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happen throughout the North Carolina mountains both seasonally and year
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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| 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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| 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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This week's Featured Event in the mountains: |
Date: June
14 - 17, 2018
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event:
Scottish Heritage Festival
Always held on Father's Day Weekend, this favorite event features Scottish Fun, Food, Fashion, Music, Dancers, Games, Clans, Border Collie Demonstrations, Crafters, Continuous Entertainment and Culture for the whole family.
The event kicks off with a golf tournament.
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Date:
now -
June 2, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Asheville Beer Week
This 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 Beer City Festival where dozens of
breweries (and plenty of live music) are slated to appear on Roger
McGuire Green.
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Date:
May 31 - June 2, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
15th 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:
now- June 9, 2018
NC City: FLAT
ROCK
Event: Flat
Rock Playhouse presents: Clue the Musical The internationally popular game is now a fun filled musical which brings the world’s best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room and with what weapon. The audience receives forms to help them deduce the solution from clues given throughout the fun-filled evening. Three audience members choose from cards representing the potential murderers, weapons, and rooms; there are 216 possible solutions! Only one hard-nosed female detective is qualified to unravel the merry mayhem. |
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: May
31 - June 30, 2018
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event: Music on the Rock Series:
Carolina Shag.
Get out your Weejuns and head on over to the
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown to revel in the
Carolina Beach Music hits of such great brands
as The Embers, The Tams, Chairmen of the Board,
The Drifters… Dance the night away to such hits
as Carolina Girls, With This Ring, My Girl, My
Guy, Under the Boardwalk, Be Young Be Foolish Be
Happy, 39-21-40 Shape…and of course I Love Beach
Music.
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Date: June
1, 2018
NC City: Blowing Rock
Event:
Grandfather by Night Explore the Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own naturalist guide. You’ll be escorted through the park, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch the sunset in silence, and experience the mountain as never before!
Aditional cost. |
Date: June
1, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk
Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Asheville
Downtown Gallery Association and see on of the reasons Asheville
has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American
Style Magazine 2 years running. 20+ downtown venues participate with a
complete Downtown Gallery Guide and a map available at any
participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place. |
Date: June
1, 2018
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
Concerts on the Creek -
Train
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. |
Date: June
1, 2018
NC City: CASHIERS
Event:
Groovin' On The Green
This concert features " Geoff McBride" , a voice
born of tradition. Live summer music concert with great music in a
stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series is
held on Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. (Frank Allen Road –
Next to the Post Office). FREE event, but tips appreciated. |
Date: June
1, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music on the River
7 PM - 9 PM
Open-air musical performances by the river Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance along. |
Date: June 1, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee Bonfire
7 PM - 9 PM Spend
the evening by a roaring bonfire among Cherokee storytellers and dancers as they tell tales and dance traditional dances of days gone by. Stories often feature native myths, survival skills, and history passed down through generations of the Cherokee people. Dances showcase authentic 17th-century dress and traditional Cherokee music.
Enjoy marshmallows for roasting and beverages. |
Date: June 1, 2018
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
Backstreet Park Summer Concert Series
Come enjoy the kickoff of
this FREE summer concert series
held from May/June - August, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, every 3rd and 4th
Friday. 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.
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Date: June
1
- 2, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Blues and Barbeque Festival
The 3rd annual Brevard Blues and BBQ Festival.
This year's festival includes a lineup
of national and regional touring blues acts, along with a “Backyard BBQ Competition” on
Saturday.
The competition will be a modified Kansas City Barbecue Society rule set-up with only wood or charcoal
allowed. The competition will consist of
shoulders, picnics, or butts to be judged by a panel of “celebrity” judges.
Enjoy 8 different music acts over two days.
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Date: June
1 - 2, 2018
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.
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Date: June
1- 2, 2018
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY - WAYNESVILLE
Event:
Ole Smokey Tractor Club
Annual 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.
This year held at the Haywood County Fairgrounds |
Date: June 1 - 3, 2018
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event: Grandfather
Mountain Nature Photography Weekend
9 AM - 7 PM. The annual Nature Photography
Weekend at Grandfather Mountain allows participants to hear
presentations from top nature photographers in the evenings and
photograph spectacular scenery and native animals during the day. Images
from Friday and Saturday’s photo excursions are entered in an informal
contest with winners announced Sunday morning. Fee charged |
Date: June
1 - 3,
2018
NC City: SPRUCE PINE
Events:
Toe River Studio Tour
Grab the tour map and hit the road to visit artists in Mitchell and Yancey counties. This year’s first tour
includes over 100 artists and 10 galleries, Artists open their studios twice a year for the Toe River Studio tours.
Enjoy meeting the artists in the premier craft destination in WNC. |
Date: June
1 - 9, 2018
NC City: Blowing Rock
Event:
Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble at Grandfather
Mountain
Enjoy this special program
designed to help visitors get the most out of the memorable sight of
Catawba rhododendron blooming up the mountain's slopes in early summer.
