North Carolina Trail Days
North Carolina Trail Days in Elkin celebrates the many outdoor recreation opportunities found in small towns throughout the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. At the junction of three state trails, Elkin is a true trails town. NC Trail Days has grown to a four-day event, aligning with National Trails Day on the first Saturday of June and […]
Toe River Arts Studio Tour
Participation in the Toe River Arts Spring & Fall Studio Tours is an exclusive opportunity for our artist members. This self-guided, driving tour featuring between 85 – 100 Toe River Artists offers local and visiting art collectors the chance to see our artists in their natural, creative studio habitats. A true glimpse into the mind […]
Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort
See you at the 2nd annual Trails & Trains Festival on June 1st, 2024! Mark your calendar and help us celebrate North Carolina as the Great Trails State by joining us in downtown Old Fort, North Carolina. Come celebrate with us the rich history of our Blue Ridge Mountain community by focusing on its pathways […]
Friday Night Live Concert Series: Byrds & Crows
Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United StatesTransylvania County based Byrds & Crows play songs deeply rooted in the Appalachian Mountains, with styles ranging from bluegrass to folk to early country.
Glass Mosaics 1 – 2-Day Intensive with Wendy West
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesNo prior knowledge or experience required. Students will complete a glass mosaic project for interior decor. Please wear closed toed shoes. Materials fee: To be determined. 10:00 am-4:00 pm each day
Mini Craft Fair at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe 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, June 1st, 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 […]
DO TELL Music, Singing, and Storytelling Festival
Unity of The Blue Ridge Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River, North Carolina, United StatesThis FREE community event features storytellers, Singers, and musicians for an afternoon of live family fun. Hear stories hot off the tongue interspersed with singing. Bring a picnic! Rain or shine ages 5-99. See steap.net for more information.
Saturdays on Pine Concert Series: High 5
Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Pine Street, Highlands, North Carolina, United StatesHigh 5's sound incorporates rock, blues, Americana, bluegrass, country, jazz as well as other musical styles to provide a set list that is familiar and eclectic at the same time.
3rd Annual Asheville Honey Fest
Salvage Station Riverside Drive, Asheville, North Carolina, United StatesGet ready for a truly sweet celebration that promises to tantalize your taste buds and create a delightful buzz in the air – the Third Annual Asheville HoneyFest is back, and it's better than ever! There will be live music, vendors, food trucks and a chance for guests to sample and purchase both local and […]
Creation Class: Intro to Basketry
Haywood Handmade Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesParticipants will learn the fundamentals of basket weaving and create their very own unique basket. All necessary materials will be provided for this relaxing and enjoyable class. This class is limited to six students.
Painting on Silk 2-Day Workshop with Ellen Davison
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesUsing paints made for silk, participants will come up with their own designs and then transfer them to silk and apply paint. They will learn how to use resist, salt, stencils and painting techniques. Students will also learn to combine textures and blend colors. The second piece of silk will be painted without resist to […]
Friday Night Live Concert Series: The Foxfire Boys
Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United StatesFormed in the early 1980s, The Foxfire Boys grew out of its members' participation in The Foxfire Fund's Appalachian culture and music program in Northeast Georgia. Performing bluegrass blends, the band has since graced the stage at the Grand Ole Opry.
