Outdoors Activity
Pioneer Day
Mountain Gateway Museum 24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC, United StatesFeaturing 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 […]
Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Southern Highland Craft Guild will host its fourth-annual Mini Craft Fairs in the lower-level parking area of the Folk Art Center this Spring. This fair takes place Saturday, May 4th, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, and will feature 40 different artists. Twenty booths will fill the parking lot featuring a variety of media crafted by members […]
Mother’s Day Market
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, NC, United StatesHistoric 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 […]
Friday Night Live – Outdoor Concert Series: Silly Ridge
Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United StatesPopular Highlands-based bluegrass band Silly Ridge incorporates an eclectic blend of Americana and folk into their music.
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival
Elkin Municipal Park 334 Elk Spur Street, Elkin, NC, United StatesThe Yadkin Valley Wine Festival celebrates North Carolina’s premier wine region each spring with a day of wine, food, music and art. This year’s festival is set for Saturday, May 18, at Elkin Municipal Park and features 16 wineries from Yadkin Valley wine country. The park setting allows patrons to bring chairs or blankets and […]
North Carolina Trail Days
North Carolina Trail Days in Elkin celebrates the many outdoor recreation opportunities found in small towns throughout the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. At the junction of three state trails, Elkin is a true trails town. NC Trail Days has grown to a four-day event, aligning with National Trails Day on the first Saturday of June and […]
Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort
See you at the 2nd annual Trails & Trains Festival on June 1st, 2024! Mark your calendar and help us celebrate North Carolina as the Great Trails State by joining us in downtown Old Fort, North Carolina. Come celebrate with us the rich history of our Blue Ridge Mountain community by focusing on its pathways […]
Mini Craft Fair at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Southern Highland Craft Guild will host its fourth-annual Mini Craft Fairs in the lower-level parking area of the Folk Art Center this Spring. This fair takes place Saturday, June 1st, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, and will feature 40 different artists. Twenty booths will fill the parking lot featuring a variety of media crafted by members […]
Halfway to Heaven – Singing on Grandfather
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States
Coon Dog Day Festival
Schedule 8:00 AM Saluda Elementary School 5k Fun Run – Main St – Start and Finish Sign-up 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Vendors Open – Public Parking on Howard Gap Rd with Shuttle 11:00 AM Coon Dog Day Parade – Registration Required by 6/15/2024 Online Application – Printable Application 12:30PM ★ Every Dog’s a Star Show ★ All dogs […]
Shindig on the Green
Pack Square Park 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesBring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2024 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
