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Blacksmith & Fine Craft Auction

John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Our annual Blacksmith Auction features some of the finest artist-blacksmith work, as well as a wide selection of other fine craft items made by Folk School instructors and students. Proceeds benefit the craft programs at the school.

FREE

IIIrd Tyme Out: Concerts at the Rock

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

Concerts at the Rock welcomes IIIrd Tyme Out. “Playing music is the easy part,” says Russell Moore with an ever-so-slightly rueful laugh as he looks back on more than thirty years of doing what he grew up wanting to do. “By the time we put this band together”—he’s talking about IIIrd Tyme Out, his musical […]

$20

“Out of the Blue” Art Exhibit

Yadkin Cultural Arts Center 226 E. Main Street, Yadkinville, NC, United States

The Yadkin Cultural Arts Center welcomes Tory Casey back to the Welborn Gallery to show her latest exhibit titled, “Out of the Blue”. This exhibit focuses on exploring community and culture, social commentary, history and folklore. Tory Casey’s paintings are always narrative, and she paints from a bird’s eye view, using deceptively simple images and bright […]

Old Crow Medicine Show

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Drive, Boone, NC, United States

Old Crow Medicine Show started busking on street corners in 1998 in New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, NC, where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He […]

$15 – $25

Brevard’s Gallery Walk

Transylvania Community Arts Council 349 S. Caldwell Street, Brevard, NC, United States

Enjoy an evening stroll in downtown Brevard, NC as you explore art, music and wine. More than 30 galleries, studios, stores and restaurants will stay open late from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. This is a great night to start your Holiday shopping! Make an evening of it and stop by and have dinner in […]

Free

Fireside Sale at John C. Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, United States

Stroll through the beautifully decorated Keith House and shop for holiday gifts made by local and regional artists. More treasures await in the Music Studio and Dining Hall, and don’t miss the Craft Shop’s annual sale!

FREE

Folk Art Center: Holiday Makers Sale

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

Looking for the perfect holiday gifts? Rather than heading to the crowded malls this season, shop inside the festive Folk Art Center at the Holiday Makers Sale. The auditorium will be filled with makers of the Guild liquidating overstocks and annual inventory of fine crafts 10-50% off. This is the best opportunity to find deals […]

The Big Crafty

Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Voted WNC’s favorite art event for the past decade, The Big Crafty returns for a day of hand-to-heart art & craft on Saturday & Sunday December 7 & 8 from 12-6pm at Asheville’s US Cellular Center. Join us for a trip through the creative landscape, with 150 creative venturers and total art stars, craft-infused good […]

The Big Crafty

Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Voted WNC’s favorite art event for the past decade, The Big Crafty returns for a day of hand-to-heart art & craft on Saturday & Sunday December 7 & 8 from 12-6pm at Asheville’s US Cellular Center. Join us for a trip through the creative landscape, with 150 creative venturers and total art stars, craft-infused good […]

Shelton House History, Heritage & Crafts

Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

Shelton House History, Heritage and Crafts presents an “Old Fashioned Appalachian Family Christmas, Grand Illumination and opening of the Tinsel Tree Trail”. Come join Shelton House for a Holiday celebration with a visit from Santa, Hot Chocolate and other treats, a Victorian Christmas Open House, Caroling, Grand Illumination of the House, and the opening of […]

An Appalachian Christmas Carol at Vance Birthplace

Vance Birthplace State Historic Site 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville, NC, United States

    This Christmas season at the Vance Birthplace we will once again partner with the American Myth Center to present one of the greatest Christmas stories ever told, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, but with Zebulon Vance smack dab in the middle. The ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future will lead Zebulon in an […]

$2 – $5

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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