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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
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| There are dozens of
markets throughout the mountains offering
local produce, foods, handmade products and
crafts. Hours and days vary so check locally
for details. |
| Asheville Area |
Asheville City
Market
Sat 8:00 AM to
1:00 PM, April - December
Public Works
Building lot, S. Charlotte St.
Asheville, NC |
French Broad
Food Coop
Sat 8:00 AM -
1:00 PM, April - October
76 Biltmore
Ave. Asheville, NC |
Greenlife
Tailgate Market
Sun 1:00 PM -
5:00 PM, May - October
At Greenlife
Grocery, N. Merrimon Ave. Asheville,
NC |
North Asheville Tailgate Market
Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
April - December 20
UNCA, take Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC
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Riceville Tailgate Market
Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, May - September
parking lot of the Riceville Community Center Asheville NC
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Wed PM Downtown Tailgate Market
Wed 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM, April - December 23
76 Biltmore Avenue, next to the French Broad Food Coop, Asheville, NC
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West Asheville Tailgate Market
Wed 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM, April - October 28
grassy area at parking lot for West End Bakery and Haywood Road Market. Asheville, NC
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| Bryson City |
Bryson City Market
Friday 9AM - 1 PM,
May - October 29
You'll find locally grown produce and other edibles, plants, flowers, crafts and more at the market.
Parking lot next to Fred's, Bryson City NC
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| Black Mountain |
Black Mountain
Market Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, May - October 31
First Baptist Church, 130 d
Black Mountain, NC
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| Weaverville |
Weaverville Market
Wed 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM, April - late October
Behind the community center at Lake Louise Weaverville, NC
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| Barnardsville |
Big Ivy Tailgate Market
Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, May 5 - October 24
At the Old Fire Station, center of town Barnardsville, NC
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| Sparta |
Alleghany County Farmers' Market
Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 21 North, Sparta, NC
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| Andrews |
Andrews Farmers Market
Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM First Street,
Andrews, NC |
| West Jefferson |
Ashe Farmers Market
Wed and Sat
8:00am-1:00pm
108 Backstreet
West Jefferson, NC |
| Blowing Rock |
Blowing Rock
Farmers Market
Thursday 4-6 PM
Wallingford Street
Blowing Rock NC |
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Date: Now - June 20, 2019
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Smiles of Spring Photo Contest at Chimney Rock State Park.
It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our spring photo contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken
within the Chimney Rock section of the Park. |
Date: Now - May
27,
2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
A Vanderbilt House Party - The Gilded Age at Biltmore Experience a turn-of-the-century celebration through vivid audio storytelling and displays of clothing recreated from Vanderbilt photos and portraits. A custom Exhibition Audio Guided Tour* immerses you in an era of leisurely days and glamorous nights—realistic 360° sound techniques and stories told by characters based on people who lived and worked at Biltmore in the early 1900s allow you to imagine you are there as guests and staff prepare for A Vanderbilt House Party. Included with admission. |
Date: March
15 - April 15, 2019
NC City: MARSHALL
Event: Postcards From the Edge
WNC Traveling
Exhibit. Eight arts councils in the region will present Postcards from the Edge, a traveling exhibit of postcard-sized artwork created and donated by area artists to raise awareness and funds in support of the mission of the councils involved.
The traveling Postcards exhibit will feature approximately eighty postcard-sized paintings framed in elegant black frames. The art will be exhibited in each arts council gallery for at least one month before traveling to the next venue. The artwork is nominally priced with sales revenue being shared by the presenting arts councils and the Western Arts Agencies.
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Date: April 1 - 9, 2019
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Spring
Break Family Fun
Join one of the Park
Naturalists for an informal program
during which your family will love
meeting some of our wilder teammates!
Kids of all ages are sure to take home
some fun facts and special memories.
Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the
Animal Discovery Den and round out the
day with a hike along the Great Woodland
Adventure trail with 12 education
stations. Don’t forget your camera! |
Date:
April 1 - May 23,
2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Biltmore Blooms
Biltmore's gardens, designed by Frederick Law
Olmsted, are alive with color as spring arrives.
Enjoy special events and the beauty of tulips,
azaleas, and countless other flowers during
Biltmore Blooms. Guests will
be able to step down into the Winter Garden to
enjoy a display of exotic orchids intimately,
just as George and Edith Vanderbilt's guests
might have. Some of the plants will be the same
species that were planned for the Biltmore
Conservatory in 1894. Outdoors, enjoy a
beautiful
progression of blooms from tulips to
pansies, azaleas, and much more. |
Date:
April 4, 2020
NC City: BOONE
Event:
Annual Downtown Boone Easter Eggstravaganza
Enjoy a family
friendly event
beginning at 2
PM at the Watauga County Library located on Queen Street in downtown Boone. Children then "parade" down to the Jones House Community Center, just a hop and a skip away, for more games and an Easter egg hunt. Free refreshments, prizes, and games are provided
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Date:
April 4, 2020
NC City: CULLOWHEE
Event:
Valley of the
Lilies Half Marathon
Runners from across the country will meet in Cullowhee, located in Jackson County, at Western Carolina University to participate in the 10th annual Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon and 5K. Not only will runners enjoy a challenging and rewarding Half Marathon or 5K race, but they will also be able to take in the beauty of spring blossoming in the Western North Carolina mountains. The Half Marathon will take runners on a scenic 13.1-mile journey through the WCU campus and along the stunning Tuckasegee River. Half Marathon runners will also experience an elevation gain of about 1,080 feet on this challenging route. After the race, runners and visitors can grab some lunch at one of the area’s great restaurants then enjoy Sylva’s Brew Hop along the Jackson County Ale Trail and celebrate N.C. Beer Month.
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Date: April
4 - 7, 2019
NC City: MILL SPRING
(TRYON)
Event:
The Fork Horse Trials at Tryon
International Equestrian Center
This is one of the most
prestigious Eventing competitions on the
North American calendar. With top-of-the-line
footing, a world-class cross-country
course, and the hub of a premier
family-friendly entertainment haven,
this move secures the event’s future
while enhancing the spectator fan
experience. Watch some of the biggest
names in the sport of Eventing, all
while enjoying carousel rides, a variety
of dining options, local vendors and
much more right onsite. |
Date: April 5, 2019
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event: Smoky
Mountains Center Event: Billy Ray Cyrus.
Born in Flatwoods, Kentucky, Billy Ray
Cyrus, known for his country singing,
hunky good looks and mullet hairstyle,
has enjoyed a mulit-layed performance
career as a multi-platinum selling
recording artist. He has scored a total
of eight top-ten singles on the
Billboard Country Songs chart. His most
successful album to date is his debut
Some Gave All, which has been certified
9 Multi-Platinum in the United States
and is the longest time spent by a debut
artist at number one on the Billboard
200 and featured the breakout hit, "Achy
Breaky Heart." . Tickets prices vary. |
Date: April
5 - 20, 2019
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event:
Sylvia!
It's Man VS Wife...and their dog. With a
wiggle and a wag let the antics begin
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Date: April
5, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Asheville Downtown Gallery Association
Art Walk
Enjoy the fine art and
craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery
Association. Within a half-mile radius
of Pack Square and the city's center,
you'll find unparalleled diversity from
fine studio crafts, to glass,
photography, folk art and contemporary
painting, metalwork, textiles, jewelry
and more by local, regional, national
and international artists. 18 downtown
venues participate with a
complete Downtown Gallery Guide and a
map available at any participating
downtown gallery, the Asheville
Visitors' Center or Pack Place. The
Walks take place each first Friday from
5-8PM, April through December. |
Date: April
5, 2019
NC
City: BLOWING
ROCK
Event:
Tweetsie
Railroad
OPENING DAY
for the 2018
season.
