 11
NC City: RONDA
Event:
RagApple Lassie Vineyards Mother's Day Celebration Events
include a fun lunch, a wine tasting, and the
annual Blessing of the Vines at 2:00 PM. |
Date: May 11
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Carolinas Dahlia Society and North Carolina chrysanthemum
Society at the North Carolina Arboretum A wide variety of dahlia tubers and chrysanthemum rooted cuttings featuring cultivated varieties are available. Learning from Dahlia and Mum Society experts, visitors can uncover the secrets of how to produce plants with show quality blooms. |
Date: May 11
NC City: WILKESBORO
Event:
Wilkes Amazing Race The Race combines mental and physical challenges with a host of fun and wacky team competitions. Teams of two will enjoy a county-wide adventure, while visiting many of the tourist destinations, with the hopes of winning the ultimate prize.
The day will end with a fun social gathering of food and entertainment. Proceeds go to the Samaritan's Christian Ministry of Wilkes. Their mission is "to feed the hungry of Wilkes County." |
Date: May 11
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event: The Whole Bloomin' Thing Spring Festival
The 11th Annual Festival, to be held in Historic Frog Level. This is Haywood County's premier spring festival, kicking off the growing season with beautiful flowering baskets, vegetable and herb starts, berry bushes, and potted ornamental plants to jumpstart your garden. Local artisans will
offer a wide range of nature-inspired gifts and crafts- from baskets and birdhouses to soaps
and stemware, pottery and jewelry to metal sculptures and flower planters, and dozens of other handmade creations. Enjoy fresh cheese, homemade preserves and jellies, BBQ and burgers, veggie wraps, ice cream and desserts
will be available all day long. Live music and entertainment will be
provided throughout the day by local musicians and dancers. 9 AM - 4 PM. |
Date: May 11
NC City: Between Spruce Pine and Little Switzerland
Event: Children's Concert at the Orchard at Alta Pass Celebrate
the next generation of mountain musicians as they perform the
traditional tunes they’ve learned as part of the Toe River Arts
Council's Traditional Arts Programs for Students (TAPS). |
Date: May 11
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Mother's Day 5K Race The race begins at the Acquoni Expo Center
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Date: May 11
NC City: TRYON
Event: Tryon Gallery
Trot
From 5-8 PM downtown Tryon comes to life with galleries hosting opening receptions, late hours, or featuring special events. The Tryon Gallery Trots are evenings where the arts are the primary focus with an open invitation for all to attend and enjoy.
View new art exhibits, meet and talk with artists
and craftspeople, or authors
and illustrators during
the Trots, to enjoy light refreshments, and
enjoy art demonstrations and
music performances. |
Date: May 11
NC City: NORTH WILKESBORO
Event:
Downtown Cruise-In
Held 3:00-7:00 PM the 2nd Saturday from April-October.
Enjoy
Classic cars, local food and shopping and more. Participants include the Wilkes County Cruisers.
The event takes place in
Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro
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Date: May 11
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event:
Annual
Airing of the Quilts
Springtime has always meant that it was time for spring cleaning and the "Airing of the Quilts" and other bed linens.
The tradition is still honored in Macon County.
Locals participate by hanging quilts made by mom, grandma, or the other special women in life, on porch railings, fences, businesses and more.
Visitors are encouraged to travel all around Macon County looking for the quilts that are "airing", as well as for the quilt blocks that are a part of the Macon County Quilt Trail. Downtown Franklin will be alive with quilts and have a special celebration from 10
AM - 4 PM. |
Date: May 11
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event:
A Mother's Love 5K Run Mother/Female 5K race entry fee is $10 - Race t-shirts to the first 50 racers.
Father/Male 5K race entry fee is $15. Race t-shirts to the first 50 racers.
Children (12 and under) entry fee is $5. Race t-shirts to the first 25 children racers.
For additional information contact Dave Linn at bringingit2life@yahoo.com.
Registration forms available at the Frankln Chamber of Commerce.
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Date: May 11-12
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Fiber Weekend at The Folk Art
Center
A
celebration of textile arts. Throughout the weekend, craftspeople will be sharing their inspiration and expertise as the Southern Highland Craft Guild hosts Fiber Weekend 2013. Educational craft demonstrations on Saturday will include: natural dyeing, sheep shearing, weaving, tapestry, and surface design. Southern Highland Craft Guild members Sandra Rowland and Jan Morris will host activities designed especially for children.
