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Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend

The popular weekend involves tastings, vineyard tours, wine releases, food events, live music and other activities at 11 tasting rooms in the Blue Ridge Mountains. New this year are scenic helicopter tours over the seven vineyards of Hendersonville’s Crest of the Blue Ridge wine region. Helicopter tours depart from Souther Williams Vineyard at 30-minute intervals […]

Whimsy Flower Needle Book

Local Cloth Depot Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Spend a fun-filled morning on Friday, April 19 from 9am to 1pm creating a beautiful and practical needle book using cotton fabrics. With Local Cloth Instructor Julie Bagamary, you will explore techniques such as hand embroidery and fabric collage to create a whimsical flower design on the cover. Inside, you will use soft wool felt […]

Local Cloth FiberFest

WNC Farmers Market 570 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC, United States

Local Cloth is proud to host the 12th Annual FiberFest on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8am to 5pm at the WNC Farmer’s Market (Shed #3 | 570 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC). FiberFest (formerly known as Fiber Farmers Day) takes place on the Saturday of the Spring Festival & Growing in the Mountains Plant Show […]

Free Community Art Day

Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC, United States

Haywood Made: Carolina Heritage Weekend

The Scotsman 37 Church Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC)  is excited to announce their upcoming spring event on April 20th from 5-8 pm at The 37 Venue on Church St in Waynesville.  Celebrate local art, music and dance at the Haywood Made, a part of the Carolina Heritage Weekend, a four day Haywood County art and culture experience.  […]

Pioneer Day

Mountain Gateway Museum 24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC, United States

Featuring 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 […]

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Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

The 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 […]

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and Rare Bird Farm Present Fine Tuned Sessions

Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United States

Daylong music event and fundraiser focus on the convergence of old time and modern music in an intimate musical setting. A special event partnership between the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA) and Rare Bird Farm will take place on Saturday, May 4 and will feature artists from the BRNHA Fine Tuned program and other regional […]

Small Works Show

Re.Imagine Art Gallery 15 Spivey Lake Drive, Fairview, NC, United States

Fiber Day at the Folk Art Center

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

From sheep shearing to wearable textiles – learn the process of fiber art. Guild makers and friends will demonstrate a variety of techniques during this free community event. Get a close-up look and enjoy interactive demonstrations. Bring a blanket, walk the mountain trails, and enjoy a spring afternoon of craft!

Mother’s Day Market

Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, NC, United States

Historic 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 […]

The Lone Mountain Band

Brasstown Community Civic Center 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

The Brasstown Community Center welcomes a tried and true group, the Lone Mountain Band on Saturday May 11th, 2024 to start our Summer Concert Series. The group has established itself as one of the top Bluegrass bands in the Tennessee Valley since it was formed in the late 90's by former high school classmates Bobby […]

We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.

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