Festivals
Valle Country Fair
Valle Crucis Conference Center NC Highway 194 across from Holy Cross Church (122 Skiles Way, Banner Elk, NC 28604) & the Valle Crucis Conference Center, Valle Crucis, NC, United StatesThe Valle Country Fair, always held on the third Saturday in October rolls out across a large hay field on the grounds of the Valle Crucis Conference Center on NC Highway 194. Admission is free and parking is available in the adjoining field for $10 per car. One-hundred-sixty craft exhibitors set up tents along wide […]
Art of Music Festival
Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United StatesIt all starts with a song! And there’s no better way to open the Balsam Range Art Of Music Festival than to gather some of Americana’s most impactful and influential songwriters for a special night of music, fellowship and fun in the historic Hazelwood School. Join Milan Miller, John Wiggins, Mark Bumgarner and Aaron Bibelhauser with Balsam […]
14th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesGreta the Groundhog waits all year for a chance to predict whether spring will come early or not. Bring the whole family to witness if Greta sees her shadow and this fun event. Following the prediction, stick around for crafts, a guided hike along the Great Woodland Adventure trail or to meet more of […]
Nashville Songwriters in the Round Series
Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United StatesDavid Olney: Master craftsman, acclaimed singer/songwriter and globe-trotting performer David Olney is well-known worldwide for his indelible songs and powerful live performances. Olney has released more than 20 albums over four decades, including six live recordings. His music has been prominently featured in ABC-TV’s “Nashville” and his stellar songs have been recorded by Emmylou Harris, Linda […]
Arts in March
Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United StatesThe Heart of Brevard will host an annual event celebrating local arts & culture in downtown Brevard, North Carolina. The evening will be filled with open studios & galleries, artist and author meet & greets, menu specials at restaurants, live music at various locations, and more. This event will be a wonderful way for local […]
Arts in March
Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United StatesOn Saturday, March the 23rd from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, the festivities will continue with artist demos, art talks, talks by local writers, featured artists & crafts people, culinary classes, menu specials at restaurants, live music, and more. This event will be a wonderful way for local residents and visitors alike to shake off […]
Friends and Family Day at John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesJoin us for a fun day in our studios! Participate in hands-on craft, music, and dance activities. Tour our campus and learn more about the Folk School's programs. All ages welcome.
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival
Elkin Municipal Park 334 Elk Spur Street, Elkin, NC, United StatesCelebrate North Carolina’s wine country at the 18th annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival on Saturday, May 18, at Elkin Municipal Park. This popular festival combines tasting opportunities from 20 wineries with live music in a family-friendly park setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs for a relaxing day of sampling the […]
Great Balsam Nashville Songwriters in the Round
Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United StatesBegun at an inn in Balsam, NC, in 1996 and modeled after similar performances at Nashville’s famous Bluebird Café, the Great Balsam Nashville Songwriters in the Round Series, now hosted at the Historic Hazelwood School/Folkmoot Center, presents signature in-the-round shows featuring Nashville area songwriters who pen the lyrics performed by country’s biggest stars. Many performances […]
Carl Sandburg Folk Music Festival
Carl Sandburg Home NHS 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will host the 33rd annual Carl Sandburg Folk Music Festival on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019. This free festival offers live music performances from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The folk festival honors Carl Sandburg and his preservation of American musical heritage, as found in his collection, "The […]
NC Trail Days
Town Of Elkin, Elkin, NORTH CAROLINA 28621, United States Town of Elkin , Elkin, North Carolina, United StatesA celebration of the MST and other local trails, outdoor recreation and advocacy/education in the town of Elkin in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bring your bikes, boats and boots and play for the whole weekend. Events include guided hikes, 5Point Adventure Film night, outdoor-oriented exhibitors and non-profits, kid's events, guest speakers, a […]
NC Trail Days
Town Of Elkin, Elkin, NORTH CAROLINA 28621, United States Town of Elkin , Elkin, North Carolina, United StatesA celebration of the MST and other local trails, outdoor recreation and advocacy/education in the town of Elkin in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bring your bikes, boats and boots and play for the whole weekend. Events include guided hikes, 5Point Adventure Film night, outdoor-oriented exhibitors and non-profits, kid's events, guest speakers, a […]
