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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
activities and competition. There are renowned
annual events like
The Crafts Fair of the
Southern Highlands,
the Woolly
Worm Festival or
Biltmore's
Candlelight Christmas
enjoyed by both visitors and locals. |
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2010 Season / Year-long Events
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Mountain Events, Festivals |
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Blue Ridge
Parkway 75 - A year of celebrating
this remarkable route and the region
through which the Blue Ridge Parkway
passes. Discover the opportunities the
75th Anniversary presents for us all! |
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OLD FORT:
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
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! Friday evenings; 7:00pm; Old
Fort, Rockett Building, Main Street in
downtown Old
Fort;
for more information call
1-888-233-6111.
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BREVARD:
FRIDAY NIGHTS May - Dec Brevard,
NC - Enjoy an evening of Art, Wine &
Food in Downtown
Brevard. Every 4th Friday,
May through Dec. 5-9 pm.
BREVARD MUSIC CENTER. Concert
performances June - August. Each
summer four hundred students,
seventy-five guest artists and faculty
members, and a full staff of technical
and support personnel assemble in
Brevard, creating a unique community
of learning, teaching, and performing.
A festival of more than eighty public
concerts brings major orchestral,
chamber, and operatic repertoire to
tens of thousands of listeners each
year. |
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ASHEVILLE:
THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM.
Exhibits,
events and educational programs,
throughout the year. Asheville.
THE FOLK ART CENTER. Touring
exhibits, demonstrations, special
events, educational opportunities and
workshops year round.
THE BLUERIDGE PARKWAY VISITORS CENTER.
Milepost 384 -Events include hikes,
family fun, activities year around.
DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE. A
variety of professional musical
and theatrical performances, year
'round.
NORTH CAROLINA STAGE COMPANY.
Asheville’s professional theatre
performs in an intimate off-Broadway
style venue in the heart of downtown
Asheville. Voted Asheville's Best
Local Theater for three years in a row
for a diverse season of gripping
dramas, classics, family plays and
outrageous comedies.
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SPRUCE
PINE:
SATURDAY and SUNDAY AFTERNOONS May -
Oct, Live Music and Special
Happenings
Spruce Pine - Live mountain
music every Saturday and Sunday
afternoon, featuring a variety of
musicians, country, gospel, bluegrass,
rock, and more.
WED-SUN Mid May
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. |
BRYSON
CITY:
SATURDAY EVENINGS June-Oct.
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
MARRIANA BLACK LIBRARY.
Classic movies on the 2nd and 4th
Saturday of each month, at 4:00 PM
GREAT SMOKY
MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
. Events
throughout the year. View the full
calendar online.
SMOKY MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY THEATRE.
Productions run May through
December.
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS RAILROAD.
Year 'round special events and
excursions for both adults and
children.
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BLOWING ROCK:
MONDAY NIGHTS Monday Night Concert Series
Free concert series, a 50 year tradition - Broyhill
Park Gazebo on the Lake. E.J. &
Shirl's Farm House in Blowing Rock
- 828-295-5555
SUNDAY Sunday
Concert in the Park
4PM on Select Sundays - all types
of music - Memorial Park in
downtown - 828-295-7851
HAYES
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. Film,
theater, music and performance events
year 'round. Workshops and education
opportunities. Temporarily closed.
TWEETSIE RAILROAD. Seasonal
special events for the whole family.
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN. A
variety of outdoor events from hikes
to photography to antique cars shows.
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SYLVA:
FIRST
FRIDAY May - December
Sylva's Art After Dark
An evening of arts, dining, music and
good conversation. Downtown Sylva. |
ROBBINSVILLE:
FRIDAY NIGHTS May - Aug
Music On The Grounds
Summer Music Series - each Friday
night join us at the fairgrounds for
live country and bluegrass, and gospel
music offered by mountain area groups |
MARION:
FRIDAY NIGHTS May - Aug Concerts
series.
A
series of free summer concerts.
Concessions available. 7pm-10pm. Main
Street, Historic Downtown Marion. For
more information, call 828-652-2215.
THURSDAY
NIGHTS year 'round, weather
permitting.
Bluegrass Music
Jam.
Open to all musicians, no
scheduled performers. Outdoors, bring
chairs or blankets. Free; 7-9pm,
Marion Depot. For more information,
call 828-652-2215
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HENDERSONVILLE:
FRIDAY NIGHTS June - Aug
The 11th annual
Music On Main Street concert series
will be held every Friday evening from
June 5 through August 28, 2009. Music
On Main Street featuring " oldies
rock, beach music, variety and top 40
music. Bring a chair and enjoy the
music, admission is free. |
FLAT
ROCK
Flat Rock Playhouse.
The
State Theatre of North Carolina
is considered
one of the "Top Ten Theaters in the
Country. The Playhouse produces
Broadway quality plays. The eight
month season includes world premieres
and standard Broadway musicals,
comedy, and drama. |
BLACK
MOUNTAIN:
THURSDAY NIGHTS June- August
The Park
Rhythms Outdoor Concert Series
runs from June through August at Lake
Tomahawk Park. A variety of musical
groups from throughout the region
provide music from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
on Thursdays. Local businesses help
sponsor this concert series. For more
info contact: (828)669-2052
BLACK MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS.
Performances, classes, exhibits and
community events and gatherings.
THE WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN.
Presenting in music and arts all year
‘round and are also a friendly
neighborhood bar. |
ANDREWS:
Valleytown Cultural Arts and
Historical Society. The
Valleytown Cultural Arts and
Historical Society provides
innumerable arts events for community
enjoyment from May through December.
