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WNC Yarn Crawl
What is a yarn crawl??? “To tour/visit/salivate over a local yarn shops for extreme fiber enthusiasts.” -Urban Dictionary The Western North Carolina Yarn Crawl gives you and your friends a chance to create a self-guided tour, stopping by as many (or all!) Local Yarn Stores during this event for a chance to win prizes, shop […]
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Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
Macon County Community Building 1288 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC, United StatesThe annual Mother’s Day Gem show sponsored by Franklin’s Gem and Mineral Museum has run for over 50 years. Each year rockhounds from all across the United States descend on Franklin for gem & mineral shows. These shows feature everything from fine jewelry to rough and cut gems & minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and more. […]
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Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
Macon County Community Building 1288 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC, United StatesThe annual Mother’s Day Gem show sponsored by Franklin’s Gem and Mineral Museum has run for over 50 years. Each year rockhounds from all across the United States descend on Franklin for gem & mineral shows. These shows feature everything from fine jewelry to rough and cut gems & minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and more. […]
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Fiber Frolic
Hickory Ridge History Museum 591 Horn in the West Dr., Boone, NC, United StatesThis family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and is completely FREE to attend. Get ready for a day filled with fiber fun, including exciting activities like spinning demonstrations, wool carding, and more. Whether you're a seasoned fiber enthusiast or just curious to learn more, the Fiber Frolic is the perfect opportunity to come together […]
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Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
Macon County Community Building 1288 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC, United StatesThe annual Mother’s Day Gem show sponsored by Franklin’s Gem and Mineral Museum has run for over 50 years. Each year rockhounds from all across the United States descend on Franklin for gem & mineral shows. These shows feature everything from fine jewelry to rough and cut gems & minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and more. […]
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Visitor Celebration Day
Cherokee Welcome Center 498 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC, United StatesJoin us for Visitor Celebration Day, a special event dedicated to showing appreciation for our visitors! Enjoy a full day of entertainment, food, and community fun! Admission: Free What to Expect: Live music and entertainment Stickball demonstrations Traditional dancers Giveaways Local vendors with unique crafts and goods Food trucks and food vendors Interested in being […]
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Township10 5th Anniversary Celebration
Township10 310 Ras Grooms Road, Marshall, NC, United StatesCome celebrate at our event on May 17 from 12-4. We are co-hosting a special residency with Josh Copus featuring four Australian artists: Ruby Yeh, Jade Shanley, Dean Kasper, & Danielle Vibert. Enjoy an afternoon of studio visits, delicious tacos by the one and only Luis Martinez of Taquio Foods, a bakesale by the extraordinary […]
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Friends of Agriculture Breakfast
Green Creek Community Center 25 Shields Drive, Tryon, NC, United StatesPolk County’s Office of Agricultural Economic Development hosts a monthly Friends of Agriculture Breakfast for our community of farmers, gardeners, and food enthusiasts. The Friends of Agriculture Breakfast is a free event that features a delicious local food breakfast and an educational speaker on areas of interest to our agricultural community. The Friends of Agriculture […]
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Swain County Heritage Festival
Riverfront Park 101 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, United StatesCome and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains small town of Bryson City! Friday evening is Southern Gospel Music night, and everyone can join in a sing-along at the end. Saturday - Memorial Day Ceremony featuring veterans. Then the music starts and lasts all day! Bluegrass, country, folk, and a little bit […]
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Garden Jubilee
Downtown Hendersonville Main Street , Hendersonville, NC, United StatesImmerse yourself in the beauty of Garden Jubilee, a spectacular gardening show gracing Main Street in historic downtown Hendersonville. This Memorial Day weekend event, hosted by the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, transforms the area into a seven-block garden wonderland. Over 200 plant and craft vendors line the street, offering an extensive variety of annuals, perennials, […]
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Craft Thinking & Making: Critical Studies Conference
Folk Art Center Auditorium 382 Blue Ridge Parkway , Asheville, United StatesBringing together a variety of craft scholars and artists from our region and beyond for lectures and presentations. *Check SouthernHighlandGuild.org for updates regarding a full schedule.
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Just American Made Glass Festival
Historic Downtown Sylva Landis Street, Sylva, NC, United StatesJAM Glass Gallery is hosting the Just American Made Glass Festival, free to attend. Festivities include a Figurine Show inside the gallery, scheduled flameworking demos inside the studio, outside vending with demos, live music, glass games, classes, giveaways, foraged tea, & more.
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