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Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesEmbrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight, the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents. This year’s Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 6:30 p.m. […]
An Appalachian Folk Festival
The Allison-Deaver House 2753 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC, United StatesAn Appalachian Folk Festival will be held on October 8th, 10 am - 3 pm., at the Allison Deaver House in Pisgah Forest. Enjoy a tour of the oldest frame house west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as craft booths, artisans at work, mountain music, presenters, and children's activities. Featuring the Junior Appalachian […]
Naturalist Niche: Fall Color Hike
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesFall color is one of the highlights of life in WNC. Toward the end of the season Hickory Nut Gorge comes alive with gorgeous shades of gold and red. Join a naturalist and learn more about fall flora and fauna in the Park as you take in the beauty of the season. Cost: Includes Park […]
Naturalist Niche: Fall Ridge Hike
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesThe trails of Chimney Rock in the fall are amazing, but a guided hike off-the-beaten-path can lead you to places you never knew existed. Join a naturalist and learn what fall brings to Hickory Nut Gorge. You’ll discover seasonal changes along your trek that will introduce you to a whole new perspective of the Park. […]
Grandfather Mountain Now Hosting Hugh Morton Traveling Photo Exhibition
Wilson Center for Nature Discovery 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGrandfather Mountain, the nonprofit nature preserve owned and operated by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is proud to announce that it is hosting the Hugh Morton traveling photo exhibition in its Classroom in the Clouds through the spring. The traveling exhibition, entitled “Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective,” is provided courtesy of the University […]
Root Diggers and Herb Gatherers: How Appalachia Helped Launch the Pharmaceutical Industry
Mars Hill University: Ferguson Health Sciences Center 211 Cascade Street, Mars Hill, NC, United StatesJoin author Luke Manget as he discusses his book, Ginseng Diggers: A History of Root and Herb Gathering in Appalachia (University of Kentucky Press, 2022). The book investigates how and why the Appalachian region became the United States’ most important supplier of wild medicinal plants, including ginseng, to the markets of the world. It also follows the diggers into […]
Cherokee Heritage: Studying Indigenous Land
Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United StatesArchaeologists Dr. Brett Riggs & Dr. Jane Eastman from Western Carolina University will present a program on their studies at Watauga Mound in Macon County and at Spikebuck/Quanassee in Hayesville.
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s CSA Fair
YWCA of Asheville South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesASAP’s CSA Fair is a chance to meet local farmers and learn about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) in our area. By joining a CSA, you get a weekly box of fresh, locally grown produce, meats, flowers, or other local products—and provide a farmer with valuable financial support before the season starts. Talk to farmers about […]
Glass & Metal Day at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesShowcasing the elements and craft processes of metal and glass, Guild Makers will demonstrate a range of techniques~ each with their own distinct touch and style. Demonstrations include blacksmithing, glass blowing, piercing, soldering, knife making, bezeling, repoussé, copper etching, assembling stained glass, forging, and many more. Watch and learn about two of the oldest craft […]
Cowee Valley Quilt & Fiber Celebration
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United StatesThe first annual Cowee Valley Quilt & Fiber Celebration will be held at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center May 5 & 6, 2023. This two-day festival will celebrate all aspects of textiles & quilting! Friday, May 5th will be workshop day, with exciting programming in felting, knitting and sewing taught by award-winning fiber artists. […]
Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesIn the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative efforts with the public in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout. Visitors can shop for a variety of fine craft of different disciplines: bladesmithing, glassblowing, wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics, woodturning, metalsmithing, leatherwork, and furniture making. The […]
Fiber Day at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesFrom sheep shearing to wearable textiles – learn the process of fiber art. Guild Makers and friends will demonstrate a variety of techniques during this free community event. Get a close-up look and enjoy interactive demonstrations. Visitors can bring their own handwork, whether it be crochet, embroidery, or spinning. Bring a blanket, walk the mountain […]
