Festivals

Get in Gear Festival
Asheville Adventure Center 85 Expo Dr, Asheville, NC, United StatesConnect with local companies, products, and experiences. Demo the latest gear + exclusive sales, discounts, and giveaways Enjoy local food and beverages Activities for the whole family Enjoy activities for […]

International Fly Fishing Film Festival
The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesIF4™ is the world’s leading fly-fishing film event, consisting of films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe and showcases the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly […]

Marshall Magic Days
Downtown Marshall Marshall, NC, United StatesMarshall’s beloved shops and restaurants will celebrate with four days of festivities, May 1 to 4, 2025. Marshall takes pride in its strong musical heritage, which will be on display […]

Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesRare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural […]

Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United StatesRare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural […]

Airing of the Quilts
Appalachian Women's Museum 100 W. Hometown Place, Dillsboro, NC, United StatesThe airing of quilts is a traditional rite of spring in the mountains. After a long winter with families snuggled under layers of warm handmade quilts, the warmer weather of […]

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 […]

Appalachian True Heritage Festival
Main Street, Waynesville 16 S Main Street , Waynesville, NC, United StatesCelebrate 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: […]

Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesThis pre-opening event will be full of music and fun for the whole family! There will be music from 10 AM to 5 PM, a clogging workshop, guitar drawing, and […]

Heritage Craft Day
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe plantings in our Heritage Garden represent the rich history of crafts in the Appalachian region. Join us for demonstrations in paper making, broom-making, quilting, woodworking, natural dyes, and more. […]

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 […]