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BOONE:
MOUNTAIN HOME MUSIC.
Good old fashioned mountain music
performed every other week throughout
the season.
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LINVILLE:
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN EVENTS.
Outdoor activities, festivals,
education opportunities throughout the
year.
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WEST JEFFERSON - JEFFERSON:
JUNE – OCT
Gallery Crawl.
Downtown West Jefferson
5-8PM
Second Friday of each month. Open
house in more than 15 art galleries
and studios.
Ashe County Arts Council: 336-846-2787
jlashearts@skybest.com
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FRANKLIN
ALL YEAR.
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. |
MOUNT AIRY
ALL YEAR.
First Saturday The Surry Arts
Council is pleased to present an
old-time dance
in the Old-Time Music Hall (below the
Andy Griffith Museum in Mount Airy).
There is a clogging workshop from 5:30
to 6:30 PM, free with purchase of a
dance ticket. The dance starts at 7:00
pm and admission is $5 |
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Blueridge Music
Trails.
The
Blue Ridge Music Trails guides
travelers to the many public settings
in which Blue Ridge folk music and
dance thrive today. The music venues
selected for the Blue Ridge Music
Trails have been identified by
folklife fieldworkers. Though
listeners may well hear an array of
musical styles at a given event, each
site includes a substantial amount of
traditional Blue Ridge music performed
by musicians native to the region. All
of the events listed are on-going and
are open to the public.
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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 18 - December 19
Public Works
Building lot, S. Charlotte St.
Asheville, NC |
French Broad
Food Coop
Sat 8:00 AM -
1:00 PM, April 12 - October 25
76 Biltmore
Ave. Asheville, NC |
Greenlife
Tailgate Market
Sun 1:00 PM -
5:00 PM, May 3 - October 25
At Greenlife
Grocery, N. Merrimon Ave. Asheville,
NC |
North Asheville
Tailgate Market
Sat 8:00 AM -
12:00 PM, April 18 - December 20
UNCA, take
Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC |
Riceville
Tailgate Market
Sat 9:00 AM -
12:00 PM, May 23 - September 19
parking lot of
the Riceville Community
Center Asheville NC |
Wed PM Downtown
Tailgate Market
Wed 2:00 PM -
6:30 PM, April 29 - December 23
76 Biltmore
Avenue, next to the French Broad Food
Coop, Asheville, NC |
West Asheville
Tailgate Market
Wed 3:30 PM -
6:30 PM, April 15 - October 28
grassy area at
parking lot for West End Bakery and
Haywood Road Market. Asheville, NC |
| BRYSON CITY |
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Friday
9AM - 1 PM,
May 7 - 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 |
Sat 9:00 AM -
12:00 PM, May 9 - October 31
First Baptist
Church, 130 Montreat Rd
Black
Mountain, NC |
| WEAVERVILLE |
Wed 2:30 PM -
6:30 PM, April 29 - late October
Behind the
community center at Lake Louise
Weaverville, NC |
| 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 |
| SPARTA |
Alleghany
County Farmers' Market
Saturday 8:00am — 12:00pm
County
Fairgrounds, Hwy. 21 North,
Sparta,
NC
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| ANDREWS |
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Andrews Farmers Market
Saturday 8:00am — 12:00pm
First Street,
Andrews,
North Carolina
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| WEST JEFFERSON |
Ashe Farmers
Market
Wed and
Sat 8:00am-1:00pm
108
Backstreet,
West
Jefferson, North Carolina
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This week's Special mountain event:
Folkmoot USA
is an international folk festival,
where over 350 dancers and musicians
from countries throughout the world
travel to western North Carolina for
two weeks of traditional performances
in a variety of mountain cities. Get a
complete schedule of Folkmoot
locations and events...
Ongoing Events:
May 18 - August 24 WNC
Chefs Challenge 2010
Every Tuesday evening local chefs
compete and diners judge. The final 2
chefs compete at the the
Asheville Wine and Food Festival
Aug 13-15. |
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July 2010 |
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22 - 31 ASHEVILLE
Biltmore Summer Evening Concerts Live
concert at Biltmore with star performances on
the South Terrace, surrounded by breathtaking
sunset views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. |
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26 HENDERSONVILLE
Street Dances
The Street Dances have been a tradition in
Hendersonville for 92 years and feature
mountain heritage music and dance every Monday
evening from July 5 through August 9, 2010.
Bring a chair, admission is free. |
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26 MARION
Folkmoot, USA
A celebration of the worlds cultural heritage
through folk music and dance. McDowell Arts
Council hosts these amazing dancers at East
Junior High School at 7:30pm. Tickets: $16,
adults; $8, children 12 and under. |
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27 MARS HILL
Folkmoot USA
Folkmoot USA is an
international folk festival, where over 350
dancers and musicians from countries
throughout the world travel to western North
Carolina for two weeks of traditional
performances. Three groups will perform at
Ebbs Chapel School for one night on Tuesday
July 27 at 7:30 p.m |
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27 - Aug 1 BLLOWING ROCK
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show
86th Blowing Rock
Charity Horse Show 2010. The Saddlebred
portion of the show will be held June 09th -
13th.
The Hunter/Jumper portion of the show will be
held July 28th- August 1st & August 4th-8th.
Steeped in tradition,
this event has consistently attracted annual
exhibitors from all over the United States and
several foreign countries. It has the
distinction of being recognized as the oldest
continuous outdoor horse show in America.
