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  • Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

    Asheville High School 419 McDowell St, Asheville, NC, United States

    Are you ready to be part of the 98th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®? On July 31, August 1, and 2, 2025, a different show will be presented live on stage […]

    See site for ticket prices..
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    NC Mineral & Gem Festival

    Three Peaks Enrichment Center 97 Pinebridge Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

      The NC Mineral and Gem Festival is a vibrant celebration of nature’s treasures, attracting gem enthusiasts and families alike. Experience a variety of activities including mine tours, and a […]

  • Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia Film Screening

    Guidon Brewing Company 415 8th Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC, United States

    Join the Pisgah River Rangers and our program partners for a screening of Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia by Freshwaters Illustrated. Hidden Rivers of Southern Appalachia is a one-hour film that explores the rivers […]

  • The Way We See the World: Annual Indigenous Pop Culture Celebration

    Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC, United States

    Since 2022, MotCP’s annual The Way We event highlights Native pop culture and showcases timely perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily by Cherokee people. These community-centered events put Native self-representation in […]

  • Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair

    Come and enjoy beautiful downtown Burnsville, hometown hospitality, and a one-of-a-kind selection of handmade arts and crafts at the Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair. Established in 1956, The Mount Mitchell Crafts […]

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    NC Mineral & Gem Festival

    Three Peaks Enrichment Center 97 Pinebridge Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

      The NC Mineral and Gem Festival is a vibrant celebration of nature’s treasures, attracting gem enthusiasts and families alike. Experience a variety of activities including mine tours, and a […]

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    Southeastern Permaculture Gathering

    Patterson School Foundation 4646 Patterson School Dr, Lenoir, NC, United States

    The 2025 Southeastern Permaculture Gathering is right around the corner. Please sign up before July 1st to get the Early Bird discount! It is at The Patterson School Foundation in […]

    Free – $160
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    Highlands’ Friday Night Live

    Town Square Highlands Downtown Highlands, Highlands, NC, United States

    From now until September, the vibrant tunes of live music fill the air in downtown Highlands every Friday and Saturday night. Shows on both nights are free and take place […]

    Free
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    Art After Dark

    Downtown Waynesville Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

    Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on the first Fridays of May through December. Galleries stay open until […]

    Free

We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.

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