Folkmoot Summerfest
Folkmoot is pleased to announce the return of the annual festival and we are thrilled to tell you all about it. From Thursday, July 22 to Sunday, July 25, Waynesville will be chalked full of culture and celebration. Here is a rundown of what you need to know: This year's Folkmoot Summerfest will take place […]
Mountain Area Storytellers: Stories on the Square
Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United States2021 Mountain Area Storytellers and CCCRA Present: FRESH AIR - Stories on the Square! Join us at the gazebo for an evening of storytelling, poetry and music.
Music on Main Presents The Night Move Band
Hendersonville Visitor Center Stage 201 S. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesThe Music on Main Street concert will feature a wide variety of music performed by The Night Move Band. The band has shared the stage with many regional and national acts including The Tams, The Embers, The Chairmen of the Board, Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, The Catalina’s, and many others. They play such favorites as My Girl, Brick House, […]
A History of Appalachian Music
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesAre 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 […]
55th Season of Shindig on the Green
Roger McGuire Green-Downtown Asheville 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesBring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2021 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
Rosen-Schaffel Competition: 10th Anniversary Celebration
ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUALThe festival, in partnership with the Hayes School of Music, celebrates the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young & Emerging Artists, known for the pivotal role it has played in launching the careers of some of our state’s most promising young artists.
Friday Night Concert with Caribbean Cowboys
Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United StatesBring 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.
Music on Main Presents The Rewind House Band
Hendersonville Visitor Center Stage 201 S. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesThe Rewind House Band has had the honor of supporting the likes of the Beach Boys, The Temptations, Gary Puckett, The Rascals, Ambrosia, The Drifters, Kansas, and more. The Annual Music On Main concert series is held every Friday evening through August 27 at the Visitors Center, 201 South Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville, NC. Bring a […]
55th Season of Shindig on the Green
Roger McGuire Green-Downtown Asheville 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesBring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2021 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
94th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®
UNCA Lipinsky Hall 300 Library Lane, Asheville, NC, United StatesAre you ready to be part of the 94th Mountain Dance and Folk Festival®? On August 5, 6, 7, 2021, 6:30-9:00 pm, a different show will be presented live on stage each evening allowing you to appreciate the talent and dedication of the hundreds of musicians, dancers, and storytellers who are preserving the traditions of […]
Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair Returns After Pandemic Pause
Burnsville Town Square Town Square, Burnsville, NC, United StatesThe beloved Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair, forced into a pandemic pause last August after 63 years, returns to Burnsville’s Town Square, Aug. 6-7, 9:00 am-5:00 pm each day. The event retains its Friday-Saturday format and focus on high-quality handmade crafts. However, a new executive director brings different ideas and a fresh perspective for 2021. “Everybody […]
Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair
Burnsville Town Square Town Square, Burnsville, NC, United StatesThe Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair returns to Burnsville’s Town Square Aug. 6-7. The fair, now in its 64th year, is a perennial favorite that showcases handmade art of all kinds. From wood carvings and sculptures to pottery, jewelry, yard decor and clothing, vendors present their varied talents. This year’s show, which is always juried, places […]
