Music Trail, Signage Program Gear Up for Summer
Tourism and cultural heritage partners gathered Tuesday to hear updates on two exciting Blue Ridge National Heritage Area programs. Here is a brief summary of the day's presentations, as well as other important news for our partners.
Shop ‘Til You Drop and Support the Blue Ridge Music Trails NC
You’re invited to be among the first to enjoy shopping at the brand new Asheville Outlets! To celebrate its opening, Asheville Outlets is holding a special pre-Grand Opening shopping event from 5 – 9 pm on April 30.
So, What’s “Breaking Up Christmas?”
Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year from the staff and support team of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
Kristi Driver Joins BRNHA Group Tours Team
Thanks to funding, in part, from a Cherokee Preservation Foundation grant, the BRNHA has contracted with Kristi Driver to serve as Group Sales Manager to help implement a Group Tour/Motor coach initiative for Western North Carolina.
Invitation to Gather ‘Round the Blue Ridge
You're Invited to the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area's Annual MeetingGather 'Round the Blue Ridgewith special keynote speaker Dayton Duncan, writer andco-producer of the Ken Burns documentary,The National Parks: America's Best Idea! Thursday, August 21, 201410:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.(Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.) Crowne Plaza Resort Expo CenterOne Resort DriveAsheville, NC ...
Paddle Faster Kids It’s BanjoPalooza
This Blue Ridge Music Trails of NC “Traditions” concert celebrates the banjo styles of Western North Carolina and the release of the seasonal Highland brew, Clawhammer Oktoberfest.
Go Road Trippin’ on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of NC
This summer, viewers of WLOS Channel 13, the ABC affiliate for Western North Carolina located in Asheville, are being taken on a “cruise” to visit 14 towns and attractions that feature the traditional music of the region.
Get Your Tickets Now to Hear Dayton Duncan
Dayton Duncan, writer and co-producer with Ken Burns of The National Parks: America's Best Idea, will be the keynote speaker at Gather 'Round the Blue Ridge on August 21, 2014.
Get a Scoop and Listen to Some Tunes
On Tuesday evening, April 8th, get the scoop at The Hop Ice Cream in Asheville, hear some great music, and support the work of your Blue Ridge National Heritage Area!
Blue Ridge Music Trails Update
Dear Friends and Partners, We are so excited about the progress that has been made on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina (BRMT) this past year! We want to thank you for your support and involvement in the first year of this project and want you to...
See What’s New for You in the New Year
Group tour operators from around the country met with providers of tourism products and services at the recent annual American Bus Association convention in Nashville, TN.
Special Edition Release – Grand Opening of the Earl Scruggs Center
The new Earl Scruggs Center honoring one of the nation's premier banjo artists will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, January 11.