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Date: May 11
- 12
NC City:
BREVARD
Event:
DuPont State
Forest Tour de Falls Tour
DuPont State Forest by bus. Cars and buses are normally not allowed in
the forest. The buses will be available in the parking lot on
DuPont/Staton Rd. to take visitors to High Falls, Triple Falls, Bridal
Veil Falls, and Lake Julia, sponsored by Friends of DuPont Forest.
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Date: May 11
NC City: Ronda
Event:
Day of Wine and Roses
Savor the small of the roses in full bloom. Enjoy a glass of Raffaldini wine as you take a complimentary tour of the gardens
surrounding the Villa Raffaldini. This event will be held rain or
shine. |
Date: May 11
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Chimney Rock Park
Concert Series This month featuring talented bluegrass, folk and Americana bands from across Western North Carolina, kicks off Mother's Day weekend on Saturday, May 11 from noon-3 PM. John Wilkes Boothe and the Black Toothe will open for Taylor Martin's Engine, both from Asheville, NC.
The family-friendly concert will be held at the Park's Outdoor Classroom, the intimate new fresh-air venue on the Meadows. The concert will be held rain or shine, but in the event of rain, it will be moved to the covered pavilion on the Meadows. Limited bench seating is provided at the concert venue, so attendees are encouraged to bring camping chairs or blankets. Concessions will be offered. |
Date: May 11 - 12
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Mother's Day FREE Admission
Treat mom to a family outing at the Park Mother's Day weekend,
May 11-12, and get mom's admission for free with purchase of a
regularly-priced adult ticket for only $12.
Download the coupon from the Chimney Rock Park website for
the "buy one, get one free" admission for mom or grandma and present to
the Ticket Plaza at time of purchase. |
Date: May 12
NC City: NEBO
Event:
Mother's Day
Cupcakes and Fine Wine at South Creek Vineyards and Winery
Mom gets a complimentary wine tasting and gourmet cupcakes. |
Date: May 12
NC City: WILKESBORO
Event:
3rd Annual Wilkes Amazing Race The
Race combines mental and physical challenges with a host of fun and
wacky team competitions. Teams of two will enjoy a county-wide
adventure, whiles visiting many of the tourist destinations, with the
hopes of winning the ultimate prize! We will end the day with a fun
social gathering of food and entertainment. Proceeds go to the
Samaritan's Christian Ministry of Wilkes. Their mission is "to feed the
hungry of Wilkes County." |
Date: May 12
NC City: Rhonda
Event:
Mamma
Mia! Mother's Day Celebration
Raffaldina Vineyards celebration of all mothers on
this special day. All mothers will receive a complimentary "Lady's Kiss"
cookie and wine tasting of our Frizzante wine paired with a Baci di Dama,
or "Lady's Kiss," cookie. Bring a picnic or create one yourself from our
fully-stocked deli. |
Date: May 12-13
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Shutterbugs Nature Photography Workshop
Capture spring wildflowers, 75-mile views and a 404-foot waterfall with
your camera at Chimney Rock. The instructor, Les Saucier, has led nature
photography workshops for more than 26 years, participates in many
juried shows and has had his work published in numerous books and
magazines, including National Geographic. This 2-day workshop includes
classroom time, field time and critique. |
Date: May 16
NC City: LINVILLE AREA
Event:
2013 Crossnore
Centennial Events: Hugh Fields Centennial Golf Tournament
Held at the Linville Golf Club. One
of several area events held form May through October celebrating 100
years of bringins mountains of hope to children in need. |
Date: May 17
NC
City: WILKESBORO
Event: Wilkesboro Open
Air Market The
Regular Friday
markets will
happen every
Friday and will
feature the
freshest produce
and handmade
crafts of the
surrounding
area.
Third Friday
Markets also
include
downtown merchants, food vendors, local wineries, musicians, regional farms and produce, arts and crafts, demonstrators, as well as non-profit and civic organizations
are open from 4
PM - 9 PM.. Each Third Friday Open Air Market will be themed with live music, children's activities, contests, and more. The Regular Friday markets will happen every Friday and will feature the freshest produce and handmade crafts of the surrounding area.
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Date: May 17
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Downtown After Five
Free live music entertainment in downtown Asheville. The celebration is every third Friday, May through September, with the goal of encouraging locals and visitors to enjoy downtown Asheville and support local businesses and entertainers.
