Holiday Events
A Swannanoa Solstice
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave. , Asheville, NC, United StatesIn 2021, A Swannanoa Solstice celebrates 19 years of delighting Western North Carolina audiences with a world-class display of folk, ushering in the winter season and drawing in more fans each and every year. A beloved local holiday tradition, A Swannanoa Solstice welcomes renowned multi-instrumentalist Robin Bullock and Grammy-winner David Holt to the stage, along […]
Valdese Independence Day Celebration
Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United States2022 Independence Day will be held in conjunction with Valdese Summer Concert Series on July 1, 2022. Each year the Town of Valdese celebrates Independence Day by holding an impressive fireworks display on the football field behind the Old Rock School. Regarded as one of the most impressive fireworks displays in the area, the Town […]
Independence Day Community Celebration & Fireworks Extravaganza
It’s a red, white squirrel and blue Independence Day Celebration in downtown Brevard! Festivities kick off at 10am and the fun continues throughout the day. This community-wide celebration includes something for the entire family including Sycamore Cycles Patriotic Bike Parade, Transylvania Community Arts Council Arts Showcase, Transylvania Cruisers Classic Car Show, local food vendors and children’s activities. Join elected officials for the Memorial […]
North Carolina Apple Festival
Main Street Hendersonville 201 S Main St , Hendersonville, North Carolina, United StatesThe North Carolina Apple Festival is proud to celebrate the history and importance of the apple industry to our community. Henderson County leads the state in apple production and is 7th nationwide. There are great activities each day including the Street Fair, apples and apple treats for sale, entertainment, rides and many community activities. You […]
Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesWinter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise.
Candlelight Christmas at Historic Johnson Farm
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United StatesCandlelight Christmas tours will be held December 2 and 3. Five tours will be offered each evening, at 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, 7:15 and 8:00 PM. Visitors will take part in a guided tour of the decorated 1880 farm house, visit with the Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists, listen to live music by local students, and […]
Christmas Tours at Historic Johnson Farm
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United StatesDuring the weeks of December 5-9 and 12-16, the farm will host daytime Christmas tours. Guided tours are at 10:30 AM each day. While drop-ins are allowed, those with reservations take priority, so please consider making a reservation. Guided daytime tours are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (65 and over), and free […]
Appalachian Christmas and Tinsel Trail at Shelton House
Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Shelton House - Museum of NC Handicrafts in Waynesville, NC will once again conclude their events for our 41st year in a magical way. On Sunday, December 5, we will host our annual Appalachian Family Christmas event and open the Tinsel Trail for a month-long opportunity to safely get outside and enjoy the Holiday Lights […]
Easter Egg Hunt
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesThe Easter Bunny has been extra busy this winter, storing up eggs and candy for this year's hunt! So, grab your baskets and hop on over to the Folk School for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! An annual springtime favorite for kids, this year's Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 8th at 1 p.m. Join us […]
Mother’s Day Market
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United StatesThe third annual Mother’s Day Market outdoor craft fair will be held Saturday, May 13 from 10 AM-4 PM. Come buy from over 20 local crafters selling everything from jewelry to home goods to clothes and more. Tour the farm house and purchase plants from the farm’s gardeners. Parking will be across the street in […]
White Squirrel Weekend
Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United States
North Carolina Apple Festival
Main Street Hendersonville 201 S Main St , Hendersonville, North Carolina, United StatesEvery Labor Day weekend for nearly 80 years, the North Carolina Apple Festival has filled Main Street with merriment to celebrate the Hendersonville apple harvest. Hendersonville leads the state in apple production and consistently ranks within the top 10 producers nationwide. Beginning Friday and continuing through Labor Day, festivities include a street fair, live music, […]
