What to do this weekend in the mountains, 4-20-12

April 18-22
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event: 2012 Cherokee Thunder Motorcycle Rally Live music, games, prizes, contests, tattoos, a swap meet, burn out pit, bike show and much, much more. Just $25 will get you in for the entire weekend. Enjoy Foghat and Artimus Pyle. Held at the Acquoni Expo Center    Read more...

April 20
NC City: Wilkesboro
Event: Wilkesboro Open Air Market Historic Downtown Wilkesboro's popular Open Air Market events series returns in 2012 starting on April 20 and continues the through August. Events will feature downtown merchants, food vendors, local wineries, musicians, regional farms and produce, arts and crafts, demonstrators, as well as non-profit and civic organizations   Read more...

April 21
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: The 5th annual Asheville Earth Day Festival returns to downtown Asheville in a new location on Lexington Avenue. Set in the exquisite Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, this FREE family friendly festival features musicians from various genres, eco-friendly speakers, a Kids Village, Eco Village, poetry contest and photo contest.   Read more...

April 21
NC City: OLD FORT
Event: Classic Car Cruise-in Held the 3rd Saturday of every month. Bring your car, truck or motorcycle to downtown Old Fort from 3-5 PM. Free event sponsored by Route 70 Cruisers.   Read more...

April 21
NC City: HENDERONVILLE
Event: Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Romantic Rhapsodies" Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra features a 70-piece professional orchestra. Guest artist James Dick performs the beloved Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Rachmaninoff.   Read more...

April 21
NC City: WILKESBORO
Event: Candle Light Ghost Tours Come out for an evening of tales, mystery and haunts at the Candle Light Ghost Tours. Learn about the ghosts that haunt the old buildings that make up downtown Wilkesboro. Visit a cemetery where Civil War Soldiers are buried, stand in the jail cell Tom Dooley spent his last days, and listen to the stories of the haunted Smithey Hotel.   Read more...

April 21
NC City: Maggie Valley
Event: 23rd Annual Great Smoky Mountain Trout & Heritage Festival The Town of Maggie Valley partners with the Haywood Community College Natural Resources Division and Haywood Waterways to offer: FREE Catch Clinics for kids and FREE Timber Sports Demonstrations   Read more...
April 21
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: 8th Annual Nantahala Open The Nantahala Open, dedicated to Team River Runner, is an all day event that begins (10am-3pm) at the staging beach just above Nantahala Falls. At 4-8 PM enjoy The Open House Party at Endless River Adventures featuring The Filling Station Deli, live local music, and Higlands Brew on tap.
April 21
NC City: TRYON
Event: 66th Annual Steeplechase Race at FENCE The Steeplechase is the area's biggest and most exciting equestrian event of the year. Join the crowds that come for the thundering of hooves as they navigate a challenging course over several races. Contestants for best tailgate show off their best country, most unusual and most elegant.  Read more...

April 21
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event: Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra presents "Romantic Rhapsodies" The Orchestra features a 70-piece professional orchestra. Guest artist James Dick performs the beloved Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Rachmaninoff. The HSO offers Hugo Alfven’s Swedish Rhapsody Midsommvarka and Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 Hafner.   Read more...
April 21
NC City: NORTH WILKESBORO
Event: Wilkes River Run 5K / 8 K The Wilkes River Run 5K/8K route will incorporate the Greenway from Brushy Mountain Dental to the Reddies River trail.   Read more...

April 21
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event: The Plot Fest A celebration of WNC heritage and the state dog that originated in Haywood County. Bluegrass & local artisans along with Haywood Community College Natural Resources Division and Haywood Waterways offer: FREE Catch Clinics for kids.  Read more...

April 21
NC City: NEBO
Event: Cruise In at South Creek Vineyards Do you own a classic car or just like to look at them? The British Car Club of Western North Carolina will participate, but we’re open to all Sports Car Enthusiasts. Cruise on over to the vineyard in your classic or just come and see them!  Read more...

April 21
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Henderson County Barbeque Expo A family festival with vendors, BBQ cooking competitions, children's activities, arts & crafts, and entertainment.  Read more...

April 21-22
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event: Spring Homeschool Campout Enjoy a field day then camp out under the stars, share stories and s’mores ‘round the campfire and learn about critters that come out at night. Join education specialists for fun, interactive programs in a 1000-acre classroom where learning comes alive.  Read more...