The event is
located on North Lexington Avenue (between Hiawassee and the I-240 overpass). Food and beer vendors
will be available. |
Date: May 17-19
NC City:
LINVILLE / BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Grandfather Mountain Naturalist Weekend
This year's weekend includes a Naturalist's
Nightwalk at 7:30 PM on Friday. A fascinating collection of programs and guided
walks offered to help guests discover more about the diversity of life
at Grandfather Mountain. All programs and guided walks offered as part
of the Naturalist’s Weekend are included in the price of admission.
Those who plan to attend for both Saturday and Sunday should keep to their receipt on Saturday
and present that for discount admission on Sunday. |
Date: May 17-19
NC City: HIGHLANDS
Event:
The 3rd Annual Fly Fishing Tournament
Held on area rivers in and around Highlands. Proceeds benefit the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund
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Date: May 18
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Spring-GO! Kick off Spring with a mountain parade, an acoustic band, cloggers and fun for the whole family. Start with a delicious Pancake Breakfast from 7:30-9:30
AM, then snag a spot to view the Main Street Parade from 10-10:30 AM. There'll be music, arts and crafts, great food and more from 11
AM to 4 PM at the Gathering Place in the heart of Chimney Rock Village.
Come try your luck at Cow Pie Bingo and celebrate spring. |
Date: May 18
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Strawberry Festival
Located on the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds |
Date: May 18
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Art
in the Park A juried arts
and craft
show featuring 90 artists held in the picturesque downtown park once a
month from May through October. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.
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Date: May 18
NC City: WILKESBORO
Event:
Candle
Light Ghost Tours Come out for an
evening of tales, mystery and haunts at the Candle Light Ghost Tours.
Learn about the ghosts that haunt the old buildings that make up
downtown Wilkesboro. Visit a cemetery where Civil War Soldiers are
buried, stand in the jail cell Tom Dooley spent his last days, and
listen to the stories of the haunted Smithey Hotel. Tickets will be sold
on the Courthouse lawn at the museum and at the Wilkesboro Open Air
Market the Friday before. Tours start at 8 PM |
Date: May 18
NC City: Saluda
Event:
Saluda Arts Festival This year's annual
festival will include almost 90 artists and craftspeople, lively
and award winning music, the children's art tent, several art and craft
demonstrators and delicious food from our local restaurants. The
festival also pays tribute this year to
the
late artist Johnny Waddill with a special exhibit displaying his work during the festival at the Saluda Center, 64 Greenville St., Saluda, NC. |
Date: May 18
- 19
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Ikebana Exhibit
The Japanese art of flower design, as presented by the Asheville Chapter of Ikebana International, will be on display. A trio of quilts, crafted by students of chapter member Norma Bradley's ikebana and tea ceremony residency at Black Mountain Elementary, will also be featured in the exhibition. |
Date: May 18
- 19
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Spring Girl Scout Day and Optional Campout
The annual spring program not only has a day of fun and educational programs but also the rare opportunity
to camp beneath the stars at Chimney Rock Park. A variety of programs
includes Wildflower Watercolor, Wilderness First Aid and Touch-Me-Not. |
Date: May 19
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event:
Maggie
Valley Concert Series Live outdoor concert by the
Haywood Community Band. Bring a blanket or a chair, picnic supper and
enjoy the beautiful Maggie Valley sunset. Free and open to the public. |
Date: May 20
NC City: MARION
Event: Assault on Marion / Assault on Mount
Mitchell A mountain bike ride beginning
in Spartanburg, SC, and ending at Mt. Mitchell, on the Blue Ridge
Parkway, the Assault is just over 100 miles with the route through
Marion beginning on Sugar Hill Road and ending on NC 80. |
Date: May 23 -
25, 30 - June 1
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
Flat Rock Theatre Music on the Rock Series: Tribute to
Sting and The Police. Songs include featuring songs like, "Every Breath You Take," "Message in a Bottle," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," and "Fields of Gold." Performances are at the Playhouse Downtown, 125
Main Street in historic Hendersonville, 8:00 PM. The
9 concert 2013 series is produced by The Flat
Rock Theatre and offers a celebration of music from country to pop to
folk. |
Date: May 23-27
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event:
Wheels Through
Time Memorial Day Celebration
This annual event is held to honor members of the American Military and
their service to the United States of America. Over 320 all-American machines are on display, many of which will be fired up throughout the weekend for visitors to enjoy. Machines from the museum's MotorCops exhibit will be being fired up all weekend!
