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The Southern Highland Craft Guild Offers Daily Craft Demonstrations at the Folk Art Center
The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Center from March through December. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing media will explain and demonstrate their craft with informative materials displayed at their booth. These free educational events are open to the public. Visitors will have […]
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
The Museum of the Cherokee People is pleased to announce the opening of sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, an exhibition that illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ continuing legacy of resilience. Featuring objects sourced from the Museum of the Cherokee People’s […]
Farm Tours at Rare Bird Farm
Every Friday at 3pm April - October we host farm tours for pre-paid registrants. Someone will show you around the farm, introduce you to the animals, give you a history and update on the farm, it’s buildings and structures, what we’re growing and what grows here naturally. We orient you with a map, have fresh […]
Murphy First Friday Art Walk
Murphy First Friday Art Walk, every month May through December, downtown Murphy, NC, 5-8pm. Arts and crafts vendors along the sidewalks, live music on the Square and in many shops and restaurants, crafts for kids, and tons of fun for the whole family! Rain or shine, free to attend and free for vendors. See our […]
Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story
The Cowee 19 were nineteen men who drowned near Dillsboro NC in 1882. They were building the Cowee train tunnel on the Murphy Branch of the Western North Carolina Railroad. The state considered their death an accident, but their placement in the convict lease system was intentional. Shadows of Incarceration: The Cowee 19 Story is an […]
Drafting Foundation Patterns
This class will provide an opportunity for students to create foundation blocks/slopers for a front and back bodice with darts, a basic sleeve, and a skirt. The blocks will serve as a foundation for creating new garments. Students will also learn basic patternmaking techniques, such as dart manipulation, drafting princess lines and learn how to […]
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Mountain Home Music Matinee: Parker’s Mandolin
Mountain Home Music Matinee: Parker’s Mandolin
Join Mountain Home Music our Fourth Tuesday Matinee featuring Parker’s Mandolin, a father-son duo from Blowing Rock, NC who love all things mandolin. Specifically, Owen and Ben Parker enjoy playing all genres of music, as long as it involves the 8-string. Mountain Home Music Matinees are “Pay as you Exit” with a suggested $10 […]
8 events,
Earl Scruggs Music Fest: Rare Bird Farm & Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
The 3rd Annual Earl Scruggs Music Fest will be held August 30 - September 1, 2024, at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC. Rare Bird Farm will host the artists of the Fine Tuned project, a project developed by the Blue Ridge Music Trails under the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. Artists […]
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Spare Parts Bluegrass Band
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Spare Parts Bluegrass Band
Hailing from Upstate SC, Spare Parts Bluegrass Band delivers delicate harmonies as well as tried and true barn burners within the bluegrass genre. With over 50-years of musical experience amongst them, Spare Parts Bluegrass is comprised of a tight-knit group of multi-instrumentalists and talented vocalists that you do not want to miss.
8 events,
Art on the Greene
Art on the Greene transforms the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School into an art gallery multiple times each summer. These popular shows generally take place Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend, the first weekend in August and Labor Day weekend. In 2024, the scheduled dates are: Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Each show highlights […]
An Appalachian Evening with Balsam Range
An Appalachian Evening with Balsam Range
Balsam Range is Buddy Melton (fiddle, lead and tenor vocals); Dr. Marc Pruett (banjo); Alan Bibey ( Mandolin, vocals) Tim Surrett (bass, dobro, baritone and lead vocals); and Caleb Smith (guitar, lead & baritone vocals). The four original members are all acoustic musicians and singers from western North Carolina. They thoughtfully and respectfully adopted the name […]
7 events,
Simple Garment Construction
Join this immersive 12-week sewing course in which you will master essential techniques and construction methods for creating clothing. Students will master sewing machine operation, explore textiles and notions, gain an understanding of sewing patterns, and learn the ins and outs of how a garment is made. Throughout the class we will create a comprehensive […]
9 events,
Bear on the Square Chainsaw Artists
Watch as dueling chainsaw artists carve wooden bears and other creatures in downtown Murphy, NC! On the downtown square in front of the Murphy Art Center
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Johnny Webb Band
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Johnny Webb Band
Offering laid-back, yet seasoned, country music, the Johnny Webb Band performs selections spanning more than 50 years with a down home flavor.
