Outdoors Activity
Events
-
-
ASAP’s Farm Tour
ASAP's Farm Tour 20 farms within an hour drive of Asheville , Asheville, NC, United StatesParticipating farms will be announced in late June or early July. One pass is good for all passengers in a single vehicle at all farms, both days. Passes are $35 before Sept. 20 and $45 on Sept 20-21. ASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided […]
-
Cherokee Heritage Festival
Cherokee Homestead 805 Hwy 64 Business, Hayesville, NC, United StatesThis popular festival features a variety of Cherokee crafts and their makers, who demonstrate traditional Native American crafts. Watch as members of the Eastern Band show off their skills in basket and finger weaving, pottery sculpting, bead working, woodcarving, flint knapping, blowgun crafting, and arrow making. Their work is on view and for sale, with […]
FREE -
Yadkin Arts Council’s Annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival
Downtown Yadkinville Elm & Jackson Street, Yadkinville, NC, United StatesJoin the Yadkin Arts Council for the 48th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 am-3:30 pm in downtown Yadkinville. Vendors and food trucks will be set up on Elm and Jackson Street and will feature over 90 different booths with an array of fares. Offering a mix of arts, crafts, […]
Free -
Mountain Heritage Days
Western Carolina University Campus 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesWestern Carolina University has proudly hosted the Mountain Heritage Day festival on the last Saturday in September for 50 years! This cherished tradition has been the university’s gift to the community, preserving Appalachian culture and traditions through education. The festival will span an entire week, featuring newly added programming such as evening faculty-led lectures with […]
-
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 at 9 am and ends around 1 pm (Fruit can be registered from 7 am to 9 am). It is located at 257 Standard St. […]
-
-
Farm City Day 2025
Henderson County Center - Jackson Park 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesThis FREE event features many educational hands-on activities including a farm animal petting zoo, old-time craft demonstrations and a fishing pond. There are many children’s games and a wagon ride though the park. Planned entertainment includes the WTZQ Radio’s Local Artist Showcase Stage showcasing musicians performing throughout the day. Food vendors and displays cover 50 […]
-
Mountain Monarch Festival
Gorges State Park 976 Grassy Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC, United StatesThis free event, hosted by the park and sponsored by Friends of Gorges State Park and other partners, will celebrate the monarch butterfly during its migration and bring attention to the species declining numbers. The park lies along the monarchs’ migratory route. The butterflies can be seen in early October each year flying over the park, […]
Free -
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 west of Mount Airy. Festival attendees sample sonker made from a variety of family recipes passed down through generations. Admission is free, with a nominal […]
Free -
Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, United StatesOctober is one of the best times of year to stargaze at Grandfather Mountain. The air is cool and clear, and the summer constellations are still very prominent, with some early winter sights making their appearance later in the evening. Our goal for this class is to create a familiarity with the night sky and […]
$51 – $60 -
2025 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival – NC’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival
Uptown Shelby 118 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC, United StatesMark your calendars for the 2025 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival - North Carolina’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 9 AM to 4 PM in beautiful Uptown Shelby! Recognized in regional and national media, including Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods, this festival celebrates the unique regional delicacy and local food staple […]
-
FROG Fair – Friends of the Greenway in Franklin
FROG QUARTERS - Greenway Visitor Center 573 E. Main St, Franklin, NC, United StatesFriends of the Greenway is hosting its Fall arts & crafts, music, and food event. FROG FAIR–The Music Venue will be outdoors all day during our twice-annual Arts and Crafts Fair–an important fundraiser for Friends of the Greenway, Inc. Hear Jim Austin’s Classic Country Band, Tommy Nelson’s Burningtown Bluegrass Gospel Band, Sheila Krause and George […]
Free. Donations encouraged. -
-
Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony
Junaluska Memorial 1 Junaluska Drive, Robbinsville, North Carolina, United StatesSave the date!! The annual Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held on November 5th at the Junaluska Memorial Site. Each year we commemorate the life and legacy of Junaluska, and his commitment to resisting removal. Join us in this wonderful celebration! We hope to see you all there!! Junaluska Memorial 1 Junaluska Drive, Robbinsville, […]
FREE