Veterans and Military will receive complimentary admission all weekend!
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Date: May 24
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
RiverMusic Concert Series
Enjoy performers StephaniesID (Indie Pop), Mary Frances & The Dirty Classics (Dirty Organ Soul), Molli Parti
(DJ).
This is a Series of five Friday nights of live concerts by the French Broad River in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC. RiverLink has teamed up with Heira Productions to assemble a top-notch mix of quality national acts and local favorites.
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Date: May 24
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
Backstreet
Park Summer Concert Series
Free summer concert series held every 3rd and 4th Friday nights
from May-August, 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Bring your chair, blanket or picnic
and enjoy the sounds of traditional, old time, and bluegrass music for
ages. Rain locations: the Farmer's Market or the Ashe Arts Center |
Date: May 24
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
4th Friday Gallery Tour
An evening of Art, Wine and Food in Downtown Brevard. Every 4th Friday of the month, from May through December. 5-9
PM.
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Date: May 24
NC City: BURNSVILLE
Event: Cruising the Square
Come cruise the square in Burnsville like we used to do. Bring your hot rod, your bike, or your old trusty truck and show off automotive history. On July 5th,
enjoy the fireworks show too.
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Date: May 24-25
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: Swain County Heritage Festival
This two day festival has it all. Friday night entertainment is loaded with local talent featuring an emphasis on old time gospel
music. Saturday entertainment is classic country and bluegrass, clogging and Indian hoop dancing. In addition to music, the festival offers local arts and crafts, food, games for the kids,
a log-sawing contest and fun for the whole family. The event takes place
form 6 PM - 9 PM Friday and 10 AM to 6:30 PM on Saturday at Riverfront
Park on Mitchell Street, |
Date: May 24-26
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
13th
Annual Mountain Sports Festival
Experience Springtime in Asheville, NC at the 2012 Mountain Sports
Festival. Bring your family and friends to Carrier Park for the outdoor
music & sports event of the year! |
Date: May 25-26
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society Exhibition This annual exhibition features award-winning roses of every color and size. Experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about the selection, care, and history of roses. Educational programs will be offered throughout the weekend, including a special lecture presented by Paul Zimmerman, rose expert and author of the best-selling book, "Everyday Rose", and a presentation by Biltmore Rosarian and Arboretum Board member, Lucas Jack, on the roses of Biltmore Estate.
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Date: May 23-26
NC City: FLETCHER (ASHEVILLE)
Event:
AKC Dog Agility
Trials
The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina is hosting an
American Kennel Club Dog (AKC) dog agility trial. Spectators are
welcomed to attend and admission is free. Over 300 purebred dogs, from
throughout the southeast, will compete at various levels of difficulty. |
Date: May 24-26
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
White Squirrel Festival
Go Nuts in Downtown Brevard, "Where Music Meets the Mountains". Two days of free, live music and nutty family fun with a special evening concert Friday night
by Jupiter Coyote and Sol Driven Train. The Festival includes more than 16 free concerts, with headliners Acoustic Syndicate and Shannon Whitworth. This anniversary year's event promises to be even bigger and better than ever - with the Memorial Day Parade, Annual Squirrel Box Derby, white squirrel guided tours, white squirrel exhibit, children’s village and white squirrel photo contest. Also back this year is the Annual 5K/10K White Squirrel Race/Competitive Walk, along with a 1-mile kids' fun run. Find out why the White Squirrel Festival was voted "Best Spring Music Festival in Western North Carolina".
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Date: May 24-26
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event:
Maggie Valley Spring Rally
Memorial Day Weekend Concerts and Entertainment, Vendor
Village, Bike shows, BBQ, Area Tours, Cold Beverages. The Ride VIP tent
and much more. Open to the public with all welcome. Held at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds,
3374 Soco Road
in Maggie Valley, NC
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Date: May 24-28
NC City: NORTH WILKESBORO
Event:
Burn 24 Challenge Mountain Bike Endurance Race
Annual Memorial Day Weekend Mountain Biking Event - the
Southeast's Premiere 24 Hour Mountain Bike Solo & Team Relay Race
featuring an amazing trail system, electronic timing, kid's races, great
prizes, the infamous Alien Abduction, and free BURN Energy Drinks
throughout the event. |
Date: May 25
NC City: CASHIERS
Event:
Blues, Brews & BBQ
A celebration of beer, barbeque and great blues music.
