Confluence: An Indigenous Writers’ Workshop
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United StatesSave the date! Confluence: An Indigenous Writers’ Workshop returns for its second year. Created in partnership with author and MotCP board member Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), the series of […]
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Curtis Blackwell Band
Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United StatesSince forming the band with Sam Cobb and others in 1960, Curtis Blackwell has led Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys and been honored in the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame.
Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThis free celebration of mountain heritage features traditional crafts accompanied by music and dancing. On-going demonstrations will include traditional woodworking with traditional tools, weaving, spinning, dyeing, broom making, stone carving, […]
20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden White Pine Drive, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us to learn about our community’s beautiful history, as we celebrate 20 years of community building, growing, and teaching at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Diana McCall, Garden […]
16th Annual Flock to the Rock
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesBreak out the binoculars! Our annual feathered frenzy returns. Join us for a day in the park celebrating fall bird and butterfly migration with bird and pollinator family activities, live […]
Weaverville Art in Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival
Main Street Weaverville Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United StatesJoin us for the 18th annual Art in Autumn Outdoor Art Festival! Over 100 talented juried artists and craftspeople will fill Main Street with fine art, unique crafts, and creative […]
Summer Concert Series: Whitewater Bluegrass Company
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United States
The Ani and Wanei Culture Fest
Hickory Nut Gap 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview, NC, United StatesA cultural extravaganza mingling Cherokee and Appalachian artisans, performers, and foods! This is a free event for cultural celebration and a new trail kiosk dedication. It is located at Hickory Nut […]
Mountain Home Music Matinees: Caleb Hignite and Trevor McKenzie
Grace Lutheran Church East King Street, Boone, NC, United StatesCaleb Hignite and Trevor McKenzie team up to perform on September 24 at Grace Lutheran Church in Boone. Caleb Hignite holds a bachelor’s in ethnomusicology and is an old-time folk […]
Asheville Quilt Show
WNC Agricultural Center 761 Boylston Hwy, Fletcher, NC, United StatesThe Asheville Quilt Guild presents its 40th Annual Quilt Show, a Ruby Jubilee! Quilts from national, regional, and local quilt makers will be displayed. There will also be a […]
DuPont Forest Festival
DuPont State Recreational Forest, Aleen Steinberg Visitor Center 89 Buck Forest Road, Cedar Mountain, NC, United StatesOn National Public Lands Day, Saturday September 28, 2023, Friends of DuPont Forest will host the annual Dupont Forest Festival, an event celebrating the adventure and beauty of DuPont State […]
Harvesting Heritage Festival
Celebrate and promote our rich Appalachian heritage at the Harvesting Heritage Festival hosted by the Center for Pioneer Life. Explore the historic Young Cabin, enjoy craft demonstrations, check out fantastic […]
