• Pisgah Project Day

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    Pisgah National Forest & Brevard Pisgah Forest, NC, United States

    Pisgah 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 […]

    Free
  • Greening Up The Mountains Festival

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    Historic Downtown Sylva Landis Street, Sylva, NC, United States

    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 […]

  • Mountain Science Expo

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    North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United States

    Join 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 […]

    Visit site for ticket admission prices.
  • Get in Gear Festival

    Highland Brewing 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, United States

    Enjoy 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 […]

    Free
  • Annual Cherokee Fading Voices

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    1897 Little Snowbird Road 1897 Little Snowbird Road, Robbinsville, North Carolina, United States

    The 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: […]

  • Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort

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    Downtown Old Fort 38 S Catawba Ave., Old Fort, NC, United States

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Singing on Grandfather

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    Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

    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 […]

    Free. Donations encouraged.
  • Annual Flock to the Rock

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    Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United States

     Break 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 […]

    Included with admission.
  • Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival

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    Main Street of Elkin Elkin, NC, United States

    The 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 […]

  • Sonker Festival

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    Edwards-Franklin House 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC, United States

    The 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 […]

    Free
  • Woolly Worm Festival

    Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

    This 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 […]