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Smoky Mountain SpringFest
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd , Robbinsville, North Carolina, United StatesCome on out for the annual Smoky Mountain SpringFest at Stecoah as we celebrate spring and our beautiful Great Smoky Mountains! This event is focused on outdoor activities and recreation with a selection of quality arts and craft vendors, food vendors, kids activities, demonstrations, music and dancing. We have an entire day’s schedule full of […]
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May Day Parade and Maypole Dance
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesCelebrate May Day with us! Our annual May Day Parade & Maypole Dance takes place Saturday, April 26th. This event is free and open to all, with the procession beginning at 11:45 a.m. If you’d like to join in the short parade, meet at the Festival Barn at 11:45 a.m. The procession will move from […]
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Marshall Magic Days
Downtown Marshall Marshall, NC, United StatesMarshall Magic Market returns to celebrate our Second Annual Marshall Magic Days! Support a colorful array of Madison County local artists, makers and non-profits in our beloved Downtown. Marshall Magic Market will have TWO markets the first weekend of May: Friday, May 1 from 4-7pm and Saturday May 2 from 12-5pm. Come find us in […]
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Murphy Spring Festival
Downtown Murphy North Carolina Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina, United StatesThis year’s event will be teeming with interesting and unique vendors, food trucks, kid’s activities! Come on out and enjoy the warm spring air while you listen to live on-stage performances by our amazing artists. While you tap your feet to the beat, come browse the McNabb Properties Beer & Wine Garden – where you’ll […]
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Garden Jubilee
Downtown Hendersonville Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesGarden Jubilee, one of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina, will be held on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Memorial Day weekend. With nearly 200 plant and craft vendors lining Main Street, the Historic downtown will be transformed into a garden wonderland. Local and regional […]
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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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Saluda Arts Festival
Mark your calendars for May 16, 2026, and get ready to experience the 21st Annual Saluda Arts Festival—a celebration set against the breathtaking backdrop of springtime in the Blue Ridge Mountains! As the crisp mountain air fills with the scent of blooming wildflowers and fresh greenery, historic Main Street will come alive with the colors, […]
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Visitor Celebration Day
Cherokee Welcome Center 498 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, United StatesJoin us for Visitor Celebration Day, a special event dedicated to showing appreciation for our visitors! Enjoy a full day of entertainment, food, and community fun! Admission: Free What to Expect: Live music and entertainment Stickball demonstrations Traditional dancers Giveaways Local vendors with unique crafts and goods Food trucks and food vendors Mark your calendar […]
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Fiber Frolic
Hickory Ridge History Museum 591 Horn in the West Dr., Boone, NC, United StatesThis beloved High Country tradition brings together fiber enthusiasts, crafters, and curious families for a full day of hands-on demonstrations and traditional Appalachian textile arts. Best of all, it is completely free to attend! Explore the craft traditions that sustained mountain communities for generations through live demonstrations and interactive activities including spinning, wool carding, weaving, […]
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Swain County Heritage Festival
Riverfront Park 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United StatesCome and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Swain County Annual Heritage Day Festival is held on Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day in Bryson City, NC. Happening May 22 & 23, 2026, at Riverfront Park, the festival is celebrating its 30th year. Friday evening will feature Southern gospel music, including […]
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Swain County Heritage Festival
Riverfront Park 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United StatesCome and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Swain County Annual Heritage Day Festival is held on Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day in Bryson City, NC. Happening May 22 & 23, 2026, at Riverfront Park, the festival is celebrating its 30th year. Friday evening will feature Southern gospel music, including […]
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