Natural Heritage
In Search of Blue Ghosts Twilight Tour
Cradle of Forestry 11250 Pisgah Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC, United StatesOnce a year for a short duration, blue ghost fireflies hover the forest floor with a lingering bluish glow. Seek alongside naturalists on paved trails as to why this small firefly has been the focus of generations worth of folklore and myths. The fame of blue ghost fireflies in western North Carolina has increasingly threatened […]
Cherokee Artisans at The Orchard at Altapass
Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesThe Orchard at Altapass will host Cherokee artisans as they demonstrate their craft and share their rich cultural heritage with the public. Both events, sponsored with the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Blue Ridge Traveler, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and the National Forest Service, will offer visitors an opportunity to experience the culture of […]
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 […]
Blue Ridge Fiber Festival
Relax in the mountains of western North Carolina; slip over the border to southwest Virginia. Take a class, enjoy the ambiance of all the area has to offer; your fiber-cation! Come on in and look around. The festival is being held at the Alleghany County (NC) Fairgrounds, located at 1375 US Highway 21N, Sparta, […]
Cherokee Artisans at The Orchard at Altapass
Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesThe Orchard at Altapass will host Cherokee artisans as they demonstrate their craft and share their rich cultural heritage with the public. Both events, sponsored with the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Blue Ridge Traveler, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and the National Forest Service, will offer visitors an opportunity to experience the culture of […]
Blue Ridge Fiber Festival
Relax in the mountains of western North Carolina; slip over the border to southwest Virginia. Take a class, enjoy the ambiance of all the area has to offer; your fiber-cation! Come on in and look around. The festival is being held at the Alleghany County (NC) Fairgrounds, located at 1375 US Highway 21N, Sparta, […]
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 […]
Cherokee Pow Wow and Food
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesIn conjunction with Robbinsville’s annual Azalea Festival, Deer Clan Productions will present the Pow Wow dance at 7:30 in the Stecoah Valley Center auditorium. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and can be purchased online. Authentic Cherokee Dinner. Beginning at 6:00 pm, prior to the Pow Wow, enjoy an authentic Cherokee meal in the […]
RockFest at Emerald Village
Bring your friends and enjoy RockFest at Emerald Village, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Little Switzerland, NC. Celebrate the gem and mineral heritage of the mountains in the spectacular home of 12 historic mines! There will be great food and live music, with performances by the Typical Mountain Boys, Broke Holler, and the […]
RockFest at Emerald Village
Bring your friends and enjoy RockFest at Emerald Village, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Little Switzerland, NC. Celebrate the gem and mineral heritage of the mountains in the spectacular home of 12 historic mines! There will be great food and live music, with performances by the Typical Mountain Boys, Broke Holler, and the […]
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 […]
1st Annual Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Craft Trail
Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend (BRHW) Craft Fair will be located just 3 blocks from downtown Waynesville (a popular tourist destination) on the grounds of the Shelton Campus. The campus includes the Historic Shelton House and it's Museum of NC Handicrafts; the Haywood's Historic Farmers Market; and the prestigious HART theatre, all of whom are […]