Food & Beverage
An Appalachian Evening with Pretty Little Goat
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesPretty Little Goat is grassroots music at its finest. The band formed in 2013 through their common grounding in the deep well of local tradition found in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Pretty Little Goat sees traditional music as a living art form, vibrant and evolving. Members of the band are dedicated mentors to […]
Music at the Market Concert: Steve Marshall & Highroad
Surry County Farmer's Market 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, United StatesFood, agriculture and bluegrass picking are staples in Surry County and starting Friday, Aug. 26, the three will blend when the Music at the Market concert series kicks off at the Dobson Farmer’s Market. Surry County citizens will be able to satisfy their taste buds from food trucks on-site at 6 p.m. and whet their […]
An Appalachian Evening with the Kruger Brothers
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesSwiss brothers Uwe Kruger on guitar, and Jens Kruger on banjo, team up with bassist Joel Landsberg. Kruger Brothers performances are exciting, calming, entertaining and spontaneous all-in-one, exhibiting their sheer joy in playing music. Although each of these musicians has earned high credit for his skills individually, it is the interaction of the three together […]
North Carolina Apple Festival
Main Street Hendersonville South Main Street, Hendersonville, North Carolina, United StatesThe North Carolina Apple Festival is proud to celebrate the history and importance of the apple industry to our community. Henderson County leads the state in apple production and is 7th nationwide. There are great activities each day including the Street Fair, apples and apple treats for sale, entertainment, rides and many community activities. You […]
Art on the Green
Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United StatesFour 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. […]
Music at the Market Concert: Hubert Lawson & the Bluegrass Country Boys
Surry County Farmer's Market 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, United StatesHubert Lawson & the Bluegrass Country Boys are a hard-driving traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel band playing in North Carolina and surrounding areas. Hubert Lawson, who MCs the show and plays guitar, shares the stage with his wife Vera, on bass, and their two sons Lee and Eddie Lawson. From strong family harmonies to well-rounded […]
Third Thursday – Concert on the Lawn
The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us for Third Thursday! A monthly event centered around musical experiences for everyone to enjoy! Grab your friends, family and favorite lawn chairs for an evening concert on the front lawn of the HUB Station! Our featured musician will be Pat Kelleher an Irish Folksinger and storyteller traveling all the way from Ireland to […]
27th Annual Mountain Heritage Festival
Main Street - Sparta 58 South Main Street, Sparta, NC, United StatesDance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades
Fines Creek Community Center Fines Creek Road, Clyde, North Carolina, United StatesDance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades. Traditional country and rock, clogging, line dancing, two-step, swing, mountain dancing 100% of proceeds go to FCCA in supporting scholarships, community needs, and the Manna Foodbank Dance $5 Hotdog $5 with Chips, Dessert, Drink Cake Walk and 50/50 Raffle
Mountain Heritage Day
Western Carolina University Campus 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesEnjoy one of the top 20 events in the Southeast with live entertainment, 130+ food and craft vendors, tons of family-friendly activities, interactive kids area, along with performances and demonstrations celebrating the Southern Appalachian mountain culture.
Carolina Mountain Cheese Festival
Oak & Grist Distilling Company 1556 Grovestone Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest is an annual festival that benefits the WNC Cheese Trail. The WNC Cheese Trail is a non profit whose goal is to spread the word about the amazing cheese being made in WNC. This year's festival will be at Oak and Grist Distilling Company in Black Mountain, NC.
Music at the Market Concert: Wood Family Tradition
Surry County Farmer's Market 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, United StatesFamily values, legacy, faith and humor are just a few things that Wood Family Tradition bring to the stage with over 150 years of combined experience in the Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel genre. Wood Family Tradition has its roots from legendary banjoist and songwriter Al Wood. Mike and Bobby are his sons and Jason is […]