• Swain County Heritage Festival

    Recurring
    Riverfront Park 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United States

    Come 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 […]

    Free
  • Swain County Heritage Festival

    Recurring
    Riverfront Park 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United States

    Come 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 […]

    Free
  • Annual Cherokee Fading Voices

    Recurring
    1897 Little Snowbird Road 1897 Little Snowbird Road, Robbinsville, North Carolina, United States

    The Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day in Robbinsville, North Carolina, celebrates the traditional way of the Cherokee people. 1897 Little Snowbird Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771 A Learning Experience for Everyone: Demonstrations from Past Events: Beadwork Pottery Quilting Wood Carving Hominy Cooking Basket Weaving Bean Bread Making Butter Churning Story Telling Flute Making Herbal Medicine Lid […]

  • Marion Livermush Festival

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

    Celebrate Marion, NC’s Historic Livermush Tradition at the Annual Livermush Festival on Main Street in Marion, NC. We have a live band, where dancing in the street is encouraged. There are free children’s activities, over craft vendors, and incredibly fun hog callin’ and pig squealin’ contests.  Our savory food trucks also compete for a trophy. […]

  • Annual Asheville Honey Fest

    Highland Brewing 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, United States

    Looking for a buzz-worthy event? Look no further than Asheville’s Annual Honey Festival! Join the Center for Honeybee Research for a day of celebration, education, and community-building. At the festival, you’ll enjoy live music, food trucks, and vendors showcasing the unique flavors of honey and other artisanal goods. But that’s not all: you’ll also be supporting […]

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  • Upper French Broad Riverfest

    Champion Park 6 Main Street , Rosman, NC, United States

    The Transylvania French Broad Stewards, the Town of Rosman, Conserving Carolina, and Headwaters Outfitters are joining up again to put on the annual Upper French Broad Riverfest! We invite residents and visitors to come spend a fun day celebrating the river! Join us at Champion Park in Rosman, NC for a free, family-friendly festival with live local […]

    FREE
  • 4th of July Powwow

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

    Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]

  • 4th of July Powwow

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

    Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]

  • 4th of July Powwow

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

    Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]

  • 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
  • Blue Ridge 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 Saturday of each September. This festival has celebrated our rich mountain heritage for three decades with local and regional handmade arts and crafts, delicious food, […]

  • Weaverville Art in Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival

    Main Street Weaverville Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United States

    Join us for the annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Art Festival! Over 100 talented juried artists and craftspeople will fill Main Street with fine art, unique crafts, and creative treasures. Enjoy live performances from beloved local musicians throughout the day. Each year, we welcome a guest judge from the local art scene.    For more details, […]

    Free