Events
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Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThis free celebration of mountain heritage features traditional crafts accompanied by music and dancing. On-going demonstrations will include traditional woodworking with traditional tools, weaving, spinning, dyeing, broom making, stone carving, and printmaking. Visitors will have the opportunity to try their hand at some of the crafts and an activity table will encourage young people to […]
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Weaverville Art in Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival
Main Street Weaverville Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United StatesJoin us for the 18th annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Art Festival! Over 100 talented juried artists and craftspeople will fill Main Street with fine art, unique crafts, and creative treasures. Enjoy live performances from beloved local musicians throughout the day. Each year, we welcome a guest judge from the local art scene. For 2025, we’re […]
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The Ani and Wanei Culture Fest
Hickory Nut Gap 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview, NC, United StatesA cultural extravaganza mingling Cherokee and Appalachian artisans, performers, and foods! This is a free event for cultural celebration and a new trail kiosk dedication. It is located at Hickory Nut Gap Farm. The festival will include: Live entertainment including: An indigenous flute performance and storytelling by Jarrett Wildcat, the Igali Puppet Performers sharing Cherokee language, […]
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Mountain Home Music Matinees: Caleb Hignite and Trevor McKenzie
Grace Lutheran Church East King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesCaleb Hignite and Trevor McKenzie team up to perform on September 24 at Grace Lutheran Church in Boone. Caleb Hignite holds a bachelor’s in ethnomusicology and is an old-time folk musician, who has played banjo and guitar for over a decade. Trevor McKenzie is the Director of Appalachian State’s Center for Appalachian Studies, an archivist, […]
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Asheville Quilt Show
WNC Agricultural Center 761 Boylston Hwy, Fletcher, NC, United StatesThe Asheville Quilt Guild presents its 40th Annual Quilt Show, a Ruby Jubilee! Quilts from national, regional, and local quilt makers will be displayed. There will also be a raffle and a kids' sewing corner. Vendors will be present to sell wares and give product demos. There will also be quilting technique demonstrations. Thursday, […]
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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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Glaze Days II with Mayco Colors
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesTryon Arts & Crafts School with Mayco Colors Presents GLAZE DAZE, a 1-Day seminar including 3 demonstrations and student exercises in the application of Mayco glaze products. TACS Invites potters and ceramic artists to the third “Glaze Daze”, an all-inclusive day of learning and fun with Mayco Colors. Crista Toler, Mayco representative, will lead three (3) unique glazing […]
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Boone Fall Fest
Downtown Boone Boone, NC, United StatesBuskers Fest will remain a vibrant, open-air street festival, organized in partnership with the Downtown Boone Development Association and the Town of Boone Cultural Resources Department. Buskers, a unique and vibrant event, will take place on the First Friday of October from 5pm to 9pm. As you stroll through the streets of Downtown Boone, you'll […]
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Bluegrass River Jam
Darnell Farms 2300 Governors Island Road, Bryson City, NC, United StatesStop by the farm for a day filled with live Bluegrass music, craft vendors, food trucks, hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and more. Check the website for hours.
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Colorfest
Dillsboro NC, United StatesColorfest Arts & Craft Festival in Dillsboro, NC, is a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and culture nestled in the picturesque landscapes of North Carolina. This annual event showcases a kaleidoscope of artistic expressions, offering visitors a sensory feast of colors, textures, and craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere filled with local artisans, craftsmen, […]
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Hot Springs Art Trail
We invite you to join us for the annual Hot Springs Art Trail. Visitors and residents are invited to walk the self-guided “trail,” see artworks, and meet artists. Most art will be offered for sale. The “trailhead” is Gallery339, Hot Springs first dedicated fine art gallery. Enjoy the self-guided ‘trail’ through downtown Hot Springs, exploring art […]
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Reevestock Music Festival
Reeves Theater 129 West Main Street, Elkin, NC, United StatesThe free Downtown Get-Down Block Party with DJ Charlie Brown Superstar starts at 5:30pm in front of the Reeves Theater. Doors open at 7pm for the Reeves Theater kick-off show with Amythyst Kiah and singer-songwriter Maia Kamil. Show starts at 8pm. Amythyst Kiah Maia Kamil Charlie Brown Superstar Saturday 10/12/24 - Elkin's Hidden Amphitheater Brent […]
