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 […]
Sparta Sashay: A Heritage Festival Tour of Town Murals
Chamber of Commerce Alley 58 S Main St, SpartaCome Sashay your way around Sparta during the Mountain Heritage Festival and learn about all our fabulous murals! There will be two tours: 10:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Each should […]
Heritage Day at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, AshevilleJoin us from 10 am-4 pm for a celebration of Southern Appalachian culture on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This festival has old-time music and demonstrations of the crafts of yesteryear. […]
ASAP’s Farm Tour
ASAP's Farm Tour 20 farms within an hour drive of Asheville , AshevilleParticipating farms will be announced in late June or early July. One pass is good for all passengers in a single vehicle at all farms, both days. Passes are $35 […]
Cherokee Heritage Festival
Cherokee Homestead 805 Hwy 64 Business, HayesvilleThis popular festival features a variety of Cherokee crafts and their makers, who demonstrate traditional Native American crafts. Watch as members of the Eastern Band show off their skills in […]
Harvesting Heritage Festival
Center for Pioneer Life 134 joe young road , BurnsvilleCelebrate Appalachian traditions at the 2025 Harvesting Heritage Festival! Enjoy a full day of pumpkin picking, live music, historic craft demonstrations, and guided tours of our pioneer homestead. Shop from […]
Yadkin Arts Council’s Annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival
Downtown Yadkinville Elm & Jackson Street, YadkinvilleJoin the Yadkin Arts Council for the 48th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 am-3:30 pm in downtown Yadkinville. Vendors and food trucks will be […]
Coil a Kudzu Basket and Cherokee Storytelling with Nancy Basket
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot SpringsUsing split kudzu vines, you will sew them back together again in a coiled basket. Handles can be made, alternative plant materials can also be used. Come find out what […]
Blue Ridge Mountain Heritage Festival
Main Street - Sparta 58 South Main Street, SpartaAs the days grow shorter and the crisp air of fall settles in, the Blue Ridge Mountain Heritage Festival in downtown Sparta, NC, brings the community together on the third […]
Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Exhibition at Mars Landing Gallery
Mars Landing Galleries 37 Library Street, Mars HillThe Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, […]
“A Tale Of Two Cities” Exhibit at NOAFA
New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts 5256 Magazine St., New OrleansThe New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of […]
Wood, Wonder & Renewal: A Fall Celebration at The Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, AshevilleJoin us this fall at the North Carolina Arboretum for Wood, Wonder & Renewal—a community event hosted by Echoes of the Forest. We're kicking off our partnership with the Arboretum […]
Meet Shelly, A Box Turtle “Echo” at the NC Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, AshevilleJoin us for the debut of our newest "Echo" – a custom box turtle sculpture created for the NC Arboretum's Playing Woods. Designed as both an art and playground feature, […]
