Discovering Appalachia
Mountain Heritage Center Hunter Library, 176 Central Drive, WCU, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesWestern North Carolina and Southern Appalachia is a cultural crossroads that has been visited and inhabited by people from many different cultural backgrounds. Discover talented and hard working people who have shaped this region. Learn about their varied backgrounds and the portions of their culture that they share with others. On permanent display. Second floor […]
51st Smoky Mountain Folk Festival
Lake Junaluska Conference Center 91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC, United StatesThe traditional Southern Appalachian sounds of string bands and clog dancing will echo off the scenic hills bordering the cool waters of Lake Junaluska on Friday, Aug. 26, and Saturday, Aug. 27 as the performers of the 51st Annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival celebrate the culture and heritage of the Appalachian region. Experience a true […]
Music at the Market Concert: Steve Marshall & Highroad
Surry County Farmer's Market 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, United StatesFood, agriculture and bluegrass picking are staples in Surry County and starting Friday, Aug. 26, the three will blend when the Music at the Market concert series kicks off at the Dobson Farmer’s Market. Surry County citizens will be able to satisfy their taste buds from food trucks on-site at 6 p.m. and whet their […]
An Appalachian Evening with the Kruger Brothers
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United StatesSwiss brothers Uwe Kruger on guitar, and Jens Kruger on banjo, team up with bassist Joel Landsberg. Kruger Brothers performances are exciting, calming, entertaining and spontaneous all-in-one, exhibiting their sheer joy in playing music. Although each of these musicians has earned high credit for his skills individually, it is the interaction of the three together […]
Away From Home
Mountain Heritage Center Hunter Library, 176 Central Drive, WCU, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesBeginning in the 1870s, the US government attempted to educate and assimilate American Indians into “civilized” society by placing children—of all ages, from thousands of homes and hundreds of diverse tribes—in distant, residential boarding schools. Many were forcibly taken from their families and communities and stripped of all signs of “Indianness,” even forbidden to speak […]
North Carolina Apple Festival
Main Street Hendersonville South Main Street, Hendersonville, North Carolina, United StatesThe North Carolina Apple Festival is proud to celebrate the history and importance of the apple industry to our community. Henderson County leads the state in apple production and is 7th nationwide. There are great activities each day including the Street Fair, apples and apple treats for sale, entertainment, rides and many community activities. You […]
Art on the Green
Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United StatesFour times this summer, Art on the Greene brings original artwork in a variety of media to the green at the Historic Banner Elk School. Located in the center of this small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the shows create an idyllic setting for meeting artists, admiring their work and shopping for handmade pieces. […]
Art on the Greene
Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United StatesFour times each summer, the green at the Historic Banner Elk School comes to life with Art on the Greene, featuring quality, hand-made arts and crafts from select regional and national artisans. The final installment takes place Labor Day weekend. The number of artists exhibiting at each show ranges from 40 to 60. They represent […]
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian Presents: Disruption Exhibit
Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United StatesThe Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) opens Disruption, an art intervention of the Museum’s permanent exhibition. Featuring works by 36 enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and Cherokee Nation, Disruption is an artists’ response to the removal of funerary and culturally sensitive objects from public view. Located on the Qualla […]
Music at the Market Concert: Hubert Lawson & the Bluegrass Country Boys
Surry County Farmer's Market 903 E. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, United StatesHubert Lawson & the Bluegrass Country Boys are a hard-driving traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel band playing in North Carolina and surrounding areas. Hubert Lawson, who MCs the show and plays guitar, shares the stage with his wife Vera, on bass, and their two sons Lee and Eddie Lawson. From strong family harmonies to well-rounded […]
Third Thursday – Concert on the Lawn
The Hub Station Arts Center Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us for Third Thursday! A monthly event centered around musical experiences for everyone to enjoy! Grab your friends, family and favorite lawn chairs for an evening concert on the front lawn of the HUB Station! Our featured musician will be Pat Kelleher an Irish Folksinger and storyteller traveling all the way from Ireland to […]
ASAP’s Farm Tour
ASAP’s Farm Tour will take place Sept. 17-18, 2022. This annual event is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and tastings. The tour is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages, abilities, and interests. Farms featured on the tour vary each […]
