Music
Plott-Tober Fest
Sorrells Park 8 Sorrells Street, Canton, NC, United StatesStrains of German oom-pah music and the tempting aroma of schnitzel and bratwurst are coming to Canton’s Sorrells Park for PLOTT-TOBER FEST, October 5-8. Sponsored by the Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society (HCH&GS) in partnership with the Canton Historical Museum and the Town of Canton, PLOTT-TOBER FEST is a four-day festival celebrating the Plott […]
John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival
John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesWe invite you to the John C. Campbell Folk School’s 47th annual Fall Festival, featuring a wide variety of craftspeople, continuous live music and dance, craft demonstrations, good food, and much more! A premiere destination since 1974, the Folk School’s Fall Festival attracts thousands from across the region to the school’s scenic Brasstown, North Carolina […]
Autumn Leaves Festival
Downtown Mount Airy Corner of Rawley Avenue & N. Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United StatesDowntown Mount Airy comes to life with the works of more than 200 artisans during the height of fall leaf-viewing season. Crafters line both sides of Main Street, with many demonstrating talents and skills passed down through generations. The roster of artisans and crafters runs the spectrum from pottery to paintings to textiles to jewelry […]
2nd Fridays Westside Mixer
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesPull 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! October 13: Metals demonstrations (Forge, Welding, Silversmith, etc), music by Road House Rodeo, Rock'n Rooster Street […]
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 StatesAn 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
The Willingham Theater Presents Della Mae
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center 226 E. Main Street, Yadkinville, NC, United StatesDella Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band founded by lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith and 2-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker. Rounding out the current touring lineup are guitarist Avril Smith, and bassist Vickie Vaughn. Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, Della Mae is one of the most […]
The Malpass Brothers
Historic Earle Theatre North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United StatesThe Malpass Brothers return for their fourth appearance at the Historic Earle Theatre in Downtown Mount Airy. The band is as close to real traditional county music artists as you can get. Their smooth voices blend and skillful musicianship pay respect to the legends who have paved their way. The brothers have appeared on iconic […]
Folkmoot Hosts First-Annual Holiday Bazaar
Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United StatesFolkmoot 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 […]
Appalachian Road Show
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesAppalachian Road Show combines the award-winning talents of lead singer and banjoist Barry Abernathy, tenor singer and mandolinist extraordinaire Darrell Webb, and Grammy award-winning fiddler and producer Jim Van Cleve. On guitar is Zeb Snyder, a young phenom who has taken acoustic guitar circles by storm. The group seeks to honor the music, traditions, and history […]
Dailey & Vincent
Historic Earle Theatre North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United StatesFor the last 4 years, Dailey & Vincent have brought their multi-award-winning American Music (bluegrass, traditional country, and gospel music) to a national television audience on their top-rated, national, weekly television show, The Dailey & Vincent Show on RFD TV. Grand Ole Opry Members, Five-time GRAMMY® award winners individually, three-time GRAMMY® award nominees collectively, four-time […]
Appalachian Family Christmas & Opening of the 2023 Tinsel Trail
Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Shelton House - Museum of NC Handicrafts in Waynesville, NC will conclude their 2023 events again this year in a magical way. On December 3, we will host our 4th annual Appalachian Family Christmas event and open the Tinsel Trail for a month-long opportunity to get outside and enjoy the Holiday Lights and Decorations. Santa Claus will visit on December 3 from […]
Folkmoot Presents Eireann’s Call – A Kilted Christmas
Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United StatesFolkmoot 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 […]