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SUMMARY:Member Night at the Museum of the Cherokee People
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive evening of one-of-a-kind experiences for Museum members.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, June 26\, we’re hosting a special event just for Museum of the Cherokee People members!\n \nAt Member Night\, enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences guided by Museum leadership\, wine and charcuterie\, and fellowship with our Museum team and your fellow members.\nMember Night is free for active museum members. Not a member yet? Find the level that’s right for you and your family at motcp.org/support-motcp.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/member-night-at-the-museum-of-the-cherokee-people/
LOCATION:Museum of the Cherokee People\, 598 Tsali Blvd.\, NC\, Cherokee\, NC\, 28719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherokee Heritage,Museum,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T190000
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SUMMARY:Craft Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Crown for Art Market & Craft Social from 7–8 p.m. \nAll 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. \nInstructors\, staff\, and others will be selling artwork and offering hands-on activities.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/craft-social/
LOCATION:The Crown Restaurant\, 135 Emily Lane\, Brasstown\, NC\, 28902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Arts & Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T190000
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SUMMARY:Square Dance Brevard
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nWe are open to people of all ages and you do not have to have a dance partner or any previous square dancing experience to participate. \nSince May of 2024\,  SQUARE DANCE BREVARD has been held the last Friday of every month starting at 7:00pm at Grace Brevard Church\, located at 55 East Jordan Street in downtown Brevard.  
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/square-dance-brevard/
LOCATION:Grace Brevard Church\, 55 E. Jordan Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTSTAMP:20260415T174820
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SUMMARY:Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 artisans who have built a livelihood with their creative talents. This is your chance to meet the artists and watch them work.\nTo assist your plans to visit all 10 sites\, printed drive-about maps will be available at each location\, and directional signs will be near each stop on the tour.\nDrive Happy.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/stecoah-arts-crafts-drive-about-tour/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T140000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured Storytellers:  \nLarry Pearlman \nCatherine Yael-Serota \nMichael Reno Harrell \nSherry Lovett  \nYou’re welcome to pay at the event using cash\, credit card\, Apple Pay\, or several other forms of payment. Advance tickets are not required—feel free to just come and pay when you arrive if that’s more convenient for you.  \nWhat to bring to the event:  \n\n\nPlease bring your own camping chair with you to the event. This will ensure comfortable seating for all guests. \n\n\nFeel free to bring a water bottle or any snacks you prefer. (Pig and Grits Food Truck will be here with food as well).  \n\n\nSunscreen/bugspray. Unless there is heavy rain predicted that day\, the event will take place outside.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/2nd-annual-blue-ridge-storytelling-summit/
LOCATION:Center for Pioneer Life\, 134 joe young road \, Burnsville\, North Carolina\, 28714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Food & Beverage,Outdoors Activity,Storytelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Pioneer Life":MAILTO:programs@pioneerlife.org
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 frame house west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s the perfect way to experience the rich and vibrant culture of Appalachia!
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/appalachian-folk-festival/
LOCATION:Allison Deaver House\, 2753 Asheville Hwy\, Pisgah Forest\, North Carolina\, 28768\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Transylvania Heritage Museum":MAILTO:curator@transylvaniaheritage.org
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SUMMARY:Annual Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening
DESCRIPTION:Our Heritage Day and Wood Kiln Opening is always the last Saturday in June. We fire a wood kiln a few days before the event and unload it at 10 am the day of the festival. After the kiln has been opened\, make your selection. Face jugs\, vases\, mugs\, pitchers\, garden pots\, and more by Traditions Pottery\, Bolick Pottery\, and guest potter: Kaylee Eggers of Ten Hands Pottery. Iron and wood work\, arts and crafts. Mountain Bee Market and smoked BBQ for lunch.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/annual-heritage-day-and-wood-kiln-opening/
LOCATION:Bolick Pottery\, 4884 Bolick Road\, Lenoir\, NC\, 28645\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bolick & Traditions Pottery":MAILTO:Sales@traditionspottery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T140000
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Roots Revival Series: Clarke Williams & Travis Stuart
