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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 […]
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30th Annual John C Campbell Folk School Singing
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesBeginning 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 […]
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Mount Mitchell State Park Education Programs (*at Burnsville Fire Department)
Burnsville First Department 305 Pineola St, Burnsville, NC, United StatesJoin Mount Mitchell Rangers at the Burnsville Fire Department! While Mount Mitchell State Park is still closed, the rangers want to provide free, fun educational opportunities for children and adults. […]
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Brushy Mountain Peach & Heritage Festival
Wilkes Heritage Museum 100 E Main St, Wilkesboro, NC, United StatesOn 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 […]
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Pioneer Heritage Festival
Museum of Haywood County History 178 Morgan Street, Clyde, North Carolina, United StatesThe 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. […]
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Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Asheville High School 419 McDowell St, Asheville, NC, United StatesAre 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 […]
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NC Mineral & Gem Festival
Three Peaks Enrichment Center 97 Pinebridge Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesThe 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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The Way We See the World: Annual Indigenous Pop Culture Celebration
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC, United StatesSince 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 […]
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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 StatesThe 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 StatesThe 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 […]
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Highlands’ Friday Night Live
Town Square Highlands Downtown Highlands, Highlands, NC, United StatesFrom 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 […]
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We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.
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