Holiday Events
Banner Elk’s A Small Town Christmas
Get in the holiday spirit during Banner Elk’s A Small Town Christmas. The three-day celebration takes place Dec. 1-3, offering a traditional holiday experience wrapped in small-town charm. “This year we have more than 20 different activities throughout the weekend,” says David Tate, event organizer and president of the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce. “It’s […]
Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Alleghany County Fairgrounds Alleghany County Fairgrounds 1581 US Hwy 21 N, Sparta, United States
Appalachian Family Christmas & Opening of the 2023 Tinsel Trail
Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Shelton House - Museum of NC Handicrafts in Waynesville, NC will conclude their 2023 events again this year in a magical way. On December 3, we will host our 4th annual Appalachian Family Christmas event and open the Tinsel Trail for a month-long opportunity to get outside and enjoy the Holiday Lights and Decorations. Santa Claus will visit on December 3 from […]
Christmas Tours at Historic Johnson Farm
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United StatesWeekdays December 4-20. Guided tours will be at 10:30 AM each day. $15 adults, $10 students, $10 seniors (65+), free 4 and under Self-guided tours will be from 1-3 PM each day with a volunteer in the house to answer questions. $8 adults, $5 students, $5 seniors (65+), free 4 and under All tours include […]
Candlelight Christmas Tours
Historic Johnson Farm Haywood Road, Hendersonville, North Carolina, United StatesTours will start at 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, and 7:15 PM each evening. Registration and advance payment is required. Tickets will go on sale November 1. $20 adults, $15 students, $15 seniors (65+), free for 4 and under. Children are more than welcome, but please know the tour is about an hour of listening to guides […]
Holiday Sip & Shop at Grovewood Gallery
Grovewood Gallery 111 Grovewood Road #2, Asheville, NC, United StatesThis holiday season, give the gift of handmade! Grovewood Gallery will host its annual Holiday Sip & Shop on December 8 & 9, from 11 am to 4 pm each day. In addition to 10 percent off select merchandise in the gallery, visitors can enjoy artist demonstrations and complimentary wine and warm cider. “This Holiday […]
Folkmoot Presents Eireann’s Call – A Kilted Christmas
Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United StatesFolkmoot USA is thrilled to host its final Folkmoot Live show of 2023 and includes new lights and sounds gratefully purchased through the results of the Folkmoot Summer Soiree fundraiser. The new lights and sound were generously installed and procured through a lot of time and dedication from two Folkmoot volunteers Owen Englander and Jay […]
Hazelwood Pottery Happy Holiday Open House
Hazelwood Pottery Camelot Drive, Waynesville, North Carolina, United StatesWe celebrate the Holidays with Joe Frank McKee's fiery alcohol, horsehair & raku pottery firing demos, Neal Howard's hand dyed & woven silk yarns & Laurey Faye's wheel throwing demos. Enjoy light refreshments, exciting pottery demos & a 4pm Christmas Carol sing-a-long at Hazelwood Pottery's 1st annual holiday open house.
Toe River Chamber Ensemble Holiday Concert
First Baptist Church Town Square, Burnsville, North Carolina, United StatesGet in the holiday spirit with the annual Holiday Concert of the Toe River Chamber Ensemble on Tuesday, December 19, 7:30 pm, at the First Baptist Church on the Burnsville Square. The over twenty-some members, led by director R. Kevin Paul, include musicians from Mitchell, Yancey, Madison and Buncombe counties. The all volunteer group meets […]
Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGrandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is hosting a special experience for guests to ring in 2024 from a mile high. On Monday, Jan. 1, the New Year’s “Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge” event will provide guests with the rare opportunity to be in the park before regular operating […]
Valentine’s Day Dance at Laurel Community Center
Laurel Community Center 4100 NC 212 Hwy, Marshall, NC, United StatesJoin us for our annual Valentine's Day Dance with live music featuring SAL - Susi Gott, Art Shuster and Laurie Fisher. Square dances are called by Phil Jamison. Food and fun for the whole family!
Bluegrass and Brass: Mountain Home Music July 4 Celebration
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Councill Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThis show will be an evening of excellent renditions of songs popular in both musical genres as each group is given the chance plays some standards from their respective music styles, but what makes the concert special is when they combine their efforts. Joe Shannon once described the concert this way – “When they team […]
