Outdoors Activity
Events
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Pisgah Project Day
Pisgah National Forest & Brevard Pisgah Forest, NC, United StatesPisgah Project Day (PPD) is Pisgah’s largest volunteer day. Each spring, hundreds of community volunteers join forces with The Pisgah Conservancy, our event sponsors and partners, and the Forest Service […]
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Greening Up The Mountains Festival
Historic Downtown Sylva Landis Street, Sylva, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Mountain Science Expo
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for a free STEM-oriented science festival where you can interact with scientists, explore nature, and grow your curiosity! The Mountain Science Expo is a part of the larger […]
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Get in Gear Festival
Highland Brewing 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, United StatesEnjoy activities for all ages and outdoor experience levels. Explore an exciting marketplace of outdoor gear and local experiences, meet industry experts, demo the latest gear and equipment, shop special […]
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Annual Cherokee Fading Voices
1897 Little Snowbird Road 1897 Little Snowbird Road, Robbinsville, North Carolina, United StatesThe Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day in Robbinsville, North Carolina, celebrates the traditional way of the Cherokee people. 1897 Little Snowbird Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771 A Learning Experience for Everyone: […]
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Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort
Downtown Old Fort 38 S Catawba Ave., Old Fort, NC, United StatesMark 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 […]
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North Carolina Trail Days
Join us for the 6th annual North Carolina Trail Days in the towns of Elkin and Jonesville - home of three great state trails! The festival celebrates the great outdoors […]
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Singing on Grandfather
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesSinging 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 […]
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Annual Flock to the Rock
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesBreak out the binoculars and get ready for our annual feathered frenzy. This event was designed so birders of all skill sets can enjoy one of the country’s fastest-growing hobbies […]
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Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
Main Street of Elkin Elkin, NC, United StatesThe Annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival is held in Historic Downtown Elkin on the 4th Saturday in September from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The annual Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off starts […]
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Sonker Festival
Edwards-Franklin House 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC, United StatesThe Sonker Festival is a Surry County tradition, presented each year by the Surry County Historical Society. It is held on the first Saturday in October at the Edwards-Franklin House […]
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Woolly Worm Festival
Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United StatesThis year’s event – the 49th annual – takes place Oct. 17-18 on the field of the Historic Banner Elk Elementary School. The Woolly Worm Festival is co-hosted by the […]


