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Grovewood Village Studio Tour

Grovewood Village 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville, NC, United States

This is a free, self-guided, explore-at-your-own-pace tour. There is no ticket to buy. During this event, the resident artists at Grovewood Village will open up their studios to the public, allowing visitors to gain insight into their creative process and view their most recent works. The artists will also have works for sale next door at Grovewood […]

Weaving Sampler Workshop with Lea Weaver

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

Beginner level project-oriented workshop.  All materials included.  Bring a snack and come prepared to have fun. Experience and learn weaving in this afternoon workshop.  Gain experience, understanding and appreciation for this ancient craft and take home two small, finished projects: 1. a belt or strap or bookmarks created on an inkle loon, and 2. a […]

Local Cloth Spring Fibershed Market

Local Cloth Depot Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Local Cloth presents the Spring 2024 Fibershed Market on Saturday, May 18, from 10am to 4pm at our 408 Depot Street location in Asheville, North Carolina. Meet some fantastic fiber artists and farmers and spend the day shopping! At this artisan market, you’ll find naturally dyed and eco-printed garments, handwoven pillows + rugs, tapestries, yarn, […]

Yadkin Valley Wine Festival

Elkin Municipal Park 334 Elk Spur Street, Elkin, NC, United States

The 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 […]

Blue Ridge Music Trails Spring Concert Series Presents Ann Woodford

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Milepost 384 on Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Liberty Baptist Church Choir with Ann Woodford. Ann Woodford is an author and visual artist who works primarily in oils, Ann Miller Woodford, dedicates her work to capturing the spirit she admires around her. Skilled in pencil, charcoal, and ink drawing, her subject matter includes people, animals, landscapes, inspirational, and still lifes. Her new portrait […]

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series: Continental Divide

Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Pine Street, Highlands, North Carolina, United States

For more than three decades, Continental Divide has performed across the Southeast. From the silky-smooth voice of Gene Pharr (A 2016 Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame Inductee) to the tightness of the rhythm section, to the flowing lines of the horn section, they put on a performance everyone will remember.

21st Annual Tourism Day

I-26 West NC Welcome Center 6178 Interstate 26 mile marker 6, Mars Hill, NC, United States

Please join the I-26W NC Welcome Center for its 21st Annual Tourism Day; Friday, May 24th from 10am-2pm! Once a year, during National Tourism Week, we get the opportunity to say thank you to our travelers and loyal locals! In celebration we have a day of free music, food, and exhibitors. We will have music […]

Friday Night Live Concert Series – McClain Family Band

Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United States

Hailing from Eastern Kentucky's Appalachian Mountains, the McLain Family Band have become internationally known as one of the most spontaneous, creative and spirited groups performing original and traditional bluegrass music. Television appearances include, NBC's Today Show, the CBS Morning News and ABC's Good Morning America. They have also performed at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, […]

Fading Voices Demonstration Day is an annual celebration of the traditional ways of the Snowbird Cherokees. The event will feature a Sacred Mound Ceremony and demonstrations of Cherokee crafts and skills. Traditional Cherokee foods and handmade craft items will be available.

Free

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series: Southside Station

Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Pine Street, Highlands, North Carolina, United States

Southside Station is a five-piece band of talented vocalists and musicians who play all the legendary hits from pop, rock, dance, country, and your favorites singer-songwriters with an eclectic instrumentation.

Toe River Chamber Ensemble Spring Concert

First Baptist Church Town Square, Burnsville, North Carolina, United States

Tuesday, May 28 is the date for the Toe River Chamber Ensemble’s annual spring concert that will be held at 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church on the Burnsville Square. The concert is free and open to the public, but graciously accepts donations that provide music for the orchestra. Director Kevin Paul leads the […]

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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