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Fall for Art Open Studio Tour – Henderson County

Fall for Art Open Studio tour Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States

The Fall for Art Open Studio Tour presented by the Art League of Henderson County provides an educational experience to the entire community by inviting the general public to experience the life of local artists at work in the studio environment. Talk to the artists about their techniques and inspiration. This self-guided event runs Friday […]

Rare Bird Farm’s Mitchell Davis

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

We are thrilled to announce that Rare Bird Farm’s Mitchell Davis will be headlining Saturday, October 22 starting at 6pm. Come early to hear Mitchell’s beautiful folk inspired solo set. Mitchell has learned music through the folk process. As a self-taught guitarist and vocalist he has played sporadic acoustic gigs of all sorts since the […]

Music at the Market Concert: Gap Civil

Surry County Farmer's Market 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, United States

Gap Civil is an Appalachian Mountain Music band built on their motto of honor and innovation. They honor the mountain traditions that have shaped and rooted their music, yet they take great pride in innovative and exciting original songs, tunes and arrangements. Fluidly blending the genres of old-time, country, bluegrass and Americana, their music is […]

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Beaverdam Studio Tour

The annual Beaverdam Studio Tour takes place the last weekend in October. The tour features work by over 25 artists whose studios are located on or near Beaverdam Road in North Asheville as well as guest artists. Artists and craftspeople working in clay, jewelry, metals, painting, photography and textiles are included. This year, the Tour […]

Naturalist Niche: Fall Color Hike

Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United States

Fall color is one of the highlights of life in WNC. Toward the end of the season Hickory Nut Gorge comes alive with gorgeous shades of gold and red. Join a naturalist and learn more about fall flora and fauna in the Park as you take in the beauty of the season.  Cost: Includes Park […]

Weaverville Art Safari Fall 2022 Studio Tour

The Weaverville Art Safari is a free, two-day, juried, studio tour event that takes place every Spring and Fall (in April and November) and is one of the longest-running such events in western NC. It is widely recognized both for the quality of work on display and for the unique opportunity it provides to ramble […]

Bluegrass at the Rock: Appalachian Roadshow

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

"Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass and folk songs, as well as offering innovative original music, all presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States. GRAMMY-nominated banjoist Barry Abernathy, joins forces with GRAMMY-winning fiddler Jim VanCleve, […]

WNC Fermenting Festival

Madison County Fairgrounds 258 Carolina Lane, Marshall, NC, United States

Cultivate Our Community with this uniquely tasteful event to be held from 11:00am to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6th, at the Madison County Fair Grounds, 258 Carolina Lane. Tickets are $5 to attend, with proceeds benefiting the local food pantry Beacon of Hope Services. Local and regional fermenters will be presenting their products with several […]

Music at the Market Concert: Slate Mountain Ramblers

Surry County Farmer's Market 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, United States

The Slate Mountain Ramblers is a family old-time band from Mt. Airy. They formerly lived in Ararat, Va., a small community at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For many years, Richard Bowman, his wife Barbara and their daughter Marsha have spent weekends playing music. Richard plays fiddle, Barbara the bass and Marsha the […]

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Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum

North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United States

Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise.

Naturalist Niche: Fall Ridge Hike

Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United States

The trails of Chimney Rock in the fall are amazing, but a guided hike off-the-beaten-path can lead you to places you never knew existed. Join a naturalist and learn what fall brings to Hickory Nut Gorge. You’ll discover seasonal changes along your trek that will introduce you to a whole new perspective of the Park. […]

Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades

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

Dance Night in Fines Creek with Running Wolfe and the Renegades. Traditional country and rock, clogging, line dancing, two-step, swing, mountain dancing 100% of proceeds go to FCCA in supporting scholarships, community needs, and the Manna Foodbank Dance $5 Hotdog $5 with Chips, Dessert, Drink Cake Walk and 50/50 Raffle

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