Events
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The NC Butterfly Festival
Downtown Hudson Central Street, Hudson, North Carolina, United StatesCelebrate spring at the 42nd Annual North Carolina Butterfly Festival, taking place Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in downtown Hudson, North Carolina on Central Street. This long-standing community festival […]
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Bluegrass at Altapass Music Festival
Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesJoin us for the 2nd Annual Bluegrass at Altapass Festival, a weekend celebration of traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. […]
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Town & Trail Fest
A free event to celebrate Hot Springs, NC and the Appalachian Trail! Live music, vendors, duck race, cornhole tournament, and more! Dedicated volunteers are clearing the trails and businesses are […]
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Airing of the Quilts
Appalachian Women's Museum 100 W. Hometown Place, Dillsboro, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Smoky Mountain SpringFest
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd , Robbinsville, North Carolina, United StatesCome on out for the annual Smoky Mountain SpringFest at Stecoah as we celebrate spring and our beautiful Great Smoky Mountains! This event is focused on outdoor activities and recreation […]
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May Day Parade and Maypole Dance
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesCelebrate 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 […]
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Bi-Annual Sip & Shop at Historic Grovewood Gallery
Grovewood Village 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesExperience the richness of local artistry during the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This event will take place over two weekends in 2026. First Weekend: May 2 & 3 (12-5pm) […]
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Marshall Magic Days
Downtown Marshall Marshall, NC, United StatesMarshall Magic Market returns to celebrate our Second Annual Marshall Magic Days! Support a colorful array of Madison County local artists, makers and non-profits in our beloved Downtown. Marshall Magic […]
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Murphy Spring Festival
Downtown Murphy North Carolina Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina, United StatesThis 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 […]
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Bluegrass at Altapass Music Festival
Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesJoin us for the 2nd Annual Bluegrass at Altapass Festival, a weekend celebration of traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. […]
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Bi-Annual Sip & Shop at Historic Grovewood Gallery
Grovewood Village 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesExperience the richness of local artistry during the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This event will take place over two weekends in 2026. First Weekend: May 2 & 3 (12-5pm) […]
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Christian Harmony with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
Cullowhee Baptist Church 148 Central Dr, , NC, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United StatesCherokee Shape Notes A bilingual Christian Harmony singingCullowhee Baptist ChurchSunday, May 3, 2026, 2-5PMFor info contact, Sara Snyder Hopkins at slsnyder@wcu.edu We will have a brief pronunciation workshop and singing […]
