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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, […]

  • 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.
  • Quilt Exhibition at Shelton House

    Quilt Collection Exhibition

    First Baptist Church, Weaverville 63 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, United States

    The Shelton House Museum of North Carolina Craft and History will present a special exhibition of quilts and coverlets during the Appalachian True Heritage Festival on April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission to the festival is free. This featured display will complement the numerous historic and contemporary textile examples currently on view […]

  • Heritage Apple Day Festival - Red apples and QR code.

    Heritage Apple Day Fest

    Cashiers Historical Society 1940 Highway 107 S, Cashiers, NC, United States

    Spring is apple blossom season! Come celebrate our 19th annual Heritage Apple Day with us! Gather your family and friends for a hands-on celebration of heritage apples and the agricultural history of the Cashiers Valley, featuring fun and engaging activities for all ages! Here’s what’s in store: Apple Tree Grafting - Learn grafting techniques and […]

    Free

  • Greening Up The Mountains Festival

    Recurring
    Historic Downtown Sylva Landis Street, Sylva, NC, United States

    The Greening Up the Mountains Festival is a heritage arts festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring through both traditional and contemporary forms of Appalachian art, music, food, and beverage which honor our community and local artisans. The festival is sponsored by both the Town of Sylva and the Main Street Sylva Association and will […]

  • Get in Gear Fest

    Get in Gear Festival

    Highland Brewing 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, United States

    Enjoy activities for all ages and outdoor experience levels. Explore an exciting marketplace of outdoor gear and local experiences, meet industry experts, demo the latest gear and equipment, shop special deals, taste local food and beverages, and enjoy on-site activities at New Belgium Brewing’s Liquid Center. Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon hanging […]

    Free

  • Town and Trail Festival logo. Silhouette of a backpacker and a guitar player.

    Town & Trail Fest

    Recurring

    A free event to celebrate Hot Springs, NC and the Appalachian Trail! Live music, vendors, duck race, cornhole tournament, and more! Dedicated volunteers are clearing the trails and businesses are pushing forward, bringing our town back to life. The heart of our community beats stronger than ever! We invite everyone—Appalachian Trail hikers, volunteers, families, people […]

  • Town and Trail Festival logo. Silhouette of a backpacker and a guitar player.

    Town & Trail Fest

    Recurring

    A free event to celebrate Hot Springs, NC and the Appalachian Trail! Live music, vendors, duck race, cornhole tournament, and more! Dedicated volunteers are clearing the trails and businesses are pushing forward, bringing our town back to life. The heart of our community beats stronger than ever! We invite everyone—Appalachian Trail hikers, volunteers, families, people […]

  • Smoky Mountain SpringFest

    Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd , Robbinsville, North Carolina, United States

    Come 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 […]

  • Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival

    Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival

    Recurring
    Lake Lure 119 Arcade St, Lake Lure, NC, United States

    The 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 […]

  • Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival

    Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival

    Recurring
    Lake Lure 119 Arcade St, Lake Lure, NC, United States

    The 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 […]

  • Saluda Arts Festival

    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, […]