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Singing on Grandfather Mountain
Singing on Grandfather Mountain
2025 brings a Christ-centered, non-denominational, non-political, family-oriented Church Picnic featuring The Cockman Family and Reverend Johnson Bowie. June 22, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM at MacRae Meadows Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC 28646 Schedule of Events 10:00- Gates Open 11:00- Opening Trumpet & Prayers with Rev. Michael McKee 11:05- Dave […]
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Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort
See you at the 3rd annual Trails & Trains Festival June 5, 6 & 7th, 2025! Mark your calendar and help us celebrate the Great Trails State by joining us in downtown Old Fort, North Carolina. Come celebrate with us the rich history of our Blue Ridge Mountain community by focusing on its pathways and […]
Laura Boosinger & Mike Compton: An Inaugural Performance at the New BAC Theater
Laura Boosinger & Mike Compton: An Inaugural Performance at the New BAC Theater
We hope you’ll come and help us celebrate the opening of our brand new theater as we proudly present these talented musicians, Laura Boosinger and Mike Compton. Laura Boosinger was born in California. After living throughout the south during her teenage years, her family came to North Carolina in 1975 when Laura was seventeen and […]
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Rails & Rhythms Bluegrass Night
Rails & Rhythms Bluegrass Night
We are excited to help kick off the annual Trails and Trains Festival on Friday night with Rails & Rhythms Bluegrass Night– an evening to come together, support local businesses, share resources, and recognize the amazing strength of our community while listening to award-winning local musicians. Zoe and Cloyd, Darren Nicolson, and a special WNC All-Star Band featuring […]
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The Concert For Hickory Nut Gorge
The Concert For Hickory Nut Gorge
The Lake Lure Music Festival and the Lake Lure Community Education Foundation, along with Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, are proud to present THE CONCERT FOR HICKORY NUT GORGE, Saturday, June 7th, 2025 starting at 2:00pm at the Lake Lure Classical Academy’s Raptor Center! The concert will feature IBMA-nominated Appalachian Road Show, along with Western […]
A Folk School Garden Dinner
A Folk School Garden Dinner
Join us for an unforgettable evening of craft, cuisine, and community at the John C. Campbell Folk School! ✨ Celebrate the bounty of the Appalachian region with a handcrafted farm-to-table dinner, signature botanical cocktails, craft demos, artist talks, and live music 🎶—all taking place in our beautiful garden. Enjoy spinning and dyeing demonstrations during the […]
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Blue Ridge Roots Revival Concert Series: Cast Iron Bluegrass
Blue Ridge Roots Revival Concert Series: Cast Iron Bluegrass
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is excited to host its second free Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center show this June. Cast Iron Bluegrass, an Asheville-based bluegrass band, will play at the Visitor Center on June 21st from 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 21st. This event is part of the Blue Ridge Roots Revival […]
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Pie Palooza: Brasstown Morris Dance Team Fundraiser
Pie Palooza: Brasstown Morris Dance Team Fundraiser
Live music with dance performances by Stix in the Mud, Dames Rocket NW and Rapper Magic!! A big show! Bells, swords, sticks, clogs, hankies, accordions, fiddles, recorder and drums! Twenty six kinds of homemade pie, both sweet and savory! $6 a slice Eat pie for supper and for dessert! Advance tickets $10 or $12 at […]
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Annual Graham County Flame Azalea Festival
Annual Graham County Flame Azalea Festival
The Annual Flame Azalea Festival will take place on June 8th.
Blue Ridge Roots Revival: Burnsville Town Center, June 14, 2025
Blue Ridge Roots Revival: Burnsville Town Center, June 14, 2025
Join us for a night of mountain music with performances by North Carolina Heritage award winner Rhonda Gouge & Keeping Time and the duo Carley Arrowood & Daniel Thrailkill on June 14th, 2025, at Burnsville Town Center (6 South Main Street, Burnsville, NC). The show begins at 7:00 pm. Suggested ticket price: $20-30. Tickets can […]
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Rhythm & Brews Concert
Rhythm & Brews Concert
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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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 throughout the day, as well as a classic car show, a 10K run, and 2 nights of street dancing. Come discover our Small Town Mountain […]
Summer Tracks Music Concert: Anya Hinkle with Free Planet Radio
Summer Tracks Music Concert: Anya Hinkle with Free Planet Radio
Tryon’s most popular music series—continues its 25th season June 20 with Anya Hinkle with Free Planet Radio. Well known and well-loved, Asheville-based singer-songwriter, Anya Hinkle is steeped in the tones of roots and folk music, seasoned by her world travels and vivid storytelling. PopMatters calls her “a burgeoning force behind the Appalachian roots revival…” Americana Highways writes of her latest album Oceania (2024, Red […]
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Upper French Broad Riverfest
Upper French Broad Riverfest
The Transylvania French Broad Stewards, the Town of Rosman, Conserving Carolina, and Headwaters Outfitters are joining up again to put on the 10th annual Upper French Broad Riverfest! We invite residents and visitors to come spend a fun day celebrating the river! Join us at Champion Park in Rosman, NC for a free, family-friendly festival with live […]
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Blue Ridge Roots Revival Series: Clarke Williams & Travis Stuart
Blue Ridge Roots Revival Series: Clarke Williams & Travis Stuart
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 Heritage […]
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Shindig on Main July 4th Celebration
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 family fun. Enjoy a patriotic flag-raising ceremony, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by local elected officials, food trucks, live music, and entertainment throughout the day. As night falls, […]
4th of July Powwow
Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]
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July 4th Weekend Continental Encampment & Festival
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 founding. Featured Events: 🔹 Continental Encampment – Meet colonial militia reenactors, explore their camp, and learn about life as a patriot soldier 🔹 Reading of […]
4th of July Powwow
Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]
Shindig on the Green
Shindig on the Green
Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025, Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
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4th of July Powwow
Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]
