The Southern Highland Craft Guild Offers Daily Craft Demonstrations at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville
Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story
Mountain Heritage Center Hunter Library, 176 Central Drive, WCU, Cullowhee
Balsam Range Art of Music Festival
Lake Junaluska Conference Center 91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area 31 College Place, Suite 120, Asheville
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee
Holiday Markets at White Horse Black Mountain
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain
HCC Foundation presents Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Unwrapping Holiday Favorites
Haywood Community College 185 Freedlander Drive, ClydeWeek of Events
The Southern Highland Craft Guild Offers Daily Craft Demonstrations at the Folk Art Center
The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Center from March through December. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing media will explain and demonstrate their craft with informative materials displayed at their booth. These free educational events are open to the public. Visitors will have […]
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
The Museum of the Cherokee People is pleased to announce the opening of sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, an exhibition that illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ continuing legacy of resilience. Featuring objects sourced from the Museum of the Cherokee People’s […]
Murphy First Friday Art Walk
Murphy First Friday Art Walk, every month May through December, downtown Murphy, NC, 5-8pm. Arts and crafts vendors along the sidewalks, live music on the Square and in many shops and restaurants, crafts for kids, and tons of fun for the whole family! Rain or shine, free to attend and free for vendors. See our […]
Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story
The Cowee 19 were nineteen men who drowned near Dillsboro NC in 1882. They were building the Cowee train tunnel on the Murphy Branch of the Western North Carolina Railroad. The state considered their death an accident, but their placement in the convict lease system was intentional. Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story is an […]
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Balsam Range Art of Music Festival
The Balsam Range Art OF Music Festival is a 2-day event ( with a kick-off show Thursday night, December 5 held at Shackford Hall ) all events held at beautiful Lake Junaluska Conference Center in the mountains of Western NC. With musical performances held each evening in the historic Stuart Auditorium and inclusive lodging packages […]
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Holiday Sip & Shop at Grovewood Gallery
Join us for our Holiday Sip & Shop at Grovewood Gallery on December 6-7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this annual event, customers can pick up unique gallery items at a 10% discount (excludes wind sculptures), watch live demonstrations by local artists, and indulge in delightful beverages provided by our friends at Metro […]
Christmas Wonderland
Enjoy the annual tradition of a hayride through the lights and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. This family-friendly experience has been a huge hit since our first year. Check the website for hours.
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Christmas Wonderland
Enjoy the annual tradition of a hayride through the lights and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. This family-friendly experience has been a huge hit since our first year. Check the website for hours.
The Big Crafty
Voted Western North Carolina’s favorite art event for the past 16 years, The Big Crafty celebrates the beauty of a human-scale economy and community-building soul-enriching creative work.
Heritage Hearth Charity Drive
As areas recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, BRNHA strives to keep WNC on the radar of those outside the region. From November 11, 2024, to January 20, 2025, BRNHA will collect donations, including knit or crochet hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and cowls. The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) will assist […]
Christmas Wonderland
Enjoy the annual tradition of a hayride through the lights and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. This family-friendly experience has been a huge hit since our first year. Check the website for hours.
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Head to Apple Hill Farm for a guided educational tour of the working alpaca farm while all decked out in Holiday decor! Tours are generally about 45 minutes long. We are a real working fiber farm! Your tour will be an educational tour where you learn about the animals who live and play at […]
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Head to Apple Hill Farm for a guided educational tour of the working alpaca farm while all decked out in Holiday decor! Tours are generally about 45 minutes long. We are a real working fiber farm! Your tour will be an educational tour where you learn about the animals who live and play at […]
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Head to Apple Hill Farm for a guided educational tour of the working alpaca farm while all decked out in Holiday decor! Tours are generally about 45 minutes long. We are a real working fiber farm! Your tour will be an educational tour where you learn about the animals who live and play at […]
Holiday Markets at White Horse Black Mountain
Holiday Markets at White Horse Black Mountain
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to celebrate together as a community. Support our local vendors with gifts for you and your loved ones. Live Music, special bar offerings and visits from Santa! Market Dates: Dec 6th, 7th, 14th & 21st
Mica Gallery Holiday Open House
Mica Gallery Holiday Open House
Mica Gallery is grateful for the continuing support of its Mitchell and Yancey County artists and community. To show its appreciation, the gallery will host an open house on December 6th from 5 to 7 p.m. Stop by for drinks, appetizers, and some new art!
Festive First Friday – Youth Makers Market
Festive First Friday – Youth Makers Market
Due to damages caused by Hurricane Helene, the remaining Youth Makers Markets for the Watauga County Farmers Market were canceled. BUT... the Watauga Arts Council is excited to invite all youth makers to participate in the First Friday Art Crawl this December, titled "Festive First Friday." Youth makers will be invited to showcase their works […]
Cowee Christmas
Holiday Markets at White Horse Black Mountain
Holiday Markets at White Horse Black Mountain
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to celebrate together as a community. Support our local vendors with gifts for you and your loved ones. Live Music, special bar offerings and visits from Santa! Market Dates: Dec 6th, 7th, 14th & 21st
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Head to Apple Hill Farm for a guided educational tour of the working alpaca farm while all decked out in Holiday decor! Tours are generally about 45 minutes long. We are a real working fiber farm! Your tour will be an educational tour where you learn about the animals who live and play at […]
HCC Foundation presents Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Unwrapping Holiday Favorites
HCC Foundation presents Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Unwrapping Holiday Favorites
Haywood Community College Foundation welcomes Blue Ridge Orchestra and presents an afternoon of music to raise funds to support our Student Emergencies Fund (Hurricane Relief). Unwrapping Holiday Favorites Program with Dr. Emily Mariko Eng, Music Director: All seating is general admission and doors will open at 2:30pm. Tickets can be purchased online through Givebutter or […]
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Christmas at Apple Hill Farm
Head to Apple Hill Farm for a guided educational tour of the working alpaca farm while all decked out in Holiday decor! Tours are generally about 45 minutes long. We are a real working fiber farm! Your tour will be an educational tour where you learn about the animals who live and play at […]