All aboard for
NC's oldest
theme park and
another season
of wild-west fun
and excitement.
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Date: April 5, 2019
NC City: BOONE
Event:
First Friday Art Crawl Shop, mingle and meet local artists from 5:30 - 8:30
PM at Boone shops and galleries and stay late for live music, food and drinks at one of
the many fine restaurants. The Jones House Galleries are open Tuesday - Friday 12 - 5
PM.
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Date:
April 5 - 7, 2019
NC
City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Annual Asheville Orchid Festival
Held annually at
the NC Arboretum
this festival is
a true
celebration of
the beauty of
orchids.
The WNC Orchid
Society will
host its annual
show at The
North Carolina
Arboretum. The
popular juried
plant show will
also feature
award-winning
orchid vendors,
many of whom are
nationally
recognized
growers and
hybridizers.
Rare and unusual
plants,
specialty
lighting and
orchid supplies
will be
available for
purchase. 9 AM -
5 PM. |
Date: April
4, 2020
NC
City: BLOWING
ROCK
Event:
41th Annual Trout Derby
The Derby begins at sunrise on Saturday, prizes awarded at 4:30 pm. Win prizes for biggest fish in separate age categories, plus NEW categories for Catch & Release! No entry fees are required and no pre-registration is necessary for the Classic Tournament. Just take your catch to the official Derby Headquarters. The Catch and Release categories are also free to enter, but will require check-in to pick up an official measuring tape prior to fishing.
Children 11 and under and persons with disabilities may fish at Broyhill Park’s Mayview Lake. There is a limit of three (3) fish per participant per day at Mayview Lake. All anglers must have a license and obey all posted fishing regulations. The only fish eligible for entry into the derby are freshly caught trout taken from Watauga County public trout waters. Fly Fishing Demos and Clinics at Broyhill Park, too! |
Date:
April 6, 2019
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Naturalist Niche: Spring Migration Hike Spring is for the birds! Dozens of species migrate through our area every spring as they head north. Join us to find how many different species you can see and hear that are making their way home. Don’t forget your binoculars. A Park bird list can be found here. This hike is considered easy- to- moderate.
We love our visitors’ furry friends, but we do understand that some hike participants may consider animals a distraction on the trail. Pets are not allowed on Naturalist Niche hikes because of this.
Advance registration is required. Cost includes Park admission for the day.
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Date: April
6, 2019
NC City: WILKESBORO
Event: 6
Hours of Warrior Creek Bike Race
Come watch riders challenge themselves
at the newest and toughest course in
this trail system at the 5th Annual 6
Hours of Warrior Creek Mountain Bike
Race. |
Date:
April 11, 2020
NC City: DILLSBORO
Event:
Annual Easter
Hat Parade
Come at 10:30 am to make a hat (Dogwood Crafters on Webster Street) – or bring your own. Get your face painted!. Meet the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts begin on Webster Street, every half hour by age group beginning at 10:00 am. Registration begins at 11 am. Parade starts from Dillsboro Town Hall at 2:00 pm. Antique cars from the Old Timers Model A Club lead the parade. Plenty of prizes are announced after the Parade. Ribbons are given for the Prettiest, Funniest, Largest, Smallest, Most Unusual, Most Easter-like, Best Smelling, Cutest, Most Outrageous, Best In Show and "Poofiest" hats among other unusual categories.
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Date:
April 11, 2020
NC City: COLUMBUS (TRYON)
Event:
73rd Annual Block House Steeplechase
The event that ushers in spring with picnics, sundresses, elegant hats, tailgating, family & friend reunions, and the sights& sounds of thoroughbreds thundering past, striving for a win. The Block House is the longest running steeplechase in North Carolina, occurring continuously since 1947. Crowds of 18,000-20,000 attend the Block House Races annually. The National Steeplechase Association sanctions four of the races with total purses reaching $70,000. An amateur division, showcasing local jockeys, takes place after the Block House Cup feature race. The day also showcases a varied, equestrian learning experience from Carolina Carriage Club and Paso Fino demonstrations, to the Old Tryon Foot Beagles and Hounds.
