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The Tryon Toy-Makers: Selections of Toys from Three Collections
Tryon Arts and Crafts School is pleased to announce that our next exhibition hits very close to home with a lively presentation of painted wooden toys made circa 1915 through the 1930s by the Tryon Toy-Makers and Wood-Carvers. In a special addition, the exhibition will be complemented by a display of handcrafted wooden toys by […]
Native America: In Translation
The Asheville Art Museum presents Native America: In Translation, an exhibition curated by Apsáalooke artist Wendy Red Star, on view from May 22 through November 3, 2025. Featuring work by seven Indigenous photographers and lens-based artists from across North America, the exhibition explores urgent questions of identity, heritage, land rights, and the ongoing impact of […]
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
3 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
4 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Conservation Conversations hosted by MountainTrue
Conservation Conversations hosted by MountainTrue
Come meet some of the organizations in your community working to recover and conserve the places we love and share. We will have time for socializing and sipping from 5:30 to 6 pm, followed by a block of short presentations from each organization, providing information on current conservation initiatives and how YOU can get involved […]
4 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Opening Reception – ᏗᏓᏂᏏᏍᎩ ᎦᏓᏆᏟ Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop
Opening Reception – ᏗᏓᏂᏏᏍᎩ ᎦᏓᏆᏟ Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop
Celebrate the opening of ᏗᏓᏂᏏᏍᎩ ᎦᏓᏆᏟ Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop at the Museum of the Cherokee People. Students of Tara McCoy (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) will exhibit works they handcrafted throughout the winter during this intensive three-month workshop. From 11am-4pm, shop for ceramic art and much […]
4 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Pastoral Palette Art Show Gala with Appalachian Barn Alliance and Saints of Paint
Pastoral Palette Art Show Gala with Appalachian Barn Alliance and Saints of Paint
The Appalachian Barn Alliance will again partner with The Saints of Paints (organized and led by John MacKah) to host an arts celebration by 15 of Asheville area’s finest artists. These two groups, the Appalachian Barn Alliance and the Saints of Paint, come together with a single purpose – to honor the barns of western […]
8 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Beech Mountain Naturalist Rally
Beech Mountain Naturalist Rally
Join the call to the wild to Beech Mountain on May 31st & explore the wonders of the mountain. This event features expert talks, guided hikes, and hands-on activities designed to deepen your understanding of local ecosystems and environmental challenges. This event is free & open to everyone, so join the adventure & stay for […]
Print Making with Anna Rose Garrett
Print Making with Anna Rose Garrett
Anna Rose Garrett is the founder of Good Seed Craft Co and the artist behind this year’s Graham County Flame Azalea Festival Poster. Join her for an exploration of her process and an opportunity to experience the medium of linoleum printing for yourself. Tuition $45. Register by Thursday May 29. www.stecoahvalleycenter.com/classes 828-479-3364
Pastoral Palette Art Show Gala with Appalachian Barn Alliance and Saints of Paint
Pastoral Palette Art Show Gala with Appalachian Barn Alliance and Saints of Paint
The Appalachian Barn Alliance will again partner with The Saints of Paints (organized and led by John MacKah) to host an arts celebration by 15 of Asheville area’s finest artists. These two groups, the Appalachian Barn Alliance and the Saints of Paint, come together with a single purpose – to honor the barns of western […]
6 events,
BARTRAM 250 Events
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of artist and botanist William Bartram’s journey through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina in May-June of 1775. Join us June 5th, 6th, and 7th, to explore, learn, and celebrate! Our events for June 5th and 6th will include exploratory walks, fun hikes, educational travels and artistic/spiritual experiences. On our […]
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Cherokee History & Stories Workshop Series
Cherokee History & Stories Workshop Series
Kathi Littlejohn, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been telling Cherokee stories for more than 40 years at events, festivals, and schools. She has been leading Cherokee history tours for five years to historically and culturally significant places in Western North Carolina. She has produced four CDs of Cherokee stories: […]
Jackson Arts Market
Jackson Arts Market
Join us Saturday June 7th 3pm-8pm for an afternoon Arts Market hosted at the @jamglassgallery on Main Street in beautiful downtown Sylva. We are joined by a variety of artisans from painters to ceramicists to woodworkers and more. You never know what treasures you’ll find. Take a quick, hands-on glassblowing lesson while you’re here! Later […]
4 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
4 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Owls: Masters of the Night
Owls: Masters of the Night
These mysterious birds of prey are seldom seen due to their elusive and nocturnal lifestyle. Meet some live owls and learn about their fascinating lives and unique adaptations. This program is weather-dependent. We will meet in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road). This program features Carlton Burke of Carolina Mountain Naturalists.