Staff naturalists offer programs and guided walks daily at 1 PM. All
events are included in the price of admission |
Date: June 1 - 30, 2018
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Family Animal Encounters
Meet some of Grady the Groundhog’s woodland
friends or possibly the birds of prey, a Red-tailed hawk and Great Horned Owl. A Park naturalist will explain each animal’s role in our ecosystem, how they came to live at the park and lessons on what we can do to help protect wildlife. Animal Encounters meet at Grady’s Animal Discover Den Mon-Fri and at the Outdoor Classroom Sat & Sun. Afterward, grab a Track Trail brochure at Grady’s Den and take a hike along
the Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 interactive education stations.
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Date: June 1 - 30, 2018
NC City: BEECH MOUNTAIN
Event:
Family Fun Month The month is designed to bring together kids, parents and grandparents with 30 days of organized family activities and lodging specials. The fun includes: guided hikes, movies under the stars, tours of the old Land of Oz theme park, scenic chairlift rides, parent-child pickleball outings, day trips to nearby Grandfather Mountain, access to the pool and amenities at Beech Mountain Club, mountain biking lessons, concerts on the lawn and more!
Many of the activities are free, while others have special rates. There's even the opportunity to buy discount tickets to area attractions.
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Date:
June 2,
2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Beer City
Festival
A downtown Asheville annual craft beer festival,
this Beer City Fest brings the best local and regional breweries from
Asheville and surrounding areas together for a great day of beer and
music. This year's event features more than 30 breweries with 70+ local
beers and local live music performers. 1 PM - 6 PM |
Date: June 2, 2018
NC City: BRASSTOWN
Event:
Annual John C Campbell Folk School Gala
Held at the John C. Campbell Folk School from 5 PM
till 8 PM at the Kieth House. Heavy hors d' oeuvres, drinks and
wonderful live music. During this time bidders can socialize and enjoy
the Folk School atmosphere while they peruse the wide array of silent
auction items. This event is not only a great opportunity to purchase
art and other items, it is a time of togetherness and camaraderie that
helps the school grow and thrive. The auction will take place at the
culmination of the event. |
Date: June 2, 2018
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
Forty Fest The Ashe County Arts Council is celebrating their 40th year! Forty Fest will be on Saturday, June 2nd from 10-5 with music, food, hands on activities, art displays and demonstrations! During the day will be the 40th dedication with speeches and remarks celebrating 40 years of ARTS in ASHE COUNTY. |
Date: June
2, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music on the River
7 PM - 9 PM
Open-air musical performances by the river Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance along.
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Date: June
2, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee Bonfire
7 PM - 9 PM Spend
the evening by a roaring bonfire among Cherokee storytellers and dancers as they tell tales and dance traditional dances of days gone by. Stories often feature native myths, survival skills, and history passed down through generations of the Cherokee people. Dances showcase authentic 17th-century dress and traditional Cherokee music.
Enjoy marshmallows for roasting and beverages. |
Date:
June 2, 2018
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Naturalist Niche: Fall Creek Exploration Hickory Nut Falls is one of the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. A common question from Park guests is “where does the water come from?” This hike offers the rare opportunity to explore the origination of the feeder creek, Fall Creek, and follow it as it leads to the upper cascades of this beautiful waterfall. This hike is considered strenuous.
Fee charged |
Date: June
2, 2018
NC City: Just north of Boone in Galax VA
Event:
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert
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Bill and the Belles
& Dori Freeman. The Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Concert Series is performed rain or
shine. You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket (NO ALCOHOL please) and encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Phone ticket sales through BRPF Office end at Noon on Friday
and are available online up to 12 hours before the concert. The Galax Smokehouse serves BBQ, sides and drinks at each concert. Check the website for details about the performers and concerts |
Date: June 2, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Ooh La La Curiosity Market
An outdoor market in Pritchard Park
featuring works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers,
potters ,up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the
colored canopies of large market umbrellas. In addition to the artists,
the market will also feature live local music with up three musical acts
performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo
saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts.
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Date: June
2 - 3, 2018 - CANCELLED DUE TO
WEATHER
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Western North Carolina Air Museum Annual Air Fair
10 AM - 5 PM Enjoy the Air Museum open house, antique aircraft on
display, flybys, memorabilia and artifacts on display. Airplane rides
will be available, FREE admission. The museum is located at 1040
Gilbert Street in Hendersonville NC. |
Date: June 4, 2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Monday Night Live concert series
featuring Virginia & The Slims (jump blues and swing)
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These summer
concerts are held at the Hendersonville Visitors Center. Bring a lawn
chair, but no pets or alcohol. The seating area opens after 5:30pm and
the concerts are from 7 PM - 9 PM.
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Date:
June 6, 2018
NC City:
ASHEVILLE
Event:
Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series (Nex Millen (Hip Hop Jam). The Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series highlights local musical talent over 10 weeks, June
- August while activating a hub of downtown: Pritchard Park. All performances are free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. The Singer/Songwriter Series is presented by Echo Mountain Recording and organized by Asheville Downtown Association. |
Date: June
7 - 9, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Events:
Cherokee Blue Grass Festival
This annual event is held
at the Happy Holiday RV Village and Campground. 12:00 noon to 10:30 PM
daily . Enjoy such blue grass favorites as The Marksmen, Flatt
Lonesome, The Spinney Brothers, Audie Blaylock - over 3 fun-filled days
and nights. Admissioncharged, tickets available online. |
Date: June 7 - 10, 2018
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show -
Saddlebred
Show. The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is one of the oldest horse
show events in the country - now in its 93rd year - and has been a Blowing Rock tradition since
1923. See
the Glitz and Glamour,
the Chrome and Polish of the fancy high stepping
American Saddlebred. Open to the public.