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Date: April 12 -13, 2019
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event: Smoky
Mountains Center Event:
Musical A Glimpse Of His Last Days Franklin NC
A Glimpse Of His Last Days.
This 1,500 seat state-of-the-art
facility presents the finest in
performing arts to the surrounding
towns. Performances include passion
plays, musical productions,
professional drama troupes, dance
and choral festivals, recitals, and
various genres including country,
bluegrass, gospel, pop, contemporary
Christian, and more. The stunning
architecture, technical facilities,
and impeccable acoustics provide the
highest professional standards for
both the audience and the
performers. Tickets prices vary. |
Date: April
12, 2019
NC City: BRASSTOWN
Event:
Music Events at John C Campbell Folk
School:
Mountain Music Ambassadors
. The Mountain Music Ambassadors is the flagship group of student performers from The Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State University in Morehead, KY. Ready to entertain with Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music, these student musicians form a section of band class.
7 PM - FREE admission, but DONATIONS
WELCOME. |
Date: April
13, 2019
NC City: NEBO
Event:
Vineyard Deck
Music Series -
Skiffle Creek.
Come to South
Creek Winery and
a listen to
great local
music. Tastings
include the
glass and are
$6, $7 or $10
depending on the
wines you
choose. The
music events are
rain or shine
(if questionable
weather, please
call to inquire)
and provided to
South Creek
Customers at no
admission fee,
unless it is a
stated ticketed
event. Tasting
room opens at 11
am with wine
tasting for a
nominal fee;
music begins at
1 PM.
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Date: April
17 - 19, 2020
NC City: HOT SPRINGS
Event: TrailFest
A
celebration of
the world famous
Appalachian
Trail.
Activities
include: Friday:
Dinner and
speakers.
Saturday: Music
from bluegrass
to jazz, a
variety of food,
hiker games,
chili cook off,
Hiker trivia,
local artists
and crafts
people,
Appalachian
Trail Conference
display booth,
famous duck race
and more! |
Date: April
13, 2019
NC City: MARSHALL
Event:
Madison County
Potters' Market
This is the 9th
annual show of
the Potters of
Madison County
and their guests
at the Marshall
High Studios on Blannahassett
Island. Some of
the finest
potters from the
southeast gather
at this Madison
County Potters
Market to offer
their work in
Marshall High
Studios setting. |
Date: April
13 - 14, 2019
NC City: OLD
FORT
Event: 15th
Annual Herb
Festival
Savor the smell
and taste of
fresh-grown
herbs with a
selection
including
several unique
medicinal,
cooking and
ornamental
herbs. The
herbal
combination
planters include
the Scarborough
Fair Combo, the
Indoor Herbs
Combo, and
several other
attractive and
useful
assortments.
Browse over 25
talented local
artisan's
booths,
including
handcrafted
herbal soaps and
herbal blends,
handmade
jewelry,
woodcraft &
handcrafted
furniture,
paintings,
photography and
more. Food
vendors offer
delicious treats
ranging from
vegetarian
quesadillas to
gourmet sausages
and
hand-squeezed
drinks (you can
also sample
Painters own
homemade pesto),
and talented
local musicians
will be
performing all
weekend. The
event is held at
Painters
Greenhouse,
approximately 5
miles south of
I-40 at exit 73. |
Date: April
17 - 18, 2020
NC City: WILKESBORO
Event: Wilkesboro
Brews, Bites and
Bands Enjoy an evening of local craft beer, food trucks, and live music on the grounds of the Wilkes Heritage museum at the first Wilkesboro Brews, Bites and Bands Festival. Local artists Will Easter and Josh Perryman will rock friday night away while you sip local brews from TwoBoros Brewery. You can also attend a pairing dinner inside the historic Tory Oak dining room in the 19th century Smithey Hotel with Call Family Distillers, a distillery run by one of Wilkes County's most legendary moonshiners. Saturday, the Community Commons in the heart of Wilkesboro will turn into a Munich-worthy beer garden as beer vendors from across the foothills offer samples and pints of brews along with a smorgasbord of local food trucks and artisans from Western NC.
