Week of Events
Stecoah’s Annual Harvest Festival & Concert
A 2-day festival celebrating all things Fall with music, food, art & crafts vendors, country fair, quilt show, artisan demonstrations, and more. FRIDAY NIGHT: 6pm Join us around the campfire with a FREE marshmallow roast while we welcome a special guest, Keawe Bone, who will kick off our festival weekend with stories of the Cherokee. […]
Woolly Worm Festival
This year’s event – the 49th annual – takes place Oct. 17-18 on the field of the Historic Banner Elk Elementary School. The Woolly Worm Festival is co-hosted by the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Organization of Banner Elk. The Woolly Worm races begin around 10:00 a.m. Each heat consists of 25 […]
Monday, October 12, 2026
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Friday, October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026 - RecurringNC Mountain Arts Adventure Annual Studio Tour
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October 16, 2026 - RecurringSaluda Tailgate Market
NC Mountain Arts Adventure Annual Studio Tour
The North Carolina Mountain Arts Adventure is a juried group of professional artists and craftspeople from Alleghany County, dedicated to designing and creating high-quality, handmade art and fine crafts. The group aims to offer the public opportunities to meet and interact with individual artists in their personal studio environments, thereby fostering a strong and appreciative […]
Saluda Tailgate Market
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 & […]
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026 - RecurringColumbus Farmers Market
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October 17, 2026 - RecurringNC Mountain Arts Adventure Annual Studio Tour
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October 17, 2026 -Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies
Columbus Farmers Market
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 […]
NC Mountain Arts Adventure Annual Studio Tour
The North Carolina Mountain Arts Adventure is a juried group of professional artists and craftspeople from Alleghany County, dedicated to designing and creating high-quality, handmade art and fine crafts. The group aims to offer the public opportunities to meet and interact with individual artists in their personal studio environments, thereby fostering a strong and appreciative […]
Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies
October is one of the best times of year to be stargazing 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. This course also takes place during the time of the Orionid meteor shower, so […]
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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