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA) is partnering with the Jazz Foundation of America to present this summer and fall concert series. The Blue Ridge Roots Revival series will feature 10 performances throughout Western North Carolina (WNC)\, bringing local and nationally acclaimed artists to local venues. \nSaturday\, June 28: Clarke Williams & Travis Stuart\, 2:00 PM \nThis FREE Blue Ridge Roots Revival Series concert is at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center – Milepost 384. \nClarke Williams: \nClarke Williams is a multi-instrumentalist based in Asheville\, NC. While comfortable in a variety of styles\, he has a strong focus on the musical traditions of Western NC. He has won awards and recognition for his fiddle\, banjo\, and guitar playing at festivals and fiddlers’ conventions across the Southeast. Clarke has performed nationally and internationally\, in bands such as Jenny and the Hog Drovers (with Phil Jamison)\, the Georgia Horseshoes\, and the French Broadcasters. Clarke graduated from Warren Wilson College\, where he studied traditional music. \nTravis Stuart: \nA Bethel native and Haywood County resident\, Travis Stuart is a banjo player who has been performing old-time music rooted in Western North Carolina for over twenty years. The backbone of bluegrass\, old-time string band music carries a legacy that is inescapable\, and from his earliest days growing up\, Stuart was steeped in that legacy. Brought up in a rich musical community and family\, Stuart learned to play banjo from local musicians like Avery County’s Red Wilson\, recipient of a 2003 North Carolina Heritage Award. Playing his great-uncle Austin Stamley’s banjo\, Stuart has mastered a local old time style and shared it around the United States and Europe\, touring and recording alongside his twin brother\, Trevor. In 2017\, he and Trevor released The Stuart Brothers\, a generous collection of 23 tunes both traditional and original. Trevor passed away a few years ago. Clarke Williams has carefully studied Trevor’s fiddle style and will be playing with Travis to recreate the twins’ sound. \nThere are Blue Ridge Roots Revival Concerts\, with more to be announced later this summer! \n \n 
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/blue-ridge-roots-revival-series-clarke-williams-travis-stuart/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center\, Milepost 384 on Blue Ridge Parkway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T203000
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SUMMARY:Firefly Frolic
DESCRIPTION:Pinnacle Park has a vibrant night life scene: lightning bugs and foxfire worms! Join us for this evening hike on the lower Forest Therapy trail loop to view and learn about these beautiful bugs. We will discuss how to identify different species\, the firefly life cycle\, the magic behind their glow\, and how to attract similar insects to your property. In addition to multiple different species firefly species\, we may also hear owls hooting in the distance\, or a flying squirrel scurrying around in the trees. \nAll participants will be given a red-light device (flashlight or headlamp) to use for this hike\, but are also welcome to bring their own red-light device. Please do not bring standard white- or yellow- light devices; these not only disturb the lightning bugs\, but also affect our ability to properly view them. \nThis walk will be about a mile on a maintained\, moderate-grade trail that is medium difficulty. Roots and rocks are present in the trail\, as are other hazards like poison ivy. Participants are encouraged to wear pants and closed toed shoes. A rock that is obvious in the daytime is much more subtle in the evening! We will meet at the Pinnacle Park trailhead (end of Fischer Creek Rd in Sylva) at 8:30pm on Saturday\, June 28th. We will be out until around 10:30pm. This program is weather-dependent; it will still occur in light rain or drizzles\, but will be cancelled in the case of heavy rain or dangerous conditions. Email Skye with any questions. Please leave pets at home. \nTickets are $10\, and availability is limited to reduce disruption to the fireflies and improve our experience out in the woods together. Click here to head to our ticket purchase page and secure your spot (this link will take you to a different page)\, then strap on your boots and get ready for a light show!
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/firefly-frolic/
LOCATION:Pinnacle Park Trailhead\, 2110 Fisher Creek Road\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Education,Outdoors Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
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SUMMARY:Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 artisans who have built a livelihood with their creative talents. This is your chance to meet the artists and watch them work.\nTo assist your plans to visit all 10 sites\, printed drive-about maps will be available at each location\, and directional signs will be near each stop on the tour.\nDrive Happy.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/stecoah-arts-crafts-drive-about-tour/2025-06-29/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T160000
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SUMMARY:Folded Bark Baskets Workshop
DESCRIPTION: \nCraft tradition. Connect with nature. Create something beautiful.\n\n\nJoin 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.\n\n\n Date: Sunday\, June 29\, 2025\n Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n Location: Folkmoot Room A-11\n112 Virginia Ave.\, Building B\, Waynesville\, NC\n Cost: $128\n Ages: 18+\n\n\nWhat you’ll do:\n Learn how bark is sustainably removed and prepped\n Create one basket from raw bark to drying stage\n Assemble and embellish a second\, fully dried poplar bark basket to take home\n Leave with a finished piece and the knowledge to make more\n\n\n All materials provided — just wear closed-toe shoes and bring your curiosity!\n\n\n Limited spots available — claim yours now and reconnect with the art of natural craft.
URL:https://www.blueridgeheritage.com/event/folded-bark-baskets-workshop/
LOCATION:Folkmoot Friendship Center\, 112 Virginia Avenue\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Workshop
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