The inaugural event is being held in conjunction with a Poker Run. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Date: May 25
NC City: Mile Post 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, North of Mount Airy
and Boone
Event:
TRADFEST! at The Blue Ridge Music Center
The opening event for the Blue Ridge Music
Center 2013 Season.
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of events including an instrument petting zoo (please touch the instruments), a kids' singing and art workshop, jamming and a 3 PM concert featuring some of the best youth bands and musicians in the Blue Ridge including: the New Spring Valley Boys, Old-Grass, Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) and other guests. Bring a picnic, folding chairs, your friends and the whole family, No alcohol or pets. Smokehouse BBQ available on concert nights. |
Date: May 25
NC City: LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Event:
Miner's
Heritage Day
The event features a treasure hunt, hikes, live music and mine
tours. Kids tour the mines free of charge. Free treasure hunt featuring
minerals and crystals as prizes. Black Light Mine Tour in the Bon Ami
Mine at 9 PM. Admission for that tour: $15/adults; $10/seniors and
children, free. |
Date: May 25
NC City: FONTANA
Event: 3rd Annual "A Time to Remember"
A celebration to honor the people of Western North Carolina who gave up their homes, land and way of life so that World War II could be won. Hosted by Fontana Village Resort, The Proctor Revival Organization and GREAT (Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team). As a Time to Remember month
concludes, join the celebration at the dance hall at Fontana Village Resort on May 25 from 7:00
PM – 9:00 PM and and bring the 50's to life. The "Asheville Gentlemen" a 7 piece Swing Band will be performing. They will be joined by the Kennesaw State University Swing Dance Association on Sat. night. Join in the fun by taking part in beginners swing dance instruction both Fri. and Sat. prior to the Asheville Gentlemen. Friday's schedule will be from 7:00pm to 9:00pm with instruction and
CDs. |
Date: May 25
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event:
Block Party
Downtown Waynesville is Alive at Night. Bring your dancing shoes and a chair and head to Main Street for an evening of live music featuring oldies and goldies, bluegrass, country rock, and more. "Kids on Main" children's activities for our younger downtown visitors are held prior to the party from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
There will be treats on the street and downtown restaurants are open. No animals allowed at downtown events. |
Date: May 25
NC City: LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Event: Black Light Nighttime Underground Mine Tours
Black Light is the common name for ultraviolet light because it
is invisible to human sight. Be amazed by the bright colors in the Bon
Ami Mine revealed with short-wave ultraviolet lights. Bon Ami Mine is
one of the few places in the world where you can visit an underground
mine at night and see brightly flowing fluorescent Hyalite Opal and
other rare minerals. Reservations are recommended but not required.
Admission: $15/adults; $10/students and seniors. |
Date: May 25
- 26
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
20th Annual Garden Jubilee Festival
The Garden Jubilee features more than 200 vendors selling thousands of plants, arts
and crafts, garden talks and clinics, garden accessories, and food. This downtown festival covers 8 blocks of Main Street from Sixth Avenue-Caswell Street. Local and regional nurseries will be selling 1000s of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and hard-to-find plants on every block of the festival.
The festival is always held during the Memorial Day weekend.
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Date: May 25-27
NC City: NORTH WILKESBORO
Event:
ChickenFest
A free event celebrating our area’s Americana music and Wilkes County’s poultry industry, sponsored by The Record and Tyson.
Record Park. The event is held at the Corner of 4th and E Streets.
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Date: May 25-27
NC City: LAKE LURE
Event:
Lake Lure Artists Show
Foothills artisans present their "Art at the
Beach" Fine Arts and Crafts Show and Sale. The event begins at 10:00 AM
and ends at 4:00 PM. Enjoy browsing and shopping through a wide
selection of original paintings, drawings, photography, prints, fine
crafts, jewelry, pottery and sculpture.
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Date: May 25-27
NC City: BANNER ELK
Event:
Banner Elk Herb Festival
The annual Banner Elk Herb Festival takes place at the Historic Banner Elk Elementary School. The Herb Festival offers a vast selection of herbs you'
won't find elsewhere. There will be well over 5,000 herb plants for sale, a fantastic fragrant “sea of herbs. All the herb plants are organic and planted in biodegradable pots.
