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SUMMARY:Plow Days Festival
DESCRIPTION:Darnell Farms hosts a two-day festival. Check out vendors\, crafts\, hayrides\, live music\, demonstrations\, food\, and more! \nCheck the website for hours.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/plow-days-festival/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Darnell Farms\, 2300 Governors Island Road\, Bryson City\, NC\, 28713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Family Fun,Farms & Agriculture,Education,Arts & Crafts
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SUMMARY:Singing on Grandfather
DESCRIPTION:Singing on the Mountain is an annual Gospel & Worship festival held on the 4th Sunday of June. Join us for a century-long annual gathering tradition cultivating fellowship through gospel music in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. \nJoseph Hartley began Singing on the Mountain in 1924 as a church picnic\, and for nearly a century\, the all-day\, free festival of gospel singing and fellowship was held on the fourth Sunday of June on Grandfather Mountain. In the spirit of faith and community\, all have been welcomed to enjoy picnics and gospel music performances highlighted with a message of love and hope. Established as a collaboration between The Hartley\, MacRae\, and Morton families\, “Singing” blossomed and flourished in MacRae Meadows for decades.  \nLearn more about this free event at https://www.singingongrandfather.com/
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/singing-on-grandfather/2027-01-24/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greening Up The Mountains Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Greening Up the Mountains Festival is a heritage arts festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring through both traditional and contemporary forms of Appalachian art\, music\, food\, and beverage which honor our community and local artisans. The festival is sponsored by both the Town of Sylva and the Main Street Sylva Association and will be held in Historic Downtown Sylva\, North Carolina. The Greening Up The Mountains Festival enjoys crowds of upwards of 12\,000 attendees and has 150 vendor booth spaces. In addition to a variety of arts\, crafts\, and food vendors\, attendees can enjoy a 5k run\, beverage arts featuring local craft breweries\, and live music throughout the day. \n​Be sure to visit both Main Street and Bridge Park to enjoy all the festival has to offer. Like us on Facebook to receive festival updates and information.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/greening-up-the-mountains-festival/2027-02-27/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Sylva\, Landis Street\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort
DESCRIPTION: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 connections through the town’s notable railroad and Pisgah National Forest history. \n 
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/trails-and-trains-festival-in-old-fort/2027-06-03/
LOCATION:Downtown Old Fort\, 38 S Catawba Ave.\, Old Fort\, NC\, 28762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Festivals,Natural Heritage,Outdoors Activity
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SUMMARY:Autumn Leaves Festival
DESCRIPTION:Every year in October\, Mayberry is the place to be for the Autumn Leaves Festival™\, a historic festival in the heart of Mount Airy\, NC. This nationally recognized event is unique with its mix of music\, arts\, crafts\, and delicious food. There is something for everyone. People from all over the country and the local citizens flood the streets of Downtown Mount Airy during this 3-day festival. \nFriday\, October 10th\, 2025 9am-9pm\nSaturday\, October 11th\, 2025 9am-9pm\nSunday\, October 12th\, 2025 12pm-6pm \nA full schedule of events can be found here. 
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/autumn-leaves-festival/2027-10-08/
LOCATION:Downtown Mount Airy\, Mount Airy\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Singing on Grandfather
DESCRIPTION:Singing on the Mountain is an annual Gospel & Worship festival held on the 4th Sunday of June. Join us for a century-long annual gathering tradition cultivating fellowship through gospel music in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. \nJoseph Hartley began Singing on the Mountain in 1924 as a church picnic\, and for nearly a century\, the all-day\, free festival of gospel singing and fellowship was held on the fourth Sunday of June on Grandfather Mountain. In the spirit of faith and community\, all have been welcomed to enjoy picnics and gospel music performances highlighted with a message of love and hope. Established as a collaboration between The Hartley\, MacRae\, and Morton families\, “Singing” blossomed and flourished in MacRae Meadows for decades.  \nLearn more about this free event at https://www.singingongrandfather.com/
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/singing-on-grandfather/2028-01-23/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Greening Up The Mountains Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Greening Up the Mountains Festival is a heritage arts festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring through both traditional and contemporary forms of Appalachian art\, music\, food\, and beverage which honor our community and local artisans. The festival is sponsored by both the Town of Sylva and the Main Street Sylva Association and will be held in Historic Downtown Sylva\, North Carolina. The Greening Up The Mountains Festival enjoys crowds of upwards of 12\,000 attendees and has 150 vendor booth spaces. In addition to a variety of arts\, crafts\, and food vendors\, attendees can enjoy a 5k run\, beverage arts featuring local craft breweries\, and live music throughout the day. \n​Be sure to visit both Main Street and Bridge Park to enjoy all the festival has to offer. Like us on Facebook to receive festival updates and information.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/greening-up-the-mountains-festival/2028-02-26/
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