Week of Events
Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural Spring Creek, NC, on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2025. This intimate, family-friendly gathering showcases a diverse lineup of artists spanning Americana, country, […]
Monday, April 28, 2025
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Thursday, May 1, 2025
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Friday, May 2, 2025
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Saturday, May 3, 2025
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May 3, 2025 -Airing of the Quilts
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May 3, 2025 -Quilt Trails Haywood County Bus Tour
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May 3, 2025 -Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
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May 3, 2025 -Murphy Spring Festival
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May 3, 2025 -Craft Demo Day & Instructor Meet & Greet
Airing of the Quilts
The airing of quilts is a traditional rite of spring in the mountains. After a long winter with families snuggled under layers of warm handmade quilts, the warmer weather of springtime gave women a chance to freshen up and air-out these essentials covers. We want to invite you to be part in this special day! […]
Quilt Trails Haywood County Bus Tour
Part of the Appalachian Heritage Festival, the Quilt Trails Bus Tour offers an enriching way to celebrate the culture and creativity of Haywood County. On May 3rd, Main Street will be alive with activity, featuring artist vendors, hands-on demonstrations, a True Crime Trail, and food vendors. The Shelton House will host craft demonstrations and free […]
Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
This pre-opening event will be full of music and fun for the whole family! There will be music from 10 AM to 5 PM, a clogging workshop, guitar drawing, and our General Store will be open, serving warm apple pie and ice cream. Join us in supporting our recovery from Hurricane Helene, specifically the areas […]
Murphy Spring Festival
This year’s event will be teeming with interesting and unique vendors, food trucks, kid’s activities! Come on out and enjoy the warm spring air while you listen to live on-stage performances by our amazing artists. While you tap your feet to the beat, come browse the McNabb Properties Beer & Wine Garden – where you’ll […]
Craft Demo Day & Instructor Meet & Greet
Curious about Clay, Traditional Woodworking, or Violin Making? Join us on Saturday, May 3, from 1–4 PM at 410 Memorial Park Drive, Elkin, to meet our instructors, explore our traditional craft semesters, and experience live demonstrations. You'll even have the chance to participate in hands-on activities!
Sunday, May 4, 2025
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May 4, 2025 -Christian Harmony with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
Christian Harmony with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
We invite all singers for a unique singing event with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir sponsored by WCU Cherokee Language Program and Cullowhee Baptist Church. This event will be a little bit different than a regular singing. For the first half of the event, we will be singing Christian Harmony tunes from a list of […]


