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  • Appalachian True Heritage Festival in Haywood County

    Appalachian True Heritage Festival

    Main Street, Waynesville 16 S Main Street , Waynesville, NC, United States

    Celebrate the traditions of Appalachia with a weekend full of culture, crafts, and music! Main Street will be closed to traffic, creating a festival atmosphere featuring: Award-Winning Appalachian Music Concert: Kick off the weekend with a Friday night concert on Main Street showcasing the region’s finest musicians. Hands-on demonstrations: basketry, spinning, quilt block painting, blacksmithing, […]

  • Haywood County Quilt Trails Walking Tour

    Quilt Trails Haywood County WalkingTour

    Haywood County Arts Council 86 N. Main Street PO Box 306, Waynesville, North Carolina, United States

    As the headquarters for the Quilt Trails of WNC, the Haywood County Arts Council is the perfect place to begin exploring the colorful quilt blocks that brighten Main Street Waynesville. New this year, we’re offering a guided Quilt Trails Walking Tour through our charming downtown on April 18th at 10 am. This easy, 45-minute tour takes […]

    $10
  • Spring Sow and Grow event at Center for Pioneer Life

    Spring Sew and Grow

    Center for Pioneer Life 134 joe young road , Burnsville, North Carolina, United States

    Experience live music, historic demonstrations, local vendors, delicious food, and hands-on activities as our Pioneer farm comes to life and prepares for spring! Tickets and info here.

    See site for ticket prices.
  • Poster for A Life Reimagined shows a colorized version of photographer George Masa stands with camera on Blackstack Rock in Tennessee. Archive image from Buncombe County Special Collections, Pack Memorial Library, Asheville, North Carolina.

    “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story” – UNCA Screening

    UNCA Highsmith Student Union 2500 University Heights, Room HIG 114, Asheville, NC, United States

    Presented by the UNCA Department of Psychology and Ramsey Library Special Collections at HIG 114 (Alumni Hall) filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will introduce the film and take questions following. This screening is special for a number of reasons with the UNCA Ramsey library holding many important collections connected and related to George Masa, the Carolina Mountain […]

    Free
  • Poster for A Life Reimagined shows a colorized version of photographer George Masa stands with camera on Blackstack Rock in Tennessee. Archive image from Buncombe County Special Collections, Pack Memorial Library, Asheville, North Carolina.

    “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story” – WCU Screening

    WCU A.K. Hinds University Center 136 Hinds University Center, Cullowhee, United States

    Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen presents A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story at the UC Theater. Filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will introduce the film and take questions after the screening. Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library holds many George Masa photographs and artifacts, and is featured in the film.

    Free
  • Archive credit: Photographer George Masa stands with camera on Blackstack Rock in Tennessee. Archive image from Buncombe County Special Collections, Pack Memorial Library, Asheville, North Carolina

    “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story”, Movie Premiere

    Fine Arts Theatre 36 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina

    Presented by PBS NC and Explore Asheville, this is the official world premiere of “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story”. Free and open to all, with screenings at 6:30 and 9:30, tickets need to be reserved at fineartstheater.com. Director, co-producer and co-writer Paul Bonesteel will introduce the film and take questions after the 6:30 […]

    Free* Registration required.

  • Center for Pioneer Life

    History Happy Hour

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    Center for Pioneer Life 134 joe young road , Burnsville, North Carolina, United States

    Dive into the world of history with us. Join historians as they share their latest research and insights in their fields. Connect, converse and enjoy an evening spent with fellow history enthusiasts. Admission: Free to public Time: First Tuesday every month at 6:00 pm Location: Early and Betty Banks Young Center, 134 Joe Young Road, […]

    Free

  • Center for Pioneer Life

    History Happy Hour

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    Center for Pioneer Life 134 joe young road , Burnsville, North Carolina, United States

    Dive into the world of history with us. Join historians as they share their latest research and insights in their fields. Connect, converse and enjoy an evening spent with fellow history enthusiasts. Admission: Free to public Time: First Tuesday every month at 6:00 pm Location: Early and Betty Banks Young Center, 134 Joe Young Road, […]

    Free

  • Pioneer Heritage Fest

    Pioneer Heritage Festival

    Museum of Haywood County History 178 Morgan Street, Clyde, North Carolina, United States

    The Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society presents the Pioneer Heritage Festival. This free, family-friendly event will feature live demos of heritage crafts and skills, exhibits, music, food, and more.  

    Free

  • Annual Flock to the Rock

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    Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United States

     Break out the binoculars and get ready for our annual feathered frenzy. This event was designed so birders of all skill sets can enjoy one of the country’s fastest-growing hobbies – bird watching! Bring the whole family for live raptor programs, birding activities, intro to birding hikes, and the annual hawk watch from the Chimney. 

    Included with admission.

  • Woolly Worm Festival

    Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

    This year’s event – the 49th annual – takes place Oct. 17-18 on the field of the Historic Banner Elk Elementary School. The Woolly Worm Festival is co-hosted by the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Organization of Banner Elk. The Woolly Worm races begin around 10:00 a.m. Each heat consists of 25 […]

  • Darnell Farms

    Plow Days Festival

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    Darnell Farms 2300 Governors Island Road, Bryson City, NC, United States

    Darnell Farms hosts a two-day festival. Check out vendors, crafts, hayrides, live music, demonstrations, food, and more! Check the website for hours.

    See site for ticket prices.