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Events and Festivals
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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Date: Now - July 4, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Arts & Culture Celebration 2019 Arts & Culture Celebration 2019 Enjoy more than 90+ ART events in downtown Brevard and Transylvania County over a two week period. Example of events: Opening of the Brevard Music Center, Brevard's Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, Old Time Street Dances, Music Jams, Open Mic Nite, Live Radio Variety Show, Art Show
and Sale and the celebration ends with a BANG at the Heart of Brevard 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza!
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Date: Now- July 6, 2019
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event: The Flat Rock Playhouse presents "South Pacific" War brought them together. Beliefs may tear them apart. Conflicting family values set against the beautiful Pacific Islands during World War II. A Broadway Classic with a glorious score. Back home on the Mainstage for the first time in nearly two decades. Admission
charged |
Date: June
29 - August 3, 2019
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. |
Date: Now -
September 22 , 2019
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Summer Fun Photo Contest 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 Smiles of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes.
The winning entries will be used on the website and Facebook album, and
you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken
within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS. |
Date:
Now -
September 29, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Biltmore Gardens Railway
Biltmore’s Conservatory will be the site of
Biltmore Gardens Railway, a botanical model
train display featuring small-scale replicas of
the estate’s structures. These will include
miniature constructions of Biltmore House, the
Lodge Gate, and even a small version of the
Conservatory itself. These handcrafted
structures will be created from natural elements
such as leaves, bark and twigs, much of which
has been collected from estate grounds. With 800
feet of rails and trains traversing six separate
lines at different eye levels, this is a
one-of-a-kind, fun-for-all-ages garden
experience. Tickets may be purchased at
www.biltmore.com or by phone (800-411-3812).
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Date: July
1,
2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance:
The Shanghai Quartet - Beethoven Cycle III
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7:30 PM |
Date: July
1, 2019
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: July 1 - 31, 2019
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. |
Date: July
2,
2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance:
Student Concert - WQXR in NYC Young Artists Showcase.
Hoisted by Robert Sherman Bervard students will be
featured on this long time revered broadcast. 7:30 PM |
Date: July 2, 2019
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: July 2, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July
3,
2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: The Shanghai Quartet - Beethoven Cycle IV.
7:30 PM |
Date: July 3, 2019
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: July
3 - 7, 2019
NC City: LAKE JUNALUSKA
Event:
Independence Day Celebrations At Lake Junaluska
A spectacular weekend of activities for a family-friendly celebration featuring live music by the award-winning bluegrass band Balsam Range and the Lake Junaluska Singers, a hometown-style parade and activities on the water such as a boat race and family Olympics. The barbecue lunch includes bouncy houses, face painting, balloon art and bluegrass music. A fireworks show over the lake begins immediately following the Lake Junaluska Singers’ July 4th performance, around 9:30
PM. |
Date: July 4, 2019
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: July 4, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July 4, 2019
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
Music on Main Street :
Wishful Thinkin'
performs a patriot tribute
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.
Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE. |
Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: TODD
Event: Todd Liberty Parade Unity builds community! Everybody is welcome to walk in the parade. Meet at the big field at the corner of Todd Railroad Grade Rd and Highway 194 at 10am. Parade ends a Cook Park. Live music by the King Bees afterwards. Food available for purchase |
Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: TODD
Event: Todd's Free Summer Music Concert Series
The King Bees perform directly following
the Liberty Parade. 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.
Held in Cook Park in downtown Todd. |
Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: LAKE LURE
Event:
4th of July Celebration at Lake Lure Enjoy the peak of summer vacation in the mountains during
the Rumbling Bald annual July 4th Resort celebration with a spectacular Fireworks Show, Boardwalk Arts & Crafts Sale, Family Games, Children’s Play Area, Beach Cookout and more.
10AM - 10 PM |
Date: July
4, 2019
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
4th of July Concert and Fireworks -
Enjoy food and drinks,
children's activities, a concert and fireworks. This year’s special event will feature a spectacular concert by the Carolina Soul Band, one of the state’s most popular R&B bands followed by an impressive
fireworks show when the sun goes down. The fireworks will be visible from all over downtown Sylva.
The free outdoor events take place at the Bridge Park Pavilion beside Scott Creek in downtown Sylva from
5
PM. All shows are family-friendly,
drawing diverse audiences comprised of locals and visitors alike. |
Date: July
4,
2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops.
Celebrate Independence Day at this USO-themed show featuring patriotic favorites and the rousing 1812 Overture with live cannon in the grand finale.
2:00 PM |
Date: July
4,
2019
NC City: BOONE
Event:
Boone 4th of July
Parade and Celebration
The Annual downtown Boone 4th of July Parade
begins at 11 AM on Kings Street. Following the parade, join the Mayor of Boone for refreshments at the Jones House Community Center located in the heart of downtown
Boone. The evening festivities at Clawson/Burnley Park off of Hunting
Hills Lane start at 7:00 PM with live music and fireworks by Zambelli
begin at 9:30 PM.
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Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
Music on Main Street Special 4th of July Celebration Wishful Thinkin’ performs / Patriotic Tribute / Concert.
Music on Main Street presents a Special Fireworks Celebration Concert featuring West Sound. Henderson County will launch an Independence Day fireworks display at sundown. The launch site will ensure premier viewing of the display from downtown Hendersonville and the Music on Main Street concert area. Enjoy the concert and fireworks from the comfort of your chair at Music on Main Street from 7:00-9:30pm. |
Date: July
4, 2019
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Events:
Freedom Fest Enjoy an old-fashioned street festival in charming downtown Bryson City.
This annual Fourth of July celebration begins with the Rotary Club
Firecracker 5K and continues with local artisans and crafters, a full day of local entertainment, festival foods, and fun events including a Watermelon Eating Contest, and a Hula Hoop-off. Explore Kids' Street where you'll find a bouncy house
and more. From 6-9 PM there will be more music and kids games at Riverfront Park.