The event will also feature a
cornhole tournament and disc golf
putting competition, raffles and
prize giveaways. The entire family
will enjoy browsing vendors, playing
with our life-size board games,
bounce houses and more. |
Date: April
19, 2019
NC City: TODD
Event:
Todd Community Old Time Dance
Grab the family and
your neighbors and get ready to kick
up your heels for the monthly dance
at the Merc - always the first "teenth"
Friday of the month. Dances include
reels, squares, contras, waltzes and
maybe a little bit of flat footing.
No experience necessary. Live
callers and music provided by the
ever-changing and ever versatile
Laurel Creek Stringband led by Cecil
Gurganus.
$5 adults over 12. |
Date: April
19, 2019
NC City: BRASSTOWN
Event:
Music Events at John C Campbell Folk
School:
Rosin Sisters
The Rosin Sisters are Barbara Panter-Connah and Jan Smith from Atlanta, and Ann Whitley-Singleton from Dahlonega. These three 'heart sisters' came together as a trio over ten years ago when Ann was still living in the big city, but they have known each other through the traditional music scene for over thirty years. They explore traditional Appalachian, honky tonk, early country, gospel, and Cajun music and perform all around the southeast. 7 PM - FREE admission, but
DONATIONS WELCOME. |
Date:
April 19 - 20,
2019
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: PEANUTS™ Easter Beagle Express
on the Great Smoky Mountains
Railroad Passengers will join Snoopy, Lucy, Charlie Brown and our Easter Bunnies for old fashioned Easter fun.
Festivities include an on-going
Easter egg hunt, crafts, coloring
sheets, temporary tattoos, and
snacks with Snoopy and more. There
will also be plenty of opportunities
for pictures, so do not forget your
camera. |
Date: April
19 - 21, 2019
NC
City: BLOWING
ROCK
Event:
The Easter Bunny at Tweetsie
Railroad
The Easter Bunny will be at Tweetsie Railroad to meet and take photos with guests during the Easter Weekend. |
Date:
April 20, 2019
NC City: HAYESVILLE
Event:
Easter Egg Hunt at John C Campbell Folk
School An annual favorite for kids is the Saturday before Easter on March 31. Bring your children at 1 p.m. to hunt for filled Easter eggs. There will be three areas for egg hunting, divided by age: 1-4, 5-8, and 9 & older.
This event is free and held at the Open House. We ask that you please park in the gravel lot across from the Keith House to allow plenty of space for egg hunting and for the safety of the participants.
Please arrive early - the hunt begins promptly at 1:00 pm and doesn't last very long!
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Date: April
20, 2019
NC City: BEECH
MOUNTAIN
Event: Hoppy Easter Party The whole family will enjoy breakfast, games & activities. This event is geared toward families with children 12 & under. Call for more information.
10 AM - 12 PM. |
Date: April
20, 2019
NC City: NEBO
Event:
Vineyard Deck
Music Series -
Thomas Garlow.
Come to South
Creek Winery and
a listen to
great local
music. Tastings
include the
glass and are
$6, $7 or $10
depending on the
wines you
choose. The
music events are
rain or shine
(if questionable
weather, please
call to inquire)
and provided to
South Creek
Customers at no
admission fee,
unless it is a
stated ticketed
event. Tasting
room opens at 11
am with wine
tasting for a
nominal fee;
music begins at
1 PM.
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Date: April 20, 2019
NC City: OLD FORT
Event:
3rd
Saturday Classic Car Cruise-In Held
in downtown, historic Old Fort (at
the Hardees on Catawba). Sponsored
by the Route 70 Cruisers, all makes
and models of cars, trucks and
motorcycles are invited to join the
fun, no entrance or admission fees!