About 60 vendors sell their products at the festival. In addition to herbs, arts, crafts and food items will be available. Attendees can purchase pottery, fine art, portrait photography, goat cheese and homemade herb bread to name just a few items.
A “kid zone” includes a petting zoo, old-fashioned games, spin art, a putt-putt course and a dunking booth where festival goers can dunk a fireman.
The festival raises money for the volunteer firefighters of Banner Elk. Attendees can purchase a Banner Elk Community Supporter Sticker for any amount, and all proceeds go to the firefighters.
The festival will also feature live music.
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Date: May 25
NC City: LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Event:
Miner's
Heritage Day
The event features a treasure hunt, hikes, live music and mine
tours. Kids tour the mines free of charge. Free treasure hunt featuring
minerals and crystals as prizes. Black Light Mine Tour in the Bon Ami
Mine at 9 PM. Admission for that tour: $15/adults; $10/seniors and
children, free. |
Date: May 26
NC City: OLD FORT
Event:
Memorial Party
Celebrate Memorial Day at Sky Island. The day's events include
a concert by The David Cody Band, free mini golf for children under 12,
a turkey shoot, horseshoe contest and fishing tournament. Food provided
by Sonny's Mountain Side BBQ & Beef Burgers. 2 PM, Sky Island Retreat
and Campground, Old Fort |
Date: May 26
NC City: LAUREL SPRINGS
Event: Thistle Meadow Winemaker's Festival
Taste what Thistle Meadow Winery and other area wineries have to offer,
browse craft vendors and learn more about making your own wine. Live
music. Free admission. Wine tasting is $5 and includes complimentary
glass. Hours ar noon to 5 PM. |
Date: May 25
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event:
Downtown
Waynesville Block Party
Downtown comes alive at night. Bring your dancing shoes and a
chair and head to Main Street for an evening of live music featuring
oldies and goldies, bluegrass, country rock, and more. Children's area,
eats and treats, downtown restaurants stay open. |
Date: May 25 -26
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Kenilworth Art Studio Tour
Twenty-two artists invite you into eleven neighborhood studios &
galleries. Browse and/or purchase original artwork. Kenilworth Artists Association is a community of artists in
one of Asheville's oldest neighborhoods, with a lovely mix of grand homes, modest bungalows and
mature gardens. Over forty aspiring and professional artists live in
the five square mile neighborhood just minutes from downtown. Each year,
many of these artists open their doors to the
public for a festive tour that attracts shoppers and art lovers
alike. 10 AM - 5 PM both days. |
Date: May 25 - June 1
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Asheville Beer Week
The 2nd Annual event offers eight full days of celebrating all things beer in Asheville NC.
The week of events will include tastings, dinners, beer education,
keynote speakers, and other beer-related fun (and nonsense). Asheville
Beer Week culminates with Asheville’s 4th Annual Beer City Festival on
June 1, where dozens of breweries (and plenty of live music) are slated
to appear on Roger McGuire Green. |
Date: May 26-27
NC City: HIGHLANDS
Event:
Village Square Craft Show Annual Memorial
Day Weekend art and crafts show in downtown Highlands. The show features
fine art and whimsical folk art, plus high-quality crafts such as fine
wood work, metal work, quilts, birdhouses, and twig furniture. As usual,
you will find one-of-a-kind baskets, pottery, and jewelry. The show has
over 65 vendors. |
Date: May 26-27
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Hunger Games
Fan Tour
Explore DuPont State Forest and see The Hunger Games
movie locations. Learn basic survival skills: orienteering, camouflage,
and shelter building. Lunch will be provided in Hunger Games style.