Blue Ridge Parkway 75, Milepost 291 |
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28 CHIMNEY ROCK
Guided Hike Along the Hickory Nut Falls Trail
Each
Wednesday in July, join an educational
specialist for a FREE guided hike along the
Hickory Nut Falls trail. You'll learn about
some of the trees, plants and animals that
make the Park their home |
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28 BURNSVILLE
Folkmoot USA Folkmoot
USA, The North Carolina International Folk
Festival will perform at the Burnsville Town
Center. |
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29 BANNER ELK
Concerts in the Banner Elk Town Park
Every Thursday evening
in July and August the community of Banner Elk
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. |
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28 - Aug 1 SPRUCE PINE / Little
Switzerland
Live Music and More - the Historic Orchard at
Altapass
Live music and
mountain dancing, storytelling and hayrides,
monarch butterfly raising, naturalist tours
and birding walks, arts and handwork
demonstrations, book signings and more. Every
week, Wed-Sun. The Orchard is located on the
Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 328.3. |
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29 - Aug 1
BLOWING ROCK A Celebration of Art &
Antiques The
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM)
presents its third annual Celebration of Art &
Antiques, a three-day-weekend sale of
heirloom-quality antique silver, furniture,
pottery, jewelry, clocks, crystal and more.
The event is open to the public. |
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29 MARION
Bluegrass Music Jam Open
to all musicians, no scheduled performers.
Outdoors (weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion.
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29 - Aug 1 SPRUCE PINE
53rd NC Mineral and Gem Festival
Aisles and aisles of
glittering gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils
and more. Special exhibits and mining tours to
real mines where you can keep what you find!
Celebrating the most important mining district
in the world, Spruce Pine, NC - the longest
running Festival of its kind in the world |
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HENDERSONVILLE
Music On Main Street Concert Series
The 12th annual Music
On Main Street concert series will be held
every Friday evening from June 11 through
August 27, 2010. Music On Main Street
featuring " oldies rock, beach music, variety
and top 40 music. Bring a chair and enjoy the
music, admission is free. |
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30 - Aug 1 Glendale Springs
Command the Very Air! The Bold Fun of Plein
Air! Join Louis
Munroe and capture the landscape of the Blue
Ridge Mountains during this class, an
introduction to plein air and a coaching
course for intermediates - with an immediate
brush-on-canvas approach and the confidence of
speed. Students will learn that changing light
is everything and working fast increases
effectiveness |
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30 - Aug 2 BLOWING ROCK
Blowing Rock Art and Antique Show
The Blowing Rock Art &
History Museum (BRAHM) holds the Blowing Rock
Art and Antique Show every summer. Fifteen to
20 vendors gather each year to showcase their
unique items inspired by life in and around
the Blue Ridge Mountains over a three-day
period. It serves as BRAHM’s only fundraiser.
Blue Ridge
Parkway 75 event, Milepost 291 |
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31 ASHEVILLE
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain
tradition, Shindig on the Green, which
showcases the region’s rich heritage through
its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its
44th annual season in 2010. Between 3000 and
5000 people attend Shindig on the Green each
evening for free throughout the summer.
Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Event, Milepost 377 |
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31 LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Geneva Hall Square Dances
This square dance has
been going on in our little village for over
20 years. We welcome visitors and tourists to
join us in a traditional square dance complete
with a caller, live bluegrass band, and lots
of local character. Cake walks, clogging
demonstrations, soda pop, and good times await
the Parkway traveler
Blue Ridge Parkway 75
Even 334 |
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31 ROBBINSVILLE
An Appalachian Evening
Experience
award-winning bluegrass, folk, and old-time
mountain music performances in the historic
old school auditorium at the Stecoah Valley
Cultural Arts Center. The concert series
features live entertainment for the entire
family every Saturday night from June 26
through August 28. The event includes an
authentic Appalachian dinner, cooked up in the
Stecoah kitchen and served family-style in two
seatings, before each concert
Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Event, 480 |
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30 - July 4 SPRUCE
PINE / Little Switzerland
Live Music and More - the Historic Orchard at
Altapass
Live music and
mountain dancing, storytelling and hayrides,
monarch butterfly raising, naturalist tours
and birding walks, arts and handwork
demonstrations, book signings and more. Every
week, Wed-Sun. The Orchard is located on the
Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 328.3. |
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31 BEECH MOUNTAIN
4th Annual Beech Mountain Barn Dance
Put on your boots, buy a cowboy hat, tie a
bandana around your neck and join the crowd
for live music, dancing, and Prairie Fair
food. $15.00 per person. Tickets are available
at the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce and
at the door |
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31 BRYSON CITY
Music
in the Mountains
Regional talent is showcased in a relaxed,
outdoor venue located in the heart of historic
downtown Bryson City. Bring a chair or blanket
and settle in for an evening of great music.
Free admission. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Depot, Everett Street |
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AUGUST |
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3 ASHEVILLE
WNC Chefs
Challenge 2010
Every Tuesday evening
local chefs compete and diners judge. |
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3 - 6 ASHEVILLE Labor
Day Beach Music Weekend 2010 The
Grove Park Inn brings the beach to the
mountains on Labor Day Weekend as the resort
presents two nights and days of Beach Music
dances and summer fun! |
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3 - 8 BLOWING ROCK
Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show-Hunter Jumper
II
Hunter Jumper II.
The 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. |
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4- 8 SPRUCE PINE /
Little Switzerland
Live Music and More - the Historic Orchard at
Altapass
Live
music and mountain dancing, storytelling and
hayrides, monarch butterfly raising,
naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and
handwork demonstrations, book signings and
more. Every week, Wed-Sun. The Orchard is
located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost
328.3. |
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5 BANNER ELK
Concerts in the Banner Elk Town Park
Every Thursday evening
in July and August the community of Banner Elk
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. |
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5 MARION
Bluegrass Music Jam Open
to all musicians, no scheduled performers.
