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Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 GINNY STEVENS LANE , BLOWING ROCK, North Carolina, United States

BRAHM (Blowing Rock Art & History Museum) is excited to open the exhibition, Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolin in Craft, Music, and Dance. The in-person exhibition is accompanied by a program series, digital exhibit, book, and traveling exhibit. The Jagged Path seeks to illuminate the obscured history of African contributions to […]

Spring Craft Market

Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United States

Enjoy browsing unique, handcrafted items from over 50 vendors at our Spring Craft Market!

Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival

Spruce Pine Main Street 165 Locust Street, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

Fire on the Mountain is an annual celebration of the art of the blacksmith, held the last Saturday in April in downtown Spruce Pine, NC. The event is a partnership between Spruce Pine Main Street, Penland School of Crafts, and the Toe River Arts Council. Each year, the festival contains: - A month long exhibit […]

Nina Simone Tribute Concert

Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United States

A joyous, free, community celebration of the inimitable High Priestess of Soul in the town of her birth, featuring multiple musical artists from across the Eastern Seaboard. "Bring a chair; bring a cooler; bring a friend."

FREE

19th Annual Tourism Day Celebration

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

Please join the I-26 West NC Welcome Center in Mars Hill for our 19th Annual Tourism Day; Friday, May 6th from 10am-2pm! Once a year, during National Tourism Week, we get the opportunity to say thank you to our travelers and loyal locals! Meet with western North Carolina attractions, such as the Swannanoa Valley Museum […]

First Fridays with Black Pug Pottery

The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United States

You are invited to a pottery demonstration with Rebecca and Sally, two retired Ohio educators and owners of Black Pug Pottery. Unable to stick with one type of pottery, the artists create a fun line of high fired stoneware, Pet Lover Mugs & Stuff. Drop by and say hello!

2022 NC Butterfly Festival

Downtown Hudson Central Street, Hudson, North Carolina, United States

The Hudson Butterfly Festival is the oldest festival in Caldwell County. The festival will feature arts, crafts, food & drink from area vendors, great entertainment, and plenty of children’s activities. Enjoy the festival and explore the Hub Station Arts Center while you're in town!

Mother’s Day Market at Historic Johnson Farm

Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road , Hendersonville, United States

Historic Johnson Farm will be hosting the Mother’s Day Market outdoor craft fair on Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Come find a great gift for a mother in your life or for yourself! Over 20 crafters will be selling their pottery, jewelry, home décor, and more. The Historic Johnson Farm gardeners […]

Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center

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

In the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative efforts with the public in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout. Visitors can shop for a variety of fine craft of different disciplines: bladesmithing, glassblowing, wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics, woodturning, metalsmithing, leatherwork, and furniture making. The […]

FREE

Fiber Day

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. Visitors can bring their own handwork, whether it be crochet, embroidery, or spinning. Bring a blanket, walk the mountain […]

FREE

Graduating Class of 2022 of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program

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

The Southern Highland Craft Guild opened its Main Gallery exhibition at the Folk Art Center showcasing the Graduating Class of 2022 of Haywood Community College's Professional Crafts Program on May 21st. Located on the second floor until September 7th, the show continues the historical relationship between the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Haywood, an educational […]

Dance Night in Fines Creek

Fines Creek Community Center Fines Creek Road, Clyde, North Carolina, United States

Live music with Running Wolfe and the Renegades. Admission $5 / Food $5: Hot Dogs, Chips, Desserts, Drinks

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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