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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 […] 
Every Labor Day weekend for nearly 80 years, the North Carolina Apple Festival has filled Main Street with merriment to celebrate the Hendersonville apple harvest. Hendersonville leads the state in apple production and consistently ranks within the top 10 producers nationwide. Beginning Friday and continuing through Labor Day, festivities include a street fair, live music, […]
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Mr. Jamison will be discussing his book Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics: Roots and Branches of Southern Appalachian Dance (University of Illinois Press, 2015). Register here. Phil Jamison is nationally-known as a dance caller, old-time musician, and flatfoot dancer. He has called dances, performed, and taught at music festivals and dance events throughout the U.S. and […]
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3 events,
Explore the woodcarving traditions of The Brasstown Carvers with Helen Gibson. Carve animals, ornaments, or walking sticks while you practice knife work to better grasp the intricacies of forms, tools, and techniques. Along with technical instruction in three-dimensional and relief carving, Helen will share her experiences growing up and developing as an artist within the […] 
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […] |
2 events,
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […] |
5 events,
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 host this weekend festival, which attracts thousands to downtown Asheville each year. This free, family event connects the community and showcases Black culture, art, food, and […]
FREE
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […] 
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 […]
Free
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.
Free
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8 events,
Barn Day has a new look this year For more than a decade now, the Appalachian Barn Alliance has had an annual celebration of our barn heritage by hosting a tour of 3 farmsteads followed by a dinner with local music and a silent auction. To branch out a bit, we decided to have a […]
$45
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School of Integrated Living presents Doug Elliott, well-known storyteller, humorist, and naturalist! We are all heroes and we are all on a mythic journey. Come on. Let’s go! The open road is calling! Grab your pack. Stick out your thumb. Climb aboard and join in on this modern mythic adventure. Travel with master storyteller, Doug […]
$30 – $50
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Join us for our next Farm Tour! Hickory Nut Gap offers four complimentary tours each year, led by farmer, founder, and CEO Jamie Ager. These tours are an opportunity to connect with our story and explore the principles of regenerative farming firsthand. Jamie and his wife, Amy, launched the modern-day Hickory Nut Gap in 2000, […]
Free
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […] |
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3 events,
Explore the woodcarving traditions of The Brasstown Carvers with Helen Gibson. Carve animals, ornaments, or walking sticks while you practice knife work to better grasp the intricacies of forms, tools, and techniques. Along with technical instruction in three-dimensional and relief carving, Helen will share her experiences growing up and developing as an artist within the […]
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […] |
4 events,
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […]
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Please join us at Momentum Gallery as we welcome the return of fall with an Opening Reception for four solo shows on Thursday, September 11th, from 5-8pm. Artists Samantha Bates, John Cleaveland, Jr., Ron Isaacs, and Paul Sattler will be in attendance, as we display their newest collections. Light refreshments will be provided. All are […]
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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 […] |
5 events,
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […]
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Join NOAFA on the evening of Friday, September 12, for the first night of the "A Tale of Two Cities" Speaker Series, featuring live discussions with Kenn Kotara, Rontherin Ratliff, and Jeffrey Burroughs. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene—"A […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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7 events,
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 […]
Free
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […]
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Marking one year since Hurricane Helene, RAD Resilience is a powerful community-wide art event centered on healing, creativity, and collective strength. Explore and purchase new works from over 350 artists throughout the River Arts District, as well as 100 displaced artists exhibiting at the RAD Art Market. Many featured pieces were created in direct response […]
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Experience the richness of local artistry during the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This event will take place over two weekends in 2025. First Weekend: May 31 & June 1 (12-5pm) Second Weekend: September 13 & 14 (12-5pm) This is a free, self-guided, explore-at-your-own-pace tour. There is no ticket to buy. This is your chance […]
Free
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4 events,
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 […]
$64.15
Experience the richness of local artistry during the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This event will take place over two weekends in 2025. First Weekend: May 31 & June 1 (12-5pm) Second Weekend: September 13 & 14 (12-5pm) This is a free, self-guided, explore-at-your-own-pace tour. There is no ticket to buy. This is your chance […]
Free
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2 events,
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […] |
3 events,
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […] 
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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4 events,
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
Explore the woodcarving traditions of The Brasstown Carvers with Helen Gibson. Carve animals, ornaments, or walking sticks while you practice knife work to better grasp the intricacies of forms, tools, and techniques. Along with technical instruction in three-dimensional and relief carving, Helen will share her experiences growing up and developing as an artist within the […]
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […] |
6 events,
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […] 
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.
Free
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7 events,
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!
Free
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […] |
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Come Sashay your way around Sparta during the Mountain Heritage Festival and learn about all our fabulous murals! There will be two tours: 10:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Each should be less than half an hour. Meet at the Chamber of Commerce Alley.