Outdoors (weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion.
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6 SWANNANOA
Swannanoa Shindig
Live traditional
Appalachian music and square dance caller;
craft booths, children’s games, jamming
sessions, and other activities honor the
heritage of the original Old Farmers’ Ball
near Warren Wilson College. Blue Ridge 75
Event, Milepost 377 |
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6 TRYON
Rogers Park Summer Tracks Concert Series
The Concert
Series is back with a great line up of first
class performances and a summer of wonderful
evenings under the stars. Swayback Sisters,
The Space Heaters |
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6 BOONE
Friday Art Crawl
The Art Crawl features
local and regional artists of all genres
ranging from traditional crafts, pottery,
paintings, metalwork, jewelry and glasswork to
music and live entertainment. Several of the
participating artists will be on hand to
discuss and demonstrate their skills.
Galleries and shops are open until 8 p.m.
Restaurants and bars are open until 10 p.m. or
2 a.m. Two underground galleries are open
from 7 p.m. to midnight—only on Art Crawl
nights Blue Ridge Parkway 75 event,
milepost 285 |
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6 ASHEVILLE
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
Local musicians, poets,
and writers performing on the front porch of
the historic “Old Kentucky Home” - Thomas
Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site. Bring a
sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this
downtown cultural event. First and third
Fridays of each month May - October. Blue
Ridge 75 Event, Milepost 377 |
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HENDERSONVILLE
Music On Main Street Concert Series
The 12th annual Music
On Main Street concert series will be held
every Friday evening from June 11 through
August 27, 2010. Music On Main Street
featuring " oldies rock, beach music, variety
and top 40 music. Bring a chair and enjoy the
music, admission is free. |
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6 WAYNESVILLE
Mountain Street Dances
Both
local residents and tourists enjoy these FREE
old-fashioned mountain hoedowns which began in
the 1950s with live mountain music and dance
demonstrations by local clogging teams. This
year we are celebrating the Blue Ridge
Parkway’s 75th Anniversary. Dances are held in
front of the Haywood County Courthouse and
begin at 6:30 p.m. and last until 9:00 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket; limited
bleacher seating is available. Professional
mountain musicians perform along with a
clogging team. Blue Ridge Parkway 75
Event, 443 |
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6 - 7 BURNSVILLE
54th annual Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair
More than 200 juried crafters displaying
nearly every kind of handmade craft
imaginable. Thousands of people attend this
annual event, which again has been named one
of the Southeast's Top 20 August Events by the
Southeast Tourism Society. |
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6-8 ASHEVILLE
Asheville Quilt Guild Annual Show:
The
North Carolina Arboretum hosts the Asheville
Quilt Guild’s popular annual show, a juried
event featuring more than 250 quilts of
exceptional craftsmanship from across the U.S.
and worldwide. The three-day show offers live
demonstrations, a merchant’s mall and more!
Fee. |
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6 - 8 ASHEVILLE
The Asheville Antiques Fair
began in 1946
and is one of the oldest in the Southeast.
The 2010 Fair features antiques dealers from
across the East coast. These exhibitors bring
together examples of period furniture, fine
art, prints, ceramics, silver and jewelry. The
Antiques Fair takes place at the Asheville
Civic Center at 87 Haywood Street |
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7 FLAT ROCK
Summer Music Series in Flat Rock
Summer
Music Series at Little Rainbow Row's back
deck-corner of Greenville Hwy & W. Blue Ridge
Rd, 6:00PM-8:00PM, free, bring a chair,
featuring regional artists. |
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7 ASHEVILLE
Wood Day The
Folk Art Center in east Asheville will host
its annual celebration of wood crafts. The
festivities include live demonstrations and
the Tenth Annual Carve-Off Competition from 1
to 3pm. |
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7 LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Geneva Hall Square Dances
This
square dance has been going on in our little
village for over 20 years. We welcome visitors
and tourists to join us in a traditional
square dance complete with a caller, live
bluegrass band, and lots of local character.
Cake walks, clogging demonstrations, soda pop,
and good times await the Parkway traveler
Blue Ridge Parkway 75
Even 334 |
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7 BLOWING ROCK
Heritage Day
co-sponsored by the National Park Service
Featuring storytelling, children's games,
educational demonstrations Bob Meier
(functional pottery) Leniavell Trivette
(heritage toys, sock monkeys) Tom Turner (wood
carving) |
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11 - 15 SPRUCE PINE / Little
Switzerland
Live Music and More - the Historic
Orchard at Altapass
Live music and mountain dancing,
storytelling and hayrides, monarch butterfly
raising, naturalist tours and birding walks,
arts and handwork demonstrations, book
signings and more. Every week, Wed-Sun. The
Orchard is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway
at Milepost 328.3. |
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12 BANNER ELK
Concerts in the Banner Elk Town Park
Every Thursday evening in July and August the
community of Banner Elk 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. |
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MARION
Bluegrass Music Jam Open
to all musicians, no scheduled performers.
Outdoors (weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion.
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HENDERSONVILLE
Music On Main Street Concert Series
The 12th annual Music On Main Street concert
series will be held every Friday evening from
June 11 through August 27, 2010. Music On Main
Street featuring " oldies rock, beach music,
variety and top 40 music. Bring a chair and
enjoy the music, admission is free. |
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13 - 15 ASHEVILLE
Asheville Wine and Food Festival |
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14 ASHEVILLE
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain
tradition, Shindig on the Green, which
showcases the region’s rich heritage through
its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its
44th annual season in 2010. Between 3000
and 5000 people attend Shindig on the Green
each evening for free throughout the summer.
Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Event, Milepost 377 |
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14 CHIMNEY ROCK
Combo Mountain & Hammered Dulcimer Workshops
Make beautiful music all day with these
back-to-back dulcimer workshops with Ken
Schoewe teaching mountain dulcimer during the
morning session and John Mason teaching
hammered dulcimer in the afternoon. Includes a
one-hour lunch break between sessions.
Workshops also available individually. |
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13-14 FONTANA DAM
3rd Annual Stillwell Shinefest
Make your reservations now for the
hottest mid-summer event in the mountains.
"GAC Top 50 Video" country music recording
artist Matt Stillwell brings his third annual
Stillwell Shinefest back to Fontana
for two days and nights of great parties and
music |
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13 -- 14 PENLAND
The
Penland School of Crafts Annual Benefit
Auction
is a gala weekend in
the North Carolina mountains featuring the
sale of more than 220 works in books, clay,
drawing, glass, iron, letterpress, metals,
painting, photography, printmaking, textiles,
and wood. The Penland auction is one of the
most important craft collecting events in the
Southeast and a perfect opportunity to support
Penland's educational programs, which have
helped thousands of people to live creative
lives.
Reservations
are required. |
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14 LAKE LURE
Summer Beach Blast and Fireworks Over
Lake Lure Rumbling Bald
Resort presents our first great summer
celebration on Lake Lure. Our "Welcome to
Summer Beach Blast" promises to be a lively
and fun filled family oriented evening with an
beach side family cookout, marshmallow roast
and a grand fireworks show. Every seat is a
great one, so bring your beach chairs and get
ready for a great time for the whole family! |
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14 ASHEVILLE
WNC Chefs Challenge 2010
The Finals of the 2010 Chef's Challenge.
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14-15 BLACK MOUNTAIN
Sourwood Festival Alcohol
Free Street Festival with Arts, Crafts, Food,
Games, Music and More! Rain or Shine! Vendor
fee - No attendance fee. |
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14 LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Geneva Hall Square Dances
This square dance has
been going on in our little village for over
20 years. We welcome visitors and tourists to
join us in a traditional square dance complete
with a caller, live bluegrass band, and lots
of local character. Cake walks, clogging
demonstrations, soda pop, and good times await
the Parkway traveler
Blue Ridge Parkway 75
Even 334 |
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AUGUST |
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18 - 22
SPRUCE PINE / Little
Switzerland
Live Music and More - the Historic
Orchard at Altapass
Live music and mountain dancing,
storytelling and hayrides, monarch butterfly
raising, naturalist tours and birding walks,
arts and handwork demonstrations, book
signings and more. Every week, Wed-Sun. The
Orchard is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway
at Milepost 328.3. |
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19 BANNER ELK
Concerts in the Banner Elk Town Park
Every Thursday evening in July and August the
community of Banner Elk 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. |
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19 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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20 HENDERSONVILLE
Music On Main Street Concert Series
The 12th annual Music On Main Street concert
series will be held every Friday evening from
June 11 through August 27, 2010. Music On Main
Street featuring " oldies rock, beach music,
variety and top 40 music. Bring a chair and
enjoy the music, admission is free. |
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20 TRYON
Rogers Park Summer Tracks Concert Series
The Concert
Series is back with a great line up of first
class performances and a summer of wonderful
evenings under the stars. Sol Driven
Train--Opening with their Children's Show |
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20 - Sept 12 ASHEVILLE
Flower Carpet
Discover the
dramatic, one-of-a-kind flower carpet this
August. Biltmore's garden experts are weaving
together thousands of colorful plants into a
vivid living carpet on the South Terrace of
Biltmore House. |
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21 ASHEVILLE
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain
tradition, Shindig on the Green, which
showcases the region’s rich heritage through
its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its
44th annual season in 2010. Between 3000
and 5000 people attend Shindig on the Green
each evening for free throughout the summer.
Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Event, Milepost 377 |
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21 LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Geneva Hall Square Dances
This square dance has
been going on in our little village for over
20 years. We welcome visitors and tourists to
join us in a traditional square dance complete
with a caller, live bluegrass band, and lots
of local character. Cake walks, clogging
demonstrations, soda pop, and good times await
the Parkway traveler
Blue Ridge Parkway 75
Even 334 |
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18 - 29 SPRUCE PINE / Little
Switzerland
Live Music and More - the Historic
Orchard at Altapass
Live music and mountain dancing,
storytelling and hayrides, monarch butterfly
raising, naturalist tours and birding walks,
arts and handwork demonstrations, book
signings and more. Every week, Wed-Sun. The
Orchard is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway
at Milepost 328.3. |
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26
BANNER ELK
Concerts in the Banner Elk Town Park
Every Thursday evening in July and August the
community of Banner Elk 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. |
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26 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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26 - 29 LAKE LURE
6th
Annual Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad
This four-day sport and
community festival features dozens of events
and activities. For the hardcore athlete,
there’s the triathlon, Race to the Rock (see
below) or five-mile run. More of a weekend
warrior? Try the 3x3 basketball, golf or the
pontoon boat challenge. There’s plenty for
non-athletes and kids, too! |
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27 HENDERSONVILLE
Music On Main Street Concert Series
The 12th annual Music On Main Street concert
series will be held every Friday evening from
June 11 through August 27, 2010. Music On Main
Street featuring " oldies rock, beach music,
variety and top 40 music. Bring a chair and
enjoy the music, admission is free. |
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27 LAKE LURE
Summer Beach Blast and Fireworks Over
Lake Lure Rumbling Bald
Resort presents our first great summer
celebration on Lake Lure. Our "Welcome to
Summer Beach Blast" promises to be a lively
and fun filled family oriented evening with an
beach side family cookout, marshmallow roast
and a grand fireworks show. Every seat is a
great one, so bring your beach chairs and get
ready for a great time for the whole family! |
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28 CHEROKEE
Saunooke
Village Folk Festival |
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28 BRYSON CITY
Tsali
Challenge off road triathalon
which sports a combination paddle, run and
bike. |
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28 ASHEVILLE
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain
tradition, Shindig on the Green, which
showcases the region’s rich heritage through
its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its
44th annual season in 2010. Between 3000
and 5000 people attend Shindig on the Green
each evening for free throughout the summer.
Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Event, Milepost 377 |
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28 LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Geneva Hall Square Dances
This square dance has
been going on in our little village for over
20 years. We welcome visitors and tourists to
join us in a traditional square dance complete
with a caller, live bluegrass band, and lots
of local character. Cake walks, clogging
demonstrations, soda pop, and good times await
the Parkway traveler
Blue Ridge Parkway 75
Even 334 |
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SEPTEMBER |
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1 - 5 SPRUCE PINE / Little
Switzerland
Live Music and More - the Historic
Orchard at Altapass
Live music
and mountain dancing, storytelling and
hayrides, monarch butterfly raising,
naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and
handwork demonstrations, book signings and
more. Every week, Wed-Sun. The Orchard is
located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost
328.3. |
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2 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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3 SWANNANOA
Swannanoa Shindig
Live traditional
Appalachian music and square dance caller;
craft booths, children’s games, jamming
sessions, and other activities honor the
heritage of the original Old Farmers’ Ball
near Warren Wilson College. Blue
Ridge 75 Event, Milepost 377 |
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3 BOONE
Friday Art Crawl
The Art Crawl features
local and regional artists of all genres
ranging from traditional crafts, pottery,
paintings, metalwork, jewelry and glasswork to
music and live entertainment. Several of
the participating artists will be on hand to
discuss and demonstrate their skills.
Galleries and shops are open until 8 p.m.
Restaurants and bars are open until 10 p.m. or
2 a.m. Two underground galleries are
open from 7 p.m. to midnight—only on Art Crawl
nights Blue Ridge Parkway 75
event, milepost 285 |
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3 TRYON
Rogers Park Summer Tracks Concert Series
The Concert Series is
back with a great line up of first class
performances and a summer of wonderful
evenings under the stars. Firecracker Jazz
Band (Kicks off the Town of Tryon's 125th
anniversary celebration!) |
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3 ASHEVILLE
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
Local musicians, poets,
and writers performing on the front porch of
the historic “Old Kentucky Home” - Thomas
Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site.
Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy
this downtown cultural event. First and third
Fridays of each month May - October.
Blue
Ridge 75 Event, Milepost 377 |
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3 - 5 TRYON
The Town of Tryon Celebrates its 125th
birthday Events
include special history tour, art exhibits,
kids' activities, grand opening of the Tryon
Toymakers' Museum, an evening with F. Scott
Fitzgerald, Revolutionary war exhibits,
birthplace of Nina Simone, antique cars,
African American Tryon, Cherokee heritage and
much more, plus: |
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4 ASHEVILLE
Shindig on the Green
The celebrated mountain
tradition, Shindig on the Green, which
showcases the region’s rich heritage through
its folk musicians and dancers, kicks off its
44th annual season in 2010. Between 3000
and 5000 people attend Shindig on the Green
each evening for free throughout the summer.
Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Event, Milepost 377 |
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4 FLAT ROCK
Summer Music Series in Flat Rock
Summer Music
Series at Little Rainbow Row's back
deck-corner of Greenville Hwy & W. Blue Ridge
Rd, 6:00PM-8:00PM, free, bring a chair,
featuring regional artists. |
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6 SPRUCE PINE / Little
Switzerland
Labor Day Barbeque and Covered Dish Picnic -
the Historic Orchard at Altapass
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6 BEECH MOUNTAIN
Mile-High Kite Festival
Two recognized
kite clubs, one from Charlotte, N.C. and one
from Richmond, Va., will be on hand to
demonstrate flying techniques, staff kite
clinics and help folks build their own kites.
Free kites will be given to the first 150
children under the age of 13. |
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8 - 12 SPRUCE PINE / Little
Switzerland
Live Music and More - the Historic
Orchard at Altapass
Live music
and mountain dancing, storytelling and
hayrides, monarch butterfly raising,
naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and
handwork demonstrations, book signings and
more. Every week, Wed-Sun. The Orchard is
located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost
328.3. |
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9 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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10 - 12
the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary
Festival
Two locations, the Blue
Ridge Music Center (MP 213) and the Cumberland
Knob Recreation Area (MP 217), will be home to
the festival that will include a formal
ceremony featuring local, state, and federal
officials; regional music and crafts; antique
car and travel trailer vehicle exhibits;
interpretive and environmental programs;
storytelling; children’s activities; local
foods; and much more! |
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11 SALUDA
Annual Town BBQ
The entire town of
Saluda holds a "group" barbeque |
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11-12 - ASHEVILLE
Carolinas Dahlia Society Annual Show. |
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15 - 19 SPRUCE PINE / Little
Switzerland
Live Music and More - the Historic
Orchard at Altapass
Live music
and mountain dancing, storytelling and
hayrides, monarch butterfly raising,
naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and
handwork demonstrations, book signings and
more. Every week, Wed-Sun. The Orchard is
located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost
328.3. |
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16 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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17 - 18 LAKE LURE
Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure
Relive the magic and
music of Dirty Dancing during this September
event featuring dancing, live performances,
gala, movie party and more |
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18 ASHEVILLE
Fungifest!
