April 12 - 13 10th Annual Herb
Festival Savor the smell and taste of fresh-grown herbs with a selection
including several unique medicinal, cooking and ornamental herbs. The herbal
combination planters include the Scarborough Fair Combo, the Indoor Herbs Combo,
and several other attractive and useful assortments.
More than 25 craftsmen,
vendors and musicians will exhibit and entertain both days. The event is held at
Painters Greenhouse, approximately 5 miles south of I-40 at exit 73.
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Fall Art and Crafts Festival and Events this weekend in the NC Mountains
Date: October 18-21
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands This 65th annual event includes over 200 exhibitors, craft demonstrations, and live regional music and entertainment. Both levels of the Civic Center are filled with artisans selling their works of clay, fiber, glass, leather, metal, mixed media, natural materials, paper, wood and jewelry. The Fair showcases the work of members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and includes craft demonstrations and, beginning on Friday, local musicians performing traditional and bluegrass mountain music live on the arena stage.
Date: October 18-21
NC City: BLACK MOUNTAIN
Event: Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) Camp Rockmont hosts a weekend of art, music, and outdoor fun. The annual event offers music and art shows, Kids Village, healing workshops, and lots of food and local beer. Enjoy dancing (Contra, Salsa, Swing, Waltz), poetry & puppetry slams, folk art & craft exhibitions, outdoor adventure, and the LEAFlet Kid’s Village, a festival in and of itself, LEAF never ceases to offer new and exciting cultural connections. Tickets start at $25
Date: October 19
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event: Fall Harvest of Quilts A Quilt Show featuring more than 150 quilts. There will be award-winning quilts, a raffle quilt, vendors, and a quilters shoppe. The events is held at the Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall.
Date: October 19-20
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event: 20th Annual Smoky Mountain Fall Art and Craft Fest 100 of the most unique, skilled artisans in Western North Carolina. Enjoy great good and the opportunity to win100 free hand-crafted door prizes. There will also be alpacas and an animal rescue petting zoo. Also held on Oct 25-26.
October 19-20
NC City: ROBBINSVILLE
Event: Annual Harvest Festival Mountain traditions come alive at the annual Harvest Festival in beautiful Stecoah Valley at the Cultural Arts Center on the grounds of the historic Stecoah School. The former community school was built in 1926, and today is the home of the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, an organization dedicated to preserving Southern Appalachian mountain culture. Tickets for evening concert are on sale now. Admission-adults $15.00 Students k-12 $5.00 Performing this year will be the Dismembered Tennesseans.
Date: October 19-20
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Henderson County Crafters Association Craft Show The Henderson County Crafters Association will host a juried arts & craft show at the Blue Ridge Mall. The show features a wide variety of crafts and art forms. Henderson County Crafters Association. Fri and Sat 10 AM-9 PM.
Date: October 20
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event: Apple Harvest Festival Savor the sights, sounds and food sensations of the 24th Annual Celebration of the Apple Harvest in Haywood County. Downtown Waynesville's Main Street is lined with Arts, Crafts and Food booths, complete with authentic mountain music and dance to delight you on a crisp fall day.
October 20
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: 22nd Annual Chili Cookoff The Bryson City Chamber Chili Cook Off is in its 22nd year and is a favorite of both locals and visitors alike. This festival environment includes craft booths, live music and family fun. From 11 AM - 3 PM sample chili from some of the best cooks in the area and enjoy local musicians, arts and crafts. Cast your vote for the People's Choice Award.
Date: October 20
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Art in the Park Artisans working in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry, and metal show and sell in a public market setting in the center of Asheville in Pack Square Park. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. 10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local art non-profit organization.
Date: October 20
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event: Art in the Park A juried arts & craft show featuring 90 artists held in the picturesque downtown park once a month from May to October. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more. Prices for objects, from a handmade postcard to a large piece of furniture, range from $5 to $5,000. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local.
Date: October 20
NC City: BANNER ELK
Event: Wooly Worm Festival The 35th Annual Festival includes the infamous worm races along with live entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors and amusement rides. A family-oriented weekend and one of the most popular NC mountain annual events.
Date: October 20
NC City: BANNER ELK
Event: Valle Country Fair The Fair is an overgrown church bazaar set in the center of one of the most picturesque valleys in the North Carolina Mountains at the peak of the fall color season. The tents of 150 juried craft exhibitors line wide lanes that meander back and forth across the grounds. Local mountain musicians perform throughout the day on the main stage while square dancers and cloggers entertain on the youth stage. The church members serve up Brunswick stew, barbecue, baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, fresh-pressed apple cider, and hot-out-of-the kettle apple butter - with 100 percent of the proceeds going to charity. Come enjoy the best of harvest season food and entertainment while shopping for the finest variety of quality handmade crafts in the High Country.
