Grandfather Mountain: Sunset at the Swinging Bridge
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesEnjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and see a sunset from the top of the mountain. Your event ticket includes an entire day’s access to Grandfather Mountain, with regular park hours being 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trails close at 4 p.m. at 5 p.m., all sunset eventgoers should […]
The Morris Family Band (Irish)
Historic Earle Theatre 142 North Main Street , Mount Airy, NC, United StatesCelebrate Saint Patrick's Day at The Historic Earle Theatre in downtown Mount Airy! The Morris Family Band will be playing an Irish Celtic Blend of music featuring a cello, flute, penny whistle, mandolin, guitars and violins. Tickets are $15!
Charity Ray Art Exhibit
Mars Landing Galleries 37 Liberty Street, Mars Hill, NC, United StatesWe are thrilled to have an exhibit and sale of Charity Ray's remaining original artworks, as well as a selection of prints. March 25 from 1:00-5:00 pm at Mars Landing Galleries, located adjacent to the Mars Hill Library. We've been working with the gallery for a few months to make this show happen, and it […]
Glass & Metal Day at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesShowcasing the elements and craft processes of metal and glass, Guild Makers will demonstrate a range of techniques~ each with their own distinct touch and style. Demonstrations include blacksmithing, glass blowing, piercing, soldering, knife making, bezeling, repoussé, copper etching, assembling stained glass, forging, and many more. Watch and learn about two of the oldest craft […]
And the Beat Goes On with Vance Gilbert
Muddy Creek Cafe and Music Hall 60 South Main Street , Sparta, NC, United States“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might have been something close to the great Vance Gilbert.” As the above quote from Richmond magazine suggests, Vance Gilbert defies stereotypes. It’s little wonder then that he also exceeds expectations. In this case, those two qualities […]
Fine Tuned Concert Series: Benjamin Barker with David LaMotte, The Allen Boys with DaShawn Hickman and Kelley Breiding
Reeves Theater 129 West Main Street, Elkin, NC, United StatesThe Allen Boys Benjamin Barker Dave LaMottte Kelley Breiding Be one of the first to hear and experience the next wave of emerging artists in Western North Carolina. This spring, the Blue Ridge Music Trails’ trailblazing musical project, Fine Tuned, supports the next generation as they take to the […]
Easter Egg Hunt
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesThe Easter Bunny has been extra busy this winter, storing up eggs and candy for this year's hunt! So, grab your baskets and hop on over to the Folk School for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! An annual springtime favorite for kids, this year's Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 8th at 1 p.m. Join us […]
Madison County Potters Market
Marshall High Studios 115 Blannahassett Island Road, Marshall, NC, United StatesIn the last decade, the quiet mountain towns and townships of Madison County, North Carolina have attracted an ever growing community of artists and craftspeople. Madison County’s rich rural and agricultural history and its inhabitants’ collective respect for tradition and craft make a natural setting for the production of handmade functional and sculptural ceramics. The […]
WNC Farmers Market Spring Festival & Growing in the Mountains Plant Sale
WNC Farmers Market 570 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesWNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Rd., Asheville | Free | Celebrate and shop from local farmers, growers + makers while you enjoy local food trucks that highlight ramps and strawberries. 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Greening Up The Mountains Festival
Historic Downtown Sylva Landis Street, Sylva, NC, United StatesThe Greening Up the Mountains Festival, now in its 25th year, is a heritage arts festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring through both traditional and contemporary forms of Appalachian art, music, food, and beverage which honor our community and local artisans. The festival is sponsored by both the Town of Sylva and the Main […]
Weaverville Art Safari
Weaverviiille Art Safari Studio Tour Weaverville , NC, United StatesCome join this self guided Studio Tour in and around the greater Weaverville area this Spring! Over 60 Artists participating in 29 locations! Glass, Metal, Pottery, Fine Art , Fiber and more!!
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 29th. 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 […]
