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Carolina in the Fall Music & Food Festival

Historic Downtown Wilkesboro 100 East Main St, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

North Carolina in the fall of the year… thinking about it conjures up images of brilliant colors and cooler temperatures. A time when life slows down and nature’s beauty speeds up! With that as a backdrop, Carolina in the Fall™ brings “New Carolina Music” to Wilkesboro, NC, located in the picturesque foothills of North Carolina. […]

Cherokee Heritage Festival

Cherokee Homestead 805 Hwy 64 Business, Hayesville, NC, United States

Enjoy traditional Cherokee dancing, cultural arts demonstrations, storytelling, frybread, singing and flute music during this free festival at the outdoor 17th century Cherokee Homestead Exhibit, one of five attractions along a 2-mile Cherokee History Trail in Hayesville. Featured Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will include nationally recognized  storyteller and artist Davy Arch, the Oconaluftee Village […]

FREE

ArborEvenings

North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United States

Relax and unwind at the Arboretum’s new “ArborEvenings” after hours series. Held every Thursday, April – October, from 6 to 9 p.m., visitors will see the Arboretum’s gardens come to light after dark while enjoying delicious food and tasty beverages, including beer and wine, in one of Asheville’s most beautiful natural settings. On the last […]

Standard Parking Fees Apply

ArborEvenings

Relax and unwind at the Arboretum’s new “ArborEvenings” after hours series. Held every Thursday, April – October, from 6 to 9 p.m., visitors will see the Arboretum’s gardens come to light after dark while enjoying delicious food and tasty beverages, including beer and wine, in one of Asheville’s most beautiful natural settings. On the last […]

Standard Parking Fees Apply

Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Celebrate the rich heritage of the Appalachians at our 45th Fall Festival, featuring over 200 craftspeople, continuous live music and dance, craft demonstrations, good food, and much more!   

$3 – $5

Folk School Fall Festival

John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Golden fall sunlight and brightly colored leaves provide a scenic backdrop for the John C. Campbell Folk School's Fall Festival. This treasured annual celebration of Appalachian culture, held on the Folk School's Brasstown, North Carolina campus, heralds its 45th anniversary in October. The Folk School's enduring commitment to the arts is evident in a vibrant […]

Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Celebrate the rich heritage of the Appalachians at our 45th Fall Festival, featuring over 200 craftspeople, continuous live music and dance, craft demonstrations, good food, and much more!   

$3 – $5

Folk School Fall Festival

Golden fall sunlight and brightly colored leaves provide a scenic backdrop for the John C. Campbell Folk School's Fall Festival. This treasured annual celebration of Appalachian culture, held on the Folk School's Brasstown, North Carolina campus, heralds its 45th anniversary in October. The Folk School's enduring commitment to the arts is evident in a vibrant […]

ArborEvenings

Relax and unwind at the Arboretum’s new “ArborEvenings” after hours series. Held every Thursday, April – October, from 6 to 9 p.m., visitors will see the Arboretum’s gardens come to light after dark while enjoying delicious food and tasty beverages, including beer and wine, in one of Asheville’s most beautiful natural settings. On the last […]

Standard Parking Fees Apply

Festival of the Frescoes

Glendale Springs, North Carolina 120 Glendale Springs School Road , Glendale Springs, United States

You are invited to our annual Festival of the Frescoes, rain or shine! Featured are crafts by regional artisans, delicious food, children's activities, yummy bakery goods, silent auction, incredible indoor yard sale called Granny's Attic and raffles. Visit the famous frescoes painted by Ben Long and his students. 

FREE

Spruce Pine Potters Market

Cross Street Commerce Building 31 Cross Street , Spruce Pine, NC, United States

The Spruce Pine Potters Market is a unique gathering and sale of our region’s greatest potters and clay artists. Purchase beautiful handmade pottery from 30 artists and enjoy wonderful wood-fired pizza from Fresh/Asheville on a colorful autumn weekend. Admission is free and lunches are available for purchase on site.

FREE

True Grass Band with Sideline

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

Concerts at the Rock welcomes the True Grass Band with Sideline on October 12th at 7:30pm. All tickets are general admission except our season ticket holders who get reserved seats. Doors open at 6:30pm and a 15 minute intermission will be held. Concessions will be available for purchase.  We look forward to seeing you at […]

$20

We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.

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