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Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Ingles 4th of July Celebration in Pack Square
An Annual celebration hosted by Asheville's Downtown Association. Enjoy
live music from some of Asheville's most popular bands along with a
variety of family activities. The Splashville Fountain will be on until
6 PM for kids to cool off and splash about.The event begins at 2 PM with the
Ultimate Air Dogs and live music at 4 PM and concludes
with an amazing fireworks display from 9:30 PM to 10 PM. |
Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Fireworks Extravaganza at Tweetsie Railroad
The Park stays open until 9 PM for one of the most popular annual events
in the High Country. Enjoy all the usual Tweetsie fun and a fireworks
extravaganza under the stars after the Park closes. An optional dinner
and fireworks at the Hacienda is available including a special chick and
BBQ buffet with all the Trimmings. |
Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event:
Freedom Train - The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Celebrate Independence Day
on the Freedom Train at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Ride the
Fireworks Freedom Train and view one of the largest and most spectacular
fireworks displays in Western North Carolina. The train departs at 7 PM,
and returns just in time to enjoy live music, local crafts and the
downtown Bryson City Freedom Fest. |
Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: WILKESBORO and NORTH WILKESBORO
Event:
July 4th
Fireworks
The annual fireworks display
at North Wilkesboro’s Memorial Park will at 9:00 pm after the parade.
Fireworks display sponsors are the Wilkes Law Enforcement Officer’s
Association, the Wilkes Journal-Patriot and the governments of
Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro and Wilkes County.
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Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event: Annual Independence
Day Parade, Celebration and Fireworks Display Food, Games, Cornhole Tournament, Kid’s Fun Land, entertainment and fireworks at dark. Donations accepted and appreciated at the gate. Free shuttle services from Franklin High School beginning at 5 pm until after the fireworks display. |
Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: RUTHERFORDTON
Event:
July 4th Freedom Festival
The fun begins at noon with a walking parade and
continues throughout the day with a car/bike show, soap box derby,
dunking booth, watermelon eating contest, cornhole, kids area, games,
lots of food and more. The fireworks display begins at dark.
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Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: COLUMBUS
Event:
Annual Fabulous 4th
The celebration begins at 10 AM and continues
until 10 PM
in downtown Columbus concluding with a fireworks display. the event
includes family fun, food, and entertainment. |
Date: July 4, 2019
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
4th of July Fireworks Celebration Gates to Ashe County Park will open at 3:00 PM. A shuttle bus will run from the new courthouse parking lot beginning at 3:30 PM and will run again at the end of the fireworks show. There will be inflatables for kids ($5 for an all-day wristband). Concessions will be available and there will be a couple of specialty vendors. High Country Disc Golf Course will be closed the entire day. |
Date: July
4, 2019
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event:
Maggie
Valley Concert Series “Celebrate
the 4th”
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: July 4,
2019
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event:
STARS & STRIPES Celebration Live music & entertainment. 11 am - 3 pm. Shops & restaurants open all day. KIDS
Patriotic Parade, 11 am (all Kids Welcome; Show up & Sign-up: 10 am @ Courthouse lawn) Ice cream for parade participants at the
end, Waynesville First Baptist Church, S Main. |
Date:
July 4, 2019
NC City: BANNER ELK and BEECH MOUNTAIN
Event:
4th of July Parade and Family Fun Fourth
11 AM -
One of the most popular (and
most fun!) Fourth of July parades in North Carolina takes place each
Independence day in Banner Elk. It’s a parade that makes Uncle Sam
proud, with star-spangled vehicles, people and animals parading down
Main Street surrounded by huge crowds. 12 - 6 PM:
Bring the whole crew for an alcohol-free post-parade party featuring three bands, games, inflatables, mini-golf, fresh smoked barbecue plates and more.
The party takes place on the green in front of the Historic Banner Elk School with music as the centerpiece.
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Date: July 4 - 7, 2019
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
July 4th Weekend Family Fun
July 4th is the ultimate summer holiday to spend with family and friends and Chimney Rock is the perfect place to do it. July 4-7 you can challenge yourself on our 32-foot climbing tower, take in the different views on one of our many trails and even get up-close to some of our wilder staff at the 2pm Family Animal Encounter. |
Date: July 5, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performances: Beethoven "Emperor"
Concerto. 7:30 PM |
Date: July
5, 2019
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: July 5, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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:
July 5, 2019
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event:
Art After Dark
Downtown Waynesville galleries remain open for Art
after Dark featuring demonstrations, artist receptions, and special
music. Enjoy the Gallery Stroll from 6 PM - 9 PM with live music and
great food. Free admission. Art After Dark happens the first Friday
evening of each month from May until December |
Date: July
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. |
Date: July
5, 2019
NC City: MURPHY
Event:
Murphy Art Walk
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First Fridays from May
through November, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Stroll through historic downtown
Murphy for an exquisite visual, culinary, and performing arts experience
with more than 20 businesses participating. Enjoy Art Galleries, Music,
Fine Dining, Live Demonstrations and Performances. |
Date: July
5, 2019
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
Concerts on the Creek -
Hor Trail Mix
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: July 5, 2019
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!
Additional cost. |
Date: July
5, 2019
NC City: CASHIERS
Event:
Groovin' On The Green
This
concert features " Continental Divide". 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: July 5 - 6, 2019
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
Christmas in July Festival Visit Downtown West Jefferson's Backstreet for the kickoff to the annual Christmas in July Festival. Come enjoy live music and street dancing from 3-10pm at the main stage, food vendors from 4pm-10pm and a special Farmers Market from 5-8pm! Also held that evening will be an opening ceremony with special guests as well as a visit from Santa & the Civil War Re-enactors! Fun for all ages. The festival kickoff is a free event and will be held rain or shine. |
Date: July
5 - 6,
2019
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event: 4th of July Park Dance and Celebration Friday:
6-8 PM: Park Dance in Memorial Park with Summer Daze Band Saturday:
9 AM-until: Adult Horse Shoe Tournament (18 years & up, prizes awarded) Noon – 1:30
PM: Live music
2 PM: Independence Day Parade
3 PM – 4 PM: Live Music with the Cockman Family 3:30-4:30: Park Games (prizes awarded for 1st and 2nd place in all games) At dark: Fireworks show set off from the Blowing Rock Country Club. Visible from many places in town, good viewing is available along Goforth Road. Roadside parking is allowed for this event. Please note that parking is not permitted on the golf course. |
Date: July
5 - 7, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Annual 4th of July Powwow and Fireworks
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: July
6,
2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Dovrak Symphony No. 5.
