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SUMMARY:Autumn Leaves Festival
DESCRIPTION:Every year in October\, Mayberry is the place to be for the Autumn Leaves Festival™\, a historic festival in the heart of Mount Airy\, NC. This nationally recognized event is unique with its mix of music\, arts\, crafts\, and delicious food. There is something for everyone. People from all over the country and the local citizens flood the streets of Downtown Mount Airy during this 3-day festival. \nFriday\, October 10th\, 2025 9am-9pm\nSaturday\, October 11th\, 2025 9am-9pm\nSunday\, October 12th\, 2025 12pm-6pm \nA full schedule of events can be found here. 
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/autumn-leaves-festival/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Downtown Mount Airy\, Mount Airy\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Festivals,Family Fun,Food & Beverage,Arts & Crafts
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SUMMARY:Mountain Glory Festival
DESCRIPTION: \nThis annual small-town celebration on Main Street in Marion\, North Carolina\, will feature crafts and food vendors. There will be live music with two stages for music and dance\, children’s events\, and local entertainment.  And don’t miss the annual quilt show!\n \nEnjoy the local breweries\, taprooms\, and meadery.\n \nVisit MountainGloryFestival.com to stay up to date on the latest news.\n \n 
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/mountain-glory-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Marion\, 11 N Main Street \, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greening Up The Mountains Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 be held in Historic Downtown Sylva\, North Carolina. The Greening Up The Mountains Festival enjoys crowds of upwards of 12\,000 attendees and has 150 vendor booth spaces. In addition to a variety of arts\, crafts\, and food vendors\, attendees can enjoy a 5k run\, beverage arts featuring local craft breweries\, and live music throughout the day. \n​Be sure to visit both Main Street and Bridge Park to enjoy all the festival has to offer. Like us on Facebook to receive festival updates and information.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/greening-up-the-mountains-festival/2027-02-27/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Sylva\, Landis Street\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Festivals,Family Fun,Food & Beverage,Arts & Crafts,Outdoors Activity
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SUMMARY:Marion Livermush Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Marion\, NC’s Historic Livermush Tradition at the Annual Livermush Festival on Main Street in Marion\, NC. \nWe 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.  \nOur savory food trucks also compete for a trophy. Vote for the best Livermush dish from our savory food trucks! \nPlus\, plenty of sweets and fresh-squeezed lemonade will also be available.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/marion-livermush-festival/2027-03-06/
LOCATION:Downtown Marion\, 11 N Main Street \, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sonker Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Sonker Festival is a Surry County tradition\, presented each year by the Surry County Historical Society. \nIt is held on the first Saturday in October at the Edwards-Franklin House west of Mount Airy. \nFestival attendees sample sonker made from a variety of family recipes passed down through generations. Admission is free\, with a nominal charge for sonker and beverages. \nThe day’s festivities include bluegrass and Old-Time music\, flat-foot dancing\, and an exhibit by local quilters. \n​Sonker flavors for 2025 are sweet potato\, cherry\, peach\, strawberry\, and blueberry.  The cost for each serving is $5.00. 
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/sonker-festival/2027-10-02/
LOCATION:Edwards-Franklin House\, 4132 Haystack Road\, Mount Airy\, NC\, 27030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Autumn Leaves Festival
DESCRIPTION:Every year in October\, Mayberry is the place to be for the Autumn Leaves Festival™\, a historic festival in the heart of Mount Airy\, NC. This nationally recognized event is unique with its mix of music\, arts\, crafts\, and delicious food. There is something for everyone. People from all over the country and the local citizens flood the streets of Downtown Mount Airy during this 3-day festival. \nFriday\, October 10th\, 2025 9am-9pm\nSaturday\, October 11th\, 2025 9am-9pm\nSunday\, October 12th\, 2025 12pm-6pm \nA full schedule of events can be found here. 
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/autumn-leaves-festival/2027-10-08/
LOCATION:Downtown Mount Airy\, Mount Airy\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greening Up The Mountains Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 be held in Historic Downtown Sylva\, North Carolina. The Greening Up The Mountains Festival enjoys crowds of upwards of 12\,000 attendees and has 150 vendor booth spaces. In addition to a variety of arts\, crafts\, and food vendors\, attendees can enjoy a 5k run\, beverage arts featuring local craft breweries\, and live music throughout the day. \n​Be sure to visit both Main Street and Bridge Park to enjoy all the festival has to offer. Like us on Facebook to receive festival updates and information.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/greening-up-the-mountains-festival/2028-02-26/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Sylva\, Landis Street\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Festivals,Family Fun,Food & Beverage,Arts & Crafts,Outdoors Activity
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SUMMARY:Marion Livermush Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Marion\, NC’s Historic Livermush Tradition at the Annual Livermush Festival on Main Street in Marion\, NC. \nWe 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.  \nOur savory food trucks also compete for a trophy. Vote for the best Livermush dish from our savory food trucks! \nPlus\, plenty of sweets and fresh-squeezed lemonade will also be available.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/marion-livermush-festival/2028-03-04/
LOCATION:Downtown Marion\, 11 N Main Street \, Marion\, NC\, 28752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Family Fun,Food & Beverage
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