4 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Singing on Grandfather Mountain
Singing on Grandfather Mountain
2025 brings a Christ-centered, non-denominational, non-political, family-oriented Church Picnic featuring The Cockman Family and Reverend Johnson Bowie. June 22, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM at MacRae Meadows Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC 28646 Schedule of Events 10:00- Gates Open 11:00- Opening Trumpet & Prayers with Rev. Michael McKee 11:05- Dave […]
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Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort
See you at the 3rd annual Trails & Trains Festival June 5, 6 & 7th, 2025! Mark your calendar and help us celebrate the Great Trails State by joining us in downtown Old Fort, North Carolina. Come celebrate with us the rich history of our Blue Ridge Mountain community by focusing on its pathways and […]
North Carolina Trail Days
Join us for the 6th annual North Carolina Trail Days in the towns of Elkin and Jonesville - home of three great state trails! The festival celebrates the great outdoors and recreation culture found in the Blue Ridge foothills. Highlighted are a collection of local trails, Segment 6 of the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and a […]
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Laura Boosinger & Mike Compton: An Inaugural Performance at the New BAC Theater
Laura Boosinger & Mike Compton: An Inaugural Performance at the New BAC Theater
We hope you’ll come and help us celebrate the opening of our brand new theater as we proudly present these talented musicians, Laura Boosinger and Mike Compton. Laura Boosinger was born in California. After living throughout the south during her teenage years, her family came to North Carolina in 1975 when Laura was seventeen and […]
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21st Annual NC Gold Festival
The 21st Annual NC Gold Festival will be held on June 6 -7, 2025 at 251 Lucky Strike Drive and 1296 Polly Spout Road, both of Marion, NC 28752. (They are across the road from each other.) Our vendor applications are open as of September 1, 2024. All vendors are encouraged to apply, but the […]
Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
History of the festival The first annual Blue Ridge Fiber Fest was held in Sparta, North Carolina on June 2 and 3, 2018. This area of northwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia is deeply steeped in the tradition of the fiber arts. Set among the mountains, just a few miles off the Blue Ridge […]
BARTRAM 250 Events
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of artist and botanist William Bartram’s journey through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina in May-June of 1775. Join us June 5th, 6th, and 7th, to explore, learn, and celebrate! Our events for June 5th and 6th will include exploratory walks, fun hikes, educational travels and artistic/spiritual experiences. On our […]
Grandfather Mountain: Nature Photography Weekend
This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours. This revamped version of the popular weekend will include changes to better welcome all levels of photographers, making it more fun and engaging […]
Toe River Arts Studio Tour
Toe River Arts Studio Tour
Join us, June 6–8, 2025, from 10 AM–5 PM each day, for this self-guided, driving tour featuring Toe River Artists and Galleries. The Toe River Arts Studio Tour offers local and visiting art collectors the chance to see our artists in their natural, creative studio habitats — a true glimpse into the mind and makings […]
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Art After Dark
Art After Dark
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 9 pm and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.