7:30 PM |
Date:
July 6, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Saint-Saens Organ Symphony.
3:00 PM |
Date: July
6, 2019
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: July 6, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July
6, 2019
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: July
6,
2019
NC City: ROBBINSVILLE
Event:
An Appalachian Evening - Buncombe Turnpike
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. |
Date: July
6, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Shindig
on the Green Held outdoors at Pack Square
Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, this FREE event was voted the
#1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for
four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or blanket, family
and friends and join the fun eight summer Saturdays. Performances
include Long-standing house band The Stoney Creek Boys
Bluegrass and Old-Time String Bands, Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Smooth Dancers, Ballad Singers and
Storytellers. If you love old time Mountain music and Bluegrass this is the
place to be. |
Date: July 6, 2019
NC City: Just north of Boone in Galax VA
Event:
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert
This concert features The Virginia Luthiers
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: July
6,
2019
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Tweetsie Railroad Cool Summer Nights
Tweetsie Railroad stays
open until 9 PM on Saturday nights. The park will feature special train
show rides at dusk producing cool summer memories for families and kids
of all ages. Cool Summer nights is included in regular park admission |
Date: July 6 - 7, 2019
NC City: Asheville
Event: Downtown Asheville 4th of July Weekend Festival of the Arts
This weekend of art will feature a collection of national and regional artists specializing in hand-made works of art. There will be painters, potters, jewelers, glass blowers and much more. Asheville’s historic Pack Square Park is the picturesque venue for the Downtown Asheville Festival of the Arts. |
Date: July
7, 2019
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: July
7 - 13, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Swanannoa Gathering - Traditional Song Week
A comprehensive program completely devoted to traditional styles of singing. Unlike programs where singing takes a back seat to the instrumentalists, it is the entire focus of this week, which aims to help restore the power of songs within the larger traditional music scene. This year’s program has several new features. The week’s first night will feature the Gathering’s own Grand Ole Opry, with folks who have performed regularly on the Nashville stage. “Too Slim” from Riders in the Sky will emcee the evening with his hilarious Opry humor and his upright bass. |
Date: July 8, 2019
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
ecoEXPLORE 10 State Parks in 10 Days Campaign Kickoff Explore the great outdoors and celebrate citizen science during ecoEXPLORE’s 10 State Parks in 10 Days Campaign Kickoff. Families are invited for a day of hiking, fun activities and animal programs, where they’ll learn more about the ecoEXPLORE program. |
Date:
July 8, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Student Concert -
BMC@TCL / New Songs Concert . 12;30 pm FREE |
Date:
July 8, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC Faculty perform the chamber
music of Aaron Copeland.
7:30 PM |
Date: July
8, 2019
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:
July 9, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Faculty and students
perform a brass-travaganza.
7:30 PM |
Date: July 9, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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:
July 10, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Student Piano
Recital. 12:30
PM FREE |
Date:
July 10, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Tchaikovsky
Souvenir de Florence.
7:30 PM |
Date: July
10, 2019
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:
July 11, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Student
Classical Guitar Recital.
12:30 PM FREE |
Date:
July 11, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Romeo et Juliette by the
Janiec Opera Company of The Brevard Music Center. 7:30 PM |
Date:
July 11, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event: Junior Forester Program
The Junior Forest Ranger (JFR) program is an exciting
way for young people to explore their national forests and grasslands.
The Cradle of Forestry in America heritage site is nestled in the Blue
Ridge mountains and is a great place to enjoy nature education, hiking
trails, and a day of family fun! The JFR program uses Forest Service
science and practices to encourage girls and boys ages 8 to 12 to enjoy
and appreciate nature. Programs run weekly on Thursdays between June 13
and August 8, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Caregivers are not required to attend but are always welcome. Pre-Registration is required, and spaces are limited, please call (828) 877-3130. |
Date: July 11, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July
11 - 14,
2019
NC City: LINVILLE / BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Annual
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering O' Scottish Clans
Join 1000s of Scots in 85 clans decked out in their finest plaid for the
annual celebration of Scottish heritage. Live Celtic music, tradition
heritage events and Highlands games. A Saturday night
Celtic Rock Concert. Admission charged. |
Date: July 11 - 20, 2019
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event: The Flat Rock Playhouse presents "Separate
Beds" A sidesplitting Flat Rock Playhouse comedy debut! Empty nesters at home. For a married couple on a cruise, the grass always seems greener. A heartwarming and hilarious voyage of rediscovery. Admission
charged |
Date: July 12,
2019
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: July
12, 2019
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: July 12, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July
12, 2019
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event:
Mountain Street Dance This dance features Travis Stuart and Friends,
Dixie Darlin’s Cloggers and
The Trantham Family. Put on your cloggin' and square dancin' shoes and enjoy
an old-fashioned mountain hoedown. Live mountain music, demonstrations
and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments are available for
purchase. Limited bleacher seating available so feel free to bring a
chair or blanket for the Courthouse lawn. 6:30 - 9 PM.
|
Date: July
12, 2019
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
Concerts on the Creek -
Darren Nicholson Band
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: July 12, 2019
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
Music on Main Street WestSound performs / 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 on alternate weeks sponsored by
the Hendersonville Antique Car Club.
Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE. |
Date: July
12, 2019
NC City: CASHIERS
Event:
Groovin' On The Green
This
concert features " Hurricane Creek" 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: July
12, 2019
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
July Gallery Crawl
Downtown West Jefferson will come alive after five with seventeen galleries displaying new artwork, new exhibits and new artists.
