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Weaverville Art Safari

Weaverville Art Safari Weaverville, North Carolina, United States

The Weaverville Art Safari is one of the original studio tours in the Asheville Area and one of the longest-running such events in Western North Carolina. It is a juried studio tour that takes place twice a year during the last weekend of April and the first weekend of November. It is widely recognized for […]

The Willingham Theater Presents Della Mae

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

Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band founded by lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith and 2-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker. Rounding out the current touring lineup are guitarist Avril Smith, and bassist Vickie Vaughn. Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, Della Mae is one of the most […]

The Search for Elisha Mitchell

Mountain Heritage High School 333 Mountain Heritage High School Road, Burnsville, NC, United States

For two weeks in the summer of 1857, the whole country focused their attention on the mountains of western North Carolina. Professor Elisha Mitchell had disappeared somewhere on the highest mountain in eastern America. Out of hundreds of searchers, a group of five mountain men from the Pensacola section of Yancey County found him on […]

Toe River Arts Studio Tour

Follow any road in Yancey County’s Toe River Valley, and you’re likely to arrive at an artist’s studio. Hundreds of artists and crafters live and create along the rural backroads, drawing inspiration from the surrounding natural beauty. Artists work with clay, glass, wood, metal, fiber, paint and more. Toe River Arts hosts a studio tour […]

The Malpass Brothers

Historic Earle Theatre North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

The Malpass Brothers return for their fourth appearance at the Historic Earle Theatre in Downtown Mount Airy. The band is as close to real traditional county music artists as you can get. Their smooth voices blend and skillful musicianship pay respect to the legends who have paved their way. The brothers have appeared on iconic […]

Folkmoot Hosts First-Annual Holiday Bazaar

Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC, United States

Folkmoot USA is thrilled to host its first-annual “Holiday Bazaar” on Friday, November 17, 2023. The event will begin at 3pm and run until 9pm It will take place at the large field just beside the Folkmoot Friendship Center at 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC 28786. Inspired by the European Holiday markets, it's the perfect […]

Arts and Crafts Drive-About Tour

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center School House Road, Robbinsville, NC, United States

It’s time for our seasonal Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tour just in time for all of your holiday shopping!   Check out all of these great artisan locations and studios during your tour – Wehrloom Honey, Hunting Boy Wood Carving, Marie’s Lavender Farm, The Shed Gallery, Junk N’ Style, The Ceramics Art Club, Local Handmade […]

Appalachian Road Show

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United States

Appalachian Road Show combines the award-winning talents of lead singer and banjoist Barry Abernathy, tenor singer and mandolinist extraordinaire Darrell Webb, and Grammy award-winning fiddler and producer Jim Van Cleve. On guitar is Zeb Snyder, a young phenom who has taken acoustic guitar circles by storm. The group seeks to honor the music, traditions, and history […]

Banner Elk’s A Small Town Christmas

Get in the holiday spirit during Banner Elk’s A Small Town Christmas. The three-day celebration takes place Dec. 1-3, offering a traditional holiday experience wrapped in small-town charm. “This year we have more than 20 different activities throughout the weekend,” says David Tate, event organizer and president of the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce. “It’s […]

Christmas Arts & Crafts Show

Alleghany County Fairgrounds Alleghany County Fairgrounds 1581 US Hwy 21 N, Sparta, United States

Christmas in the Mountains Indoor Arts & Crafts Show

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center 121 Schoolhouse Road, Stecoah, NC, United States

Christmas in the Mountains is an indoor Stecoah arts & crafts show just in time for holiday giving. Hours are from 9 am to 4 pm.   Lunch will be available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe for shoppers after Breakfast with Santa.   Admission is FREE

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