11 events,
20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour
20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour
Join 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 Manager from 2007-2022, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about […]
Appalachian Style Turkey Brooms
Appalachian Style Turkey Brooms
Make your own Appalachian-Style Turkey Wing Broom with Appalachian Broom Maker Cathy Henson. Brooms can be fashioned in various styles with twine woven to create intricate designs. In this class, you’ll make one of the simpler versions which is a regional favorite. Materials are provided, including specialty scissors for the group to share. You’re welcome […]
Songs from the Road Band
Songs from the Road Band
The Yadkin Arts Council will welcome Songs From The Road Band, to the Willingham Theater on Saturday, September 7th at 7:30pm. Songs From The Road Band is an Asheville, North Carolina based bluegrass supergroup featuring Mark Schimick (mandolin), Charles Humphrey III (bass), Sam Wharton (guitar), James Schlender (fiddle), and Gabe Epstein (banjo). The band takes flight […]
8 events,
Donna Ray Norton Musician Talk
Donna Ray Norton Musician Talk
Join us for an exclusive breakdown of Appalachian ballad singing culture presented by 8th generation musician Donna Ray Norton. Norton has released three albums, been featured in countless concerts, documentaries and festivals and is a highly regarded member of the Madison County ballad singers and storytellers. This program is a being presented in partnership with […]
8 events,
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Silly Ridge
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Silly Ridge
Popular Highlands-based bluegrass band Silly Ridge incorporates an eclectic blend of Americana and folk into their music.
12 events,
Music In the Mountains Folk Festival
Toe River Arts is excited to announce that this year’s Music In the Mountains Folk Festival will be on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Homeplace Beer Company & Hog Hollow Pizza in Burnsville, North Carolina. This year’s festival honoree is local legend, Terry McKinney. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate his many […]
20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour
20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour
Join 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 Manager from 2007-2022, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about […]
Needle Felted Wee Pumpkins
Needle Felted Wee Pumpkins
Blend richly colored wool and silk, then learn how to 3D needle felt small pumpkins. Make up to three. All supplies included. Take your felting pad and needles home to make more. Instructor: award-winning, Franklin, N.C. fiber artist Kim Keelor of CarolinaArtworks.com. $10 off for students returning after bear class if they bring their […]
Sow & Grow Fest
Sow & Grow Fest
Join the Organic Growers School for a community potluck benefitting the Grow for Good Fund. The Grow for Good Fund supports farmer training programs, scholarships, mentorships, and Organic Growers School's savings incentive program. Entertainment will be provided by local musicians Laura Blackley and Ashley Chambliss. The event will include gardening demos, tomato tastings, local […]
9 events,
Confluence: An Indigenous Writers’ Workshop
Save 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 workshops offers citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians access to high-quality writing instruction from the world’s top Indigenous writers at no cost. Two […]
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Curtis Blackwell Band
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Curtis Blackwell Band
Since 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.
18 events,
Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center
This 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, and printmaking. Visitors will have the opportunity to try their hand at some of the crafts and an activity table will encourage young people to […]
ASAP’s Farm Tour
ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) announced 21 farms participating in the 2024 Farm Tour, taking place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21–22, noon to 5 p.m. All farms are located within an hour of Asheville. Tourgoers will experience working farms through guided and self-guided tours, demonstrations, interacting with farm animals, u-pick fruit and flowers, local food and drink […]
ASAP’s Farm Tour
ASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina, including vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, fiber, and more! This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all […]
Haywood County Studio Tour
The Haywood County Studio Tour is a two-day self-guided tour where hundreds of visitors are invited into artists’ studios to meet the artists, view demonstrations, and purchase art if they wish. Studios are sprinkled throughout all of Haywood County, bringing visitors to diverse locales both urban and rural. Studios open on Saturday and Sunday. This […]
20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour
20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tour
Join 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 Manager from 2007-2022, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about […]
16th Annual Flock to the Rock
16th Annual Flock to the Rock
Break 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 on-the-glove raptor demonstrations, beginner bird walks, the hawk watch, and more! This is our biggest birding event of the year and whether you’re a lifelong […]
Yadkin Arts Council’s 47th Annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival
Yadkin Arts Council’s 47th Annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival
The Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival marks its 47th year of celebrating the changing of the seasons with the citizens of Yadkin County and beyond! This festival, which has been a highlight around Yadkinville since 1976, will be held on Elm and Jackson Street in downtown Yadkinville on Saturday, September 21st from 10am-3:30pm and will feature […]
12 events,
The Ani and Wanei Culture Fest
The Ani and Wanei Culture Fest
A 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 Gap Farm. The festival will include: Live entertainment including: An indigenous flute performance and storytelling by Jarrett Wildcat, the Igali Puppet Performers sharing Cherokee language, […]
8 events,
35th Annual Mayberry Days
