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  • Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

    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 each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the […]

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  • Waldesian Festival

    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 all your favorite street foods: funnel cakes, gyros, chicken on a stick, snow cones, turkey legs, and more! Saturday’s festivities will also feature a bocce […]

  • Shelton House 2025

    Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival

    Shelton House 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

    The Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend (BRHW) Arts and Crafts Fair 2025 is located 3 blocks from downtown Waynesville on the grounds of the Shelton Campus in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The campus includes the Historic Shelton House Museum of NC Handicrafts, the Carriage House Gift Shop, an AirBnB, the Shelton Barn Museum […]

    Free

  • Summer Tracks Concert Series: Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters

    Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United States

    The music of Asheville, North Carolina based outfit Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters is nuanced, bringing insight and wit to the stories Platt tells through songwriting. Lyrically driven, the band’s country roots music often inspires introspection, whether it be about life on the road, heartache or hope. There is an empathetic and charming wit […]

  • North Carolina Apple Festival

    Main Street Hendersonville South Main Street, Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States

    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, […]

    Free
  • August Big Barn Bash at Hickory Nut Gap Farm on August 30, 2025. Image features an illustration of a barn in the mountains.

    Big Barn Bash

    Hickory Nut Gap 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview, NC, United States

    Mark your calendars for our August Big Barn Bash! We are so excited to welcome @projecthng back with pony rides this month! This is an event you don't want to miss! Shop With Local MakersPony Rides With @projecthngKiddo Bio Blitz With Mtn TrueEat With @littleovenpizzeriaSnack With @appalachianpopcoEnjoy Live Bluegrass MusicStroll @hickorynutgap

  • Goombay Festival

    Goombay Festival: Back to Our Roots

    Pack Square Park 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    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 […]

    FREE
  • Sparta Sashay, A mural tour in Sparta, NC presented by the Alleghany Arts Council on Saturday, September 20th, 2025.

    Sparta Sashay: A Heritage Festival Tour of Town Murals

    Chamber of Commerce Alley 58 S Main St, Sparta, NC, United States

    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.  

    Free
  • Harvesting Heritage Festival

    Harvesting Heritage Festival

    Center for Pioneer Life 134 joe young road , Burnsville, North Carolina, United States

    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 […]

  • Yadkin Arts Council's Annual Harvest Festival

    Yadkin Arts Council’s Annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival

    Downtown Yadkinville Elm & Jackson Street, Yadkinville, NC, United States

    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, […]

    Free
  • Mountain Heritage Festival in Sparta, NC

    Blue Ridge Mountain Heritage Festival

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    Main Street - Sparta 58 South Main Street, Sparta, NC, United States

    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, […]