Date: October 20
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event: Apple Harvest Festival Savor the sights, sounds and food sensations of the 24th Annual Celebration of the Apple Harvest in Haywood County. Downtown Waynesville's Main Street is lined with Arts, Crafts and Food booths, complete with authentic mountain music and dance to delight you on a crisp fall day.
Date: October 20 - 21
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event: Maggie Valley Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show An annual seasonal show always popular with the leaf peepers. Crafters from all over the southeast gather at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds to sell their unique wares. A wide selection of seasonal items, yard art, woodwork, paintings and much more. Chainsaw art demonstrations, raffle to benefit local charity and a variety of food.
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands This 65th annual event includes over 200 exhibitors, craft demonstrations, and live regional music and entertainment. Both levels of the Civic Center are filled with artisans selling their works of clay, fiber, glass, leather, metal, mixed media, natural materials, paper, wood and jewelry. The Fair showcases the work of members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and includes craft demonstrations and, beginning on Friday, local musicians performing traditional and bluegrass mountain music live on the arena stage.
Date: October 18-21
NC City: BLACK MOUNTAIN
Event: Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) Camp Rockmont hosts a weekend of art, music, and outdoor fun. The annual event offers music and art shows, Kids Village, healing workshops, and lots of food and local beer. Enjoy dancing (Contra, Salsa, Swing, Waltz), poetry & puppetry slams, folk art & craft exhibitions, outdoor adventure, and the LEAFlet Kid’s Village, a festival in and of itself, LEAF never ceases to offer new and exciting cultural connections. Tickets start at $25
Date: October 19
NC City: FLAT ROCK
Event: Fall Harvest of Quilts A Quilt Show featuring more than 150 quilts. There will be award-winning quilts, a raffle quilt, vendors, and a quilters shoppe. The events is held at the Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall.
Date: October 19-20
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event: 20th Annual Smoky Mountain Fall Art and Craft Fest 100 of the most unique, skilled artisans in Western North Carolina. Enjoy great good and the opportunity to win100 free hand-crafted door prizes. There will also be alpacas and an animal rescue petting zoo. Also held on Oct 25-26.
October 19-20
NC City: ROBBINSVILLE
Event: Annual Harvest Festival Mountain traditions come alive at the annual Harvest Festival in beautiful Stecoah Valley at the Cultural Arts Center on the grounds of the historic Stecoah School. The former community school was built in 1926, and today is the home of the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, an organization dedicated to preserving Southern Appalachian mountain culture. Tickets for evening concert are on sale now. Admission-adults $15.00 Students k-12 $5.00 Performing this year will be the Dismembered Tennesseans.
Date: October 19-20
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Henderson County Crafters Association Craft Show The Henderson County Crafters Association will host a juried arts & craft show at the Blue Ridge Mall. The show features a wide variety of crafts and art forms. Henderson County Crafters Association. Fri and Sat 10 AM-9 PM.
Date: October 20
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event: Apple Harvest Festival Savor the sights, sounds and food sensations of the 24th Annual Celebration of the Apple Harvest in Haywood County. Downtown Waynesville's Main Street is lined with Arts, Crafts and Food booths, complete with authentic mountain music and dance to delight you on a crisp fall day.
October 20
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: 22nd Annual Chili Cookoff The Bryson City Chamber Chili Cook Off is in its 22nd year and is a favorite of both locals and visitors alike. This festival environment includes craft booths, live music and family fun. From 11 AM - 3 PM sample chili from some of the best cooks in the area and enjoy local musicians, arts and crafts. Cast your vote for the People's Choice Award.
Date: October 20
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Art in the Park Artisans working in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry, and metal show and sell in a public market setting in the center of Asheville in Pack Square Park. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. 10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local art non-profit organization.
Date: October 20
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event: Art in the Park A juried arts & craft show featuring 90 artists held in the picturesque downtown park once a month from May to October. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more. Prices for objects, from a handmade postcard to a large piece of furniture, range from $5 to $5,000. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local.
Date: October 20
NC City: BANNER ELK
Event: Wooly Worm Festival The 35th Annual Festival includes the infamous worm races along with live entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors and amusement rides. A family-oriented weekend and one of the most popular NC mountain annual events.
