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2022 NC Butterfly Festival

Downtown Hudson Central Street, Hudson, North Carolina, United States

The Hudson Butterfly Festival is the oldest festival in Caldwell County. The festival will feature arts, crafts, food & drink from area vendors, great entertainment, and plenty of children’s activities. Enjoy the festival and explore the Hub Station Arts Center while you're in town!

Dance Night in Fines Creek

Fines Creek Community Center Fines Creek Road, Clyde, North Carolina, United States

Live music with Running Wolfe and the Renegades. Admission $5 / Food $5: Hot Dogs, Chips, Desserts, Drinks

Folkmoot LIVE! at the Queen Auditorium

Folkmoot USA 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United States

May will continue the Folkmoot LIVE! at the Queen Auditorium series with Bluegrass Boogie on Sat, May 21. Organized by Adamas Entertainment, the featured bands for the concert are Unspoken Tradition with the Carter Giegerich Trio opening. Unspoken Tradition is about new, original Bluegrass, inspired by their own influences and the roots of traditional music. They bring a […]

The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

From May 28 through June 4, daily, short, guided strolls will highlight Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. The weeklong rambles culminate on Sunday, June 5, during which the park will host a special speaker and activities throughout the day. Included with admission.

Art in the Heart of Banner Elk

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

Four times this summer, Art on the Greene brings original artwork in a variety of media to the green at the Historic Banner Elk School. Located in the center of this small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the shows create an idyllic setting for meeting artists, admiring their work and shopping for handmade pieces. […]

White Squirrel Weekend 2022

Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United States

Heart of Brevard is excited to announce a new date and focus for the White Squirrel Festival - White Squirrel Weekend 2022! White Squirrel Weekend will take place June 3-4, 2022. The Heart of Brevard Board and Events and Marketing Committee considered a wide variety of factors before deciding on a date shift and refreshed […]

Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival

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

Stretching out over 8 acres, the Shelton House "Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend" will be held Saturday and Sunday June 18th & 19th, 2022 on the beautiful grounds of Shelton House just 3 blocks off Main Street in Waynesville, NC. Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Don't Wait... Plan your […]

Valdese Independence Day Celebration

Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United States

2022 Independence Day will be held in conjunction with Valdese Summer Concert Series on July 1, 2022. Each year the Town of Valdese celebrates Independence Day by holding an impressive fireworks display on the football field behind the Old Rock School. Regarded as one of the most impressive fireworks displays in the area, the Town […]

An Appalachian Evening with Buncombe Turnpike

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United States

Buncombe Turnpike plays a variety of heartfelt tunes ranging from traditional and contemporary bluegrass to gospel and hand crafted Buncombe Turnpike originals. With their crowd pleasing demeanor, seasoned musicianship, and powerful vocals, the band has made a name for themselves among traditional and contemporary listeners alike. Adults $15; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at […]

Independence Day Community Celebration & Fireworks Extravaganza

It’s a red, white squirrel and blue Independence Day Celebration in downtown Brevard! Festivities kick off at 10am and the fun continues throughout the day. This community-wide celebration includes something for the entire family including Sycamore Cycles Patriotic Bike Parade, Transylvania Community Arts Council Arts Showcase, Transylvania Cruisers Classic Car Show, local food vendors and children’s activities. Join elected officials for the Memorial […]

An Appalachian Evening with Chatham Rabbits

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United States

Saturday, July 9, 7:30 pm Steeped in regional Bluegrass tradition, a pillar of the Old North State, Austin and Sarah McCombie chronicle the contemporary with old-world instruments. With Sarah on the banjo and Austin on guitar, the two reach back into their histories to define their combined story. Though seemingly idealistic, the two exuberate with […]

An Appalachian Evening with Appalachian Road Show

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United States

With multiple individual Grammy honors, Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble. In addition to their own innovative original music, they bring new-generation interpretations of traditional American, bluegrass, and folk songs. All are presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian region. Adults $25; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All […]

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