October 12, 2014 Boone Heritage
Festival Celebrate Appalachian heritage with living history
demonstrations, "yarn-spinners," music jams (bring your instrument) and old-time
music on stage. Hear award-winning musicians and storytellers of the Blue Ridge
National Heritage Area perform in the cozy setting of the Coffey Cabin porch.
Historical interpreters in period clothing will demonstrate 18th century skills
such as spinning and weaving, throwing a tomahawk, shooting a flintlock rifle
and more. Make-and-Take Crafts include cornhusk crafts, toddler-size scarecrows,
"tin" lanterns, jack-o-lanterns and more. Craft vendors offer authentic items
such as alpaca wool apparel, turned wooden bowls, handcrafted soaps, candles,
jewelry, handblown glass ornaments, crocheted hats and baby items, books,
quilts, wooden furniture, leather items, prints and more.
Non-profit exhibitors
include conservation, farming and education organizations. Snack on fried apple
pies, kettle corn, cotton candy, Scotch eggs, hot dogs and more. Admission,
music and storytelling are free. A small fee for hands-on craft activities helps
cover the cost of materials.
Find links for complete visitor information on the Boone NC Guide.
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