• Annual Flock to the Rock

    Recurring
    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

    Recurring
    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 […]

  • Sunset at the Swinging Bridge

    Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United States

    Back by popular demand, Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is offering a sunset experience in 2026. This special event will provide guests […]

  • Sonker Festival

    Recurring
    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
  • Fall Color Ramble

    Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United States

    Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for […]

  • 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 […]

  • Annual Flock to the Rock

    Recurring
    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.
  • Singing on Grandfather

    Recurring
    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.
  • Greening Up The Mountains Festival

    Recurring
    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

    Recurring
    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.
  • Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival

    Dearwoode Reserve 395 Riversedge Road Brevard, Brevard, United States

    Join us on the banks of the historic French Broad River for the Forks of the River Fly Fishing Festival, a celebration of fishing, fellowship, and the vibrant outdoor culture […]

    See site for details
  • Pisgah Project Day

    Recurring
    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