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  • Music at the Market Concert: Slate Mountain Ramblers

    Surry County Farmer's Market 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, United States

    The Slate Mountain Ramblers is a family old-time band from Mt. Airy. They formerly lived in Ararat, Va., a small community at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For many years, Richard Bowman, his wife Barbara and their daughter Marsha have spent weekends playing music. Richard plays fiddle, Barbara the bass and Marsha the […]

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  • Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum

    North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United States

    Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise.

  • Naturalist Niche: Fall Ridge Hike

    Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United States

    The trails of Chimney Rock in the fall are amazing, but a guided hike off-the-beaten-path can lead you to places you never knew existed. Join a naturalist and learn what fall brings to Hickory Nut Gorge. You’ll discover seasonal changes along your trek that will introduce you to a whole new perspective of the Park. […]

  • Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades

    Fines Creek Community Center Fines Creek Road, Clyde, North Carolina, United States

    Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades. Traditional country and rock, clogging, line dancing, two-step, swing, mountain dancing 100% of proceeds go to FCCA in supporting scholarships, community needs, and the Manna Foodbank Dance $5 Hotdog $5 with Chips, Dessert, Drink Cake Walk and 50/50 Raffle

  • Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas

    The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

    The holidays truly become a family affair when married duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy — two of the globes best and brightest fiddle players — invite their children onstage for an unforgettable evening of holiday fun. “Nothing short of jaw dropping … There are performances here that will raise you up and performances that […]

  • Candlelight Christmas at Historic Johnson Farm

    Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United States

    Candlelight Christmas tours will be held December 2 and 3. Five tours will be offered each evening, at 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, 7:15 and 8:00 PM. Visitors will take part in a guided tour of the decorated 1880 farm house, visit with the Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists, listen to live music by local students, and […]

  • Christmas Craft Market

    The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United States

    Join us for our 7th annual Christmas Makers Market! Our halls will be filled with 30+ local vendors selling unique gifts, custom home décor, sweet treats, one-of-a-kind jewelry and so much more. Make Christmas shopping easy this year by shopping local! Enjoy food trucks on our front lawn and have a prime viewing spot for […]

  • Bluegrass at the Rock: Steve Dilling & Sideline

    Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United States

    "Steve Dilling and Skip Cherryholmes are joined by Jamie Harper, Nick Goad, Andy Buckner, and Kyle Windbeck. Each with a commitment to working as one unit to deliver high-energy, innovative, hard-driving, variety-packed entertainment night after night throughout Sideline’s lengthy tour schedule. Always seeking new breakthroughs in music, while holding to the core of their proven […]

  • Appalachian Christmas and Tinsel Trail at Shelton House

    Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

    The Shelton House - Museum of NC Handicrafts in Waynesville, NC will once again conclude their events for our 41st year in a magical way.  On Sunday, December 5, we will host our annual Appalachian Family Christmas event and open the Tinsel Trail for a month-long opportunity to safely get outside and enjoy the Holiday Lights […]

  • Christmas with the Embers featuring Craig Woolard

    Andy Griffith Playhouse Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

    The Embers - Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Feel Good Music. Regularly boasting an average of 225 shows per year, with numerous shows in Mount Airy including their annual Christmas show – perfect to get you in the mood for the holiday season!

  • Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades

    Fines Creek Community Center Fines Creek Road, Clyde, North Carolina, United States

    Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades. Traditional country and rock, clogging, line dancing, two-step, swing, mountain dancing 100% of proceeds go to FCCA in supporting scholarships, community needs, and the Manna Foodbank Dance $5 Hotdog $5 with Chips, Dessert, Drink Cake Walk and 50/50 Raffle

  • Riders in the Sky at The Historic Earle Theatre

    Historic Earle Theatre Rockford Street, Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States

    The best in Western music since 1977. Award-winning harmonies, wacky Western wit and high-yodeling adventures. Recordings, endless show dates, and television appearances followed for a decade before the fine folks at Pixar called and asked the quartet – by this time they had been joined by Joey the Cowpolka King – to sing a tune […]

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