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Grandfather Mountain: Rhododendron Ramble

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Take a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair […]

National Trails Day at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Hit the trails and celebrate this national holiday, not to mention NC State Park’s Year of the Trail. Join us for guided hikes throughout the day and meet with a ranger to learn the 10 essentials of hiking and backpacking.

Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

In the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative efforts with the public in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout. Visitors can shop for a variety of fine craft of different disciplines: bladesmithing, glassblowing, wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics, woodturning, metalsmithing, leatherwork, and furniture making. The […]

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Nature at Night Hike at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Watch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness on this guided evening excursion with a Park naturalist. Do you know which animals come out along the Hickory Nut Falls trail when the sun goes down? Get ready to learn more about the Park’s rarely-seen residents. NOTE: The Hickory Nut Falls Trail is […]

Grandfather Mountain: The All-Day Rhododendron Ramble

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Celebrate the rhododendron blooms with guided rambles, kids crafts and special displays. See the blossoms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks begin at 12, 1 and 2, taking approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages. Walks begin by the […]

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Garden Pottery Class

The HUB Station Arts Center 145 Cedar Valley Road , Hudson, NC, United States

Register for our upcoming pottery class! Classes meet on Tuesday’s for a 5-week course designed for beginning or intermediate adults (18+). Students will explore handbuilding and slab work as well as learn various decorating and glazing techniques. Students will create multiple pieces throughout the course that are perfect to add to any garden or patio. […]

Summer Tracks: Sol Driven Train

Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United States

Summer Tracks concert series in Rogers Park opens with Sol Driven Train. This regional favorite combines Afro-Caribbean rhythms with funky New Orleans-style brass to produce songs of love, loss, and long johns. Based out of Charleston, SC, they feature rotating lead vocalists and multi-instrumental talent spread across horns, strings, keyboards, and percussion. Combining rich varieties […]

Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Animals in Art – Wildlife Drawing

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Grandfather Mountain is a great source of inspiration for the wildlife artist. The long-range views, unique flora and abundance of animal life on the mountain helps lay out a canvas or paper like no other place. In this Adult Field Course, we’ll be working in close proximity to Grandfather’s wildlife in the Animal Habitats, using […]

National Get Outdoors Day at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

This national holiday celebrates our favorite thing to do… get outdoors! Look for our discovery stations as you hike and learn some cool trail information and history from our naturalists. Plus, look for our friends from Fox Mountain Guides leading rock climbing demonstrations.

Clay Day at the Folk Art Center

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for a celebration of one of the oldest craft mediums and the makers of clay. Clay Day features craft demonstrations and hands-on activities by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and invited guests. Watch live demonstrations of wheel-throwing, hand-building, surface design, and many other clay techniques. Join us on Saturday from 10am-4pm […]

FREE

Bluff Mountain Festival

Hot Springs Resort & Spa 315 Bridge Street, Hot Springs, NC, United States

Foot-tapping bluegrass and old-time music, a silent auction of beautiful regional items, an artists’ market, good food, a beautiful setting, and much more make the Madison County Arts Council’s Bluff Mountain Festival a special community event.  This year’s annual festival will be held June 10, 2023 from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. on the grounds […]

Shapes of Summer: Pottery Pop-Up in Asheville’s River Arts District

The Village Potters Clay Center 191 Lyman Street, #180, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for this summer’s hottest art show – Shapes of Summer Pottery Pop-Up at The Village Potters Clay Center! This exhibition and sale will feature the work of 13 artists, each with a unique style and approach to ceramic art. Highlights include gorgeously glazed functional pieces like mugs, platters, and bowls, as well as […]

FREE

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