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Art on the Green in Banner Elk

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

The fine art shows take place on the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School. Booth space will be reduced 50 percent to allow for distancing, and attendees should follow all NC protocols for Covid safety. The shows highlight works from local and regional artists representing a variety of media, such as ceramics, glass, metal, […]

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Potters & Patrons: The Gorelick Collection

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane , Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States

Carol Gorelick (1939-2019) began building her collection of pottery in 1970. Along with her husband Shelton (1929-2014), the Gorelicks were drawn to the medium’s texture and tactility and built a substantial collection of predominantly North Carolina pottery and ceramic objects over the proceeding decades. The Gorelicks purchased what they liked, with Carol once saying, “I […]

Fridays at the Folk Art Center: A History of Appalachian Music

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Are you interested in the history and evolution of the music for which this area is so famous? Join a Parkway ranger for an evening of cultural and song study following the tracks of the original people of these hills, the Cherokee, through European and African immigration, to the present day understanding (and misunderstanding) of […]

FREE

Friday Night Concert with Alex Key & the Locksmiths

Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United States

By popular request, CCCRA is pleased to present Kaleb Garrett & Band on the Historic Hayesville Square!  Bring your favorite lawn chair, your sweetheart and family, and come out for our FREE summer concert! No registration or tickets required! Red Bucket Donations appreciated. Food and beverage service available at 6pm and music gets underway at […]

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44th Annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival

Downtown Yadkinville Elm & Jackson Street, Yadkinville, NC, United States

The Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival finally makes its 44th debut! This festival, which has been a highlight of the fall season around Yadkinville since 1976 witnessed its first ever cancellation in 2020, and the return of the regular festivities is sure to be sweet! This year the festival will be held on Elm and Jackson […]

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Fridays at the Folk Art Center: Untold Stories of Appalachian Women

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

Join a Parkway ranger for an evening exploring the incredible contributions of women in the Appalachian region. We will be sharing the stories of the Cherokee War Women, enslaved women, midwives, and the women of today who have shaped Appalachia and the Blue Ridge Parkway.  It will be a fun, informative, and inspirational evening for […]

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ASAP’s Farm Tour

Connect with our region’s farmers and get a behind-the-scenes tour of local food in the mountains. ASAP’s Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and tastings. The tour is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages, abilities, and […]

2021 Cherokee Heritage Festival

Cherokee Homestead 805 Hwy 64 Business, Hayesville, NC, United States

Learn all about the Cherokee culture in your own back yard. The 2021 Cherokee Heritage Festival is not to be missed! Come see demonstrations and dancing from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Try authentic Fry Bread, or purchase a beautiful hand-crafted piece of jewelry or art! Come see demonstrations and dancing from the Eastern […]

FREE

Friday Night Concert with Gnarly Fingers

Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United States

Bring your favorite lawn chair, your sweetheart and family, and come out for our FREE summer concerts on the Historic Courthouse Square in downtown Hayesville! No registration or tickets required! Red Bucket Donations appreciated. Food and beverage service available at 6pm and music gets underway at 7pm.  

FREE

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts: Return of the Red House Photographers

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA) is happy to feature the Return of the Red House Photographers. These talented photographers will display their work in the Upper Gallery starting October 1 and running through October 22. The public is invited to a reception for the artists on Saturday, October 2 from 4:30 to […]

Spruce Pine Potters Market

ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUAL

The Spruce Pine Potters Market has become a fall tradition for so many, and is a festive event that celebrates our community of clay artists and clay enthusiasts. In the continued interest of everyone’s safety, our show will not happen in person this year. But we are excited that the vibrant spirit of SPPM will be […]

Valle Country Fair in Valle Crucis

Valle Crucis Conference Center Fair Grounds Highway 194S , Valle Crucis, NC, United States

The Valle Country Fair in Valle Crucis North Carolina is a true mountain fair!  The fair features homemade Brunswick Stew, BBQ and Apple Butter to warm you up on a crisp Autumn Day.  Children's activities include storytelling, pumpkin carving and pumpkin bowling.  Fair goers can peruse over 150 juried arts & crafts vendors and listen […]

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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