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Welcome Summer Social at BE Artists Gallery

BE Artists Gallery The Historic Banner Elk School, 185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Join us for a “Welcome Summer” Social on Saturday, June 24, between 1 and 4 p.m.!  A number of our member and consignment artists will be on-hand to discuss their art — refreshments will be provided. See our latest artwork and meet some of our artists—over 30 local artists are represented! 

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

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

The long and storied tradition that is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returns to MacRae Meadows on Thursday, July 6, continuing through Sunday, July 9. This marks the 67th year for the beloved and historic celebration of Scottish ancestry and heritage, with the popular festival once again bringing a “wee bit o’ Scotland” to the […]

Festival on the Square

Hayesville Town Square 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United States

Each Summer, the 2nd weekend of July, CCHAC hosts The Festival On The Square ~ beginning with a Friday night street dance, and continuing Saturday and Sunday with artist displays, music, and food. Our 2022 Festival, the 41st annual, featured over 80 local and out of state artists, with their original creations for sale. The Festival has become a town tradition […]

2nd Fridays Westside Mixers

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

Pull up your lawn chairs for our 2nd Fridays Westside Mixer series! We're back for our second year with some great entertainment: craft demonstrations from our Wood Studio, live music from Tryon's own Trophy Husbands, kids' crafts, games, and food trucks (Lobster Dog and Frozen Frog). You won't want to miss this free-to-attend event!

Blackberry Festival

Ebbs Chapel Performing Arts Center 271 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill, NC, United States

In July of each year the Ebbs Chapel Community Center sponsors the Blackberry Festival.  The festival features sales of local craftsmen in fabric and wood; artists in oil, watercolor, and other media; books by Madison County authors;  new and old lightly used kitchen and household goods as well as used furniture; and food items such […]

Ebbs Chapel Blackberry Festival

Ebbs Chapel Community Center 281 Laurel Valley Rd, Mars Hill, NC, United States

In July of each year the Ebbs Chapel Community Center sponsors the Blackberry Festival. The festival features sales of local craftsmen in fabric and wood; artists in oil, watercolor, and other media; books by Madison County authors; new and old lightly used kitchen and household goods as well as used furniture; and food items such […]

2nd Fridays Westside Mixers

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

Pull up your lawn chairs for our 2nd Fridays Westside Mixer series! We're back for our second year with some great entertainment! Craft Demonstrations, kids' crafts, live music, food trucks, games... You won't want to miss this free-to-attend event! August 11: Fiber demonstrations, music by Mercury Rising, Feta Flav & Frozen Frog food trucks, Mill […]

Sourwood Festival

2023 MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Saturday August 12, 2023 Black Mountain Avenue Stage: 11:00am Emigre (Celtic Band) 1:00pm Seth & Sara (Modern western duo) 3:00pm The Jazz Disciples (Keyboard & brass) 5:00pm Stimulus (Blues rock) Cherry Street Square 10:00am  New Found Gap Band & Hightop Harmony (Bluegrass) 12:00pm Upbeat Ukulele Band 2:00pm The White Water Bluegrass Company (5 piece swing band) 4:00 pm  Luke Whittaker (Country) […]

Summer Tracks presents Abby Bryant & The Echoes

Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United States

Summer Tracks presents Abby Bryant & The Echoes for its sixth and final concert of 2023. Making their first appearance in the park, this Asheville-based band cemented their presence on the Americana music scene with their 2021 debut album Not Your Little Girl. The 13-track LP established a strong foundation and a growing fan base. A […]

North Carolina Apple Festival

Main Street Hendersonville South Main Street, Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States

Every Labor Day weekend for nearly 80 years, the North Carolina Apple Festival has filled Main Street with merriment to celebrate the Hendersonville apple harvest. Hendersonville leads the state in apple production and consistently ranks within the top 10 producers nationwide. Beginning Friday and continuing through Labor Day, festivities include a street fair, live music, […]

2nd Fridays Westside Mixer

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

Pull up your lawn chairs for our 2nd Fridays Westside Mixer series! We're back for our second year with some great entertainment! Craft Demonstrations, kids' crafts, live music, food trucks, games... You won't want to miss this free-to-attend event! September 8: Glass demonstrations, music by Double Naught Spies, Haus Heidelberg & Frozen Frog food trucks, […]

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