• Coon Dog Day Festival

    Mark your calendar for the third Saturday of May and the 20th Annual Saluda Arts Festival. One of the great spring traditions in Saluda, this year's one-day event will feature […]

  • 30th Annual John C Campbell Folk School Singing 

    John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    Beginning at 9:00 AM, there will be an introduction to singing Sacred Harp and Christian Harmony music for beginners. Some loaner books are available.  Singing: 10:00 AM. - 3:00 PM, July 12th, 2025 Dinner on […]

    Free
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    Brushy Mountain Peach & Heritage Festival

    Wilkes Heritage Museum 100 E Main St, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

    On July 27, 2019, the Brushy Mountain Community Center held its first annual Peach & Heritage Festival. It showcased local artisans, home-grown peaches, and Brushy Mountain's rich heritage. We invite […]

  • Pioneer Heritage Festival

    Museum of Haywood County History 178 Morgan Street, Clyde, North Carolina, United States

    The Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society presents the Pioneer Heritage Festival. This free, family-friendly event will feature live demos of heritage crafts and skills, exhibits, music, food, and more. […]

    Free
  • Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

    Asheville High School 419 McDowell St, Asheville, NC, United States

    Are you ready to be part of the 98th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®? On July 31, August 1, and 2, 2025, a different show will be presented live on stage […]

    See site for ticket prices..
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    NC Mineral & Gem Festival

    Three Peaks Enrichment Center 97 Pinebridge Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

      The NC Mineral and Gem Festival is a vibrant celebration of nature’s treasures, attracting gem enthusiasts and families alike. Experience a variety of activities including mine tours, and a […]

  • The Way We See the World: Annual Indigenous Pop Culture Celebration

    Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC, United States

    Since 2022, MotCP’s annual The Way We event highlights Native pop culture and showcases timely perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily by Cherokee people. These community-centered events put Native self-representation in […]

  • Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair

    Come and enjoy beautiful downtown Burnsville, hometown hospitality, and a one-of-a-kind selection of handmade arts and crafts at the Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair. Established in 1956, The Mount Mitchell Crafts […]

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    NC Mineral & Gem Festival

    Three Peaks Enrichment Center 97 Pinebridge Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

      The NC Mineral and Gem Festival is a vibrant celebration of nature’s treasures, attracting gem enthusiasts and families alike. Experience a variety of activities including mine tours, and a […]

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    Southeastern Permaculture Gathering

    Patterson School Foundation 4646 Patterson School Dr, Lenoir, NC, United States

    The 2025 Southeastern Permaculture Gathering is right around the corner. Please sign up before July 1st to get the Early Bird discount! It is at The Patterson School Foundation in […]

    Free – $160
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    Highlands’ Friday Night Live

    Town Square Highlands Downtown Highlands, Highlands, NC, United States

    From now until September, the vibrant tunes of live music fill the air in downtown Highlands every Friday and Saturday night. Shows on both nights are free and take place […]

    Free