Shuttle service, DuPont State Recreational Forest permit, light Hunger
Games lunch and guides provided. Pre-registration required. Cost is $79
per person. Hunger Games Day Trips will be offered on the following
dates: May 26 & 27, July 14 & 15, and August 11 & 12. |
Date: May 27
NC City: Spruce Pine / Little Switzerland
Event:
Memorial Day
at the Orchard and Covered Dish Picnic Live music all day, storytelling and
hayrides at the historic Orchard at Alta Pass. Open to the public, live music all day is free. The stage area fills up quickly, so you might want to bring lawn chairs. Admission for the meal is a dish to share, ENOUGH FOR YOUR FAMILY AND 4 MUSICIANS, or $12 per meal. The Orchard provides traditional mountain barbecue, water, iced tea and paper goods. |
Date: May 27
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event:
Carl
Sandburg Folk Music Festival The grounds of the Carl
Sandburg National Historic Site come alive with folk music which was an
important part of Carl Sandburg's life along with his guitar playing and
singing as well as his writing. The 27th annual folk festival honors Carl Sandburg and his preservation of traditional folk music as found in his collection The American Songbag. The festival's performers each skillfully demonstrate the tradition of performing live music to tell stories while capturing the heritage of America through song. This year's festival features The Shivers playing old time music, Charles Wood on banjo, Pat Corn and Buddy Davis performing bluegrass and folk music, Pop Ferguson and the Blues Revue, and Celtic musician Jamie Laval. |
Date: May 30
NC City: BANNER ELK
Event:
3rd Annual Taste of Avery Enjoy delicious samplings from more than 16 of Avery counties finest restaurants as well as six local farms that will be showcasing some of their fresh produce, meats, and cheeses. With something yummy for every taste and palate, you won’t want to miss this event…But hurry as tickets sold out last year and are going fast now! |
Date: May 30
- June 1
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event:
Ole Smokey Tractor Club Spring Farm Fest See the Parade of 30 + tractors drive through the Town of Maggie Valley on Friday & Saturday. Food vendors are onsite for your dining pleasure. Education Antique Tractor & Engine Show with Parts Vendors; Flea Market with Crafts; Tractor rides for kids throughout the day. Farm Equipment Auction. All ages. |
Date: May 30
- June 1
NC City: OLD FORT
Event:
NC Gold Festival
This annual event, features gold exhibits, gold mining techniques and
demonstrations, treasure and scavenger hunts, geo-caching, gold panning,
numerous vendors including arts and crafts, raffles, Friday night kicks
off the festival. |
Date: May 30 - June 2
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
11th Annual Gourd Artist Gathering The event features exquisitely crafted gourd art.
This year’s Cherokee Gourd Artists Gathering brings together collectors and exhibiting artists for a weekend of live demonstrations, classes, competitions and a spectacular art market offering stunning works of gourd art, materials, tools and supplies. Come see how an inexpensive, traditionally utilitarian component of the Cherokee household is transformed into a piece of artwork.
Admission is free.
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Date: May 30
NC City: MARION
Events:
Bluegrass Music Jam
Open to all musicians, no scheduled performers from 7 PM - 9 PM.
Outdoors (weather permitting), bring chairs or blankets to the Marion
Depot. |
Date: May 31
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
Concerts on the Creek
Live concerts held every Friday night between
Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. The free outdoor performances take place at the Bridge Park Pavilion beside Scott Creek in downtown Sylva on Fridays from 7:30-9:30
PM. All shows are family-friendly,
drawing diverse audiences comprised of locals and visitors alike.
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NC City: CHEROKEE
Events:
Cherokee's Memorial Holiday Trout Fishing Tournament
This fishing event is a tagged fish tournament with a total purse of $10,000. A tagged fish can be redeemed for its corresponding prize value by turning in the tag to the prize distribution booth located at the Artists Row on Aquoni Road across from the Kentucky Fried Chicken. All persons fishing during the tournament must possess and have on their person while engaged in fishing both an event permit and a valid Tribal fishing permit. An enrolled member’s enrollment card shall serve as his/her fishing permit.
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Date: May 31 -
June 2
NC City: SPRUCE PINE
Events:
Toe River Studio Tour Grab the tour map and hit the road to visit over 100 artists in Mitchell and Yancey counties! Artists open their studios twice a year for the Toe River Studio tours! Enjoy meeting the artists in the premier craft destination in NC!
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Date: April 7,
2012 - Dec 31, 2013
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad
A new display focusing on the lives and
personalities of George, Edith and Cornelia Vanderbilt, takes center
stage in Biltmore's Antler Hill Village Legacy building. The exhibit
offers a close-up look at exotic and rare items they collected
throughout their lives, including an extraordinary collection of Samurai
armor and an intricate Cartier vanity and lipstick case encrusted with
diamonds and jade. An early Harley-Davidson motorcycle representing the
Vanderbilt’s love of motorized transportation will be displayed. The
fascinating story of the fateful decision that saved the Vanderbilts
from perishing on Titanic will also be told. |
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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
Where: Brevard
What:
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
Live 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
Where: Canton NC
What:
Pickin' in the Park. Free
concerts with Live bands and clogging
groups at the Canton Recreation Park. |
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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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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