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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 food pantry (and more). It is dedicated to eliminating hunger in our community and helping the needy. Dates are subject to change. Please check the […]
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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 the Terrace. In inclement weather, the group moves inside to the Library, but their enthusiasm is never dampened. 2026 Meeting Dates: January 10th February 14th […]
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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 up fast: Basketry, Marbling, Jewelry and Quilting. Beginners welcome. No experience required. Enjoy a 6-hour studio experience to explore a craft. There will be a 1-hour lunch break where we'll enjoy a […]
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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 food pantry (and more). It is dedicated to eliminating hunger in our community and helping the needy. Dates are subject to change. Please check the […]
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History is for the Birds
Swannanoa Valley Museum 223 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us for a unique and enriching series of bird walks that will take you through the natural beauty of the Swannanoa Valley while also diving into the fascinating history of the region. This is not just your average bird walk! Each event will be led by an experienced guide from the Blue Ridge Audubon […]
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Bob Plott with David Brewin & William Ritter
City Lights Bookstore 3 E Jackson St Ste 1, Sylva, NC, United StatesBob Plott will visit City Lights on Thursday, May 14th at 6:00 pm to share his new book, Southern Appalachian Folkways: Preserving Traditional Arts and Crafts, with David Brewin and William Ritter. Preserving Appalachian Heritage Through Traditional Crafts Explore the heart of Southern Appalachia through its master artisans. The Artistic Preservation of Tradition highlights a […]
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Annual Upper French Broad River Clean Up Day
Headwaters Outfitters 25 Parkway Road, Rosman, NC, United StatesSupport the health and future of the Upper French Broad River by volunteering for our Annual Upper French Broad River Clean Up Day! The French Broad River Clean-Up remains the best volunteer gig in town! Since the inception of “The Upper French Broad River Clean Up Day” in 1992, the annual river clean-up has netted […]
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Saluda Arts Festival
Mark your calendars for May 16, 2026, and get ready to experience the 21st Annual Saluda Arts Festival—a celebration set against the breathtaking backdrop of springtime in the Blue Ridge Mountains! As the crisp mountain air fills with the scent of blooming wildflowers and fresh greenery, historic Main Street will come alive with the colors, […]
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Art Show Gala–Appalachian Barn Alliance
AB Tech Ivy Building 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC, United StatesWe invite you to join us in support of our upcoming 6th Annual Benefit Art Show – “A Pastoral Palette.” Please join us in preserving and celebrating the heritage and art of Western North Carolina barns through this unique event. Tickets for the Friday event are $50 each. If you are a ABA member, you […]
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Art Show Gala–Appalachian Barn Alliance
AB Tech Ivy Building 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC, United StatesWe invite you to join us in support of our upcoming 6th Annual Benefit Art Show – “A Pastoral Palette.” Please join us in preserving and celebrating the heritage and art of Western North Carolina barns through this unique event. Tickets for the Friday event are $50 each. If you are a ABA member, you […]
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Annual Cherokee Fading Voices
1897 Little Snowbird Road 1897 Little Snowbird Road, Robbinsville, North Carolina, United StatesThe Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day in Robbinsville, North Carolina, celebrates the traditional way of the Cherokee people. 1897 Little Snowbird Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771 A Learning Experience for Everyone: Demonstrations from Past Events: Beadwork Pottery Quilting Wood Carving Hominy Cooking Basket Weaving Bean Bread Making Butter Churning Story Telling Flute Making Herbal Medicine Lid […]
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Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, United StatesTake a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]