Enjoy refreshments, music and fun!. The Gallery Crawl is free and maps of the downtown galleries are available at the Ashe Arts Center. |
Date: July 12 -
13, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Summer Concert Series Are you ready to spend your summer swaying to your favorite songs, kicked back on a picnic blanket, or jumping up and down to a new act you’re suddenly a fan of? You’ve found the Cherokee Summer Concert Series, a mish-mash of good ol’ country and blues, rock ‘n roll, hip hop, soul—you name ‘em, we’ve booked ‘em. Check out the dates, times, and lineups
on the website. |
Date: July 12 -
13, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
The Tim Hill Memorial Trout Tournament You’ll be fishing for your share of $10,000 by catching beautiful fish in rivers all across the Qualla Boundary (excluding the 2.2 miles of catch-and-release waters), which will be stocked with tagged fish. Tagged fish will be specially stocked for this event, and when you catch one, you redeem it for cash prizes ranging from $25 to $1,000 at the Natural Resources Enforcement Office located at 5175 Sequoyah Trail of Hwy 441. Register anywhere fishing licenses are sold. Fishing will start one hour before sunrise and end one hour after sunset each day. Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Prize redemption will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each tournament day. |
Date: July
12,
13, 14, 2019
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ at
Tweetsie Railroad Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo will be appearing at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Extra appearance during Cool Summer Night, Saturday evening at 7 p.m. |
Date:
July 13, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event: Train History Day
Come learn about the 1914 Climax logging locomotive on display at the Cradle of Forestry and how it and other old logging trains wound their way through the forest coves of western North Carolina. |
Date:
July 13, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Romeo et Juliette by the
Janiec Opera Company of The Brevard Music Center. 2:00 PM |
Date: July
13, 2019
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: July 13, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July 13, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Blueberry Jam Sponsored by the North American Indian Women’s Association (NAIWA), this event features fresh berries, delicious recipes, blueberry products, and fun activities for the whole family. Admission is free to the public.
|
Date: July
13, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Blueberry Festival Sponsored by the North American Indian Women’s Association (NAIWA), the Blueberry Festival features fresh berries, delicious recipes, blueberry products, and fun activities for the whole family. Admission is free to the public.
|
Date: July
13, 2019
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: July
13, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Shindig
on the Green Held outdoors at Pack Square
Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, this FREE event was voted the
#1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for
four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or blanket, family
and friends and join the fun eight summer Saturdays. Performances
include Long-standing house band The Stoney Creek Boys
Bluegrass and Old-Time String Bands, Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Smooth Dancers, Ballad Singers and
Storytellers. If you love old time Mountain music and Bluegrass this is the
place to be. |
Date: July
13,
2019
NC City: MARS HILL
Event:
Hot Doggett 100
Bike Bike Ride Annual Hot Doggett 100
and Devil's Fork Metric Century Ride with the same challenging 100 mile
and 100 kilometer closed loop courses as last year. The 100 mile course
covers some of the most scenic and lightly traveled roads anywhere in
western North Carolina. If you are seeking a challenge, you will find it
in the 9,600 feet of ascension on this course. |
Date: July
13,
2019
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Tweetsie Railroad Cool Summer Nights
Tweetsie
Railroad stays open until 9 PM on Saturday nights. The park will feature
special train show rides at dusk producing cool summer memories for
families and kids of all ages. Cool Summer nights is included in regular
park admission. |
Date:
July 13, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Copeland and Mexico
7:30 PM |
Date: July
13, 2019
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: July 13, 2019
NC City: Just north of Boone in Galax VA
Event:
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert
This concert features Sam Reider
& The Human Hands
and The Loose String Bands
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: July
13,
2019
NC City: TODD
Event:
Todd's Free Summer Music Concert Series
6 - 8 PM Wayne Henderson and Friends 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.
Held in Cook Park in downtown Todd. |
Date: July
13,
2019
NC City: ROBBINSVILLE
Event:
An Appalachian Evening - Zoe & Cloyd
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. |
Date: July 13, 2019
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
21st Annual Chalk It Up
The sidewalks of Historic Downtown
Hendersonville become the canvas for some outstanding works of art. The
event is free and open to five age categories from age 5 and under to
age 21 and over. This is an all day event. |
Date: July 14, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: The Big Crafty
returns to Pack Square. The event celebrates and
showcases the fine wares of over 100 independent indie crafters, artists
and makers. The complete line up of participating artists is available
online.
This is a free,
family-friendly event. |
Date: July 14 -
20, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Swanannoa Gathering - Celtic Week
Celtic Week expands this year with more classes in flute, and a lineup that features present or former members of the supergroups Lúnasa, Ossian, Solas, Dervish, The House Band, Skylark, Patrick Street and Cherish the Ladies, a new Scottish fiddler, plus the return of some old friends |
Date: July
15, 2019
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:
July 15, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC @TLC Student
solo and chamber
music music.
12:30 PM |
Date:
July 15, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC
Artist Faculty: Carnival of the Animals 7:30 PM |
Date: July 16, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July 16, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July
17, 2019
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:
July 17, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Student Piano
Recital 12:30 PM
Free Event |
Date:
July 17, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC Artist Faculty: Copeland and
the Cold War 7:30 PM |
Date:
July 18, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: . Brevard Symphonic Winds
7:30 PM |
Date:
July 18, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event: Junior Forester Program
The Junior Forest Ranger (JFR) program is an exciting
way for young people to explore their national forests and grasslands.
The Cradle of Forestry in America heritage site is nestled in the Blue
Ridge mountains and is a great place to enjoy nature education, hiking
trails, and a day of family fun! The JFR program uses Forest Service
science and practices to encourage girls and boys ages 8 to 12 to enjoy
and appreciate nature. Programs run weekly on Thursdays between June 13
and August 8, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Caregivers are not required to attend but are always welcome. Pre-Registration is required, and spaces are limited, please call (828) 877-3130. |
Date: July 18, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July
18 - 21, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Semi-annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Over 200 exhibitors, craft demonstrations, and live regional music and
entertainment bring Asheville's Civic Center alive with fine traditional
and contemporary crafts. Both levels of the Center offer artisans
exhibiting and selling works of clay, fiber, glass, leather, metal,
mixed media, natural materials, paper, wood and jewelry. The Fair
showcases the work of members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild with
members living in the mountain counties of nine states from Maryland to
Alabama. |
Date:
July 19, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: A Copeland Music
Celebration 7:30 PM |
8Date: July 19, 2019
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Rhythm & Brews Concert Series Plus
Classic Car Show Held May through
September in the
Azalea Parking Lot along King Street. Live music, cool breweries, delicious food, kid
zone and fun for the entire family!