Date: October 20
NC City: BANNER ELK
Event: Valle Country Fair The Fair is an overgrown church bazaar set in the center of one of the most picturesque valleys in the North Carolina Mountains at the peak of the fall color season. The tents of 150 juried craft exhibitors line wide lanes that meander back and forth across the grounds. Local mountain musicians perform throughout the day on the main stage while square dancers and cloggers entertain on the youth stage. The church members serve up Brunswick stew, barbecue, baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, fresh-pressed apple cider, and hot-out-of-the kettle apple butter - with 100 percent of the proceeds going to charity. Come enjoy the best of harvest season food and entertainment while shopping for the finest variety of quality handmade crafts in the High Country.
Date: October 20
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event: Apple Harvest Festival Savor the sights, sounds and food sensations of the 24th Annual Celebration of the Apple Harvest in Haywood County. Downtown Waynesville's Main Street is lined with Arts, Crafts and Food booths, complete with authentic mountain music and dance to delight you on a crisp fall day.
Date: October 20 - 21
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event: Maggie Valley Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show An annual seasonal show always popular with the leaf peepers. Crafters from all over the southeast gather at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds to sell their unique wares. A wide selection of seasonal items, yard art, woodwork, paintings and much more. Chainsaw art demonstrations, raffle to benefit local charity and a variety of food.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Fall Leaf Season Event: Art and Crafts during American Craft Week
The changing leafs aren't the only surge of color in the mountains this month. Art and crafts events abound throughout Western North Carolina in October and in conjunction with American crafts week. Visitors have a great opportunity to see and purchase the remarkable works of mountain artisans.
October 12 - November 15 WEST JEFFERSON
Event: Best of the Blue Ridge Annual juried exhibit including artists from six counties. The exhibit is held at the Ashe Arts Center. The opening reception for the exhibit will be Friday, October 12 from 5-8 pm during Gallery Crawl. Awards for the show are provided by corporate sponsor Cheap Joe's Art Stuff. A People's Choice award will be added this year. Visitors to the exhibit will have an opportunity to vote on their favorite piece of art. Get a link and details on the West Jefferson NC Visitor Guide
October 12 WEST JEFFERSON
Event: West Jefferson Gallery Crawl Stroll the streets of an historic mountain town, enjoy the cool mountain breeze while listening to the sounds of street musicians and "popping" in and out of West Jefferson's many galleries. Open House in more than 15 art galleries and studios. Get a link and details on the West Jefferson NC Visitor Guide
October 13 ASHEVILLE
Event: River Arts District Second Saturday Asheville’s River Arts District Artists open their studios for a day of family friendly fun, educational experiences, live demonstrations and to share their creations. Visit dozens of artists working in all types of media, available for viewing or purchase. Get a link and details on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide
October 13 BLOWING ROCK
Event: Art in the Park A juried arts & craft show featuring 90 artists held in the picturesque downtown park once a month from May to October. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more. Prices for objects, from a handmade postcard to a large piece of furniture, range from $5 to $5,000. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. Get a link and details on the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide
October 13 GLENDALE (near West Jefferson)
Event: Festival of the Frescoes Holy Trinity Church in Glendale is home to the famous "Last Supper" fresco while St. Mary's Church in West Jefferson is home to the famous "Mary Great with Child," "The Mystery of Faith" and "John the Baptist" frescoes. This festival has everything one could look for... live music, artisans, craftsmen, homemade baked goods and so much more. Get a link and details on the West Jefferson NC Visitor Guide
October 13 MURPHY
Event: 11th Annual Heritage Walk and Festival Enjoy a step back in time with this celebration of Cherokee County. Enjoy all-day historic walking tours and a heritage festival celebrating area artists, crafters, growers, food, live state entertainment and more. All events are free and open to the public. Get a link and details on the Murphy NC Visitor Guide
October 13 HENDERSONVILLE
Event: 5th Annual 7th Avenue Bazaar at the Historic Depot Plaza A street festival with a variety of art and crafts, music, food and more; 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in downtown Hendersonville NC. Get a link and details on the Hendersonville NC Visitor Guide
October 13 WAYNESVILLE
Event: 29th Annual Church Street Art and Craft Show Main Street is transformed into an art and craft market place for this one day event. Now in its 29th year, the show is widely known as one of the finest juried art shows in the region. You will discover a variety of art and crafts including pottery, jewelry, woodworking, watercolors, photography, fiber art, candles, quilts, and more. Live entertainment includes traditional mountain music, clogging, and Scottish pipes. Downtown shops and restaurants are open along with festival food vendors on the street. Get a link and details on the Waynesville NC Visitor Guide
October 13 TRYON
Event: 38th Annual Kiln Opening Festival 11 AM -Come to the studios of Claude Graves at Little Mountain Pottery for the 38th annual Holiday open house. Join the regulars who come year after year to be delighted at this annual tradition when Claude reveals a new batch of his fine pottery. Little Mountain’s Holiday Kiln openings are festival style with activities all day long, great food and music, plus demonstrations by Guest Craftsmen. Get a link and details on the Tryon NC Visitor Guide
