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Woolly Worm Festival

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

This year’s event – the 46th annual – takes place Oct. 21-22 on the field of the Historic Banner Elk School. The festival is based on the legend that the 13 fur bands of a woolly bear caterpillar foretell the weather for the 13 upcoming weeks of winter. Brown and lighter colored bands forecast mild […]

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 States

An overgrown church bazaar set in a picturesque NC mountain valley during peak fall color season. Hand-made crafts, home-cooked food and mountain music make this fall festival and community celebration an authentic slice of Blue Ridge culture! All proceeds help people in need. Free admission, $10 parking per vehicle. www.vallecountryfair.org 828-963-4609

Folkmoot Hosts First-Annual Holiday Bazaar

Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United States

Folkmoot USA is thrilled to host its first-annual “Holiday Bazaar” on Friday, November 17, 2023. The event will begin at 3pm and run until 9pm It will take place at the large field just beside the Folkmoot Friendship Center at 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC 28786. Inspired by the European Holiday markets, it's the perfect […]

Banner Elk’s A Small Town Christmas

Get in the holiday spirit during Banner Elk’s A Small Town Christmas. The three-day celebration takes place Dec. 1-3, offering a traditional holiday experience wrapped in small-town charm. “This year we have more than 20 different activities throughout the weekend,” says David Tate, event organizer and president of the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce. “It’s […]

Fairview Handmade Market

Turgua Brewing Company 3131 Cane Creek Road, Fairview, NC, United States

The Fairview Handmade Market will be at Turgua Brewing Co. on Sunday, December 3rd from 11:30-4:30. With 25 local makers you'll find a beautiful selection of thoughtful, unique and well made goods created right here in the greater Fairview area. We have quite a few new vendors this year and we are so excited to […]

Folkmoot Presents Eireann’s Call – A Kilted Christmas

Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United States

Folkmoot USA is thrilled to host its final Folkmoot Live show of 2023 and includes new lights and sounds gratefully purchased through the results of the Folkmoot Summer Soiree fundraiser. The new lights and sound were generously installed and procured through a lot of time and dedication from two Folkmoot volunteers Owen Englander and Jay […]

Valentine’s Day Dance at Laurel Community Center

Laurel Community Center 4100 NC 212 Hwy, Marshall, NC, United States

Join us for our annual Valentine's Day Dance with live music featuring SAL - Susi Gott, Art Shuster and Laurie Fisher. Square dances are called by Phil Jamison. Food and fun for the whole family!

Yadkin Bluegrass & Old Time Convention

Yadkinville Elementary School 305 North State Street, Yadkinville, NC, United States

The Yadkin Arts Council will present the Yadkin Bluegrass & Old Time Convention on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Yadkinville Elementary School. Musicians of all ages are welcome to perform and compete in front of a live audience full of their family and friends. From live competitions to impromptu jam sessions, the toe-tapping sounds of […]

Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend

The popular weekend involves tastings, vineyard tours, wine releases, food events, live music and other activities at 11 tasting rooms in the Blue Ridge Mountains. New this year are scenic helicopter tours over the seven vineyards of Hendersonville’s Crest of the Blue Ridge wine region. Helicopter tours depart from Souther Williams Vineyard at 30-minute intervals […]

Pioneer Day

Mountain Gateway Museum 24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC, United States

Featuring Southern Appalachian crafters, live music, food trucks, inflatables, antique tools and equipment, special exhibits, and much more. Craft demonstrations will include blacksmithing, woodworking, quilting, crocheting, pottery, basket making, chair caning, spinning, weaving, dyeing, jewelry making and others. Many crafters also will have items for sale. A variety of food trucks will be available. Admission […]

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Mother’s Day Market

Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, NC, United States

Historic Johnson Farm will host the fourth annual Mother’s Day Market on Saturday, May 11th from 10 AM-4 PM, rain or shine. This outdoor craft fair will showcase over 25 local vendors. A diverse array of crafts will be available, including jewelry, ceramics, leather items, wooden décor, baked goods and more. The event will take […]

The Lone Mountain Band

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

The Brasstown Community Center welcomes a tried and true group, the Lone Mountain Band on Saturday May 11th, 2024 to start our Summer Concert Series. The group has established itself as one of the top Bluegrass bands in the Tennessee Valley since it was formed in the late 90's by former high school classmates Bobby […]

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