Asheville Mushroom Club of the North American
Mycological Society. |
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18 ASHEVILLE
Heritage Weekend
This free festival sponsored by the Southern
Highland Craft Guild features traditional
music and dancing, storytelling and heritage
craft demonstrations. A highlight of the
weekend is the 30th Annual World Gee Haw
Whimmy Diddle Competition |
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18-19
BRYSON CITY
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad's RAILFEST
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19 ASHEVEVILLE
WNC Orchid Society Auction |
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22 - 26 SPRUCE PINE / Little
Switzerland
Live Music and More - the Historic
Orchard at Altapass
Live music
and mountain dancing, storytelling and
hayrides, monarch butterfly raising,
naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and
handwork demonstrations, book signings and
more. Every week, Wed-Sun. The Orchard is
located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost
328.3. |
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23 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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25 CULLOWHEE
2010
Mountain
Heritage Day |
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25-26 BAKERSVILLE
Bakersville Creekside Walk Arts Festival
Historic, scenic,
and home to a show featuring some of the
finest regional art & craft to be found
anywhere! |
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25-26 ASHEVILLE
Heritage Craft Weekend. |
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25-26 CHMINEY ROCK
Flock to the Rock
Birds flock to Chimney
Rock! And we’re offering all kinds of programs
to get you going bonkers over birds, too.
We’ll have guided walks with area
ornithologists, opportunities to “get up close
and personal” with non-releasable birds of
prey, and lots of workshops and other fun
activities. This weekend also marks the annual
hawk migration over our area when dozens,
sometimes hundreds, of hawks can be seen
heading to southern wintering grounds. |
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29 - Oct 3 SPRUCE PINE / Little
Switzerland
Live Music and More - the Historic
Orchard at Altapass
Live music
and mountain dancing, storytelling and
hayrides, monarch butterfly raising,
naturalist tours and birding walks, arts and
handwork demonstrations, book signings and
more. Every week, Wed-Sun. The Orchard is
located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost
328.3. |
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30 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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OCTOBER |
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1 SWANNANOA
Swannanoa Shindig
Live traditional
Appalachian music and square dance caller;
craft booths, children’s games, jamming
sessions, and other activities honor the
heritage of the original Old Farmers’ Ball
near Warren Wilson College. Blue
Ridge 75 Event, Milepost 377 |
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1 BOONE
Friday Art Crawl The
Art Crawl features local and regional artists
of all genres ranging from traditional crafts,
pottery, paintings, metalwork, jewelry and
glasswork to music and live entertainment.
Several of the participating artists will be
on hand to discuss and demonstrate their
skills. Galleries and shops are open
until 8 p.m. Restaurants and bars are
open until 10 p.m. or 2 a.m. Two
underground galleries are open from 7 p.m. to
midnight—only on Art Crawl nights
Blue
Ridge Parkway 75 event, milepost 285 |
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1 ASHEVILLE
Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch
Local musicians, poets,
and writers performing on the front porch of
the historic “Old Kentucky Home” - Thomas
Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site.
Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy
this downtown cultural event. First and third
Fridays of each month May - October.
Blue
Ridge 75 Event, Milepost 377 |
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1 - 2 LAKE LURE
14th annual Vintage Tin Car Show
at Rumbling Bald Resort
on October 1st and 2nd, 2010. Whether you plan
on entering your antique, classic or rod or
just enjoy looking at all beautifully restored
vehicles from the past, you won't want to miss
this show |
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2 FLAT ROCK
Summer Music Series in Flat Rock
Summer Music
Series at Little Rainbow Row's back
deck-corner of Greenville Hwy & W. Blue Ridge
Rd, 6:00PM-8:00PM, free, bring a chair,
featuring regional artists. |
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Oct 2-3
BRASSTOWN (near ANDREWS, HAYESVILLE)
Folk School Fall
Festival
One of the largest and
most popular events of its type in the region,
Fall Festival is a celebration of our rich
Appalachian heritage. Fine craft, craft-making
demonstrations, music and dance performances,
kids' activities, tasty food, and a visit to
the school’s
Craft Shop and
History Center make Fall Festival a great
way to begin the autumn season. |
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3 - 4 BEECH MOUNTAIN
Autumn at Oz
For two days
each year, the public is invited to take a
nostalgic stroll down the yellow brick road
and share memories of Oz with younger
generations. There is a concession stand
featuring new and old Oz trivia, a small
petting zoo, a mini-Oz museum, mountain music,
square dancers, and face painting to add to
the festive atmosphere |
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7 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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9 CHEROKEE Fall Harvest
Craft Festival at the Old Mill 1886
Artists from all over
the Southeast will gather to demonstrate and
sell their hand crafted works. Artists will
include, Cherokee stone carver, wood carvers,
gourd artists, blacksmith, jewelry designers,
Appalachian crafters and authors. The mill is
located at 3082 U.S. 441 a mile south of
Cherokee. Festival hours are 9:30 am to 5:00
pm. Admission is free. 828-497-6536
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9-10 ASHEVILLE
Carolina Bonsai Expo. |
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14
MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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14-17 BLACK
MOUNTAIN
Lake Eden Arts Festival
L.E.A.F. at Camp
Rockmont. Tickets sold on-line in advance.