October 13 HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Historic 7th Avenue Bazaar features music, antiques, crafts and food. The Bazaar is located at the Historic Train Depot on Maple Street off 7th Avenue. The Apple Valley Model Railroad Club's HO scale railroad layout will be open in the Depot. The layout extends 100 feet along the length of the Depot and has over 2,000 feet of track and more than 250 switches and turnouts. Get a link and details on the Hendersonville NC Visitor Guide
October 13-14 TRYON
Event: 5th Annual Tryon Arts and Crafts Fall Festival Celebrate the artists of the region at an annual event better than ever in 2012. Explore and enjoy juried arts and crafts, craft demonstrations, silent auction, food vendors and a children's craft corner. The festival is free and open to the public. Saturday, 10/13 10am-5pm, Sunday, 10/14 11am-5pm. Get a link and details on the Tryon NC Visitor Guide
October 12 - November 15 WEST JEFFERSON
Event: Best of the Blue Ridge Annual juried exhibit including artists from six counties. The exhibit is held at the Ashe Arts Center. The opening reception for the exhibit will be Friday, October 12 from 5-8 pm during Gallery Crawl. Awards for the show are provided by corporate sponsor Cheap Joe's Art Stuff. A People's Choice award will be added this year. Visitors to the exhibit will have an opportunity to vote on their favorite piece of art. Get a link and details on the West Jefferson NC Visitor Guide
October 12 WEST JEFFERSON
Event: West Jefferson Gallery Crawl Stroll the streets of an historic mountain town, enjoy the cool mountain breeze while listening to the sounds of street musicians and "popping" in and out of West Jefferson's many galleries. Open House in more than 15 art galleries and studios. Get a link and details on the West Jefferson NC Visitor Guide
October 13 ASHEVILLE
Event: River Arts District Second Saturday Asheville’s River Arts District Artists open their studios for a day of family friendly fun, educational experiences, live demonstrations and to share their creations. Visit dozens of artists working in all types of media, available for viewing or purchase. Get a link and details on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide
October 13 BLOWING ROCK
Event: Art in the Park A juried arts & craft show featuring 90 artists held in the picturesque downtown park once a month from May to October. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more. Prices for objects, from a handmade postcard to a large piece of furniture, range from $5 to $5,000. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. Get a link and details on the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide
October 13 GLENDALE (near West Jefferson)
Event: Festival of the Frescoes Holy Trinity Church in Glendale is home to the famous "Last Supper" fresco while St. Mary's Church in West Jefferson is home to the famous "Mary Great with Child," "The Mystery of Faith" and "John the Baptist" frescoes. This festival has everything one could look for... live music, artisans, craftsmen, homemade baked goods and so much more. Get a link and details on the West Jefferson NC Visitor Guide
October 13 MURPHY
Event: 11th Annual Heritage Walk and Festival Enjoy a step back in time with this celebration of Cherokee County. Enjoy all-day historic walking tours and a heritage festival celebrating area artists, crafters, growers, food, live state entertainment and more. All events are free and open to the public. Get a link and details on the Murphy NC Visitor Guide
October 13 HENDERSONVILLE
Event: 5th Annual 7th Avenue Bazaar at the Historic Depot Plaza A street festival with a variety of art and crafts, music, food and more; 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in downtown Hendersonville NC. Get a link and details on the Hendersonville NC Visitor Guide
October 13 WAYNESVILLE
Event: 29th Annual Church Street Art and Craft Show Main Street is transformed into an art and craft market place for this one day event. Now in its 29th year, the show is widely known as one of the finest juried art shows in the region. You will discover a variety of art and crafts including pottery, jewelry, woodworking, watercolors, photography, fiber art, candles, quilts, and more. Live entertainment includes traditional mountain music, clogging, and Scottish pipes. Downtown shops and restaurants are open along with festival food vendors on the street. Get a link and details on the Waynesville NC Visitor Guide
October 13 TRYON
Event: 38th Annual Kiln Opening Festival 11 AM -Come to the studios of Claude Graves at Little Mountain Pottery for the 38th annual Holiday open house. Join the regulars who come year after year to be delighted at this annual tradition when Claude reveals a new batch of his fine pottery. Little Mountain’s Holiday Kiln openings are festival style with activities all day long, great food and music, plus demonstrations by Guest Craftsmen. Get a link and details on the Tryon NC Visitor Guide
October 13 HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Historic 7th Avenue Bazaar features music, antiques, crafts and food. The Bazaar is located at the Historic Train Depot on Maple Street off 7th Avenue. The Apple Valley Model Railroad Club's HO scale railroad layout will be open in the Depot. The layout extends 100 feet along the length of the Depot and has over 2,000 feet of track and more than 250 switches and turnouts. Get a link and details on the Hendersonville NC Visitor Guide
October 13-14 TRYON
Event: 5th Annual Tryon Arts and Crafts Fall Festival Celebrate the artists of the region at an annual event better than ever in 2012. Explore and enjoy juried arts and crafts, craft demonstrations, silent auction, food vendors and a children's craft corner. The festival is free and open to the public. Saturday, 10/13 10am-5pm, Sunday, 10/14 11am-5pm. Get a link and details on the Tryon NC Visitor Guide
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Art on the Mountain Today in West Jefferson
September 22 Art on the Mountain Pottery, paintings, photography, quilting, knife making, leather crafts, barn quilts, jewelry, baskets, fiber, knitting, felting, spinning, rug hooking and more! Unique art for sale and Artist demonstrations. Door prize drawings each hour.