There will be food, crafts and a
"swap meet" area for treasure
hunters.
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Date: April
20 - 21, 2019
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event:
Spring Fling
Celebrate SPRING in the Smoky
Mountains with a family-friendly
event in the Nantahala Gorge. This
event focuses on celebrating the
Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and
features our Flint Ridge 5k, along
with a ton of free activities
including outdoor films, yoga, live
music, giveaways, meals, and sweet
deals at the Outfitter's Store..
FREE event held at the Nantahala
Outdoor Center (NOC)
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Date:
April 21, 2019
NC City: CHIMNEY
ROCK
Event:
64th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
Celebrate the glory of Easter with
song, scripture and spiritual music as a
spectacular sunrise ascends over Lake
Lure. Chimney Rock’s nondenominational
Annual Easter Sunrise Service has become
a legendary event in WNC, attracting
more than 1,000 early risers from around
the Southeast. Gates will open from
5am-6am, so that guests can make their
way to the top of the Park. This year’s
service will begin at 7 a.m. and end at
7:30 a.m. A breakfast buffet will be
offered at the Old Rock Café following
the service for $10.99 for adults and
$6.99 for children under 10; drinks are
not included. Guests who would like to
return to the Park after breakfast can
show their Old Rock receipt and bulletin
at the Ticket Plaza to receive free
admission for the day. *Please Note: Due
to the large number of guests who attend
the service, no one can be admitted
through the gate after 6am.
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Date: April
21, 2019
NC
City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Biltmore Easter Egg Hunt
Biltmore's
Easter Egg Hunt is one of the
Southeast’s largest, with hundreds of
children ages 2–9 canvassing the Front
Lawn of Biltmore House for sweet treats,
with magic shows and photos with the
Easter Rabbit*. After the hunt, head to
charming Antler Hill Village to enjoy a
variety of additional activities
including Giant Bubbles at the Village
Green, Sheep Herding at the Farmyard,
and more |
Date: April
21 - 22, 2019
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event:
Live Like Maria Freestyle Classic
Join NRC for a fun weekend of
Clinics and Competition in the
discipline of Freestyle. This event
is designed for people of all ages
and abilities and will offer
advanced as well as beginner
categories. Saturday will offer
clinics to paddlers covering the
rules, offering handy competition
tips, and allowing time for practice
runs to prepare for the event. Both
days will consist of competitions
with high end judges, great prizes,
and fun for all.
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Date: April
23 - 26, 2020
NC City: WILKESBORO
Event: MerleFest
Celebrate spring and help kick off festival
season at MerleFest, considered one
of the premier music festivals in
the country. MerleFest is held on
the campus of Wilkes Community
College. The four-day festival
features over 90 artists performing
on 14 stages, including the Old Crow
Medicine Show, Steep Canyon Rangers
John Oates and more. Additional
activities include Jam Camp, nature
walks, Songwriters Coffee House,
AcousticKids Showcase, Little
Pickers Family Area, Pickin' Place
and Vender Shoppes. |
Date: April
25 - 28, 2019
NC City: FLAT
ROCK
Event:
From Mozart to Pop Chart
at
The Flat Rock
Theatre.
Featuring Nat
Zegree and
Friends |
Date: April 25 - 27, 2019
NC City:
HIGHLANDS
Event:
Annual Three River Fly Fishing
Tournament
Held on area
rivers in and around Highlands.
Proceeds benefit the Town of
Highlands Scholarship Fund. Open to
men and women of all skill levels.
Teams will fish one native, one
hatchery supported and one
delayed-harvest stream. More than
2,200 miles of public water will be
available to fish during the
tournament. The registration fee
includes the opening night
reception, closing night dinner at
Cyprus Restaurant and Friday happy
hour, as well as a gift bag full of
great swag and the opportunity to
win fantastic prizes.
