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Rivercane Flutes & Pouch with Billy Welch

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

Come learn about the history and preservation of rivercane while making a flute and leather pouch from renowned Cherokee artist, Billy (B.J.) Welch. Simple instruction in playing the flute is […]

John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival

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

We invite you to the John C. Campbell Folk School’s 47th annual Fall Festival, featuring a wide variety of craftspeople, continuous live music and dance, craft demonstrations, good food, and […]

Sonker Festival

Edwards-Franklin House 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC, United States

The Sonker Festival is a Surry County tradition, presented each year by the Surry County Historical Society. It is held the first Saturday in October at the Edwards-Franklin House west […]

The Art of Braided Rugs

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

Learn the craft of braided rugs from local artist, Dianne Ellis. This course is two classes one week apart. During the first class students will be provided with all the […]

Autumn Leaves Festival

Downtown Mount Airy Corner of Rawley Avenue & N. Main Street, Mount Airy, NC, United States

Downtown Mount Airy comes to life with the works of more than 200 artisans during the height of fall leaf-viewing season. Crafters line both sides of Main Street, with many […]

2nd Fridays Westside Mixer

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

Pull up your lawn chairs for our 2nd Fridays Westside Mixer series! We're back for our second year with some great entertainment! Craft Demonstrations, kids' crafts, live music, food trucks, […]

Spruce Pine Potters Market

Spruce Pine Potters Market 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

The Spruce Pine Potters Market is an annual show that is managed and organized by our artists who live and work in a two county area of western North Carolina. […]

Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair

WNC Agricultural Center 761 Boylston Hwy, Fletcher, NC, United States

Join us for 3 days of fun for the entire family! Hours are 9 to 5 pm on Friday and Saturday. 9 to 4 pm on Sunday. See spinning, knitting, […]

Woolly Worm Festival

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Since 1978, this quirky, world-famous festival has been used to predict the upcoming winter weather for the North Carolina High Country. According to legend, the 13 bands on the woolly […]

Woolly Worm Festival

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

This year’s event – the 46th annual – takes place Oct. 21-22 on the field of the Historic Banner Elk School. The festival is based on the legend that the […]

Valle Country Fair

Valle Crucis Conference Center NC Highway 194 across from Holy Cross Church (122 Skiles Way, Banner Elk, NC 28604) & the Valle Crucis Conference Center, Valle Crucis, NC, United States

An overgrown church bazaar set in a picturesque NC mountain valley during peak fall color season. Hand-made crafts, home-cooked food and mountain music make this fall festival and community celebration […]

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