Contact: L.E.A.F. 828)686-8742
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16 BLACK MOUNTAIN
Fall by the Tracks
14th annual
festival will include craft demonstrations,
face and pumpkin painting, cake-walks, apple
cider making, and more! Contact: The Old
Depot Association |
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16 - 17
BANNER ELK
Woolly
Worm Festival
Since 1978, the residents of the village
nestled between the Carolina's two largest ski
resorts have celebrated the coming of the snow
season with a Woolly Worm Festival. They set
aside the third weekend in October
(October 16-17, 2010) to determine which one
worm will have the honor of predicting the
severity of the coming winter; and they make
that worm earn the honor by winning heat after
heat of hard-fought races - up a three-foot
length of string |
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16-17 ASHEVILLE
NC Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show. |
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21 - 24 ASHEVILLE
The Crafts Fair of the Southern Highlands
Four Days of fine traditional and contemporary
crafts. Over 200 craftspeople fill the two
levels of the center selling their works of
clay, fiber, glass, leather, metal, mixed
media, natural materials, paper, wood and
jewelry. |
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21 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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23 - 24 CHIMNEY ROCK
Shutterbugs Nature Photography Workshop
The Park is the perfect backdrop for capturing
amazing photographs. Take advantage of this
information-packed 2-day clinic with noted WNC
photographer Jeff Miller. Jeff’s photography
has been featured in many regional, state and
national publications. |
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28 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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NOVEMBER |
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4 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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5 - Jan 1 ASHEVILLE
Candlelight Christmas Evenings
Firelight and
candlelight fill the house with a warm glow
and accent delicate ornaments and priceless
treasures. Get into the holiday spirit with
choirs singing European carols, vintage
ballroom dancers, and dramatic Christmas
readings. The Front Lawn of Biltmore House
sets the scene with a sparkling holiday
illumination of evergreens bathed in thousands
of twinkling lights. |
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5 BOONE
Friday Art Crawl
The Art Crawl features
local and regional artists of all genres
ranging from traditional crafts, pottery,
paintings, metalwork, jewelry and glasswork to
music and live entertainment. Several of
the participating artists will be on hand to
discuss and demonstrate their skills.
Galleries and shops are open until 8 p.m.
Restaurants and bars are open until 10 p.m. or
2 a.m. Two underground galleries are
open from 7 p.m. to midnight—only on Art Crawl
nights Blue Ridge Parkway 75
event, milepost 285 |
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6 DILLSBORO
Western North Carolina Pottery Festival
The annual
festival celebrating the pottery of Western
North Carolina takes place along Front Street.
This juried event features the works of more
than 20 highly-skilled potters from across the
region. Potters on hand to demonstrate
throwing and raku firing. |
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6 CHIMNEY ROCK
Fall Girl Scout Day Bring
your troop and join Chimney Rock staff to
celebrate the transformation of seasons.
Participate in programs developed by Park
specialists as you enjoy this colorful time of
year! |
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11 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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18 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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25 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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DECEMBER |
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2 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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3 BLACK MOUNTAIN
Holly Jolly Christmas
Street festivities and
stores stay open late.
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3 BOONE
Friday Art Crawl
The Art Crawl features
local and regional artists of all genres
ranging from traditional crafts, pottery,
paintings, metalwork, jewelry and glasswork to
music and live entertainment. Several of
the participating artists will be on hand to
discuss and demonstrate their skills.
Galleries and shops are open until 8 p.m.
Restaurants and bars are open until 10 p.m. or
2 a.m. Two underground galleries are
open from 7 p.m. to midnight—only on Art Crawl
nights Blue Ridge Parkway 75
event, milepost 285 |
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3-4, 10-11 DILLSBORO Lights and
Luminaries Custom
of lighting the way for the Christ child, more
than 2,500 candles in small white bags line
the streets and every storefront is aglow with
Christmas lights and decorations. Shopkeepers
hold "Open House" and serve coffee, warm
cider, hot chocolate and home baked goodies
and stay open late to accommodate holiday
shoppers. Even Santa Clause fits a trip to
Dillsboro into his busy schedule to listen to
the children's gift requests. |
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4, 11 ASHEVILLE
Guild Artists' Holiday Sale
The Guild’s Annual sale
provides an opportunity for individual members
and the organization to sell overruns,
discontinued stock and studio seconds in a
festive atmosphere during the holiday season.
Discounts range from 10 – 50% off of retail
prices. |
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4 CHIMNEY ROCK
Santa on the Chimney! Santa
practices on 315-ft. Chimney Rock before
climbing down millions of much shorter
chimneys all around the world on Christmas
Eve. USA Today named Chimney Rock one of the
top 10 places to catch up with Santa last
year. Come and see why! |
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9 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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10-11 SALUDA
Hometown
Christmas
Main Street will be decked out in all its
Christmas lights when hosting "Hometown
Christmas." Sponsored by the Saluda Business
Association, this long-standing tradition has
become a way for Saluda residents to come
together and celebrate the holiday season.
Businesses and shops are open from 6-8pm and
serve holiday refreshments while local
musicians perform. |
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11 CHIMNEY ROCK
Santa on the Chimney! Santa
practices on 315-ft. Chimney Rock before
climbing down millions of much shorter
chimneys all around the world on Christmas
Eve. USA Today named Chimney Rock one of the
top 10 places to catch up with Santa last
year. Come and see why! |
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16 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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23 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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30 MARION
Bluegrass Music
Jam
Open to all
musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors
(weather permitting), bring chairs or
blankets. Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. |
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