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BARTRAM 250 Events
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of artist and botanist William Bartram’s journey through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina in May-June of 1775. Join us June 5th, 6th, and 7th, to explore, learn, and celebrate! Our events for June 5th and 6th will include exploratory walks, fun hikes, educational travels and artistic/spiritual experiences. On our […]
National Trails Day with the Carolina Mountain Club
National Trails Day with the Carolina Mountain Club
Join the Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) for a volunteer day in Hot Springs to help restore area trails. All are welcome, and youth ages 14 and up can participate with a parent or guardian. 8 am - Carpool from the US Forest Service parking lot 160 Zillcoa St., Asheville, NC 9 am - Kickoff at […]
Marion Livermush Festival
Marion Livermush Festival
Celebrate Marion, NC’s Historic Livermush Tradition at the 17th Annual Livermush Festival on Main Street in Marion, NC. We have a live band, where dancing in the street is encouraged. There are free children’s activities, over 80 craft vendors, and incredibly fun hog callin’ and pig squealin’ contests. Contest winners earn $25.00 and a free […]
National Daniel Boone Day
National Daniel Boone Day
Step back in time and celebrate National Daniel Boone Day in the town that bears his name! Join us at Hickory Ridge History Museum for a day filled with hands-on history, living historical interpreters, and colonial craft demonstrations that bring the 18th century to life. 🔹 Experience life on the frontier with: 🔸 Guided tours […]
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Toe River Arts Studio Tour
Toe River Arts Studio Tour
Join us, June 6–8, 2025, from 10 AM–5 PM each day, for this self-guided, driving tour featuring Toe River Artists and Galleries. The Toe River Arts Studio Tour offers local and visiting art collectors the chance to see our artists in their natural, creative studio habitats — a true glimpse into the mind and makings […]
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
3 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
3 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
3 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
4 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Conversations with Storytellers Series
Conversations with Storytellers Series
Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center announces its 2025 Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series. This curated series will showcase award-winning storytellers from Western North Carolina’s African American, Latinx, and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian communities. Through live storytelling, readings, music, and focused questions, Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series examines the purpose and power of […]
8 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
2025 Flame Azalea Festival Glass Blowing Workshops
2025 Flame Azalea Festival Glass Blowing Workshops
Experience the color and excitement of glassblowing with artist Devan Cole of Hot Glass Academy. During this two hour workshop you will be guided through the process to make your very own glass blown flower. Devan’s workshop are led in small group settings so that each student receives quality hands on instruction – which means […]
Pink Beds Hemlock Hike with Mills River Partnership
Pink Beds Hemlock Hike with Mills River Partnership
Join us on Friday, June 13th from 1:00pm – 4:30pm at Pink Beds Loop for an educational hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and Mills River Partnership. We will begin near the Pink Beds picnic area, where several healthy hemlocks line the edge of the field. As we make our way through the loop, we […]
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Annual Graham County Flame Azalea Festival
Annual Graham County Flame Azalea Festival
The Annual Flame Azalea Festival will take place on June 8th.
National Forest Week Bent Creek Dig Day
National Forest Week Bent Creek Dig Day
Get ready to celebrate the wonders of our National Forests and Grasslands! National Forest Week™ is just around the corner, running from June 9th to 15th. We're inviting everyone, from experienced adventurers to those new to the outdoors, to connect with these incredible spaces. Here in our area, Pisgah Area SORBA will be hosting a […]
World Wide Knit in Public Day
World Wide Knit in Public Day
Join Local Cloth on the sidewalks in and around Asheville's River Arts District to celebrate World Wide Knit in Public (WWKIP) Day on June 14 from 10am to 4pm. Festivities include sitting knitters throughout the River Arts District, an opportunity for yarn bombing, and a make-and-take drop-in to learn how to make knitted cotton washcloths. […]
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Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Walks in the Woods
Walks in the Woods
Join us for a community-led hiking series on the first and third Sundays of each month from mid-March to mid-November, weather permitting. SCLT members will guide you on local favorite walks around Saluda. Each walk lasts about an hour and a half and highlights our area's natural treasures while encouraging outdoor activity. Walkers should meet […]
3 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
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Moss Walk at the Jackson County Greenway
Moss Walk at the Jackson County Greenway
Luscious, damp, and leafy, mosses are miniscule rainforests in your backyard. A single boulder may be home to hundreds of subtly different species, all sheltering a variety of microscopic animals like tardigrades and rotifers. We often overlook these tiny plants due to their small stature, but each one is equipped with ingenious adaptations that allow […]
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Schoolhouse Fiber Friends at Stecoah
Schoolhouse Fiber Friends at Stecoah
Crocheters, spinners, knitters, seamstresses, and fiber enthusiasts of all fields are invited. If you get a thrill from thread, yarn, or wool, Schoolhouse Fiber Friends is for you. Bring your Works-in-Progress, Yarn Hauls, and Finished Show-and-Tell Pieces. Meets in the Textile Studio.
