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Every 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, […]
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Mr. Jamison will be discussing his book Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics: Roots and Branches of Southern Appalachian Dance (University of Illinois Press, 2015). Register here. Phil Jamison is nationally-known as a dance caller, old-time musician, and flatfoot dancer. He has called dances, performed, and taught at music festivals and dance events throughout the U.S. and […]
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The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community. The YMI Cultural Center is proud to host this weekend festival, which attracts thousands to downtown Asheville each year. This free, family event connects the community and showcases Black culture, art, food, and […]
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From now until September, the vibrant tunes of live music fill the air in downtown Highlands every Friday and Saturday night. Shows on both nights are free and take place from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Friday Night Live showcases traditional mountain music and exceptional local talent on Main Street’s Town Square. The Friday night concerts […]
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From now until September, the vibrant tunes of live music fill the air in downtown Highlands every Friday and Saturday night. Shows on both nights are free and take place from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Friday Night Live showcases traditional mountain music and exceptional local talent on Main Street’s Town Square. The Friday night concerts […]
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Presented by Horizon Heating & Air, Rhythm & Brews Concert Series brings together live music, local craft beverages, and the community! These FREE shows take place on the third Thursday of every month from May-September, closing part of South Main Street to make room for all the fun. Local food trucks will line the street cooking delicious eats […] |
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From now until September, the vibrant tunes of live music fill the air in downtown Highlands every Friday and Saturday night. Shows on both nights are free and take place from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Friday Night Live showcases traditional mountain music and exceptional local talent on Main Street’s Town Square. The Friday night concerts […]
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Come Sashay your way around Sparta during the Mountain Heritage Festival and learn about all our fabulous murals! There will be two tours: 10:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Each should be less than half an hour. Meet at the Chamber of Commerce Alley.
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Celebrate Appalachian traditions at the 2025 Harvesting Heritage Festival! Enjoy a full day of pumpkin picking, live music, historic craft demonstrations, and guided tours of our pioneer homestead. Shop from local artisans and savor seasonal bites from food vendors. Whether you're exploring with family or looking for a day steeped in culture and community, there’s […]
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Join the Yadkin Arts Council for the 48th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 am-3:30 pm in downtown Yadkinville. Vendors and food trucks will be set up on Elm and Jackson Street and will feature over 90 different booths with an array of fares. Offering a mix of arts, crafts, […]
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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, […] |
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The Blue Ridge Roots Revival Series was born out of a need to create opportunities for musicians and music venues. Since Hurricane Helene’s destruction in September 2024, many communities are still working to rebuild physically, economically, and emotionally. The region is widely known for its tourism economy, and visitation is still down. The Blue Ridge National […]
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Western Carolina University has proudly hosted the Mountain Heritage Day festival on the last Saturday in September for 50 years! This cherished tradition has been the university’s gift to the community, preserving Appalachian culture and traditions through education. The festival will span an entire week, featuring newly added programming such as evening faculty-led lectures with […] 
For 36 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy Griffith grew up, inspired the fictional town of Mayberry. Although the town doubles as Mayberry year-round, Mount Airy particularly focuses on its TV persona the […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
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For 36 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy Griffith grew up, inspired the fictional town of Mayberry. Although the town doubles as Mayberry year-round, Mount Airy particularly focuses on its TV persona the […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
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For 36 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy Griffith grew up, inspired the fictional town of Mayberry. Although the town doubles as Mayberry year-round, Mount Airy particularly focuses on its TV persona the […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
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For 36 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy Griffith grew up, inspired the fictional town of Mayberry. Although the town doubles as Mayberry year-round, Mount Airy particularly focuses on its TV persona the […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
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For 36 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy Griffith grew up, inspired the fictional town of Mayberry. Although the town doubles as Mayberry year-round, Mount Airy particularly focuses on its TV persona the […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
From now until September, the vibrant tunes of live music fill the air in downtown Highlands every Friday and Saturday night. Shows on both nights are free and take place from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Friday Night Live showcases traditional mountain music and exceptional local talent on Main Street’s Town Square. The Friday night concerts […]
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Join us for the 1st annual Lansing Day free festival celebrating Appalachian heritage through local crafts and music while demonstrating our community's remarkable resilience in rebuilding after Hurricane Helene. Witness the spirit, community, and renewed inspiration that define Lansing, as well as an unforgettable town-wide ribbon cutting. Food vendors, film screenings, community art, and children's […]
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For 36 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy Griffith grew up, inspired the fictional town of Mayberry. Although the town doubles as Mayberry year-round, Mount Airy particularly focuses on its TV persona the […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
The Annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival is held in Historic Downtown Elkin on the 4th Saturday in September from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The annual Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off starts at 9 am and ends around 1 pm (Fruit can be registered from 7 am to 9 am). It is located at 257 Standard St. […]
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We are back this September with the Old Timey Fall Festival, so that everyone can enjoy the music, dance, children's games, the antique car and truck show, and of course our wonderful exhibitors demonstrating all of the old crafts. Mark your calendars! Bring your family, bring your friends and don't forget your chairs.
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ART ON THE MOUNTAIN: Visit Downtown West Jefferson on September 27th, 2025, to shop for items from an assortment of artists and crafters. Take in the sounds of live music. Spend the day in West Jefferson exploring local arts and music in addition to the downtown shops and restaurants. This event is hosted by the […] |
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For 36 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy Griffith grew up, inspired the fictional town of Mayberry. Although the town doubles as Mayberry year-round, Mount Airy particularly focuses on its TV persona the […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
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This FREE event features many educational hands-on activities including a farm animal petting zoo, old-time craft demonstrations and a fishing pond. There are many children’s games and a wagon ride though the park. Planned entertainment includes the WTZQ Radio’s Local Artist Showcase Stage showcasing musicians performing throughout the day. Food vendors and displays cover 50 […] |
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