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Date: June 7 - 10, 2018
NC City: HIGHLANDS
Event:
Annual Highlands Motoring Festival
Participants range from pre-war to classic Europeans to American muscle.
Featured Marque for 2016 is BMW. This fun, family oriented event is a must event for the vintage car enthusiast who wants to show or just to browse these great cars from the past. Enjoy the altitude and cool weather, while you get away from the summer heat.
Come for the day or the weekend. One Lap fo the Mountains Cruise (all-day
event) will be held on 6/10.Public admission is FREE. The event
benefits the Literary Council of Highlands.
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Date: June
8, 2018
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
Concerts on the Creek - Dirty Soul Revival (Blues/Rock)
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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Date: June
8, 2018
NC City: CASHIERS
Event:
Groovin' On The Green - The Bo Spring Band Live summer music concert with great music in a
stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series is
held on Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. (Frank Allen Road –
Next to the Post Office). FREE event, but tips appreciated.
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Date: June 8, 2018
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
Gallery Crawl in Downtown West Jefferson
Join in on the second Fridays in the months of June-October in Downtown West Jefferson's Arts District. 15+ galleries, studios
and shops will be open from 5-8 PM. Crawlers will enjoy the creative and innovated works of art from the finest of Ashe County's artists that include: paintings, photography, pottery, stained glass, quilts & fiber arts, jewelry, weavings, furniture, handcrafted, original fine arts and master crafts. Crawlers are invited to stroll the streets, visit the galleries, view the downtown murals and take advantage of the downtown restaurants. |
Date: June 8, 2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
Music on Main Street
The annual Music On Main Street
concert series will be held every Friday evening from June through
August. Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of
musical talents, from jazz, pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music
with room to dance. There will also be a classic car show or corvette
show sponsored by
the Hendersonville Antique Car Club.
Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE. |
Date: June 8, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
RiverMusic Concert Series RiverMusic 2017 kicks off with the first of
the concerts at the Salvage Station, located at 468 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District.
Check the site to see who the bands will be. Also enjoy local craft beer, foodtrucks, local crafts and the beautiful French Broad River, flowing right by the stage. |
Date: June 8, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music on the River
7 PM - 9 PM
Open-air musical performances by the river Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance along.
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Date: June 8, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee Bonfire
7 PM - 9 PM Spend
the evening by a roaring bonfire among Cherokee storytellers and dancers as they tell tales and dance traditional dances of days gone by. Stories often feature native myths, survival skills, and history passed down through generations of the Cherokee people. Dances showcase authentic 17th-century dress and traditional Cherokee music.
Enjoy marshmallows for roasting and beverages. |
Date: June
8, 2018
NC City: Blowing Rock
Event:
Grandfather by Night Explore the Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own naturalist guide. You’ll be escorted through the park, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch the sunset in silence, and experience the mountain as never before!
Aditional cost. |
Date: June
8, 2018
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
Concerts on the Creek -
Dirty Soul Revival (Blues/Rock)
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. |
Date: June
8 - 17,
2018
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Events:
Day Out with Thomas at Tweetsie Railroad
All aboard for Thomas the Tank Engine™ at Tweetsie Railroad. Enjoy a 25-minute train ride with a full-size Thomas the Tank Engine™, meet Sir Topham Hatt, have fun with storytelling, live music, Build with Mega Blocks® and more.
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Date:
June 9, 2018
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
National Get Outdoors Day Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day by bringing your family to explore one of Western North Carolina’s most iconic places. Join Park Naturalist, Fox Mountain Guide rock climbing instructors and other area partners to learn more about how to experience the great outdoors from many different angles. Self-guided hikes, rock climbing opportunities and special activities will be held. |
Date: June 9, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee
Voices Festival Enjoy authentic Cherokee heritage
with the living history, traditional dances, music, singing, crafting demonstrations, and food. Hosted on the grounds of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and featuring NC Arts Council Heritage Award winners and elders.
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Date: June
9,
2018
NC City: HOT SPRINGS
Event:
Annual Bluff Mountain Festival
Music all day featuring some of
the region’s best Traditional Old-Time and Bluegrass Music, ballad
singing and clogging followed by an evening Square Dance until dark.
Bring the family and the lawn chairs to enjoy a day full of music under
the shade trees. Food will be available from vendors and the event
includes a local arts and craft silent auction. |
Date: June 9, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music on the River
7 PM - 9 PM
Open-air musical performances by the river Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance along.
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Date: June 9, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee Bonfire
7 PM - 9 PM Spend
the evening by a roaring bonfire among Cherokee storytellers and dancers as they tell tales and dance traditional dances of days gone by. Stories often feature native myths, survival skills, and history passed down through generations of the Cherokee people. Dances showcase authentic 17th-century dress and traditional Cherokee music.
Enjoy marshmallows for roasting and beverages. |
Date: June 11, 2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Monday Night Live concert series
featuring Daniel Sage & Friends
These summer
concerts are held at the Hendersonville Visitors Center, 201 South Main Street. Bring a lawn
chair, but no pets or alcohol. The seating area opens after 5:30pm and
the concerts are from 7 PM - 9 PM.