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Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
6 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Third Thursday Art Crawl – Morganton
Third Thursday Art Crawl – Morganton
Third Thursday Art Crawls are back this year in April, May, June, August, September and October! Join Main Street as we celebrate different artists and businesses each month in Downtown Morganton.
Spruce Pine 3rd Thursdays
Spruce Pine 3rd Thursdays
Get ready to experience another unforgettable evening at Third Thursdays in Downtown Spruce Pine, this time on June 19th! From 5 to 8 PM, the bustling streets between Link and Crystal streets will come alive with the vibrant energy of our community gathering. Start your adventure by perusing the local farmers and makers market, where […]
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North Carolina Rhododendron Festival
The North Carolina Rhododendron Festival draws hundreds of visitors from all over the region and features the Rhododendron Festival Pageant, the Craft Fair with food vendors, children's activities, live music throughout the day, as well as a classic car show, a 10K run, and 2 nights of street dancing. Come discover our Small Town Mountain […]
Artist Morning Meetup – Haywood County Arts Council
Artist Morning Meetup – Haywood County Arts Council
Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, Haywood County Arts Council members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Community Carving Night
Community Carving Night
Third Fridays of the Month Richard Carter & Carolyn Anderson • 5-6 p.m. • Free! Every third Friday of the month, Olive's Porch hosts a community carving night. Learn how to carve your favorite domesticated and woodland creatures in the style of the Brasstown Carvers. This event is provided free-of-charge to the public through grant-funding […]
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Storytelling Workshop and Performance featuring Connie Regan-Blake
Storytelling is easier than you think! This workshop welcomes all - teachers, parents, librarians, ministers, storytellers, and those just curious. Connie generously shares tools she has developed and learned throughout her trailblazing storytelling career that spans 5 decades and 6 continents. With partner exercises and a ‘walk through memories’, you will enjoy exploring events of […]
Hellbender Relay Canoe Race
Hellbender Relay Canoe Race
Part of the Upper French Broad Riverfest in Rosman, NC The most exciting competition in town! Starting at Mile 0 from Headwaters Outfitters to Mile 20 at Hap Simpson River Park. Proceeds from the race support needed river accesses and log jam clearing projects to keep the French Broad River open to all users. Important […]
Upper French Broad Riverfest
Upper French Broad Riverfest
The Transylvania French Broad Stewards, the Town of Rosman, Conserving Carolina, and Headwaters Outfitters are joining up again to put on the 10th annual Upper French Broad Riverfest! We invite residents and visitors to come spend a fun day celebrating the river! Join us at Champion Park in Rosman, NC for a free, family-friendly festival with live […]
Appalachian Rib Basket Weaving Workshop with Joe Bruneau
Appalachian Rib Basket Weaving Workshop with Joe Bruneau
Learn how to weave a 14”-16” melon or potato basket using locally harvested vines as frames and dyed rattan as primary weaving materials. Joe Bruneau first learned basket weaving in 1983 while a student at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC, and has been teaching ever since. Galleries that represent his work are: Flow Marshall […]
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Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
If you've ever floated down Section 10 of the French Broad or taken a drive down the scenic River Road, you have been to Murray Branch Picnic Area. This special secret spot is now beautifully restored for recreation, and has a new addition nearby- the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory’s new Hot Springs Banding Station! What […]
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
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Member Night at the Museum of the Cherokee People
Member Night at the Museum of the Cherokee People
An exclusive evening of one-of-a-kind experiences for Museum members. On Thursday, June 26, we’re hosting a special event just for Museum of the Cherokee People members! At Member Night, enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences guided by Museum leadership, wine and charcuterie, and fellowship with our Museum team and your fellow members. Member Night is free for […]
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Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Square Dance Brevard
Square Dance Brevard
SQUARE DANCE BREVARD is a monthly family-oriented and community wide mountain square dance with great professional callers and live music provided by some of the most talented mountain music musicians in our area. We are open to people of all ages and you do not have to have a dance partner or any previous […]
Craft Social
Craft Social
Join us at The Crown for Art Market & Craft Social from 7–8 p.m. All are welcome! Bring a project to work on, an instrument for the jam circle, or simply stop by to see instructors work, watch demos, and learn about what happened in the studios this week. Instructors, staff, and others will be […]
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Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tour
The annual Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive About Tour is 2-day road trip adventure you want to take. You have from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 & 28 to discover local, hand-made crafts featuring 10 locations in Swain & Graham counties. With their studios open to the public, the self-guided driving tour highlights […]