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Participating farms will be announced in late June or early July. One pass is good for all passengers in a single vehicle at all farms, both days. Passes are $35 before Sept. 20 and $45 on Sept 20-21. ASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided […] 
Join us from 10 am-4 pm for a celebration of Southern Appalachian culture on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This festival has old-time music and demonstrations of the crafts of yesteryear. Activities: Chairmaking, quilting, heirloom apples, sheep shearing, cornshuck dolls, woodcarving, blacksmithing, weaving, stone carving, soap making, crocheting, knitting, spinning, rifle making, natural dyeing, basketry. Band […]
FREE
This popular festival features a variety of Cherokee crafts and their makers, who demonstrate traditional Native American crafts. Watch as members of the Eastern Band show off their skills in basket and finger weaving, pottery sculpting, bead working, woodcarving, flint knapping, blowgun crafting, and arrow making. Their work is on view and for sale, with […]
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Celebrate Appalachian traditions at the 2025 Harvesting Heritage Festival! Enjoy a full day of pumpkin picking, live music, historic craft demonstrations, and guided tours of our pioneer homestead. Shop from local artisans and savor seasonal bites from food vendors. Whether you're exploring with family or looking for a day steeped in culture and community, there’s […]
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Join the Yadkin Arts Council for the 48th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 am-3:30 pm in downtown Yadkinville. Vendors and food trucks will be set up on Elm and Jackson Street and will feature over 90 different booths with an array of fares. Offering a mix of arts, crafts, […]
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The Blue Ridge Roots Revival Series was born out of a need to create opportunities for musicians and music venues. Since Hurricane Helene’s destruction in September 2024, many communities are still working to rebuild physically, economically, and emotionally. The region is widely known for its tourism economy, and visitation is still down. The Blue Ridge National […]
$20
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4 events,
Western Carolina University has proudly hosted the Mountain Heritage Day festival on the last Saturday in September for 50 years! This cherished tradition has been the university’s gift to the community, preserving Appalachian culture and traditions through education. The festival will span an entire week, featuring newly added programming such as evening faculty-led lectures with […] 
For 36 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 […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […] |
4 events,
For 36 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 […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […] |
6 events,
For 36 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 […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
Explore the woodcarving traditions of The Brasstown Carvers with Helen Gibson. Carve animals, ornaments, or walking sticks while you practice knife work to better grasp the intricacies of forms, tools, and techniques. Along with technical instruction in three-dimensional and relief carving, Helen will share her experiences growing up and developing as an artist within the […]
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […] |
8 events,
For 36 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 […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […]
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Please join us for presentations by two artists featured in the Returning to the Ridge invitational at Mars Landing Galleries! September 25th, 2025, 5 pm -7 pm Ann Hord-Heatherly is a doll-maker and fiber farmer in Weaverville. Ilene Kay is a jeweler and workshop instructor in Clyde. This is one of your last chances to […]
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8 events,
For 36 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 […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area announces Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational at Mars Landing Galleries in Mars Hill, NC, from July 2 through September 28, 2025. The exhibit brings together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails, showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western […] 
Come out for a weekend at the Haywood County Fair, September 25-28, 2025. Attractions Competitions Entertainment Agriculture Rides Exhibits and Competitions And More! $8 adults, $6 Ages 6-12, Free Age 5 and under Tickets sold at the gate. Cash only. Midway rides are not included in gate admission. Hours are: Thursday 5 pm - 10 […]
$5 – $8
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Join us for the 1st annual Lansing Day free festival celebrating Appalachian heritage through local crafts and music while demonstrating our community's remarkable resilience in rebuilding after Hurricane Helene. Witness the spirit, community, and renewed inspiration that define Lansing, as well as an unforgettable town-wide ribbon cutting. Food vendors, film screenings, community art, and children's […]
Free
For 36 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 […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
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An arrangement of donation-based healing arts offerings for the community, in honor of Hurricane Helen's one-year anniversary. 1:30 - 3:00 pm Somatic Painting Workshop with Anna McCoy 3:00 - 4:30 pm Expressive Arts Open Studio with Darcy Wade 4:30 - 6:00 pm Altered Book Making Workshop with Angela Modzelewski 217 Coxe Ave, South Slope AVL […]
Donation-based
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 7 am to 9 am). It is located at 257 Standard St. […]
Come out for a weekend at the Haywood County Fair, September 25-28, 2025. Attractions Competitions Entertainment Agriculture Rides Exhibits and Competitions And More! $8 adults, $6 Ages 6-12, Free Age 5 and under Tickets sold at the gate. Cash only. Midway rides are not included in gate admission. Hours are: Thursday 5 pm - 10 […]
$5 – $8
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5 events,
For 36 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 […]
Tickets vary. See SurryArts.org.
For over six decades, Art on Main has been a must-see event, bringing together 100+ talented artists from across the region and beyond. Stroll down charming Main Street, explore all mediums of fine art and fine craft, and discover one-of-a-kind works you won’t find anywhere else. Enjoy meeting the artists, and shopping for fine art […]
Free
Come out for a weekend at the Haywood County Fair, September 25-28, 2025. Attractions Competitions Entertainment Agriculture Rides Exhibits and Competitions And More! $8 adults, $6 Ages 6-12, Free Age 5 and under Tickets sold at the gate. Cash only. Midway rides are not included in gate admission. Hours are: Thursday 5 pm - 10 […]
$5 – $8
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Join us for the dedication of this historic cabin at The Carson House. history, and special presentations by a Fife and Drun Corps and Black Powder Gun Salute. Learn the history of the cabin and enjoy presentations on the grounds with the Overmountain Victory Trail Association. Refreshments provided by the Greenlee DAR Chapter.
