Events
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The NC Butterfly Festival
Downtown Hudson Central Street, Hudson, North Carolina, United StatesCelebrate spring at the 42nd Annual North Carolina Butterfly Festival, taking place Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in downtown Hudson, North Carolina on Central Street. This long-standing community festival […]
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Town & Trail Fest
A free event to celebrate Hot Springs, NC and the Appalachian Trail! Live music, vendors, duck race, cornhole tournament, and more! Dedicated volunteers are clearing the trails and businesses are […]
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Airing of the Quilts
Appalachian Women's Museum 100 W. Hometown Place, Dillsboro, NC, United StatesThe airing of quilts is a traditional rite of spring in the mountains. After a long winter with families snuggled under layers of warm handmade quilts, the warmer weather of […]
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Smoky Mountain SpringFest
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd , Robbinsville, North Carolina, United StatesCome on out for the annual Smoky Mountain SpringFest at Stecoah as we celebrate spring and our beautiful Great Smoky Mountains! This event is focused on outdoor activities and recreation […]
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Bi-Annual Sip & Shop at Historic Grovewood Gallery
Grovewood Village 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesExperience the richness of local artistry during the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This event will take place over two weekends in 2026. First Weekend: May 2 & 3 (12-5pm) […]
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Bi-Annual Sip & Shop at Historic Grovewood Gallery
Grovewood Village 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesExperience the richness of local artistry during the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This event will take place over two weekends in 2026. First Weekend: May 2 & 3 (12-5pm) […]
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History Happy Hour
Center for Pioneer Life 134 joe young road , Burnsville, North Carolina, United StatesDive into the world of history with us. Join historians as they share their latest research and insights in their fields. Connect, converse and enjoy an evening spent with fellow […]
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Annual Face Jug Show
American Folk Art & Framing 64 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEach & every face jug we’ve collected for this year’s show will debut right here at 11AM on Wednesday May 6th, and you’ll have a full hour to peruse the […]
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Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival
Lake Lure 119 Arcade St, Lake Lure, NC, United StatesThe Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual festival featuring craft and art vendors. The Festival raises funds to support Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach. The Outreach is a […]
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Fiber Club at The Bascom
The Bascom 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC, United StatesThe Bascom's Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together monthly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on […]
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Community Workshop Days 2026
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesJoin us for Community Workshop Days on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the John C. Campbell Folk School campus! This season we have four offerings that are filling […]
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Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival
Lake Lure 119 Arcade St, Lake Lure, NC, United StatesThe Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual festival featuring craft and art vendors. The Festival raises funds to support Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach. The Outreach is a […]
