Natural Heritage
The Cherokee Bonfire
Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United StatesGather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season. As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]
Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesCelebrate the rich heritage of the Appalachians at our 45th Fall Festival, featuring over 200 craftspeople, continuous live music and dance, craft demonstrations, good food, and much more!
Folk School Fall Festival
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesGolden fall sunlight and brightly colored leaves provide a scenic backdrop for the John C. Campbell Folk School's Fall Festival. This treasured annual celebration of Appalachian culture, held on the Folk School's Brasstown, North Carolina campus, heralds its 45th anniversary in October. The Folk School's enduring commitment to the arts is evident in a vibrant […]
Bascom Lamar Lunsford “Minstrel of Appalachia”
Mars Hill University: Rural Heritage Museum 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, NC, United StatesThe Lunsford Festival is an all-day festival celebrating regional music and dance traditions. The event is the second oldest folk festival in Western North Carolina and was named in honor of cofounder Bascom Lamar Lunsford. Lunsford was a musician and folklorist who dedicated his life to collecting and promoting the music of the Southern Appalachians. […]
The Cherokee Bonfire
Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United StatesGather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season. As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]
Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesCelebrate the rich heritage of the Appalachians at our 45th Fall Festival, featuring over 200 craftspeople, continuous live music and dance, craft demonstrations, good food, and much more!
The Cherokee Bonfire
Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United StatesGather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season. As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]
The Cherokee Bonfire
Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United StatesGather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season. As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]
ArborEvenings
Relax and unwind at the Arboretum’s new “ArborEvenings” after hours series. Held every Thursday, April – October, from 6 to 9 p.m., visitors will see the Arboretum’s gardens come to light after dark while enjoying delicious food and tasty beverages, including beer and wine, in one of Asheville’s most beautiful natural settings. On the last […]
The Cherokee Bonfire
Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United StatesGather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season. As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]
The Cherokee Bonfire
Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United StatesGather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season. As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]
Step Back in History: Kingdom of the Happy Land
Saluda Presbyterian Church 54 Carolina Street, Saluda, NC, United StatesThe Historic Saluda Committee welcomes Ronnie Pepper as the guest speaker at the next Step Back in History program to be held on Saturday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of the Saluda Presbyterian Church, 54 Carolina Street, Saluda, NC. Join Pepper for a look back at the fascinating history of the Kingdom […]
