Family Fun
Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds Highway 21 N @ Bledsoe Creek Road, Sparta, NC, United StatesOffering vendors, workshops, fiber animals and demonstrations. The festival is being held at the Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds and Agricultural Center, U.S. 21, Sparta, Alleghany County, NC, Friday and Saturday from 9 AM until 5 PM.
Blue Ridge Craft Trails Month in Hendersonville Area
Hendersonville, North CarolinaThe best of traditional and contemporary craft is just a trail away during Blue Ridge Craft Trails Month this July in Henderson County. Three distinct trails guide visitors through the towns of Hendersonville and Flat Rock, and into the Blue Ridge Mountain countryside, showcasing nationally renowned artists in their studios and galleries. The […]
23rd Annual Cherokee Voices Festival
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United StatesDemonstrations, Encampments, Vendors, Cherokee Food, Cherokee Youth, Dances, Singing
Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival
Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend is the 2nd Annual Arts and Craft Fair at Shelton House - WNC History, Heritage and Crafts located on the Shelton Campus. Parking for the Event is located at 250 Pigeon Street, and behind the "Steeplechase Olde English Toffee Shop" located across the street from Shelton House. Street parking is also available […]
Orchard Trail Days
Orchard Trail Days will be held during this Labor Day Weekend, September 4 – 7, to kick-off the 2020 apple harvest season. The season begins in early August and runs through mid-November. During the weekend many of the orchards will be offering crafts, family fun activities such as corn mazes, apple cannons, inflatables, wagon rides, […]
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
Cherokee Homestead 805 Hwy 64 Business, Hayesville, NC, United StatesCome see demonstrations and dancing from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Try authentic Fry Bread, or purchase a beautiful hand-crafted piece of jewelry or art! Mark your calendar for the 2019 Cherokee Heritage Festival! Free family-friendly event! (No tickets are registration required!)
12th Annual Flock to the Rock
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesJoin us for one of Western North Carolina’s most popular annual events, Flock to the Rock. Originally created to help folks understand why Hickory Nut Gorge is such a premier birding location, this event has grown in size and popularity every year. You don’t have to be an avid birder to find something of interest […]
Virtual Folk Festival
While the annual Appalachian Folk Festival at the Vance Birthplace is postponed until next year, we are excited to bring you a virtual event and online story map so you can experience our Folk Festival all year long. Join us on Facebook Live on October 17th between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. At the top […]
WNC Pottery Festival
Sylva's Bridge Park 76 Railroad Avenue, Sylva, NC, United StatesShowcasing the work of more than 40 master potters from 13 states. This year’s festival has 16 new potters from across the country and will be held at Sylva’s Bridge Park. A variety of clay art styles will be presented. Pre-show events – including the Clay Olympics – will be held on Friday, Nov. 1 […]
Spruce Pine Southern Christmas Show
Cross Street Commerce Center 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesSanta Claus is coming to Town! The event benefits Shriner's Children's Hospital. Over 50 arts & craft vendors, mountain crafts, food court, and music. Handmade Christmas gifts, delicious baked goods. Santa will be taking photos with children. Admission $1 donation
Appalachian Christmas and Opening of the Shelton House Tinsel Trail
Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Shelton House - Museum of NC Handicrafts in Waynesville, NC will conclude their events this 40th anniversary year in a magical way. On December 6, we will host our annual Appalachian Family Christmas event and open the Tinsel Trail for a month-long opportunity to safely get outside and enjoy the Holiday Lights and Decorations. Santa Claus will visit on December 6 […]
Spruce Pine Spring Craft Egg-Stravaganza
Cross Street Commerce Center 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesSpruce Pine Spring Craft Egg=stravaganza - Spring Craft Show/Garden Show/Kids Area/Easter Egg Hunt. Join us at the Spruce Pine Spring Craft Egg-stravaganza where you can find beautiful Spring Arts and Crafts of all varieties. Win prizes from our Golden Egg Easter Egg hunt where children of all ages can hunt with the Easter Bunny who […]
