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Shindig on the Green

Pack Square Park 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2024 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]

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97th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

Kittredge Theatre at Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC, United States

On August 1, 2, and 3, 2024, a different show will be presented live on stage each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. These traditions involve not only the hand-clapping, toe-tapping rhythms of Bluegrass, […]

Art on the Greene

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Art on the Greene transforms the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School into an art gallery multiple times each summer. These popular shows generally take place Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend, the first weekend in August and Labor Day weekend. In 2024, the scheduled dates are: Aug. 3-4 and Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Each show […]

2024 Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival

Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

On August 10 & 11, Shelton House will hold its 6th Annual “Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival” on the 8.5 acre, 147-year-old farmstead ( now home to the Historic Shelton House and “Museum of NC Handicrafts”) in Waynesville, NC. Open to the public with Artists and Artisans from near and far, food […]

Summer Concert Series: Bradley Grizzell & Friends

Brasstown Community Civic Center 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Brasstown Community Center welcomes Bradley Grizzell & Friends for our Summer Concert Series on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. This is the next to the last concert of the season, so don’t miss it! Bradley plays guitars and does most of the vocals. Joining him on stage are: super mandolin bluegrass player Kenny Ensley, hard driving […]

Shindig on the Green

Pack Square Park 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2024 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]

FREE

2024 Mountain Hort Field Day 75th Anniversary Celebration

Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center 74 Research Drive , Mills River, North Carolina, United States

We’re hosting our 2024 Mountain Hort. Field Day to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, founded in Mills River, NC, in 1949. The event will occur at 74 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759, on Thursday, August 15th, beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 4 pm. Research at MHCREC […]

Shindig on the Green

Pack Square Park 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2024 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]

FREE

Shindig on the Green

Pack Square Park 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2024 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]

FREE

Art on the Greene

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Art on the Greene transforms the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School into an art gallery multiple times each summer. These popular shows generally take place Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend, the first weekend in August and Labor Day weekend. In 2024, the scheduled dates are: Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Each show highlights […]

Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley, NC 3987 Soco Road PO Box 306, Maggie Valley, NC, United States

Held at the beautiful Maggie Valley Festival Grounds during the leaf season. Our annual fundraiser, the festival brings all the Haywood County Arts Council’s programs, and artists together for a truly one-of-a-kind experience. The festival includes award-winning bluegrass bands, vendors, raffles, artist member demonstrations and artwork, a child and adult playground, and local drinks and […]

2024 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival – NC’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival

Uptown Shelby 118 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC, United States

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival - North Carolina’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival on Saturday, October 19th from 9 AM to 4 PM in beautiful Uptown Shelby! Recognized in regional and national media including Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods, this festival celebrates the unique regional delicacy and local food staple […]

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