Events
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The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesSee 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 […]
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Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026
The Bascom 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC, United StatesThe Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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Makers Meetup | Silver River Center for Chair Caning
Silver River Center for Chair Caning 32 North Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United StatesMeet up with fellow makers, artists, and creative types of all stripes for a fun evening at the Silver River Center for Chair Caning in Weaverville! The (self-described) chair nerds, Dave and Brandy, will give us a short chair weaving demo and a tour of their space. We’ll have some light bites and beverages and […]
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Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort
Downtown Old Fort 38 S Catawba Ave., Old Fort, NC, United StatesMark your calendar and help us celebrate the Great Trails State by joining us in downtown Old Fort, North Carolina. Come celebrate with us the rich history of our Blue Ridge Mountain community by focusing on its pathways and connections through the town’s notable railroad and Pisgah National Forest history.
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North Carolina Trail Days
Join us for the 6th annual North Carolina Trail Days in the towns of Elkin and Jonesville - home of three great state trails! The festival celebrates the great outdoors and recreation culture found in the Blue Ridge foothills. Highlighted are a collection of local trails, Segment 6 of the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and a […]
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The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesSee 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 […]
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Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026
The Bascom 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC, United StatesThe Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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Nature Photography Weekend
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, North Carolina, United StatesThis popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours. This popular weekend welcomes all levels of photographers, making it fun and engaging no matter what your skill level is – while better […]
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The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years
North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesSee 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 […]
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Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds Highway 21 N @ Bledsoe Creek Road, Sparta, NC, United StatesThe annual Blue Ridge Fiber Fest brings together farmer and artisan at the Sparta Fairgrounds. The mission of this 501(c)(3) corporation is to preserve the history of textiles in the region of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia and bring up the next generation of fiber artists. The festival takes place over a two-day period […]
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Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026
The Bascom 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC, United StatesThe Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area will present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026, a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026. Curated by M. Anna […]
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Toe River Crafts Grand Opening Weekend
Toe River Crafts 4990 State Hwy 80 S, Burnsville, NC, United StatesJoin Toe River Craft for their grand reopening after Hurricane Helene. Come out Friday through Sunday, June 5-7, 2026, from 10 am - 5 pm. There will be music, food, free giveaways, and over 40 artists represented! Visit us for this exciting event.
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