Week of Events
Plott-Tober Fest
Strains of German oom-pah music and the tempting aroma of schnitzel and bratwurst are coming to Canton’s Sorrells Park for PLOTT-TOBER FEST, October 5-8. Sponsored by the Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society (HCH&GS) in partnership with the Canton Historical Museum and the Town of Canton, PLOTT-TOBER FEST is a four-day festival celebrating the Plott […]
John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival
We invite you to the John C. Campbell Folk School’s 47th annual Fall Festival, featuring a wide variety of craftspeople, continuous live music and dance, craft demonstrations, good food, and much more! A premiere destination since 1974, the Folk School’s Fall Festival attracts thousands from across the region to the school’s scenic Brasstown, North Carolina […]
Rivercane Flutes & Pouch with Billy Welch
Rivercane Flutes & Pouch with Billy Welch
Come learn about the history and preservation of rivercane while making a flute and leather pouch from renowned Cherokee artist, Billy (B.J.) Welch. Simple instruction in playing the flute is a part of the class. All tools and materials provided – perfect for beginners and youth. Welch is a treasured Snowbird artist well known for […]
Sonker Festival
Sonker Festival
The Sonker Festival is a Surry County tradition, presented each year by the Surry County Historical Society. It is held the first Saturday in October at the Edwards-Franklin House west of Mount Airy. Festival attendees sample sonker made from a variety of family recipes passed down through generations. Admission is free, with a nominal charge […]
