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Confluence: An Indigenous Writers’ Workshop
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United StatesSave the date! Confluence: An Indigenous Writers’ Workshop returns for its second year. Created in partnership with author and MotCP board member Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), the series of workshops offers citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians access to high-quality writing instruction from the world’s top Indigenous writers at no cost. Two […]
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Friday Night Live Concert Series: Curtis Blackwell Band
Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United StatesSince forming the band with Sam Cobb and others in 1960, Curtis Blackwell has led Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys and been honored in the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame.
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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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20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden White Pine Drive, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us to learn about our community’s beautiful history, as we celebrate 20 years of community building, growing, and teaching at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Diana McCall, Garden Manager from 2007-2022, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about […]
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16th Annual Flock to the Rock
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesBreak out the binoculars! Our annual feathered frenzy returns. Join us for a day in the park celebrating fall bird and butterfly migration with bird and pollinator family activities, live on-the-glove raptor demonstrations, beginner bird walks, the hawk watch, and more! This is our biggest birding event of the year and whether you’re a lifelong […]
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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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Summer Concert Series: Whitewater Bluegrass Company
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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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Harvesting Heritage Festival
Celebrate and promote our rich Appalachian heritage at the Harvesting Heritage Festival hosted by the Center for Pioneer Life. Explore the historic Young Cabin, enjoy craft demonstrations, check out fantastic food, listen to live music, and learn about Appalachian roots. Purchase tickets by visiting the Center for Pioneer Life online.
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