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Harvesting Heritage Festival

Join us at the Center for Pioneer Life for the Harvesting Heritage Festival as we celebrate and promote our rich Appalachian heritage !  Explore our 12-acre property featuring the historic Josiah and Frances Ray Young Cabin, enjoy craft demonstrations by local vendors, savor delicious food, groove to live music, and learn about our amazing Appalachian […]

Boone Fall Fest

Downtown Boone Boone, NC, United States

Buskers Fest will remain a vibrant, open-air street festival, organized in partnership with the Downtown Boone Development Association and the Town of Boone Cultural Resources Department. Buskers, a unique and vibrant event, will take place on the First Friday of October from 5pm to 9pm. As you stroll through the streets of Downtown Boone, you'll […]

Bluegrass River Jam

Darnell Farms 2300 Governors Island Road, Bryson City, NC, United States

Stop by the farm for a day filled with live Bluegrass music, craft vendors, food trucks, hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and more.  Check the website for hours.

Colorfest

Dillsboro NC, United States

Colorfest Arts & Craft Festival in Dillsboro, NC, is a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and culture nestled in the picturesque landscapes of North Carolina. This annual event showcases a kaleidoscope of artistic expressions, offering visitors a sensory feast of colors, textures, and craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere filled with local artisans, craftsmen, […]

Reevestock Music Festival

Reeves Theater 129 West Main Street, Elkin, NC, United States

The free Downtown Get-Down Block Party with DJ Charlie Brown Superstar starts at 5:30pm in front of the Reeves Theater. Doors open at 7pm for the Reeves Theater kick-off show with Amythyst Kiah and singer-songwriter Maia Kamil. Show starts at 8pm. Amythyst Kiah Maia Kamil Charlie Brown Superstar Saturday 10/12/24 - Elkin's Hidden Amphitheater Brent […]

Friday Night Live Concert Series: The Foxfire Boys

Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United States

Formed in the early 1980s, The Foxfire Boys grew out of its members' participation in The Foxfire Fund's Appalachain culture and music program in Northeast Georgia. Performing bluegrass blends, the band has since graced the stage at the Grand Ole Opry.

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Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre 44 College St, Mars Hill, NC, United States

Appalachian Heartstrings are an old time string band from Madison County, NC. Since 2019, they have performed and competed all over Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. The band's predominantly female harmonies and modern folk influences give a fresh spin to the old time genre. The Heartstrings’ members include Iris Owen (guitar and lead vocals), […]

Tiny Dock – Music for the Mountains Benefit – **GREENVILLE, SC**

Stray Wheel Estate Collective 4 Newland Avenue, Greenville, NC, United States

TINY DOCK is back this weekend for a Massive Charity Jam featuring a bunch of our favorite local artists!!! Two days of music, food, silent auctions, live painting, and more. 100% of the proceeds goes to Beloved Asheville and Musicians Relief fund. Saturday: Tiny Dock 2 - 6pm with music by Hurt & Skip, Vilai […]

Reevestock Music Festival

Reeves Theater 129 West Main Street, Elkin, NC, United States

The free Downtown Get-Down Block Party with DJ Charlie Brown Superstar starts at 5:30pm in front of the Reeves Theater. Doors open at 7pm for the Reeves Theater kick-off show with Amythyst Kiah and singer-songwriter Maia Kamil. Show starts at 8pm. Amythyst Kiah Maia Kamil Charlie Brown Superstar Saturday 10/12/24 - Elkin's Hidden Amphitheater Brent […]

Highlands Heritage Jamboree

Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Pine Street, Highlands, North Carolina, United States

Highlands Heritage Jamboree celebrates and honors the town’s history with traditional music, dancing, moonshine and more in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

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Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre 44 College St, Mars Hill, NC, United States

Appalachian Heartstrings are an old time string band from Madison County, NC. Since 2019, they have performed and competed all over Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. The band's predominantly female harmonies and modern folk influences give a fresh spin to the old time genre. The Heartstrings’ members include Iris Owen (guitar and lead vocals), […]

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