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Date: June 13,
2018
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Grandfather Mountain's Birthday Party at the Animal Habitats
Grandfather Mountain celebrates the birthdays of
all the animals in the park with games, contests, crafts and surprises.
The habitat staff has prepared a fun-filled day for guests as well as
programming to celebrate its furry inhabitants. Events are included with
park admission. |
Date:
June 13, 2018
NC City:
ASHEVILLE
Event:
Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series
Adama Dembele (African drumming) performs. The Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series highlights local musical talent over 10 weeks, June
- August while activating a hub of downtown: Pritchard Park. All performances are free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. The Singer/Songwriter Series is presented by Echo Mountain Recording and organized by Asheville Downtown Association. |
Date: June 14 - June
30, 2018
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event: The Flat Rock Playhouse presents "The Love List" A comedy by Norm Foster (The Affections of May). In this side-splitting and thought-provoking new comedy, Leon and Bill concoct a list of attributes of the ideal woman – the top ten best qualities in a mate. When this allegedly “Ideal Woman” actually arrives on the scene the men quickly learn that their list could use a few revisions. Be careful what you wish for – especially in choosing a mate. This old adage leads to hilarious results in Foster’s sparkling comic hit. Admission: $20-$52. |
Date: June
14 - 17, 2018
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event:
Scottish Heritage Festival
Always held on Father's Day Weekend, this favorite event features Scottish Fun, Food, Fashion, Music, Dancers, Games, Clans, Border Collie Demonstrations, Crafters, Continuous Entertainment and Culture for the whole family.
The event kicks off with a golf tournament.
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Date: June 15, 2018
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
Backstreet Park Summer Concert Series
Dollar Brothers.
FREE summer concert series
held from May/June - August, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, every 3rd and 4th
Friday. 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.
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Date:
June 15, 2018
NC City:
MARION
Event: City Stage on Main Concert Series Held at the
Marion Depot, 58 Depot Street from 6 PM - 9 PM.
The event is open to all musicians, no scheduled performers.
Held outdoors (weather permitting), so bring chairs or blankets. Free
and open to the public. |
Date: June 15, 2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
Music on Main Street
Featuring Dashboard Blue & Corvette Night Car Show.
The annual Music On Main Street
concert series will be held every Friday evening from June through
August. Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of
musical talents, from jazz, pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music
with room to dance. There will also be a classic car show or corvette
show sponsored by
the Hendersonville Antique Car Club.
Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 6 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE. |
Date: June
15, 2018
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
Concerts on the Creek - Robertson Boys (Bluegrass)
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.
|
Date: June
15, 2018
NC City: Blowing Rock
Event:
Grandfather by Night Explore the Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own naturalist guide. You’ll be escorted through the park, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch the sunset in silence, and experience the mountain as never before!
Aditional cost. |
Date: June
15, 2018
NC City: CASHIERS
Event:
Groovin' On The Green
This concert features The Bo Spring Band ( a folk roots band from Port St Joe, Florida ). Live summer music concert with great music in a
stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series is
held on Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. (Frank Allen Road –
Next to the Post Office). FREE event, but tips appreciated.
|
Date: June 15, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Downtown After Five
Free live music entertainment in downtown Asheville. Headlining this
concert is Town Mountain with opener Scantum Sully. 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: June
15, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music on the River
7 PM - 9 PM
Open-air musical performances by the river Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance along.
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Date: June
15, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee Bonfire
7 PM - 9 PM Spend
the evening by a roaring bonfire among Cherokee storytellers and dancers as they tell tales and dance traditional dances of days gone by. Stories often feature native myths, survival skills, and history passed down through generations of the Cherokee people. Dances showcase authentic 17th-century dress and traditional Cherokee music.
Enjoy marshmallows for roasting and beverages. |
Date: June
15, 2018
NC City: Just north of Boone in Galax VA
Event:
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert
This concert features the Galax Old Fiddlers Convention
The Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Concert Series is performed rain or
shine. You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket (NO ALCOHOL please) and encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Phone ticket sales through BRPF Office end at Noon on Friday
and are available online up to 12 hours before the concert. The Galax Smokehouse serves BBQ, sides and drinks at each concert. Check the website for details about the performers and concerts |
Date: June 16, 2018
NC City: TODD
Event:
Todd Summer Concert Series - Amantha Mill
Family-friendly events. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In case of rain, we have tents. Food and beverages available for purchase. Sponsor:
Todd Community Preservation Organization
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Date: June 16, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Art in the Park
Artisans working in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry,
and metal show and sell in a public market setting in the center of
Asheville in Pack Square Park. The event takes place on
three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known
artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. 10%
of the
proceeds will be donated to the Asheville Area Arts Council's "Asheville
Art in the Park Art and Community Grant". |
Date: June 16, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Ooh La La Curiosity Market
An outdoor market in Pritchard Park
featuring works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers,
potters ,up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the
colored canopies of large market umbrellas. In addition to the artists,
the market will also feature live local music with up three musical acts
performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo
saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts.