Music starts at 5:30 pm
|
Date: July
19,
2019
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event:
Fontana Trestle Train Ft. BBQ & Brews
The Barbeque and Brews
Dinner Trains feature locally hand-crafted beer from one of several
local brewing companies 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
vary and include a souvenir tasting glass with three beer samples and
your own basket of Southern-style
barbeque goodness with hand-pulled
pork slider, a couple pork ribs, and
chicken drumstick accompanied by
baked beans and house-made coleslaw.. Additional beer will be available for purchase.
Visit the website for details. |
Date: July
19, 2019
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: July 19, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July 19, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Downtown After Five
Free
live music entertainment in downtown Asheville. The celebration is every third Friday, May through September, with the goal of encouraging locals and visitors to enjoy downtown Asheville and support local businesses and entertainers.
The event is
located on North Lexington Avenue (between Hiawassee and the I-240 overpass). Food and beer vendors
will be available. |
Date: July 19, 2019
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
Music on Main Street : Vintage Vinyl performs / 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.
Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE. |
Date: July
19, 2019
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
Concerts on the Creek -
Geoff McBride and Scott Baker 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: July 19, 2019
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
Backstreet Park Summer Concert Series in West
Jefferson - Mountain Laurels
Free annual summer concert series.
Come kick back and enjoy the music and the fresh outdoors. special thank you to West Jefferson Business Association for helping us fund this event May through October. |
Date: July 19 -
20, 2019
NC City: Spruce Pine
Event:
Spruce
Pine BBQ Championship and Bluegrass Festival
The event features a sanctioned professional BBQ
competition, a wings contest, public tastings, live bluegrass music, a
cornhole tournament, championship clogging teams, craft vendors, BBQ
equipment and supplies vendors, local food vendors, the Spruce Pine
Skedaddle 5K and Fun Run, a kids play-area. |
Date: July 19 -
20, 2019
NC City: SPARTA
Event:
Alleghany
Fiddler's Convention
Traditional mountain music that is sure to get your toes tappin’. 40 to
60 bands and over 200 individual compete each year, The convention is
located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Alleghany County
Fairgrounds with sites available for camping. The convention is held
every year on the weekend of the third Saturday in July. |
Date: July 19 - 21, 2019
NC City: BANNER ELK
Event:
Annual Fine Art & Master Crafts Festival in July This
juried festival has been serving the community with a unique array of
art for over 24 years. Enjoy an eclectic gathering of mountain and
international fine artists and master crafters, plus great food and
family fun. |
Date: July
19
- 28, 2019
NC City: Various WNC Cities
Event: Folkmoot
2019
Folkmoot USA,
North Carolina’s
Official
International
Folk Festival,
will kick off
this summer’s
celebration with
the Gala Under the Stars
at the Folkmoot Friendship Center with the Folkmoot Gala
& Performance for Friends of
Folkmoot, donors and sponsors. Then performances open to the general
public begin with the Grand Opening Extravaganza at Stuart Auditorium, followed the next day by The Folkmoot
Parade of Nations, a feast of
swirling color and excitement, on
North Main Street In Waynesville and
finishing at the historic Haywood
County Courthouse. Additional
performances and events are held in
a variety of WNC cities. Get a complete schedule online |
Date: July 20, 2019
NC City: Just north of Boone in Galax VA
Event:
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert
The Steel Wheels
and Hoot & Holler
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: July
20, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Anything That Floats Parade
Teams of adults and/or youths build anything that floats
without a motor with creativity, innovation and zaniness are
encouraged. Rafts can represent a business, organization, group,
or any personal theme. The parade begins at Hominy Creek Park
and finishes at Jean Webb Park. The home-made crafts will be
competing for the titles of Most Creative, Green Machine,
Ugliest, Funniest, and Most Unique Design. |
Date:
July 20, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Annual RiverFest
Crafts, kid fun, a raft race, music and more. RiverFest is an
event especially for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Craft
vendors sell local handmade goods, there are kids parades and
activities and the popular
Anything That Floats Raft Parade also takes place that afternoon.
Live music continues into the evening. 1 PM - 7 PM. |
Date:
July 20, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Raiders of the Lost Ark in
Concert 8:30 PM |
Date: July
20, 2019
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event:
Folkmoot USA PARADE of NATIONS Dancers & Musicians from around the world parade down Main Street to
Historic Courthouse lawn for Opening Ceremonies, 10 am. |
Date: July
20, 2019
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:
July 20, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Annual
RiverFest Crafts, kid fun, a raft race, music and more.
RiverFest is an event especially for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Craft vendors sell local handmade goods, there are kids parades and
activities and the popular Anything That Floats Raft Parade also
takes place that afternoon. Live music continues into the evening. 1 PM
- 7 PM. |
Date: July
20, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Anything That Floats Parade
Teams of adults and/or youths build anything that floats without a
motor with creativity, innovation and zaniness are encouraged. Rafts can
represent a business, organization, group, or any personal theme. The
parade begins at Hominy Creek Park and finishes at Jean Webb Park. The
home-made crafts will be competing for the titles of Most Creative,
Green Machine, Ugliest, Funniest, and Most Unique Design. |
Date: July 20, 2019
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Naturalist Niche: Big Tree Walk
Old-growth stands can be found in rare pockets
throughout the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. One of those small areas
is right here in Chimney Rock State Park. This moderate hike rambles
through an area typically not open to the public in order to introduce
participants to characteristics of old growth forests and native trees. Additional
fee. |
Date: July
20, 2019
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: July 20, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July
20,
2019
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: July
20, 2019
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.
|
Date: July
20, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Shindig
on the Green Held outdoors at Pack Square
Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, this FREE event was voted the
#1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for
four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or blanket, family
and friends and join the fun eight summer Saturdays. Performances
include Long-standing house band The Stoney Creek Boys
Bluegrass and Old-Time String Bands, Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Smooth Dancers, Ballad Singers and
Storytellers. If you love old time Mountain music and Bluegrass this is the
place to be. |
Date: July
20,
2019
NC City: ROBBINSVILLE
Event:
An Appalachian Evening - Carolina Blue
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.
