The Tryon Toy-Makers: Selections of Toys from Three Collections
Tryon Arts & Crafts School Harmon Field Road, TryonTryon Arts and Crafts School is pleased to announce that our next exhibition hits very close to home with a lively presentation of painted wooden toys made circa 1915 through […]
Native America: In Translation
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, AshevilleThe Asheville Art Museum presents Native America: In Translation, an exhibition curated by Apsáalooke artist Wendy Red Star, on view from May 22 through November 3, 2025. Featuring work by […]
Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort
Downtown Old Fort 38 S Catawba Ave., Old FortSee you at the 3rd annual Trails & Trains Festival June 5, 6 & 7th, 2025! Mark your calendar and help us celebrate the Great Trails State by joining us […]
North Carolina Trail Days
Join us for the 6th annual North Carolina Trail Days in the towns of Elkin and Jonesville - home of three great state trails! The festival celebrates the great outdoors […]
Open House during Toe River Arts Studio Tour
Historic Micaville Building (formerly OOAK Art Gallery) 573 Micaville Loop, Burnsville
21st Annual NC Gold Festival
NC Gold Foundation Grounds 1296 Polly Spout Road, MarionThe 21st Annual NC Gold Festival will be held on June 6 -7, 2025 at 251 Lucky Strike Drive and 1296 Polly Spout Road, both of Marion, NC 28752. (They […]
Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds Highway 21 N @ Bledsoe Creek Road, SpartaHistory of the festival The first annual Blue Ridge Fiber Fest was held in Sparta, North Carolina on June 2 and 3, 2018. This area of northwest North Carolina […]
Grandfather Mountain: Nature Photography Weekend
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, LinvilleThis popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular […]
BARTRAM 250 Events
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of artist and botanist William Bartram’s journey through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina in May-June of 1775. Join us June 5th, 6th, and 7th, […]
Marion Livermush Festival
Downtown Marion 11 N Main Street , MarionCelebrate Marion, NC’s Historic Livermush Tradition at the 17th Annual Livermush Festival on Main Street in Marion, NC. We have a live band, where dancing in the street is encouraged. […]
National Trails Day with the Carolina Mountain Club
Join the Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) for a volunteer day in Hot Springs to help restore area trails. All are welcome, and youth ages 14 and up can participate with […]
National Daniel Boone Day
Hickory Ridge History Museum 591 Horn in the West Dr., BooneStep back in time and celebrate National Daniel Boone Day in the town that bears his name! Join us at Hickory Ridge History Museum for a day filled with hands-on […]
Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, AshevilleIn the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative efforts with the public in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout. […]
Cherokee Basket Weaving with Nancy Basket
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot SpringsKudzu Freeform Laundry Basket Weaving. Bring a SMALL laundry basket form to randomly weave split kudzu vines around. Maybe other vines will be included. This classic shape can hold lots […]
Art by the Tracks
The Old Depot 207 Sutton Ave., Black MountainArt by the Tracks, Juried Art and Fine Craft Show presented by the Black Mountain Old Depot association. Free and open to the public. On Sutton Avenue 10:00 am-6:00 pm.
Art in Bloom
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 West State Street, Black MountainThis year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, […]
Toe River Arts Studio Tour
Join us, June 6–8, 2025, from 10 AM–5 PM each day, for this self-guided, driving tour featuring Toe River Artists and Galleries. The Toe River Arts Studio Tour offers local […]
The Concert For Hickory Nut Gorge
Lake Lure Classical Academy 1058 Island Creek Rd, Lake LureThe Lake Lure Music Festival and the Lake Lure Community Education Foundation, along with Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, are proud to present THE CONCERT FOR HICKORY NUT GORGE, Saturday, […]
City of Marion Ribbon Cutting
Downtown Marion 11 N Main Street , MarionOn Saturday, June 7 at 5:00 PM, something BIG is happening in McDowell County — and we want you there. At the Livermush Festival City Stage, we’re hosting a City […]
A Folk School Garden Dinner
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, BrasstownJoin us for an unforgettable evening of craft, cuisine, and community at the John C. Campbell Folk School! ✨ Celebrate the bounty of the Appalachian region with a handcrafted farm-to-table […]