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Date: June 16,
2018
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 to
October. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople
showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography,
painting and more. Prices for objects, from a handmade postcard to a
large piece of furniture, range from $5 to $5,000. |
Date: June
16, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: The
Better Dads Festival
The
festival creates an active, soulful, inspirational and educational way for the Asheville community to explore fatherhood. This
FREE event welcomes men, women, and children from Asheville’s diverse communities. Live music, dance, games, costumes, storytelling, crafts, poetry, and a dress-your-dad photo booth will provide opportunities to play together. Community speakers and resource booths will invite festival goers to explore how men show up in their lives, the challenges they face and new possibilities. For those seeking deeper connection, there will be sharing circles. The musical lineup will include LYRIC (who performs with her father), the Billy Jonas Band, and David LaMotte.
Awesome food and beverage vendors include - Corner Kitchen Catering, Ghan Shan Station, Flat Rock Bakery Pizza, Highland Brewing Company. |
Date: June 16,
2018
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: June 16,
2018
NC City:
DILLSBORO
Event: Front
Street Arts and Crafts Show
Enjoy over 40 booths displaying the hand-made
craftsmanship of some of the best artists from around the region, along
with live family entertainment and festival food. There will also be a
silent auction to benefit the Lighthouse Baptist Church Missionary Fund.
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Date: June
16, 2018
NC City: OLD FORT
Event:
Classic
Car Cruise-in
Held the 3rd Saturday of every
month. Bring your car, truck or motorcycle. Downtown Old Fort, 3-5 PM. A
free Sponsored by Route 70 Cruisers.
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Date: June
16, 2018
NC City: LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Event:
Black Light nighttime Mine Underground Tour
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. No reservations needed. Admission: $15/adults; $10/students
and seniors. |
Date: June 16, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music on the River
7 PM - 9 PM
Open-air musical performances by the river Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance along.
|
Date: June 16, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee Bonfire
7 PM - 9 PM Spend
the evening by a roaring bonfire among Cherokee storytellers and dancers as they tell tales and dance traditional dances of days gone by. Stories often feature native myths, survival skills, and history passed down through generations of the Cherokee people. Dances showcase authentic 17th-century dress and traditional Cherokee music.
Enjoy marshmallows for roasting and beverages. |
Date: June
16,
2018
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event:
Fontana Trestle Train Ft. BBQ & Brews
The Barbeque and Brews
Dinner Trains feature locally hand-crafted beer from Heinzelmannchen Brewery
and Nantahala Brewing Company. plus slow-cooked authentic North Carolina Barbeque.
The train departs Bryson City Depot at 7 PM and travels through the scenic mountain countryside to the Fontana Trestle for a spectacular sunset. The base ticket prices
from $70 (adults over 21 only) and includes a souvenir tasting glass with three beer samples and a meal of pulled pork, homemade coleslaw and
apple pie. Additional beer will be available for purchase.
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Date: June
16 - 17, 2018
NC City: LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Event:
Artisan League of Little
Switzerland Arts and Crafts Market Unique
handcrafted gifts, including woodwork, pottery, paintings, fiber arts,
journals, jewelry, photography, literary works, prints, cards and
aromatherapy. View or purchase the work of both emerging artists and
award-winning professionals. 10 AM - 4 PM at Geneva Hall. |
Date: June 16 - 17, 2018
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Father's Day Weekend Admission Special at
Chimney Rock State Park.
Buy one regularly-priced adult admission and Dad or Grampa receives one free,
Forget the tie! Give dad what he really wants: a getaway to the mountains at Chimney Rock for incredible views and scenic hiking with the family.
Buy one regularly-priced adult admission and dad's or granddad's admission is free with the
online coupon. Coupon must be presented (in print or on your mobile
device) to the Ticket Plaza at the time of purchase. |
Date: June
17, 2018
NC City: Ronda
Event:
Father's
Day Brunch
Celebrate Dad with a brunch at Raffaldini Vineyards. Enjoy an open buffet overlooking the mountains. The Raffaldini Vineyards Vintage ’51 Dodge Truck will be on display. Bring your camera for a one-a-kind photograph opportunity. |
Date: June
17, 2018
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. Held each 3rd Sunday from May through October at
6:30 PM. |
Date: June 18, 2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Monday Night Live concert series
featuring Hope Griffin Band (Folk/Americana singer-songwriter)
These summer
concerts are held at the Hendersonville Visitors Center, 201 South Main Street. Bring a lawn
chair, but no pets or alcohol. The seating area opens after 5:30pm and
the concerts are from 7 PM - 9 PM.
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Date: June 20, 2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Rhythm & Brews Concert Series
Held the third Thursday May through
September in the
Azalea Parking Lot along King Street the music starts at 5 PM with headline acts from 7
PM - 9 PM. FREE event but seating space is limited. Beer, wine
and food will be available
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Date:
June 20, 2018
NC City:
ASHEVILLE
Event:
Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series
Nina Ruffini (Circus Arts) performs. The Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series highlights local musical talent over 10 weeks, June
- August while activating a hub of downtown: Pritchard Park. All performances are free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. The Singer/Songwriter Series is presented by Echo Mountain Recording and organized by Asheville Downtown Association. |
Date: June 21 - July 15, 2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Disney’s Aladdin JR. Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Book adapted and additional lyrics by Jim Luigs
Music adapted and arranged by Bryan Louiselle
Based on the 1992 Disney film, Aladdin
Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure.
seats from $14 - $28 |
Date: June 22, 2018
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
Backstreet Park Summer Concert Series
Crooked Road Ramblers Come enjoy the kickoff of
this FREE summer concert series
held from May/June - August, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, every 3rd and 4th
Friday. 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: June
22, 2018
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
Concerts on the Creek -
Tuxedo Junction (Classic Hits) 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. |
Date: June
22, 2018
NC City: Blowing Rock
Event:
Grandfather by Night Explore the Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own naturalist guide. You’ll be escorted through the park, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch the sunset in silence, and experience the mountain as never before!