|
Date: July
20,
2019
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Tweetsie Railroad Cool Summer Nights
Tweetsie
Railroad stays open until 9 PM on Saturday nights. The park will feature
special train show rides at dusk producing cool summer memories for
families and kids of all ages. Cool Summer nights is included in regular
park admission. |
Date: July
20, 2019
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: July 20 -
28,
2019
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Frisbee Dogs at Tweetsie Railroad
For 9 days the
famous K-9s in Flight Frisbee Dogs will perform at the Park their high
energy shows. The team of dynamic canines do acrobatics in their
freestyle routines. Showa are included with Park admission and seating
is on a first come basis. Showtimes: 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM and a special 7
PM on Saturday. |
Date: July
21, 2019
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event:
Maggie
Valley Concert Series “Patriot
Salute”
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: July 21, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Copeland's America
3:00 PM |
Date: July 21 -
27, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Swanannoa Gathering - Old Time Week
The Gatherings oldest program, Old-Time Music &
Dance Week at the Swannanoa Gathering expands this year with more
instructors and more classes in fiddle and banjo. It explores the rich
music, dance, and singing traditions of the southern Appalachian region
through a wide variety of classes taught by an experienced and
supportive staff. The many diverse offerings enable students to explore
new areas; fiddlers sing, singers dance, and dancers learn to play
instruments |
Date: July
22, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Cherokee World Games Welcoming eight international countries to the Qualla Boundary, the Cherokee World Games is a multi-sport cultural event hosted by Cherokee cultural performers and stickball teams. This event includes cultural demonstrations as well as precision, artistic, trend, strength, and ball sports that encourage Folkmoot’s groups to engage with the community and each other and to celebrate and share their cultures. Held at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, games begin at 2
PM and conclude at 7 PM Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for maximum enjoyment. Food trucks and Cherokee vendors will be available on-site. |
Date: July
22, 2019
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: July 22, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC @ TLC .
Student solo and chamber recitals 12:30 PM |
Date: July 22, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC Artist Faculty . Mendelssohn
Piano Trio #1 7:30 PM |
Date:
July 23, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: New Music
Premier performances of BMC's composition students 12:30 PM
FREE event |
Date:
July 23, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: US Army Brass Quintet
7:30 PM FREE event |
Date: July 23, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July 23
- 28, 2019
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Blowing Rock Horse Show
Hunter / Jumper
division I. The annual Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is one of the
oldest horse show events in the country and has been a Blowing Rock
tradition since 1923. Admission is charged. This year several new Classics including Pre Green Incentive Classics
are being introduced both weeks along with Classics for Children, Adults, Ponies and Juniors |
Date:
July 24, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Student Piano Recital 12:30
PM
Free event |
Date:
July 24, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC Artist Faculty:
Schumann Piano Quartet 7:30 PM |
Date: July
24, 2019
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: July 25, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July 25, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
The Biltmore Concert Series: The
Beach Boys Enjoy performances by
award-winning artists at Biltmore with stunning views of Biltmore House
and the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a perfect place to see a show
under the stars |
Date:
July 25, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event: Junior Forester Program
The Junior Forest Ranger (JFR) program is an exciting
way for young people to explore their national forests and grasslands.
The Cradle of Forestry in America heritage site is nestled in the Blue
Ridge mountains and is a great place to enjoy nature education, hiking
trails, and a day of family fun! The JFR program uses Forest Service
science and practices to encourage girls and boys ages 8 to 12 to enjoy
and appreciate nature. Programs run weekly on Thursdays between June 13
and August 8, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Caregivers are not required to attend but are always welcome. Pre-Registration is required, and spaces are limited, please call (828) 877-3130.
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Date:
July 25, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Die Fledermaus Opera
7:30 PM |
Date: July
25 - August 4, 2019
NC City: CASHIERS
Event:
2019 Cashiers Designer Showhouse
The Cashiers Historical Society's largest
fundraiser returns. Don't miss this exciting new year for CHS! .The 10
days will be full of guest speakers, demos, book signings and guest vendors.
The week will begin with a Preview Party and the 10 days will be celebrated with a Closing Brunch. |
Date: July
26, 2019
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: July 26, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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: July 26, 2019
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
Backstreet Park Summer Concert Series in West
Jefferson - Cane Mill Road
Free annual summer concert series.
Come kick back and enjoy the music and the fresh outdoors. special thank you to West Jefferson Business Association for helping us fund this event May through October. |
Date: July 26,
2019
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:
July 26, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Brahms 4
7:30 PM |
Date: July 26, 2019
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event:
Music on Main Street :
Rock & Roll Reunion Plus 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.
Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE. |
Date: July 26,
2019
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: July
26, 2019
NC City: SYLVA
Events:
Concerts on the Creek -
Dashboard Blue
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: July
26, 2019
NC City: CASHIERS
Event:
Groovin' On The Green
This concert features High Five 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. |
Date: July 26,
2019
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.
|
Date: July 26, 2019
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event: Symphony
by the Lake at Chetola
Gates
open at 5:30 with opening bands at 5:45 and the main performance at 7 PM
Experience
a moving performance by the Symphony of the Mountains, surrounded by the
beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Take your seat on the grass by Chetola
Lake, under the evening sky. Bring a picnic to enjoy with friends and
family, or purchase meals from caterers at the event. The performance
ends with a spectacular fireworks show. Admission is charged. |
Date: July 26, 2019
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event:
Mountain Street Dance
This dance features Travis Stuart and Friends, Dixie
Darlin’s Cloggers and The Trantham Family. Put on your cloggin' and
square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoedown. Live
mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams.
