Third Thursday – Concert on the Lawn
The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us for Third Thursday! A monthly event centered around musical experiences for everyone to enjoy! Grab your friends, family and favorite lawn chairs for an evening concert on the front lawn of the HUB Station! Our featured band will be The NeverB’s a musical sister duo playing a variety of styles and genres. 3 […]
History Hour: The Farmer’s Federation
ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUALJoin the Asheville Museum of History Tuesday, May 23 at 6pm via Zoom for the second program in our foodways month. This event airs live and will be recorded. James G.K McClure Jr.,, an Illinois-born Presbyterian minister and experienced livestock handler, visited Asheville on his 1916 honeymoon and quickly decided to purchase and operate Sherill’s Inn and […]
White Squirrel Weekend
Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United StatesFRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025 5PM-10PM FOOD & CRAFT VENDORS OPEN 5PM-10PM BEER GARDEN and WRISTBAND 5:30PM QUACK SHACK 7:00PM KINDRED VALLEY 8:30PM RED CLAY REVIVAL SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 9AM-12PM TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 10AM-5PM VENDOR STREET FESTIVAL 10AM- 10PM BICYCLE VALET by EARTH MOUNTAIN BICYCLE & BREVARD BIKE ALLIANCE 10AM-10PM FOOD VENDORS 10AM-1PM […]
Hendersonville’s Garden Jubilee
Hendersonville Visitor Center Stage 201 S. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesMost anything and everything garden related will again be available during Hendersonville’s Garden Jubilee, presented by Stuller Power Solutions this Memorial Day weekend. The 30th edition of the garden party takes place Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28. It fills Main Street with block after block of plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, herbs, yard tools and outdoor […]
Grandfather Mountain: Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM 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 […]
Blue Ridge Music Trails Fine Tuned Concert at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesJosh Jones with Sav Sankaran, and Bayla Davis with Cary Fridley Listen to live collaborations of seasoned traditional artists and emerging musicians of Western NC! These concerts are the exciting culmination of the Blue Ridge Music Trails’ trailblazing musical project called Fine Tuned. This initiative connects Western NC musicians for a shared growth experience to […]
Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds and Agricultural Center 1375 US-21, Sparta, NC, United StatesThe event is held at the Higgins Fairgrounds in Sparta, NC. Admission is free! Hours are 9:00 am-5:00 pm each day. We will have classes, demonstrations and events galore! Plus lots of great vendors for your shopping pleasure. History of the festival The first annual Blue Ridge Fiber Fest was held in Sparta, North Carolina on […]
National Trails Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesHit the trails and celebrate this national holiday, not to mention NC State Park’s Year of the Trail. Join us for guided hikes throughout the day and meet with a ranger to learn the 10 essentials of hiking and backpacking.
Nature at Night Hike at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesWatch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness on this guided evening excursion with a Park naturalist. Do you know which animals come out along the Hickory Nut Falls trail when the sun goes down? Get ready to learn more about the Park’s rarely-seen residents. NOTE: The Hickory Nut Falls Trail is […]
2nd Annual High Country Jazz Festival
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country West King Street, Boone, North Carolina, United StatesThe High Country Jazz Festival brings first-rate jazz experiences to Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina. The 2023 headliners include the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra (June 9), the Emmet Cohen Trio (June 10), and Reggie Buie Group (June 11) performing at the Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone and Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock. A host […]
Summer Tracks: Sol Driven Train
Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United StatesSummer Tracks concert series in Rogers Park opens with Sol Driven Train. This regional favorite combines Afro-Caribbean rhythms with funky New Orleans-style brass to produce songs of love, loss, and long johns. Based out of Charleston, SC, they feature rotating lead vocalists and multi-instrumental talent spread across horns, strings, keyboards, and percussion. Combining rich varieties […]
Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Animals in Art – Wildlife Drawing
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGrandfather Mountain is a great source of inspiration for the wildlife artist. The long-range views, unique flora and abundance of animal life on the mountain helps lay out a canvas or paper like no other place. In this Adult Field Course, we’ll be working in close proximity to Grandfather’s wildlife in the Animal Habitats, using […]