Aditional cost. |
Date: June 22, 2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
Music on Main Street
Featuring Emporium / Classic Car Show .
The annual Music On Main Street
concert series will be held every Friday evening from June through
August. Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of
musical talents, from jazz, pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music
with room to dance. There will also be a classic car show or corvette
show sponsored by
the Hendersonville Antique Car Club.
Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE. |
Date: June
22, 2018
NC City: CASHIERS
Event:
Groovin' On The Green
Porch 40 Live summer music concert with great music in a
stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series is
held on Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. (Frank Allen Road –
Next to the Post Office). FREE event, but tips appreciated.
|
Date: June 22, 2018
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. Brochures for
the Walk are available at the Chamber of Commerce or participating
galleries. |
Date: June 22, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music on the River
7 PM - 9 PM
Open-air musical performances by the river Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance along.
|
Date: June 22, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee Bonfire
7 PM - 9 PM Spend
the evening by a roaring bonfire among Cherokee storytellers and dancers as they tell tales and dance traditional dances of days gone by. Stories often feature native myths, survival skills, and history passed down through generations of the Cherokee people. Dances showcase authentic 17th-century dress and traditional Cherokee music.
Enjoy marshmallows for roasting and beverages. |
Date: June 22 -
23,
2018
NC City: ROBBINSVILLE (Stecoah Valley)
Event:
Stecoah
Valley Spring Artisans Drive About
Visit the artisans'
studios and galleries during the open house drive-about studio tour. Get
up close and person with the artist and see numerous live
demonstrations. The hours will be 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM both days. The
Schoolhouse Cafe at The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center will also be
open.
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Date: June
22, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Opening Weekend of the Festival at Brevard Music Center with Olga Kern.
Artistic Director Keith Lockhart takes center stage with the "mesmerizing" and "dazzling" pianist Olga Kern in Rachmaninoff's much-beloved and eloquent masterpiece. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance
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Date: June
23, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
The Festival at Brevard Music Center Presents - The Manhattan Transfer.
A swinging evening of "some of the finest vocal harmonizing on the planet" with the acclaimed Grammy® Award-winning quartet.
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Date: June
22 - August 11, 2018
NC City: BOONE
Event:
Horn in the West: Legacy Outdoor Drama
Live performances of the story of the brave settlers of the Carolina Backcountry
presented in one of the most beautiful outdoor theatres in the country. "Horn in the West" is an inspiring account of events centered around frontiersman Daniel Boone and the fight for American Independence, a thrilling look back at the nation's beginnings.
Visit the on-site Hickory Ridge Living History Museum during the pre-show hours, 5:30 - 8:00PM.
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Date: June
23, 2018
NC City: Just north of Boone in Galax VA
Event:
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert
This concert features Sierra Hull
& ShadowGrass
The Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Concert Series is performed rain or
shine. You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket (NO ALCOHOL please) and encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Phone ticket sales through BRPF Office end at Noon on Friday
and are available online up to 12 hours before the concert. The Galax Smokehouse serves BBQ, sides and drinks at each concert. Check the website for details about the performers and concerts |
Date: June 23,
2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
27th Annual Main Street Antique Show
The Antique Show
features Over 90 antique dealers offering quality antiques on Main
Street in Historic Downtown Hendersonville. The Event will be held rain
or shine. 9 AM - 5 PM. |
Date: June 23, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Art in the Park
Artisans working in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry,
and metal show and sell in a public market setting in the center of
Asheville in Pack Square Park. The event takes place on
three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known
artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. 10%
of the
proceeds will be donated to the Asheville Area Arts Council's "Asheville
Art in the Park Art and Community Grant". |
Date: June 23,
2018
NC City: Valle Crucis
Event: Annual Blood, Sweat & Gears
This ride is a challenging to strenuous 100 mile bicycle ride, starting and ending at the Valle Crucis Elementary School, approximately 5 miles south of Boone, NC.
The route roughly circles Boone through the outskirts of Watauga County, the heart of North Carolina's High Country. The terrain is constantly changing with hills of all lengths and curves too numerous to count. Highlight of the route include 21 miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a strenuous climb over the 4500 foot gap at Snake Mountain and a 10 mile "flat" on old U.S. 421. |
Date: June 23,
2018
NC City: ROBBINSVILLE
Event:
An Appalachian Evening - Michael Cleveland & Flame Keeper
This annual summer concert series offers an ever-changing schedule of bluegrass, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists — quality entertainment for the entire family. Rich in cultural heritage, An Appalachian Evening continues to be a favorite with locals and visitors alike. All concerts at 7:30
PM in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium.
