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WNC Yarn Crawl
What is a yarn crawl??? “To tour/visit/salivate over a local yarn shops for extreme fiber enthusiasts.” -Urban Dictionary The Western North Carolina Yarn Crawl gives you and your friends a chance to create a self guided tour, stopping by as many (or all!) Local Yarn Stores during this event for a chance to win prizes, […]
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Annual Face Jug Show
American Folk Art & Framing 64 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEach & every face jug we’ve collected for this year’s show will debut right here at 11AM on Wednesday May 6th, and you’ll have a full hour to peruse the entire collection before phone sales begin at high noon! Join us for an evening reception on Thursday May 7th from 5-8PM as we celebrate these fascinating and fabulous […]
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Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
Macon County Community Building 1288 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC, United StatesThe annual Mother’s Day Gem show sponsored by Franklin’s Gem and Mineral Museum has run for over 50 years. Each year rockhounds from all across the United States descend on Franklin for gem & mineral shows. These shows feature everything from fine jewelry to rough and cut gems & minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and more. […]
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Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival
Lake Lure 119 Arcade St, Lake Lure, NC, United StatesThe Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual festival featuring craft and art vendors. The Festival raises funds to support Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach. The Outreach is a food pantry (and more). It is dedicated to eliminating hunger in our community and helping the needy. Dates are subject to change. Please check the […]
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Fiber Club at The Bascom
The Bascom 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC, United StatesThe Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together monthly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace. In inclement weather, the group moves inside to the Library, but their enthusiasm is never dampened. 2026 Meeting Dates: January 10th February 14th […]
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Adult Field Course: Service-Learning Course: Managing Non-native Species
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us to learn about non-native invasive species that can threaten our native flora and fauna and see different management strategies in action. After exploring the techniques Grandfather Mountain Natural Resources staff use to promote native species in the park, we’ll head into the woods for hands-on experience removing invasive plants. Participants will learn non-native […]
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Community Workshop Days 2026
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesJoin us for Community Workshop Days on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the John C. Campbell Folk School campus! This season we have four offerings that are filling up fast: Basketry, Marbling, Jewelry and Quilting. Beginners welcome. No experience required. Enjoy a 6-hour studio experience to explore a craft. There will be a 1-hour lunch break where we'll enjoy a […]
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Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival
Lake Lure 119 Arcade St, Lake Lure, NC, United StatesThe Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual festival featuring craft and art vendors. The Festival raises funds to support Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach. The Outreach is a food pantry (and more). It is dedicated to eliminating hunger in our community and helping the needy. Dates are subject to change. Please check the […]
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History is for the Birds
Swannanoa Valley Museum 223 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us for a unique and enriching series of bird walks that will take you through the natural beauty of the Swannanoa Valley while also diving into the fascinating history of the region. This is not just your average bird walk! Each event will be led by an experienced guide from the Blue Ridge Audubon […]
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Bob Plott with David Brewin & William Ritter
City Lights Bookstore 3 E Jackson St Ste 1, Sylva, NC, United StatesBob Plott will visit City Lights on Thursday, May 14th at 6:00 pm to share his new book, Southern Appalachian Folkways: Preserving Traditional Arts and Crafts, with David Brewin and William Ritter. Preserving Appalachian Heritage Through Traditional Crafts Explore the heart of Southern Appalachia through its master artisans. The Artistic Preservation of Tradition highlights a […]
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Indoor Mixer & Open House at Tryon Arts & Crafts School
Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd. , Tryon, NC, United StatesJoin us for a special indoor Open House at Tryon Arts & Crafts School as we kick off the Westside Mixers season! This free, community "friendraiser" celebrates the vibrant spirit of our mountain artisans. Rain or shine, we are opening our doors for an evening of local craft, music, and connection inside our historic facility. […]
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Stecoah’s Centennial Birthday Party
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd , Robbinsville, North Carolina, United StatesYou are invited to the Centennial Birthday Party, celebrating 100 years since the Dedication Day photo was taken. Free Hotdog Lunch Building Tours Local Music Photo Booth Artisan Gallery Open Games ***** 1:30 pm Recreate the Dedication Day Photo***** Our goal is to have at least 100 people in the photo. The original had […]
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