• Native Azalea Day

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

    Visit the gardens this spring for Native Azalea Day, an invitation to celebrate and experience azaleas through the eyes of plant enthusiasts, botanists, and artists. In partnership with the Mountain Science […]

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  • Heritage Apple Day Festival

    Cashiers Historical Society 1940 Highway 107 S, Cashiers, NC, United States

    Gather your family & friends and join us for a hands-on experience celebrating the apples of early settlers with engaging activities for all ages!   This year, we’re adding a […]

  • May Day Parade and Maypole Dance

    John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

    Celebrate May Day with us! Our annual May Day Parade & Maypole Dance takes place Saturday, April 26th. This event is free and open to all, with the procession beginning […]

    FREE
  • Sounds of Nature – Kids’ Music Day

    Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, United States

    Join us for a fun-filled, nature-themed afternoon of music, where families and kids can groove to the sounds in nature! This interactive concert held in the Williams Outdoor Learning Space […]

  • International Fly Fishing Film Festival

    The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

    IF4™ is the world’s leading fly-fishing film event, consisting of films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe and showcases the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly […]

    $22 – $55
  • Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival

    Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United States

    Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural […]

  • Airing of the Quilts

    Appalachian Women's Museum 100 W. Hometown Place, Dillsboro, NC, United States

    The airing of quilts is a traditional rite of spring in the mountains.  After a long winter with families snuggled under layers of warm handmade quilts, the warmer weather of […]

    FREE
  • Quilt Trails Haywood County Bus Tour

    Haywood County

    Part of the Appalachian Heritage Festival, the Quilt Trails Bus Tour offers an enriching way to celebrate the culture and creativity of Haywood County. On May 3rd, Main Street will […]

    $45
  • Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival

    Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

    This pre-opening event will be full of music and fun for the whole family! There will be music from 10 AM to 5 PM, a clogging workshop, guitar drawing, and […]

  • Murphy Spring Festival

    Downtown Murphy North Carolina Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina, United States

    This year’s event will be teeming with interesting and unique vendors, food trucks, kid’s activities! Come on out and enjoy the warm spring air while you listen to live on-stage […]

  • Craft Demo Day & Instructor Meet & Greet

    Foothills School of Violin Making 410 Memorial Park Drive, Elkin, NC, United States

    Curious about Clay, Traditional Woodworking, or Violin Making? Join us on Saturday, May 3, from 1–4 PM at 410 Memorial Park Drive, Elkin, to meet our instructors, explore our traditional […]

  • Christian Harmony with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir

    Cullowhee Baptist Church 148 Central Dr, , NC, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States

    We invite all singers for a unique singing event with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir sponsored by WCU Cherokee Language Program and Cullowhee Baptist Church. This event will be a […]