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Date: June 23, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music on the River
7 PM - 9 PM
Open-air musical performances by the river Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance along.
|
Date: June 23, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee Bonfire
7 PM - 9 PM Spend
the evening by a roaring bonfire among Cherokee storytellers and dancers as they tell tales and dance traditional dances of days gone by. Stories often feature native myths, survival skills, and history passed down through generations of the Cherokee people. Dances showcase authentic 17th-century dress and traditional Cherokee music.
Enjoy marshmallows for roasting and beverages. |
Date: June
23 - 24,
2018
NC City:
HIGHLANDS
Event:
Village Square Art and Craft Show
Sponsored by the Macon County Art Association,
there are many works of art from which to choose. You will also find
jewelry, pottery, weaving, metalwork, woodwork and other high quality
crafts for the home and garden. 70+ local and regional art vendors. The show is held in downtown Highlands at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park and neighboring Village Square, a block from Main Street.
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Date: June
24,
2018
NC City: BLOWING ROCK / LINVILLE
Event:
Annual Singing on the Mountain at
Grandfather Mountain.
Thousands gather annually for this
all-day outdoor gospel sing and fellowship opportunity. Music from top
gospel groups begins at 8:30 AM, and many families bring lawn chairs and
picnics to enjoy the event. Camping (without RV hookups) is available on
the field on a first come, first served basis. The event is free
according to the longstanding motto: "Whosoever will may come." |
Date: June
24, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Beloved Bernstein. BMC's 2018 Leonard Bernstein Festival officially launches with five of the composer's most vibrant, jazz-tinged and fanciful scores for Broadway, orchestra, and ballet. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance |
Date: June 25, 2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Monday Night Live concert series
featuring Dog Whistle (classic country)
These summer
concerts are held at the Hendersonville Visitors Center, 201 South Main Street. Bring a lawn
chair, but no pets or alcohol. The seating area opens after 5:30pm and
the concerts are from 7 PM - 9 PM.
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Date: June
25, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC Presents: BMC Artist Faculty: Dvořák Bass Quintet.
BMC's esteemed artist faculty open the 2018 chamber music series with one of Dvořák's most endearing, attractive, and spirited works. Scored for two violins, viola, cello, and bass, this irresistible piece combines old-world grace with Dvořák's signature Czech flair.
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Date: June
26, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC Presents: Steep Canyon Rangers with Orchestra. The Grammy® Award-wining sextet brings its signature bluegrass, folk rock, pop, and country sound back to Brevard for one unforgettable evening! Produced in collaboration with Mountain Song Productions. |
Date: June
27, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Student Piano Recital. BMC piano students in recital.
Free Event |
Date: June
27, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC Artist Faculty: Mozart and Fauré. Upon its premiere, Mozart described his Quintet for Piano and Winds as "the best thing I have written in my life." This seminal 18th century gem is paired with Gabriel Fauré's refined and lyrical Piano Quartet No. 1. |
Date:
June 27, 2018
NC City:
ASHEVILLE
Event:
Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series Adama Dembele (African drumming) performs. The Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series highlights local musical talent over 10 weeks, June
- August while activating a hub of downtown: Pritchard Park. All performances are free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. The Singer/Songwriter Series is presented by Echo Mountain Recording and organized by Asheville Downtown Association. |
Date: June
28, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Puccini's timeless opera. The gorgeously seductive, yet heartbreaking story of the trusting Japanese geisha and her callous American lover. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance |
Date: June
29, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Beethoven's 'Pastoral' Symphony. Considered "more an expression of feeling than painting" by the master composer, Beethoven's affinity for nature and "expressions of a country life" are embodied in this exquisite work. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Concert Talk in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance.
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Date: June
30, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Puccini's timeless opera. The gorgeously seductive, yet heartbreaking story of the trusting Japanese geisha and her callous American lover. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Ticket holders may attend a free Pre-Opera Talk in Scott Commons beginning one hour before the performance.
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Date: June
30, 2018
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Enigma Variations. Dedicated "to my friends pictured within," this orchestral work comprises fourteen musical variations on a singular original theme—each containing distinctly different sketches of Elgar's enigmatic friends. Ticket holders may attend The PreConcert, a free recital in Thomas Hall, which begins one hour before the performance |
Date: June
29, 2018
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
Concerts on the Creek - Carolina Soulband (Soul/R&B/Beach/Classic Hits)
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.
|
Date: June 29, 2018
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
Backstreet Park Summer Concert Series
Cabin Creek Boys Come enjoy the kickoff of
this FREE summer concert series
held from May/June - August, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, every 3rd and 4th
Friday. 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: June
29, 2018
NC City: Blowing Rock
Event:
Grandfather by Night Explore the Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own naturalist guide. You’ll be escorted through the park, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch the sunset in silence, and experience the mountain as never before!
Aditional cost. |
Date: June 29,
2018
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event:
Downtown Waynesville Mountain Street Dance
Enjoy cloggin’ & square dancin’ at an
old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations &
instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments, historic Courthouse
lawn. 6:30-9 PM. |
Date: June 29, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music on the River
7 PM - 9 PM
Open-air musical performances by the river Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance along.
|
Date: June 29, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee Bonfire
7 PM - 9 PM Spend
the evening by a roaring bonfire among Cherokee storytellers and dancers as they tell tales and dance traditional dances of days gone by. Stories often feature native myths, survival skills, and history passed down through generations of the Cherokee people. Dances showcase authentic 17th-century dress and traditional Cherokee music.
