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Goombay Festival: Back to Our Roots

Pack Square Park 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community. The YMI Cultural Center is proud to host […]

FREE

Mountain Heritage Festival

Main Street - Sparta 58 South Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

As 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 […]

Mountain Heritage Days

Western Carolina University Campus 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC, United States

Western Carolina University has proudly hosted the Mountain Heritage Day festival on the last Saturday in September for 50 years! This cherished tradition has been the university’s gift to the […]

Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival

Hickory Ridge History Museum 591 Horn in the West Dr., Boone, NC, United States

Join Us for a Day of Autumn Delight at the Appalachian Autumn Market & Fall Festival! 📅 Date: September 27, 2025 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: […]

Burnsville Harvest Market Craft Show

Burnsville Town Center 6 South Main Street, Burnsville, NC, United States

Experience the magic of fall at the Burnsville Harvest Market Craft Show! Mark your calendars for October 4th and join us from 9am to 3pm at the Burnsville Town Center, […]

Cherokee Indian Fair

Old Acquani Expo Center 1441 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, United States

Experience the vibrant culture and traditions of the Cherokee people at the Cherokee Indian Fair. Held annually in Cherokee, NC, this lively event features a variety of activities and attractions, […]

Autumn Leaves Festival

Downtown Mount Airy Mount Airy, NC, United States

Every year in October, Mayberry is the place to be for the Autumn Leaves Festival™, an historic festival in the heart of Mount Airy, NC. This nationally recognized event is […]

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Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival

The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

This aritsan fall festival celebrates the breathtaking autumn tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows located in the Heart of Cashiers. This popular and FREE event welcomes 100 artisans to the park. […]

Free

Mountain Glory Festival

Downtown Marion 11 N Main Street , Marion, NC, United States

  This annual small-town celebration on Main Street in Marion, North Carolina, will feature 150 crafts and food vendors. There will be live music with two stages for music and […]

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Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival

The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United States

This aritsan fall festival celebrates the breathtaking autumn tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows located in the Heart of Cashiers. This popular and FREE event welcomes 100 artisans to the park. […]

Free

We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.

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