Refreshments are available for purchase. Limited bleacher seating
available so feel free to bring a chair or blanket for the Courthouse
lawn. 6:30 - 9 PM.
|
Date: July, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
The Biltmore Concert Series: The
B-52s Enjoy
performances by award-winning artists at Biltmore with stunning views of
Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a perfect place to
see a show under the stars |
Date: July
26 - 27, 2019
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event:
Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention The Fiddlers Convention is a celebration and showcase of the musical talent and heritage of the high country of North Carolina. The Ashe County Arts Council is sponsoring the 48th annual Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention
at the. Ashe County Park, in Jefferson, North Carolina. Enjoy music and see the best in the region’s old time traditional and bluegrass musicians. Saturday will be the competition day with youth and adult competitions individual and band categories. |
Date: July 26 -
27, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Summer Concert Series Are you ready to spend your summer swaying to your favorite songs, kicked back on a picnic blanket, or jumping up and down to a new act you’re suddenly a fan of? You’ve found the Cherokee Summer Concert Series, a mish-mash of good ol’ country and blues, rock ‘n roll, hip hop, soul—you name ‘em, we’ve booked ‘em. Check out the dates, times, and lineups
on the website. |
Date: July 26 - August 18, 2019
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event: The Flat Rock Playhouse presents "All
Shook Up" A crazy and uplifting musical comedy. A rousing Elvis score. A 1950s dreary cookie-cutter town where everything’s about to change. A musical fantasy that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes!. Admission
charged |
Date: July 27,
2019
NC City: TODD
Event:
Todd's Free Summer Music Concert Series
6 - 8 PM The Tillers Concert 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.
Held in Cook Park in downtown Todd. |
Date: July
27, 2019
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: July 27,
2019
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event:
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL DAY “
Where the World Meets on Main Street
”
, 37th annual FOLKMOOT USA,
Crafts, Music & Dance, Food 10 am - 5 pm. |
Date: July
27, 2019
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: July 27, 2019
NC City: Just north of Boone in Galax VA
Event:
Blue Ridge Music Center Concert
This concert features Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper and Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express
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: July
27, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Shindig
on the Green Held outdoors at Pack Square
Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, this FREE event was voted the
#1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for
four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or blanket, family
and friends and join the fun eight summer Saturdays. Performances
include Long-standing house band The Stoney Creek Boys
Bluegrass and Old-Time String Bands, Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Smooth Dancers, Ballad Singers and
Storytellers. If you love old time Mountain music and Bluegrass this is the
place to be. |
Date: July
27,
2019
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Tweetsie Railroad Cool Summer Nights
Tweetsie
Railroad stays open until 9 PM on Saturday nights. The park will feature
special train show rides at dusk producing cool summer memories for
families and kids of all ages. Cool Summer nights is included in regular
park admission.
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Date: July
27,
2019
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:
July 27, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event: Appalachian Folkways Series Come join in celebration of the craft and skill of the Southern Appalachian mountains. Set a spell on the porch of Commissary just as it was in 1902 or maybe throw some horseshoes in the shade of the King House as you listen to the gentle strum of the banjo. Stroll down to the garden and touch the plants growing there that provide food and medicine. Watch as local crafts people extract the dyes from our local plants for their wool to be used on our traditional loom
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Date:
July 27, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Debussy and Ravel 7:30 PM |
Date:
July 28, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Soloists of Tomorrow
3:00 PM |
Date:
July 28, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Supersonic - Percussion
7:30 PM |
Date: July 28 - August
3, 2019
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Swanannoa Gathering - Contemporary Folk Week / Guitar Week
Contemporary Folk Week welcomes Asheville’s own folk troubadour David Wilcox, as well as ex-Solas vocalist Moira Smiley to next year’s staff, joining our stellar team of singer/songwriters. As one of the finest programs of its kind in the world, Guitar Week has received both the Bronze and Silver Medal Player’s Choice Award for Music Camps by the readers of Acoustic Guitar magazine. New Coordinator Greg Ruby continues our tradition of recruiting world-class, award-winning faculty and this high standard of quality is what keeps guitarists from across the globe coming back year after year.
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Date: July
29, 2019
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:
July 29, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC @TLC Student solo
and chamber recitals. 12:30 PM
Free Event |
Date:
July 29, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC Artist
Faculty - The Soldier's Tale 7:30 PM |
Date: July
30, 2019
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event:
Music by 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:
July 30, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: BMC Piano Competition Finals.
7:30 PM |
Date: July
31, 2019
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: July 31, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Student Piano Recital 12:30
PM FREE Event |
Date:
July 31, 2019
NC City: BREVARD
Event:
Brevard Music Center Performance: Dvorak Serenade for Strings
7:30 PM |
Date: July 31 - August 4, 2019
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Blowing Rock Horse Show
Hunter / Jumper division I. The annual Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is
one of the oldest horse show events in the country and has been a
Blowing Rock tradition since 1923. Admission is charged. This year
several new Classics including Pre Green Incentive Classics are being
introduced both weeks along with Classics for Children, Adults, Ponies
and Juniors |
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Music and Live Theatre: |
When: Various Times
Where: NC Mountains and Foothills
What:
Blue Ridge Music Trails
A guide to the traditional music of the
NC Mountains and Foothills. |
When: Saturday 7 PM, June - Oct
Where: Bryson City Train Depot
What:
Music in the Mountains Regional
talent is showcased in a relaxed,
outdoor venue located in the heart of
historic downtown. Bring a chair or
blanket and settle in for an evening
of great music. 828-488-3681 |
When: Friday 7 PM, all year
Where: Old Fort NC
What: Old Time Mountain Music - for more than a decade, folks have
gathered to hear and play bluegrass and
traditional mountain music.
Nobody’s paid, everyone’s welcome and
coffee and sodas are still just a
quarter! |
When: Saturdays 7:30 -
10:30 PM
Where: Old Fort NC
What: Tracks Music and Dance -
music and dancing at the Tracks Event
Center located just outside Old Fort.
The house band is, Rewind, playing a mix
of 50s, 60s, 70s, a little country and
bluegrass plus special requests! Free
line dancing classes from 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
When: Sundays, 2 PM - 4 PM
Where: Old Fort NC
What: Informal Jam on the Porch -
Bring an instrument or bring an ear!
Happening each Sunday on the porch at
the Mountain Gateway Museum in downtown. |
When: various times, all
year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
Diana Wortham Theatre
A variety of professional and touring
music, dance and theatrical performances.