Enjoy marshmallows for roasting and beverages. |
Date: June
29, 2018
NC City: CASHIERS
Event:
Groovin' On The Green
This concert features Jay Drummonds and Friends Live summer music concert with great music in a
stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series is
held on Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. (Frank Allen Road –
Next to the Post Office). FREE event, but tips appreciated.
|
Date: June 29, 2018
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
Music on Main Street
The Flying Saucers / Corvette Car Show.
The annual Music On Main Street
concert series will be held every Friday evening from June through
August. Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of
musical talents, from jazz, pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music
with room to dance. There will also be a classic car show or corvette
show sponsored by
the Hendersonville Antique Car Club.
Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE. |
Date: June 29 - July
1, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Annual 4th of July Powwow
Enjoy a three-day explosion of authentic Indian music, dancing, food, and festivities. Dance competitions kick off the excitement with over $60,000 in prize money. Spectators travel cross-country to see a powwow as spectacular as this. Experience authentic tribal foods, browse traditional Indian crafts, and get an insider’s look at a rich, ancient culture. Cost is $12 daily. Please note that this event is cash only. Children 6 and under are free. |
Date:
June 29 - July 4, 2018
NC City: BANNER ELK and BEECH MOUNTAIN
Event:
Annual Mile High 4th of July Parade and Celebration
The resort towns of Banner Elk and Beech Mountain, located high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, have combined forces on a five-day extravaganza to celebrate our nation's independence. The centerpieces of this fun-filled weekend are Beech Mountain's Fireworks and 47th Annual Roasting of the Hog on Saturday (July 1) and Banner Elk's Fourth of July Parade and Party in the Park on Tuesday (July 4). The parade heads down Main Street and ends with a Party in the Park.
Live bands perform at various spots throughout the weekend and Banner Elk hosts an arts and crafts show all four days. Other options include Lees-McRae summer theatre and scenic chairlift rides to the skybar on Beech Mountain.
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Date: June
30,
2018
NC City: TODD
Event:
Todd's Free Summer Music Concert Series
6 - 8 PM Wayne Henderson & Friends performs. A FREE
summer music series in historic Todd, NC. The series has become a
tradition in Todd over the last decade and features some of the best
known musicians in the region and a range of musical genres from blues
to bluegrass to country. Bring a blanket, a chair and your family and
friends.
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Date: June 30, 2018
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Ooh La La Curiosity Market
An outdoor market in Pritchard Park
featuring works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers,
potters ,up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the
colored canopies of large market umbrellas. In addition to the artists,
the market will also feature live local music with up three musical acts
performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo
saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts.
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Date: June
30, 2018
NC City: Just north of Boone in Galax VA
Event:
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert
This concert features The Kruger Brothers and Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones
The Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Concert Series is performed rain or
shine. You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket (NO ALCOHOL please) and encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Phone ticket sales through BRPF Office end at Noon on Friday
and are available online up to 12 hours before the concert. The Galax Smokehouse serves BBQ, sides and drinks at each concert. Check the website for details about the performers and concerts |
Date: June 30, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music on the River
7 PM - 9 PM
Open-air musical performances by the river Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Cherokee. Performances include rock n’ roll, blues, jazz, gospel and country, and are staged near local eateries, shopping, and downtown water features with room to dance along.
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Date: June 30, 2018
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee Bonfire
7 PM - 9 PM Spend
the evening by a roaring bonfire among Cherokee storytellers and dancers as they tell tales and dance traditional dances of days gone by. Stories often feature native myths, survival skills, and history passed down through generations of the Cherokee people. Dances showcase authentic 17th-century dress and traditional Cherokee music.
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Date: June
30,
2018
NC City: ROBBINSVILLE
Event:
An Appalachian Evening - Fireside Collective
This annual summer concert series offers an ever-changing schedule of bluegrass, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists — quality entertainment for the entire family. Rich in cultural heritage, An Appalachian Evening continues to be a favorite with locals and visitors alike. All concerts at 7:30
PM in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium.
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Date: June 30 - July 1, 2018
NC City: CULLOWHEE (near SYLVA)
Event:
Mountain
Artisans Summertime Art and Craft Show
at WCU 10 AM - 5 PM
Mountain Artisans presents
the Summertime Art and Craft Show at the Western Carolina University
Ramsey Center. Authentic crafts from the hands of 100 Regional
Artisans. Admission $4.50 adults, Children under 12 Free. Free
parking. |
Date: June
30 - August 4, 2018
NC City: BOONE
Event:
Appalachian Summer at Appalachian State University
A month+ long arts festival that features events in music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film on the campus of Appalachian State University. With award-winning artists from all across the world coming to the High Country in one summer, the festival has become an attraction that appeals to thousands and has been ranked one of the "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" by the Southeastern Tourism Society.
There is something for everyone from fine art enthusiasts, to country and bluegrass fans and all those who like a good mixture of both.
Get a complete event schedule at the site. |
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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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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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