Thursday, May 31, 2012

What to do this weekend in the NC Mountains

Date: June 1
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk
Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association and see on of the reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine 2 years running. 25 downtown venues participate with a complete Downtown Gallery Guide and a map Read more...
 
Date: June 1
NC City: Just north of Boone in Galax VA
Event: WBOB "Afternoon Jamboree" Reunion at the Blue Ridge Music Center -
Radio host Harold Mitchell and musical friends reprise this popular live radio show on the BRMC stage. “Afternoon Jamboree” featured some of the man time, bluegrass, and  Read more...

Date: June 1
NC City: SYLVA
Event: Concerts on the Creek The Vinyl Brothers Big Band
(www.thevinylbrothers.com) plays classic rock and soulful hits, The Asheville based ensemble of 10 friends features a five member brass section. Sylva native and trumpet player, Tim Gillespie says the group performs songs people are used to hearing. Their female vocalist is Terri Lynn Queen, also a Read more...
 
Date: June 1
NC City: MURPHY
Event: Murphy Art Walk -
First Fridays from May through November, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Stroll through historic downtown Murphy for an exquisite visual, culinary, and performing arts experience with more than 20 businesses participating. Enjoy Read more...
 
Date: June 1-2
NC City: CHEROKEE
Event: 10th Annual Cherokee Gourd Artist Gathering
Featuring exquisitely crafted gourd art, this year’s Cherokee Gourd Artists Gathering brings together collectors and exhibiting artists for a weekend of live demonstrations, classes, competitions and a spectacular art market offering  Read more...

Date: June 1-2
NC City: OLD FORT
Event: NC Gold Festival
An annual event featuring gold exhibits, gold mining techniques and demonstrations, treasure and scavenger hunts, geo-caching and gold panning. The events also includes a variety of vendors including arts Read more...
 
Date: June 1-2
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event: Ole Smoky Tractor Club Spring Fest
Educational Antique Tractor and Engine Show with Parts Vendors; Flea Market with Crafts; Tractor rides for kids throughout the day. A parade of 30 tractors drive through Maggie Valley on Friday and Saturday. Concession food Read more...
 
Date: June 1-3
NC City: FONTANA DAM
Event: Appalachian History Weekend
This weekend includes a boat tour of Fontana Lake; Gary Carden’s one-woman play “Birdell”; an evening with Walt Larimore, MD, author of “Hazel Creek”; a walking history tour of Fontana Village; book signing opportunities with regional authors; music and more. Buy two nights get one night free at  Read more...

Date: June 1-10
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Day Out with Thomas the Tank at Tweetsie Railroad
Hop aboard with Thomas the Tank Engine as he chugs through the Blue Ridge Mountains. During Thomas' visit, children will have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with Sir Topham Hatt, listen to Thomas and Friends storytelling, and enjoy  Read more...

Date: June 2
NC City: SYLVA
Event:
14th Annual Spirit of the Smokies Car Show
The event is located at MedWest-Harris, with registration 8:30AM-12:00PM. The Judging Begins at 12:05 PM with the Awards Ceremony following  Read more...
 Date: June 2
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Curb Market Old Timey Day
The Henderson County Curb Market is the South's most unique Curb Market. This special event includes music, sausage & ham biscuits cooked on a old timey wood stove, antique displays and Read more...
 
Date: June 2
NC City: CULLOWHEE
Event: 6th Annual Patchwork Folk and Fabric Festival
The festival showcases unique mountain heritage in arts & crafts with vendors, displays, bed turning demonstrations and Read more...
 
Date: June 2
NC City: MURPHY
Event: Cherokee County Art, Music and Garden Festival
A
rtists and fine crafters demonstrate and sell their work at booths lining the River Walk trail beginning at the L & N Depot in downtown Murphy. Gardeners and nurseries will be on-hand to offer Read more...
 
Date: June 2
NC City: OLD FORT
Event: ArtsMart
Locally created arts and crafts displayed inside the historic Old Fort Depot. Stop by to chat with the creators of these one-of-a-kind items while you shop for yourself, family or friends. Something for everyone including baskets, paintings, Read more...
 
Date: June 2
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event: "On the Move" Family Wellness Day
For decades Chimney Rock Park has promoted hiking as a great way to stay fit and connect with nature. During 2nd annual Family Wellness Day both adults and children are encouraged to get “On the Move” at Chimney Rock and learn how to establish a Read more...
 
Date: June 2
NC City: NORTH WILKESBORO
Event: AMRA Mow Down - Lawn Mower Races
Suped up riding lawn mowers from 5 to 18 horsepower motors. Since 2005, during the summer months, Rotarians play host to lawnmower racing. Sanctioned by the Alleghany Mower Racing Association (AMRA), oval track racing on dirt reminds many of the beginning of stock car racing in Read more...

Date: June 2
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event: 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert by the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra features a 70-piece professional orchestra. The 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert includes premiere brass fanfares by Peter Voisin, appearances by a former music director and Read more...

Date: June 2-3
NC City: BLACK MOUNTAIN
Event: 15th Annual Black Mountain Arts and Crafts Show
An Arts and Crafts Show free to the public on Sutton Avenue next to The Old Depot. The Show includes over 65 Juried Crafters and Artists and its purpose is to promote  Read more...

Date: June 3
NC City: BREVARD
Event: Brevard Community Band Concert
Clarinet soloist Steve Cohen will perform works by Rossini and Kovacs; music by Arthur Sullivan, Vaughn Williams, and  Read more...

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