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Saturdays on Pine Concert Series: Continental Divide

Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Pine Street, Highlands, North Carolina, United States

For more than three decades, Continental Divide has performed across the Southeast. From the silky-smooth voice of Gene Pharr (A 2016 Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame Inductee) to the tightness of the rhythm section, to the flowing lines of the horn section, they put on a performance everyone will remember.

21st Annual Tourism Day

I-26 West NC Welcome Center 6178 Interstate 26 mile marker 6, Mars Hill, NC, United States

Please join the I-26W NC Welcome Center for its 21st Annual Tourism Day; Friday, May 24th from 10am-2pm! Once a year, during National Tourism Week, we get the opportunity to say thank you to our travelers and loyal locals! In celebration we have a day of free music, food, and exhibitors. We will have music […]

Friday Night Live Concert Series – McClain Family Band

Town Square 343 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United States

Hailing from Eastern Kentucky's Appalachian Mountains, the McLain Family Band have become internationally known as one of the most spontaneous, creative and spirited groups performing original and traditional bluegrass music. Television appearances include, NBC's Today Show, the CBS Morning News and ABC's Good Morning America. They have also performed at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, […]

Fading Voices Demonstration Day is an annual celebration of the traditional ways of the Snowbird Cherokees. The event will feature a Sacred Mound Ceremony and demonstrations of Cherokee crafts and skills. Traditional Cherokee foods and handmade craft items will be available.

Free

Saturdays on Pine Concert Series: Southside Station

Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Pine Street, Highlands, North Carolina, United States

Southside Station is a five-piece band of talented vocalists and musicians who play all the legendary hits from pop, rock, dance, country, and your favorites singer-songwriters with an eclectic instrumentation.

Toe River Chamber Ensemble Spring Concert

First Baptist Church Town Square, Burnsville, North Carolina, United States

Tuesday, May 28 is the date for the Toe River Chamber Ensemble’s annual spring concert that will be held at 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church on the Burnsville Square. The concert is free and open to the public, but graciously accepts donations that provide music for the orchestra. Director Kevin Paul leads the […]

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 States

Transylvania 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 States

No 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

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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