Week of Events
Fall Color Ramble
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 […]
Cherokee Indian Fair
Step into the heart of Cherokee culture at the 113th Cherokee Indian Fair! This spirited celebration showcases the rich culture of the Cherokee people. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a mix of entertainment, from thrilling carnival rides and live music to intricate arts and crafts and spirited competitions. Whether you’re exploring the heritage of […]
Monday, October 6, 2025
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Friday, October 10, 2025
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October 10, 2025 - RecurringFall Arts and Crafts Market – Artisan League of Little Switzerland
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October 10, 2025 - RecurringCashiers Valley Leaf Festival
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October 10, 2025 -Old Fort Art Walk
Fall Arts and Crafts Market – Artisan League of Little Switzerland
Save The Date for the Artisan League Fall Arts & Crafts Market! We are excited to offer work created right here in our beautiful Little Switzerland, NC. It's been quite a year recuperating from Hurricane Helene and it's remarkable how far we have come since. While the Blue Ridge Parkway still has sections closed, Little […]
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
This aritsan fall festival celebrates the breathtaking autumn tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows located in the Heart of Cashiers. This popular and FREE event welcomes 100 artisans to the park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Food, drink, youth activities, and live […]
Old Fort Art Walk
Come join in the celebration as Old Fort kicks off their first-ever Art Walk! Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is the starting and end point for the Art Walk, from there walkers will continue on to various locations in town to view art, socialize and see demonstrations. Play ART BINGO and enter to win gift baskets, […]
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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October 11, 2025 - RecurringFall Arts and Crafts Market – Artisan League of Little Switzerland
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October 11, 2025 - RecurringSpruce Pine Potters Market
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October 11, 2025 - RecurringCashiers Valley Leaf Festival
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October 11, 2025 - RecurringKenilworth Studio Tour
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October 11, 2025 -Open Studio Tour – Transylvania County
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October 11, 2025 -Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies
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October 11, 2025 -Art After Dark
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October 11, 2025 -Night for the Arts
Fall Arts and Crafts Market – Artisan League of Little Switzerland
Save The Date for the Artisan League Fall Arts & Crafts Market! We are excited to offer work created right here in our beautiful Little Switzerland, NC. It's been quite a year recuperating from Hurricane Helene and it's remarkable how far we have come since. While the Blue Ridge Parkway still has sections closed, Little […]
Spruce Pine Potters Market
The Spruce Pine Potters Market is an annual show that is managed and organized by our artists who live and work in a two-county area of western North Carolina. The rich history of craft in this mountain region, along with the renowned Penland School of Craft, has brought these artists to call this area home. […]
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
This aritsan fall festival celebrates the breathtaking autumn tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows located in the Heart of Cashiers. This popular and FREE event welcomes 100 artisans to the park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Food, drink, youth activities, and live […]
Kenilworth Studio Tour
All the crazy bends, tilt-a-whirl streets and intersections of Asheville’s historic Kenilworth neighborhood have inspired an artistic community of range and imagination. Come find us in our welcoming neighborhood homes and studios on October 11th & 12th 2025 Check your steering, lay down some string to wind your way back out and come prepared to […]
Open Studio Tour – Transylvania County
We invite you to join us for the Open Studio Tour in Transylvania County. The Tour is self-guided, and maps will be available in the Open Studio Brochure which will be available at the Visitors Center at 175 E. Main Street, Brevard, NC. Maps will also be online on the Transylvanaartguild.com website. Use the QR Code on […]
Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies
October is one of the best times of year to stargaze at Grandfather Mountain. The air is cool and clear, and the summer constellations are still very prominent, with some early winter sights making their appearance later in the evening. Our goal for this class is to create a familiarity with the night sky and […]
Art After Dark
Art After Dark is more than a fundraiser. It’s a statement of resilience and collaboration. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC and the River Arts District are coming together to uplift two vital parts of our community—our youth and our artists. Your support fuels youth mentoring programs across Western […]
Night for the Arts
Join us for a “Special Saturday In Sparta”, an elegant evening celebrating creativity, community, and culinary delight at 27 on Main (the former Spartan Theater and Alleghany Jubilee). Enjoy a sneak peek at this beautifully transformed landmark while savoring a gourmet dinner catered by Chef Stevie Harrington of Little Seed Cafe. Your ticket includes dinner […]
Sunday, October 12, 2025
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October 12, 2025 - RecurringCashiers Valley Leaf Festival
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October 12, 2025 -Basket Weaving Workshop with Joe Bruneau
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October 12, 2025 - RecurringSpruce Pine Potters Market
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October 12, 2025 - RecurringKenilworth Studio Tour
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
This aritsan fall festival celebrates the breathtaking autumn tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows located in the Heart of Cashiers. This popular and FREE event welcomes 100 artisans to the park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Food, drink, youth activities, and live […]
Basket Weaving Workshop with Joe Bruneau
Basket Weaving Workshop with Joe Bruneau Single Session Workshop: Weave a 14”-16” 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. In addition to Mars Landing […]
Spruce Pine Potters Market
The Spruce Pine Potters Market is an annual show that is managed and organized by our artists who live and work in a two-county area of western North Carolina. The rich history of craft in this mountain region, along with the renowned Penland School of Craft, has brought these artists to call this area home. […]
Kenilworth Studio Tour
All the crazy bends, tilt-a-whirl streets and intersections of Asheville’s historic Kenilworth neighborhood have inspired an artistic community of range and imagination. Come find us in our welcoming neighborhood homes and studios on October 11th & 12th 2025 Check your steering, lay down some string to wind your way back out and come prepared to […]