For 35 years, Mayberry Days has invited fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” to make a pilgrimage to Mount Airy. This small town in the Blue Ridge foothills, where Andy Griffith grew up, inspired the fictional town of Mayberry. Although the town doubles as Mayberry year-round, Mount Airy particularly focuses on its TV persona the […]
9 events,
Mountain Home Music Matinees: Caleb Hignite and Trevor McKenzie
Mountain Home Music Matinees: Caleb Hignite and Trevor McKenzie
Caleb 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 musician, who has played banjo and guitar for over a decade. Trevor McKenzie is the Director of Appalachian State’s Center for Appalachian Studies, an archivist, […]
9 events,
Asheville Quilt Show
The 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 raffle and a kids' sewing corner. Vendors will be present to sell wares and give product demos. There will also be quilting technique demonstrations. Thursday, […]
10 events,
Goombay Festival: Back to Our Roots
The Goombay Festival was created in 1982 to celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora and Asheville’s African American community. The YMI Cultural Center is proud to be the host of this weekend festival attracting thousands to downtown Asheville each year. This free, family event connects community, and showcases Black culture, art, food […]
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Art on Main Fine Art / Fine Craft Festival
The Arts Council of Henderson County presents the 65th annual Art on Main fine art / fine craft festival on September 28 & 29, 2024, 10:00 am-5:00 pm both days, on Downtown Hendersonville, NC’s Main Street. Art on Main is a juried and judged fine art and fine craft show that brings high-quality local and […]
Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
More than 200 vendors fill downtown Elkin with arts, crafts, food and activities for the 27th annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival, Sept. 28. The main event is the Great Pumpkin Weigh Off where pumpkins of all shapes, colors and sizes hit the scales to determine which one weighs the most. The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth sanctions the […]
Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival
The Annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival is held in Historic Downtown Elkin on the 4th Saturday in September from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The annual Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off starts at 9 am and ends around 1 pm (Fruit can be registered from 7am-9am) located at 257 Standard St. There will be pumpkins & watermelons […]
DuPont Forest Festival
DuPont Forest Festival
On 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 Recreational Forest. The DuPont Forest Festival is a free, family friendly event open to the public. It is a celebration of the Forest and the diverse user […]
8 events,
Cherokee Indian Fair
Experience the vibrant culture and traditions of the Cherokee people at the Cherokee Indian Fair. Held annually in Cherokee, NC, this lively event features a variety of activities and attractions, including traditional dance performances, arts and crafts displays, cultural demonstrations, and authentic Cherokee cuisine.
9 events,
Glaze Days II with Mayco Colors
Glaze Days II with Mayco Colors
Tryon Arts & Crafts School with Mayco Colors Presents GLAZE DAZE, a 1-Day seminar including 3 demonstrations and student exercises in the application of Mayco glaze products. TACS Invites potters and ceramic artists to the third “Glaze Daze”, an all-inclusive day of learning and fun with Mayco Colors. Crista Toler, Mayco representative, will lead three (3) unique glazing […]
10 events,
Boone Fall Fest
Buskers Fest will remain a vibrant, open-air street festival, organized in partnership with the Downtown Boone Development Association and the Town of Boone Cultural Resources Department. Buskers, a unique and vibrant event, will take place on the First Friday of October from 5pm to 9pm. As you stroll through the streets of Downtown Boone, you'll […]
Westside Mixers – Metals
Westside Mixers – Metals
This outdoor event will be held on TACS' west side of campus, and is open to the public Live music will be provided by Zoe & Cloyd, craft demonstrations by various artists representing Jewelry, Welding, and Forge studios, German-style food by John Wilson of Rural Seed will be cooked on the TACS Grill and available for purchase, Ruby's Bar provided […]
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John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival
The Annual Fall Festival was established in 1974 and is held each year on the first full weekend in October, with this year falling on October 5th & 6th, 2024. There are three outdoor areas for vendors, including juried and non-juried areas, that wind along parts of our beautiful 270-acre campus. In 2023, over 200 […]
Willow Basket Weaving
*YOU CAN CAMP AT RARE BIRD FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND AND GET A FREE INTIMATE CONCERT WITH ANYA HINKLE ON SATURDAY EVENING. Weaving willow baskets is a practice in revitalizing the quality and integrity of our cultural functions. This weaving tradition is one of the oldest and historically important materials to all of Europe. Willow […]
Bluegrass River Jam
Stop by the farm for a day filled with live Bluegrass music, craft vendors, food trucks, hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and more. Check the website for hours.
Colorfest
Colorfest
Colorfest Arts & Craft Festival in Dillsboro, NC, is a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and culture nestled in the picturesque landscapes of North Carolina. This annual event showcases a kaleidoscope of artistic expressions, offering visitors a sensory feast of colors, textures, and craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere filled with local artisans, craftsmen, […]
Hot Springs Art Trail
Hot Springs Art Trail
We invite you to join us for the annual Hot Springs Art Trail. Visitors and residents are invited to walk the self-guided “trail,” see artworks, and meet artists. Most art will be offered for sale. The “trailhead” is Gallery339, Hot Springs first dedicated fine art gallery. Enjoy the self-guided ‘trail’ through downtown Hot Springs, exploring art […]
Jeff Little Trio
Jeff Little Trio
Jeff Little is an award-winning musician from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. With few exceptions, the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music, and is rarely the lead instrument. But Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. Jeff has not only been recognized as a […]