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Date: April 26, 2019
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event: Smoky
Mountains Center Event:
An Evening Of One-Acts
This 1,500 seat state-of-the-art
facility presents the finest in
performing arts to the surrounding
towns. Performances include passion
plays, musical productions,
professional drama troupes, dance
and choral festivals, recitals, and
various genres including country,
bluegrass, gospel, pop, contemporary
Christian, and more. The stunning
architecture, technical facilities,
and impeccable acoustics provide the
highest professional standards for
both the audience and the
performers. Tickets prices vary |
Date: April
26 - 27, 2019
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: Smoky Mountain Relay
In teams of 6 or 12, participants of this epic overnight relay race 212.5 miles along trails and country roads from Brevard, NC to finish here at Nantahala Outdoor Center. Hailed as the most challenging race in the southeast, runners enjoy stunning views from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Mountains to Sea trail. |
Date: April
26, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard 4th Friday Art Walk
Explore downtown Brevard
art galleries, art stores, retail
stores and restaurants that stay
open late from 5-9 PM on the 4th
Friday from April through December.
Experience art, music and wine. A
brochure for the gallery walks can
be found online or at any of the
participating galleries or at the
Chamber of Commerce. |
Date: April
26 - 28, 2019
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event:
Southeastern Mini Truckin'
Nationals
An open car show with spectators
welcome. Hundreds of mini trucks
will compete. Auto and Food Vendors
will be on site. Held on the Maggie
Valley Festival Grounds at 3374 Soco
Road
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Date: April
27, 2019
NC City: NEBO
Event:
Vineyard Deck
Music Series -
Sarah Tucker.
Come to South
Creek Winery and
a listen to
great local
music. Tastings
include the
glass and are
$6, $7 or $10
depending on the
wines you
choose. The
music events are
rain or shine
(if questionable
weather, please
call to inquire)
and provided to
South Creek
Customers at no
admission fee,
unless it is a
stated ticketed
event. Tasting
room opens at 11
am with wine
tasting for a
nominal fee;
music begins at
1 PM.
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Date: April
27, 2019
NC City: NEBO
Event:
Vineyard Deck
Music Series -
Sarah Tucker.
Come to South
Creek Winery and
a listen to
great local
music. Tastings
include the
glass and are
$6, $7 or $10
depending on the
wines you
choose. The
music events are
rain or shine
(if questionable
weather, please
call to inquire)
and provided to
South Creek
Customers at no
admission fee,
unless it is a
stated ticketed
event. Tasting
room opens at 11
am with wine
tasting for a
nominal fee;
music begins at
1 PM.
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Date: April
27, 2019
NC
City: FRANKLIN
Event:
The Smoky
Mountain Center
for Performing
Arts
- Sisters: Dynamic Harmonies & A Deep Love For Christ.
This 1,500 seat
state-of-the-art
facility
presents the
finest in
performing arts
to the
surrounding
towns.
Performances
include passion
plays, musical
productions,
professional
drama troupes,
dance and choral
festivals,
recitals, and
various genres
including
country,
bluegrass,
gospel, pop,
contemporary
Christian, and
more. The
stunning
architecture,
technical
facilities, and
impeccable
acoustics
provide the
highest
professional
standards for
both the
audience and the
performers.
Tickets prices
vary. |
Date: April 25,
2020
NC City: SYLVA
Event:
Greening up the Mountains
This annual spring festival, named
for the way the “spring green”
creeps up the mountainsides, is a
celebration of the local economy,
sustainability, and traditional
heritage crafts. Three full music
stages will feature local bands,
children’s performances, and
heritage dance, along with the
annual Youth Talent Show and more.
