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Folk School Fall Festival

Golden fall sunlight and brightly colored leaves provide a scenic backdrop for the John C. Campbell Folk School's Fall Festival. This treasured annual celebration of Appalachian culture, held on the Folk School's Brasstown, North Carolina campus, heralds its 45th anniversary in October. The Folk School's enduring commitment to the arts is evident in a vibrant […]

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

ArborEvenings

Relax and unwind at the Arboretum’s new “ArborEvenings” after hours series. Held every Thursday, April – October, from 6 to 9 p.m., visitors will see the Arboretum’s gardens come to light after dark while enjoying delicious food and tasty beverages, including beer and wine, in one of Asheville’s most beautiful natural settings. On the last […]

Standard Parking Fees Apply

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

Festival of the Frescoes

Glendale Springs, North Carolina 120 Glendale Springs School Road , Glendale Springs, United States

You are invited to our annual Festival of the Frescoes, rain or shine! Featured are crafts by regional artisans, delicious food, children's activities, yummy bakery goods, silent auction, incredible indoor yard sale called Granny's Attic and raffles. Visit the famous frescoes painted by Ben Long and his students. 

FREE

Step Back in History: Kingdom of the Happy Land

Saluda Presbyterian Church 54 Carolina Street, Saluda, NC, United States

The Historic Saluda Committee welcomes Ronnie Pepper as the guest speaker at the next Step Back in History program to be held on Saturday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of the Saluda Presbyterian Church, 54 Carolina Street, Saluda, NC. Join Pepper for a look back at the fascinating history of the Kingdom […]

Spruce Pine Potters Market

Cross Street Commerce Building 31 Cross Street , Spruce Pine, NC, United States

The Spruce Pine Potters Market is a unique gathering and sale of our region’s greatest potters and clay artists. Purchase beautiful handmade pottery from 30 artists and enjoy wonderful wood-fired pizza from Fresh/Asheville on a colorful autumn weekend. Admission is free and lunches are available for purchase on site.

FREE

True Grass Band with Sideline

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

Concerts at the Rock welcomes the True Grass Band with Sideline on October 12th at 7:30pm. All tickets are general admission except our season ticket holders who get reserved seats. Doors open at 6:30pm and a 15 minute intermission will be held. Concessions will be available for purchase.  We look forward to seeing you at […]

$20

Soiree at Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo 61 Lower Paw Paw Road, Marshall, NC, United States

We are busy planning all kinds of fallish comfort food to serve and of course Mother’s banana pudding. Back by popular demand Honky Tonk songster Judge Rebecca Eggers Gryder and her amazing band, Amantha Hill with special guest Grammy winning, Hall of Fame member, gifted fiddler Bobby Hicks. Joe, Logan and The Choir (Joe Buckner […]

$30

The Cherokee Bonfire

Oconaluftee Island Park Intersection of 441 and Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC, United States

Gather around a crackling fire in Cherokee, NC, and hear stories from the beginning of time. The Cherokee Bonfire is back! This event series is free and open to the public, only this year it's bigger than ever, with more days added to the season.  As the evening begins to cool, hear mesmerizing stories of creation, as well […]

FREE

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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