• Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

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

    The long and storied tradition that is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returns to MacRae Meadows on Thursday, July 6, continuing through Sunday, July 9. This marks the 67th year for the beloved and historic celebration of Scottish ancestry and heritage, with the popular festival once again bringing a “wee bit o’ Scotland” to the […]

  • Ebbs Chapel Blackberry Festival

    Ebbs Chapel Community Center 281 Laurel Valley Rd, Mars Hill, NC, United States

    In July of each year the Ebbs Chapel Community Center sponsors the Blackberry Festival. The festival features sales of local craftsmen in fabric and wood; artists in oil, watercolor, and other media; books by Madison County authors; new and old lightly used kitchen and household goods as well as used furniture; and food items such […]

  • Brasstown Community Center 2023 Summer Concert Series: Just Us

    Brasstown Community Civic Center 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    To close out the Brasstown Community Center 2023 Summer Concert Series, we have brought back a fan favorite - Just Us - playing on Saturday August 26, 2023. This is an exciting band based out of East Tennessee that was formed in September of 2006 and features a unique blend of bluegrass, country and contemporary […]

  • Valle Country Fair

    Valle Crucis Conference Center NC Highway 194, Valle Crucis, NC, United States

    An overgrown church bazaar set in a picturesque NC mountain valley during peak fall color season. Hand-made crafts, home-cooked food and mountain music make this fall festival and community celebration an authentic slice of Blue Ridge culture! All proceeds help people in need. Free admission, $10 parking per vehicle. www.vallecountryfair.org 828-963-4609

  • Beaverdam Studio Tour

    The artists working in Beaverdam Valley—plus guest artists—are excited to welcome visitors to see their work, talk with them, and offer handmade art and craft for sale. Media include ceramics, painting, jewelry, sculpture, textiles, paper art, photography, and more. Beaverdam Studio Tour 2023 Saturday, October 28 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, October 29 10:00 […]

  • Yadkin Bluegrass & Old Time Convention

    Yadkinville Elementary School 305 North State Street, Yadkinville, NC, United States

    The Yadkin Arts Council will present the Yadkin Bluegrass & Old Time Convention on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Yadkinville Elementary School. Musicians of all ages are welcome to perform and compete in front of a live audience full of their family and friends. From live competitions to impromptu jam sessions, the toe-tapping sounds of […]

  • Local Cloth FiberFest

    WNC Farmers Market 570 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC, United States

    Local Cloth is proud to host the 12th Annual FiberFest on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8am to 5pm at the WNC Farmer’s Market (Shed #3 | 570 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC). FiberFest (formerly known as Fiber Farmers Day) takes place on the Saturday of the Spring Festival & Growing in the Mountains Plant Show […]

  • Pioneer Day

    Mountain Gateway Museum 24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC, United States

    Featuring Southern Appalachian crafters, live music, food trucks, inflatables, antique tools and equipment, special exhibits, and much more. Craft demonstrations will include blacksmithing, woodworking, quilting, crocheting, pottery, basket making, chair caning, spinning, weaving, dyeing, jewelry making and others. Many crafters also will have items for sale. A variety of food trucks will be available. Admission […]

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  • Yadkin Valley Wine Festival

    Elkin Municipal Park 334 Elk Spur Street, Elkin, NC, United States

    The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival celebrates North Carolina’s premier wine region each spring with a day of wine, food, music and art. This year’s festival is set for Saturday, May 18, at Elkin Municipal Park and features 16 wineries from Yadkin Valley wine country. The park setting allows patrons to bring chairs or blankets and […]

  • Cowee Valley Pottery Festival

    Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United States

    Visit the Cowee Pottery School to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Come see live demonstrations, make your own pottery, and view and purchase ceramic art from the school's skilled potters.

  • Sow & Grow Fest

    Hickory Nut Gap 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview, NC, United States

      Join the Organic Growers School for a community potluck benefitting the Grow for Good Fund. The Grow for Good Fund supports farmer training programs, scholarships, mentorships, and Organic Growers School's savings incentive program. Entertainment will be provided by local musicians Laura Blackley and Ashley Chambliss. The event will include gardening demos, tomato tastings, local […]