Storytelling, face painting, an
inflatable slide, the recycled
materials Superhero Costume Contest,
volunteer projects and more. Annual
Greening Up the Mountains 5K Run. It
also celebrates the greening of the
environment, with information about
sustainable living and presentations
by environmental groups. It is held
on on Main and Mill Streets in
historic downtown Sylva from 10 AM
to 4 PM. |
Date: April
27 - 28, 2019
NC
City: CHIMNEY
ROCK
Event:
From Dusk to
Dawn 2-Day Photo
Workshop at
Chimney Rock
State Park.
Join
Professional
Photographer
Chuck Hill for
this two-day
workshop
focusing on
nature’s beauty
at all hours of
the day. This
class will
discuss and
review panos,
types of scenic
photography and
the equipment
needed to make a
photo pop.
You’ll also have
time to take
photos in the
park during
regular hours,
shoot both
sunrise and
sunset photos
from the top of
the Chimney, and
learn about
astrophotography.
As an added
bonus,
participants can
choose to camp
overnight in the
Park for an
additional fee.
Lunch on
Saturday and
Sunday included
in Price. All
other meals and
lodging are at
the expense of
participants.
Workshop
attendees are
responsible for
bringing their
own camera,
computer with
photo editing
software,
camping
equipment and
food outside of
lunch during
this workshop.
For more
information
about Chuck
Hill, visit
http://chuckhillphotography.com.
Class is limited
to 10 |
Date: April 28,
2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest
Meet the makers and the milkers,
explore the craft of cheese-making,
sample and buy lots of local cheese!
Come to the beautiful grounds of
Highland Brewing Co to celebrate
southern cheese and support the WNC
Cheese Trail. Explore the process
from the field and farm to the
dinner plate. Learn about the past,
present and future of this ancient
craft. There will also be a wide
variety of family-fun activities,
vendors from across the industry,
demos, discussions and more. |
Date: April
25, 2020
NC City: OLD FORT
Event: Pioneer
Day Annual
celebration of mountain heritage.
The one-day festival features
mountain music in the amphitheater,
craft demonstrations such as
weaving, blacksmithing, and pottery
turning, "Hit or Miss" engine
displays and vendors displaying and
selling their wares.
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Date: April 25, 2020
NC City:
SPRUCE PINE
Event: Fire
on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival
An
annual celebration of the art of the
blacksmith, held the last Saturday
in April in downtown Spruce Pine.
The event is a partnership between
Spruce Pine Main Street, Penland
School of Crafts, and the Toe River
Arts Council. Each year, the
festival contains a month-long
exhibit of new work by artist
blacksmiths, a featured Master
Blacksmith who demonstrates multiple
times at the festival, presents a
lecture at Penland School, and
conducts a Master Demonstration
workshop the Friday before the
festival, several invited
demonstrators who share their
talents at the festival, vendor
blacksmiths selling their wares, and
demonstrating techniques in their
booths, a free hands-on tent, where
the public can sign up to try their
hands at blacksmithing, assisted by
blacksmith volunteers. A variety of
food will also be available. |
Date: April
27- 28, 2019
NC City: WEAVERVILLE
Event: Weaverville
Spring Art Safari
The Weaverville Art Safari is a
free, self-guided tour of artists'
home studios in the scenic area
surrounding the villages of
Weaverville and Barnardsville, NC.
This event has been going on, each
spring and fall, since April 2001.
Find had crafted items including
Jewelry, Glass Art, Paintings,
Garden Art, Sculpture, Pottery,
Furniture, Fiber Arts, woodworking
and more. Preview Party
4/26, 6-8 PM. |
Date: April
29, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Oconaluftee Indian Village Opens for
the Season
The Oconaluftee Indian Village opens for the
season with self guided tours,
authentic children's costumes,
guided tours, and the Time of War.
The Village Re-creates an authentic
18th-century Indian community.
Cherokee artisans and guides
demonstrate and explain the arts and
crafts and the lifestyle and culture
of their ancestors. Replicas of
Cherokee homes, council house and squareground of the 1750 period.
More than just another NC
attraction, the Village is Living
History. The Village will be open to
the public Monday through Saturday until November
9, 2019. |
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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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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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