Where We Live: History, Nature and Culture Speaker Series is a free monthly speaker series held at Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center. 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC Cowee Valley Gems--Layered in History The presentation reveals how Cowee Valley served as a Native American political and religious gathering site for hundreds of years until […]

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]

Artist, teacher and writer Kate Stockman leads a discussion about one of Nature’s greatest gifts: bees. Learn the buzz about hive culture, what goes into the creation of beeswax, and how to hand-roll a beeswax candle in the May Lunch & Learn, “Nature Nurtures!” Part of Kanuga’s monthly Lunch & Learn series, the Thursday, May […]

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]

The Saluda Tailgate Market from Polk County Farms is happening every Friday from May through October! Visit every week at 214 E. Main St. Saluda, NC, from 4pm-6pm.   What you can expect from our vendors this season:   Fresh Produce & Plants Meat, Eggs & Dairy Baked Goods & Prepared Foods Pantry Items & […]

We invite you to join us in support of our upcoming 6th Annual Benefit Art Show – “A Pastoral Palette.”   Please join us in preserving and celebrating the heritage and art of Western North Carolina barns through this unique event. Tickets for the Friday event are $50 each. If you are a ABA member, you […]

The Columbus Farmers Market is hosted by Polk County Farms and is taking place every Saturday 8am - 12pm from May through October!  What you can expect from our vendors this season:   Fresh Produce & Plants Meat, Eggs & Dairy Baked Goods & Prepared Foods Pantry Items & Local Favorites Flowers & Garden Goods […]

Join us at the Shelton Barn for a charming community yard sale filled with unique treasures and timeless finds. From furniture, art, and vintage frames to seasonal decor, silks, ceramics, china, and more, this special event is a wonderful opportunity to explore a wide variety of home goods while supporting the historic Shelton House. Saturday, […]

See the Arboretum from the viewpoint of those most familiar with it! The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years is a photography project celebrating the Arboretum’s 40th anniversary. For the occasion, 40 people connected to the Arboretum, either as staff, members, or volunteers have taken ‘point and shoot’ digital cameras onto the grounds to photograph […]

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Garden Jubilee, a spectacular gardening show gracing Main Street in historic downtown Hendersonville. This Memorial Day weekend event, hosted by the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, transforms the area into a seven-block garden wonderland. Over 200 plant and craft vendors line the street, offering an extensive variety of annuals, perennials, […]

Come and celebrate Appalachian Mountain Heritage in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Swain County Annual Heritage Day Festival is held on Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day in Bryson City, NC. Happening May 22 & 23, 2026, at Riverfront Park, the festival is celebrating its 30th year. Friday evening will feature Southern gospel music, including […]

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]

We invite you to join us in support of our upcoming 6th Annual Benefit Art Show – “A Pastoral Palette.”   Please join us in preserving and celebrating the heritage and art of Western North Carolina barns through this unique event. Tickets for the Friday event are $50 each. If you are a ABA member, you […]

The Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day in Robbinsville, North Carolina, celebrates the traditional way of the Cherokee people. 1897 Little Snowbird Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771 A Learning Experience for Everyone: Demonstrations from Past Events: Beadwork Pottery Quilting Wood Carving Hominy Cooking Basket Weaving Bean Bread Making Butter Churning Story Telling Flute Making Herbal Medicine Lid […]

The North Carolina Museum of Art hosts its first art and craft showcase, focused on the diverse talents of Western NC artists. Featuring ceramics, textiles, woodwork, jewelry, prints, and more, the showcase highlights the depth and diversity of North Carolina's creative community. This event is in association with the exhibition "Knowing the West," which embraces […]

Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

See the Arboretum from the viewpoint of those most familiar with it! The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years is a photography project celebrating the Arboretum’s 40th anniversary. For the occasion, 40 people connected to the Arboretum, either as staff, members, or volunteers have taken ‘point and shoot’ digital cameras onto the grounds to photograph […]

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Garden Jubilee, a spectacular gardening show gracing Main Street in historic downtown Hendersonville. This Memorial Day weekend event, hosted by the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, transforms the area into a seven-block garden wonderland. Over 200 plant and craft vendors line the street, offering an extensive variety of annuals, perennials, […]

Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

Welcome railroad enthusiasts, families, and friends! Come check out the Past, Present & Future of Railroads in Old Fort.  The Depot, the Railroad museum, and the Caboose will all be open for touring. With all the history contained in the museum and the railroad restoration work in our area, it’s a great opportunity to share: […]