Yard Sale at John C. Campbell Folk School
Yard Sale at John C. Campbell Folk School
Join us for Folk School Yard Sale on Saturday, June 28 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the John C. Campbell Folk School – Festival Barn + Blacksmith Shop. Signs will point the way along Folk School Road. We're clearing out the closets—and you're invited to the ultimate creative yard sale! Shop gently used studio […]
2nd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit
2nd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit
Join us for the 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling at the Center for Pioneer Life! Experience a day filled with captivating tales from renowned storytellers, each bringing their unique flair and years of experience. Don't miss out on this family-friendly event on June 28th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Featured Storytellers: Larry Pearlman Catherine […]
Appalachian Folk Festival
Appalachian Folk Festival
The Transylvania Heritage Museum presents its 3rd annual Appalachian Folk Festival. This is a community celebration and we are always delighted to welcome new folks. The one day festival offers a great lineup of musicians, craft booths, artisans at work, story tellers, children's activities and guided tours of the 1815 Allison Deaver House, the oldest […]
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Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tour
The annual Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive About Tour is 2-day road trip adventure you want to take. You have from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 & 28 to discover local, hand-made crafts featuring 10 locations in Swain & Graham counties. With their studios open to the public, the self-guided driving tour highlights […]
Folded Bark Baskets Workshop
Folded Bark Baskets Workshop
Craft tradition. Connect with nature. Create something beautiful. Join instructor Andrew Lee for a full-day immersive experience where you'll learn to transform raw bark into a functional, hand-crafted basket — inspired by timeless Appalachian techniques. Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Folkmoot Room A-11 112 Virginia Ave., Building […]
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
2 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
2 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
2 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
3 events,
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Luthier Exhibit
Luthier Exhibit
This exhibit celebrates luthiery, which has a long history in Appalachia. Local and regional artisans who specialize in building and repairing instruments will be featured with instruments on display throughout the month, as well as special performances. A luthier is a skilled craftsperson who builds stringed instruments like guitars, banjos, and dulcimers, which are deeply […]
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Shindig on Main July 4th Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Brevard with Shindig on Main, a vibrant, family-friendly event on July 4, 2025 beginning at noon. This year’s festivities will feature the Transylvania Cruisers Classic Auto Show and plenty of family fun. Enjoy a patriotic flag-raising ceremony, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by local elected officials, food trucks, live music, and entertainment throughout the day. As night falls, […]
4th of July Powwow
Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
Luthier Exhibit
Luthier Exhibit
This exhibit celebrates luthiery, which has a long history in Appalachia. Local and regional artisans who specialize in building and repairing instruments will be featured with instruments on display throughout the month, as well as special performances. A luthier is a skilled craftsperson who builds stringed instruments like guitars, banjos, and dulcimers, which are deeply […]
Highlands’ Friday Night Live
Highlands’ Friday Night Live
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 from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Friday Night Live showcases traditional mountain music and exceptional local talent on Main Street’s Town Square. The Friday night concerts […]
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July 4th Weekend Continental Encampment & Festival
Step into the past this Independence Day weekend at Hickory Ridge History Museum, where history comes to life with a Continental Encampment, living history demonstrations, and patriotic traditions honoring America’s founding. Featured Events: 🔹 Continental Encampment – Meet colonial militia reenactors, explore their camp, and learn about life as a patriot soldier 🔹 Reading of […]
4th of July Powwow
Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
If you've ever floated down Section 10 of the French Broad or taken a drive down the scenic River Road, you have been to Murray Branch Picnic Area. This special secret spot is now beautifully restored for recreation, and has a new addition nearby- the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory’s new Hot Springs Banding Station! What […]
Luthier Exhibit
Luthier Exhibit
This exhibit celebrates luthiery, which has a long history in Appalachia. Local and regional artisans who specialize in building and repairing instruments will be featured with instruments on display throughout the month, as well as special performances. A luthier is a skilled craftsperson who builds stringed instruments like guitars, banjos, and dulcimers, which are deeply […]
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
4 events,
4th of July Powwow
Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]
Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role […]