Dining discounts and special
performances offered. |
When: First Monday, Oct -
May
Where: Brevard NC
What:
Brevard Music Center First Mondays
Classical music performances by local
and touring professionals. |
When: June-August
Where: Brevard
What:
Brevard Music Center An
annual festival of classical, chamber
and opera performances by students,
faculty and guest musicians. The
Center is considered one of the premier
summer training programs and festivals
in the US. |
When: May-August
WWhere: Brevard
WWhat:
Sounds of Silvermont
Local musicians in a jam session playing
bluegrass, country, gospel and more. |
When: All year
Where: Asheville
What:
North Carolina Stage Company
Professional productions, with the best
actors, directors and designers from
Asheville and across the country. |
When: 7-9 PM,
Thursdays, All year
Where: Marion NC, downtown Depot
What:
Bluegrass Music Jam Open to
all musicians, no scheduled performers.
Outdoors, bring chairs or blankets. Free |
When: 7 PM Fridays
Where: Marion
What: Woody's Original Mountain Music
An ever changing line up of
musicians and musical styles! Join the
fun along with Max Woody and friends. |
When: 7 PM Fridays,
June - August
Where: Downtown Hendersonville
What: Music on Main
Concert series featuring
" oldies rock, beach music, variety and
top 40 music. Bring a chair and enjoy
the music, admission is free |
When: Feb - Dec, various dates
Where: Flat Rock, Hendersonville
What: Flat Rock Playhouse
The
theatre season includes world premieres
and standard Broadway musicals,
comedy, and drama. Music on the Rocks
concert series with pop to country. |
When: Most Saturday nights
Where: Saluda NC
What:
The Party Place and Event Center&
LLive music with country, top 40's,
oldies, beach, southern rock and a
variety of good party music for
listening and dancing.The facility and
grounds are available for special
events. |
When: All year
Where: Franklin NC
What: Smoky
Mountain Center for the Performing
Arts A 1,500 seat
state-of-the-art facility presents the
finest in performing arts to the
surrounding towns. |
When: Thursdays, 6:30 PM, 6-23
to 9-1
Where: Banner Elk NC
What:
Concerts in the
Banner Elk Town Park Gathers
in the town park for a summer concert.
Performers range from bluegrass to
beach, to country, to top 40, to blues,
to jazz, to Motown, to big band |
When: Thursdays, 7:30 PM,
June-Aug
Where: Black Mountain NC
What:
The Park Rhythms Outdoor Concert
A variety of
musical groups from throughout the
region provide live music in the
picturesque setting of Lake Tomahawk |
When: 2nd Sun., 7-9 PM, April -
Oct
Where: Blowing Rock NC
What:
Jazz Concerts Blowing
Rock Jazz Society performs. General
Admission is $20 for non-members, $5 for
students and FREE to BRJS Members |
When: Fridays, 7-9 PM,
June - August
WWhere: Canton NC
WWhat:
Pickin' in the Park. Free
concerts with Live bands and clogging
groups at the Canton Recreation Park.
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When: Fridays, 7PM,
June - August
Where: Newland NC
What: Friday Night Free
Concert.
(Weather-permitting) held at the
Riverwalk Bandstand local musicians
perform. Food vendors available. |
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NC Parks, Nature Programs: |
When: All year, some closings
Where: Northwest NC Mountains
What: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Events
throughout the year. View the full
calendar online. |
When: All year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
North Carolina Arboretum Touring and permanent exhibits,
events and educational programs. |
When: All year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Special events and programs, wild walks,
Junior Naturalist program, wildlife
workshops and more. |
When: various times, all
year
Where: Asheville NC
What: Grandfather
Mountain Special
programs with naturalists, Habitat
tours, Special kids events, Junior
Ranger programs, walks and hikes |
When: All year
Where: Chimney Rock NC
What: Chimney
Rock Park Nature Programs
and hikes Learn the secrets and
wonders of nature, attend photography or
dulcimer workshops or enjoy special
events and campouts. |
When: All year, Mon-Sat
Where: Brevard NC area
What:
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Exhibits,
special programs, fishing, Nature Nuts
and Eco Explorers |
When: All year, various
times
Where: Nebo, near Marion NC
What:
Lake James Park Programs
Ranger conducted hikes, nature programs,
boat trips and special events. Free to
the public. |
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Art and Crafts: |
When: All year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
The Folk Art Center Touring
exhibits, craft demonstrations, special
events, educational opportunities and
workshops. |
When: All year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
North Carolina Arboretum Touring and permanent exhibits,
events and educational programs. |
When: 5 PM 4th Friday, May
- Oct
Where: Brevard NC
What:
4th Friday Gallery Tour An
evening of Art, Wine and Food in
Downtown
Brevard |
When: All Year
Where: Asheville NC
What:
River Arts District
daily open studio
tours and special events. Over 120
artists in an historic setting with
restaurants and a brewery. |
When: May - Nov, 10 AM -
4 PM
Where: Blowing Rock NC
What:
Craft demonstrations
Members of the renowned Southern
Highland Craft Guild demonstrate
traditional and contemporary crafts. |
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Miscellaneous activities: |
When: All year, Mon - Sat
Where: Bryson City NC
What:
Marianna Black Library Special events, classic
movies, Anime Club, Music programs,
Artisan displays |
When: May - October
Where: Between Spruce Pine and Little
Switzerland on Parkway
What:
The Orchard at Alta Pass Live
mountain music and
mountain dancing, storytelling and
hayrides, monarch butterfly raising,
naturalist tours and birding walks,
arts and handwork demonstrations,
book signings and more. |
When: 6 PM, 1st Fridays, May -
Dec
Where: Sylva NC
What: Sylva After Dark
A night of arts, dining, music,
refreshments, shopping and more. |
When: All year
Where: Mount Airy NC
What:
The Surry Arts Council Performing
and visual arts events |
When: last Saturdays, 9-11 AM
Where: Black Mountain NC
What: Cruz-N
Black Mountain. Classic and
custom cars, trucks and motorcycles in
downtown at the visitor center. |
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