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2 events,
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […] |
2 events,
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […] |
3 events,
This is a drop in class- choose your date for a single session! Needle-Felted Wool Workshop with Jaana Mattson: Sunset over the MountainsAbout the workshop: In this single session we will work step-by-step together on a sunset scene over the subtle beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With all the right colors in your roving kit we […]
$137
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […] |
5 events,
This is a drop in class- choose your date for a single session! Needle-Felted Wool Workshop with Jaana Mattson: Sunset over the MountainsAbout the workshop: In this single session we will work step-by-step together on a sunset scene over the subtle beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With all the right colors in your roving kit we […]
$137
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
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Stop by the Nature Center all day for drop-in activities and learning all about black bears! Then from 2:00–3:30 PM, join us for a special program co-led by Cynthia Strain, Chair of the Highlands B.E.A.R. Task Force. Together we’ll explore the world of black bears through engaging, hands-on activities and interactive learning.
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Conor Knighton is a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and the author of the New York Times best seller “Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park.” Described by BookPage as “entertaining, informative, and inspirational,” Leave Only Footprints is an account of the year Knighton spent wandering through America’s “best idea,” exploring the […]
See site for ticket prices.
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9 events,
This is a drop in class- choose your date for a single session! Needle-Felted Wool Workshop with Jaana Mattson: Sunset over the MountainsAbout the workshop: In this single session we will work step-by-step together on a sunset scene over the subtle beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With all the right colors in your roving kit we […]
$137
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
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Drop by the Marshall Library on Oct 3 from 2-6pm to share your experience with Hurricane Helene, make some art, connect with others, have fun, and contribute to a Community Quilting Project that will be a part of a future traveling exhibit. No quilting or sewing skill needed. No appointment needed - just drop by […]
Free
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We're celebrating 5 years of existence - through joys and trials & tribulations, times of plenty and harvest, as well as times of drought and torrential rain, we are here. One year after the storm, We Are Still Here. Manifesting A Vision: One great big collage party, 5pm This First Friday, we'll be setting our intentions […] |
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The Catawba Riversweep is one day a year when citizens from all over the Catawba-Wateree River Basin come together to clean up their shared waterways. Dozens of cleanup sites will be used as “launch points” for volunteers. Every site is unique in size, type of activities (land, boat, kayak, etc.), and amenities. Learn more about […]
Free
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 4th & 5th, 2025. 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 […]
This is a drop in class- choose your date for a single session! Needle-Felted Wool Workshop with Jaana Mattson: Sunset over the MountainsAbout the workshop: In this single session we will work step-by-step together on a sunset scene over the subtle beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With all the right colors in your roving kit we […]
$137
From Oct. 4 through 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson […]
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Experience the magic of fall at the Burnsville Harvest Market Craft Show! Mark your calendars for October 4th and join us from 9am to 3pm at the Burnsville Town Center, 6 South Main St. Browse through a splendid array of handcrafted treasures, savor delicious seasonal treats, and soak in the cozy atmosphere of autumn. Bring […]
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Reems Creek Pottery will host a Fall Pop-Up Market on October 4th, 2025, from 10 am to 3 pm. Vendors include: Jewelry by Nadine Babolulu Read Me Unconditionally Larkspur Art MBW SQUIRREL DESIGNS Fiber Art by Deana SB's Artistrees Sage Envy Co Suzanne Watercolors Napping Porch Press GR Woodworking Willbloom Books Arts and Crafts, […]
Free to attend.
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This FREE event features many educational hands-on activities including a farm animal petting zoo, old-time craft demonstrations and a fishing pond. There are many children’s games and a wagon ride though the park. Planned entertainment includes the WTZQ Radio’s Local Artist Showcase Stage showcasing musicians performing throughout the day. Food vendors and displays cover 50 […] |
6 events,
This is a drop in class- choose your date for a single session! Needle-Felted Wool Workshop with Jaana Mattson: Sunset over the MountainsAbout the workshop: In this single session we will work step-by-step together on a sunset scene over the subtle beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With all the right colors in your roving kit we […]
$137
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 4th & 5th, 2025. 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 […] 
Enjoy fine art and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans. Artists are jury-selected and each show features a different set of artists, curated to present a wide variety of mediums. Find gifts and works for personal collections, functional beauties like furniture and cutlery, and wearable art like handcrafted jewelry and textiles. Artists’ tents line Park […]
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Conservation Celebration Hike at Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy's Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College. Join us for a guided outing to explore this new SAHC preserve! The 191 acre tract consists of a beautiful cove and mixed forest, an open 17-acre pasture with stunning views of the Black Mountains, and lovely sections of Bull Creek with rocky streambanks and wading pools. This […]
Free with pre-registration.
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