Outdoors Activity
Events
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DuPont Forest Festival
DuPont State Recreational Forest, Aleen Steinberg Visitor Center 89 Buck Forest Road, Cedar Mountain, NC, United StatesOn National Public Lands Day, Saturday September 28, 2023, Friends of DuPont Forest will host the annual Dupont Forest Festival, an event celebrating the adventure and beauty of DuPont State Recreational Forest. The DuPont Forest Festival is a free, family friendly event open to the public. It is a celebration of the Forest and the diverse user […]
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Highlands Historical Society – A Walk in the Park
Two different experiences are available. Session One: For the adventurous, a performance in Memorial Cemetery requires a walk by participants. Take a Walk in the Park and meet some of Highlands most important historical figures! Tickets are available from 2:00 until 3:40. All parking will be at the Community Building or Ball Park. All ticket […]
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Spring Art Walk
Downtown Mount Airy Mount Airy, NC, United StatesYou are invited to Downtown Mount Airy for a Spring Art Walk! Artists will be located in numerous locations ready to showcase their amazing work. There will also be demonstrations, a public art trail, a Children's Art Walk, and more! The Children's Art Walk activities will be located at Talley's Custom Frame & Gallery and […]
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Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival
Spruce Pine Main Street 165 Locust Street, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesFire on the Mountain is an annual celebration of the art of the blacksmith that is always held on the last Saturday in April in Downtown Spruce Pine, NC. The event is a partnership between Spruce Pine Main Street, Penland School of Craft, and the Toe River Arts. Each year, the festival contains blacksmith demonstrations, […]
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Appalachia Day – A Celebration of All Things Appalachian!
Hickory Nut Gap 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview, NC, United StatesAppalachia Day is a full-day event this year with three parts: A morning guided hike on the Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures (please register for the hike in advance) A free, family-friendly festival and local market at Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview, NC An evening, ticketed concert with the Darren Nicholson […]
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Native Azalea Day
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesVisit the gardens this spring for Native Azalea Day, an invitation to celebrate and experience azaleas through the eyes of plant enthusiasts, botanists, and artists. In partnership with the Mountain Science Exposition, Native Azalea Day plans to bring even more excitement in its third year! For one day only, visitors can observe as plein air artists capture the […]
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May Day Parade and Maypole Dance
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesCelebrate May Day with us! Our annual May Day Parade & Maypole Dance takes place Saturday, April 26th. This event is free and open to all, with the procession beginning at 11:45 a.m. If you’d like to join in the short parade, meet at Festival Barn at 11:30 a.m. The procession will move from the […]
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Swain County Heritage Festival
Riverfront Park 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United StatesCome and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains small town of Bryson City! Friday evening is Southern Gospel Music night, and everyone can join in a sing-along at the end. Saturday - Memorial Day Ceremony featuring veterans. Then the music starts and lasts all day! Bluegrass, country, folk, and a little bit […]
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Beech Mountain Naturalist Rally
Beech Mountain Parks & Recreation 1330 Pine Ridge Road, Beech Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin the call to the wild to Beech Mountain on May 31st & explore the wonders of the mountain. This event features expert talks, guided hikes, and hands-on activities designed to deepen your understanding of local ecosystems and environmental challenges. This event is free & open to everyone, so join the adventure & stay for […]
