• Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival

    Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United States

    Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural […]

  • Swain County Heritage Festival

    Riverfront Park 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United States

    Come and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains small town of Bryson City! Friday evening is Southern Gospel Music night, and everyone can join in a sing-along […]

  • North Carolina Rhododendron Festival

    The North Carolina Rhododendron Festival draws hundreds of visitors from all over the region and features the Rhododendron Festival Pageant, the Craft Fair with food vendors, children's activities, live music […]

  • Blue Ridge Roots Revival Series: Clarke Williams & Travis Stuart

    Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 384 on Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Shindig on Main July 4th Celebration

    Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United States

    Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Brevard with Shindig on Main, a vibrant, family-friendly event on July 4, 2025 beginning at noon. This year’s festivities will feature the Transylvania Cruisers Classic Auto Show and plenty of […]

  • Highlands’ Friday Night Live

    Recurring
    Town Square Highlands Downtown Highlands, Highlands, NC, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • July 4th Weekend Continental Encampment & Festival

    Hickory Ridge History Museum 591 Horn in the West Dr., Boone, NC, United States

    Step into the past this Independence Day weekend at Hickory Ridge History Museum, where history comes to life with a Continental Encampment, living history demonstrations, and patriotic traditions honoring America’s […]

  • Coon Dog Day Festival

    Mark your calendar for the third Saturday of May and the 20th Annual Saluda Arts Festival. One of the great spring traditions in Saluda, this year's one-day event will feature […]

  • 30th Annual John C Campbell Folk School Singing 

    John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    Beginning at 9:00 AM, there will be an introduction to singing Sacred Harp and Christian Harmony music for beginners. Some loaner books are available.  Singing: 10:00 AM. - 3:00 PM, July 12th, 2025 Dinner on […]

    Free
  • Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

    Asheville High School 419 McDowell St, Asheville, NC, United States

    Are you ready to be part of the 98th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®? On July 31, August 1, and 2, 2025, a different show will be presented live on stage […]

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  • Annual Waldensian Festival: Festival Saturday

    Downtown Valdese 100 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United States

    Festival Saturday includes a lineup of day-long entertainment at Main Stage, from theatrical performances to gravity-defying juggling acts. Over 140 specialty vendors will line Main Street- selling one-of-a-kind goods and […]