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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 & […]

Boone’s monthly First Friday Art Crawls! Brought to you by WAC and the Downtown Boone Development Association.  Experience the arts firsthand through art vending, gallery receptions, art exhibits, live music, and more! *Special Art Crawl Dates include April 17 and December 4 to coincide with other events and/or holidays.

Local artists and performers are invited to showcase, sell their work, or perform at locations along King Street during First Friday evenings. Scroll down to explore a selection of regularly participating artists and their work. You might even spot a few at the next Art Crawl you attend!  

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 […]

The North Carolina Hellbender Festival is a free, one-day event held each Labor Day weekend in Downtown Spruce Pine, celebrating clean rivers, outdoor recreation, and life in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Named for the Eastern hellbender salamander, the festival brings together live music, local food, artisan vendors, and hands-on experiences focused on conservation and river […]

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 […]

Music on the Porch is an annual benefit event celebrating mountain music and Appalachian traditions. The event is held at the Appalachian Women's Museum, Monteith Farmstead Park in Dillsboro. Featuring traditional music, arts and crafts vendors, artists, demonstrations, BBQ stand, and more. Stay tuned for updates here!

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 […]