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An Appalachian Evening with Dale Ann Bradley

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

Dale Ann Bradley is an internationally recognized bluegrass artist with 2 Grammy nominations and 6 awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association for Best Female Vocalist.  Having performed at the famed […]

Pervasive Vine Ribbed Basket Weaving with Nancy Basket

Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Road, Hot Springs, NC, United States

Using more prolific naturals, such as Wisteria, Virginia Creeper, English Ivy, Grape Vine and split Kudzu vines to weave a small ribbed basket. Nancy Basket takes her name from the […]

Eastern Festival Orchestra with Béla Fleck

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts Rivers Street, Boone, NC, United States

Experience a night of groundbreaking musical fusion as the Eastern Music Festival Orchestra, under the baton of Gerard Schwarz, collaborates with 16-time Grammy-winning banjo master Béla Fleck. Béla will showcase […]

Bluegrass and Brass: Mountain Home Music July 4 Celebration

St. Luke's Episcopal Church Councill Street, Boone, NC, United States

This show will be an evening of excellent renditions of songs popular in both musical genres as each group is given the chance plays some standards from their respective music […]

2024 Summer Tracks: Hustle Souls

Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United States

With their Retro-Soul, New Orleans Brass Music, and Americana blend, Hustle Souls brings energy and spontaneity to every venue they play. Bluestown Music described this five-piece, Asheville-based band as “intimate […]

Art on the Greene

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

Art on the Greene transforms the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School into an art gallery multiple times each summer. These popular shows generally take place Memorial Day weekend, […]

Coon Dog Day Festival

Schedule 8:00 AM Saluda Elementary School 5k Fun Run – Main St – Start and Finish Sign-up 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Vendors Open – Public Parking on Howard Gap […]

Needle Felted Black Bear

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

Learn 3D needle felting with wool and silk. Create your own little western North Carolina treasure – a 3 to 4 inch black bear to take home with you. No […]

Shindig on the Green

Pack Square Park 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2024 Shindig on the Green, which features a […]

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An Appalachian Evening with Pretty Little Goat

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

Pretty Little Goat formed in 2013 through their common love of the deep well of local tradition found in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Pretty Little Goat sees traditional […]

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans are entering their 68th year. This annual event celebrates the Scottish Clans' heritage in the region. Come out for traditional […]

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