Hear it all LIVE - The Gary Poe Show (580 AM, WSKS) will broadcast in real time from the Arts Center, featuring the Garden Variety String Band.
Find more local information on the West Jefferson NC Visitor Guide.
Hear it all LIVE - The Gary Poe Show (580 AM, WSKS) will broadcast in real time from the Arts Center, featuring the Garden Variety String Band.
Find more local information on the West Jefferson NC Visitor Guide.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Weekend Events and Festivals in the NC Mountains
NC Art and Crafts:
September 7 WAYNESVILLE Art
After Dark Downtown galleries and studios remain
open until 9 PM. The evening features special openings, demonstrations, artist
receptions, and music. Get a link for details on the NC Events CalendarSeptember 7 MURPHY 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 Art Galleries, Music, Fine Dining, Live Demonstrations and Performances. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
September 7-8 LENOIR 27th Annual Sculpture Celebration The 27th Annual Sculpture Celebration features a Blue Jeans Preview Party Friday evening and a competition Saturday featuring sculptors from several states east of the Mississippi River. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
September 8 BLOWING ROCK Art in the Park A juried arts & craft show featuring 90 artists held in the picturesque downtown park once a month from May to October. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more. Prices for objects, from a handmade postcard to a large piece of furniture, range from $5 to $5,000. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
Mountain Music:
September 7-8 BREVARD 7th Annual Mountain Song Festival held in the beautiful covered, open-air auditorium by the lake at Brevard Music Center. This foot-stomping, banjo-picking celebration of bluegrass and newgrass music will feature The David Grisman Sextet, Del McCoury Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Kruger Brothers, Shannon Whitworth, Colin Hay and Della Mae. The event supports the Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County and has become a premier southeastern festival drawing 5000 music lovers annually. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
September 7-8 LANSING Greater L.A. Festival An annual events featuring live gospel and folk music and great down-home food. The Festival also welcomes children of all ages, offering hayrides, face painting and inflatable attractions. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
September 8 WEST JEFFERSON Tickling the Ivories The Annual Tickling the Ivories concert featuring local pianists with a varied repertoire covering the classics, Show Tunes, sacred and old fashion standards. Held at the Ashe Civic Center beginning 7 PM. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
September 8 FLAT ROCK Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert A 70-piece professional orchestra entertains with music from the movies. Guest conductor Richard Kaufman and concertmaster Thomas Joiner lead an evening of music from the silver screen featuring two of the greatest composers to write for film—Franz Waxman and John Williams. Highlights include musical excepts from blockbusters and Prince Valiant, Sunset Boulevard, Spirit of St. Louis, Jaws, Superman, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Hook Star Wars. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
Outdoor Events:
September 7-9 CHEROKEE End of Summer Trout Fishing Tournament $10,000 in tagged fish in the rivers on the Cherokee Reservation (excluding the 2.2 miles of catch and release waters) Hundreds of specially tagged fish will be stocked in the Cherokee public fishing waters. When a tagged fish is caught it can be redeemed for cash prizes ranging from $20 to $500 based on the color of the tag. Redemption location and times to be announced. Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration necessary to redeem cash prize. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
September 7-9 BRYSON CITY ICF Canoe Freestyle World Cup Called the X-Games for whitewater, this event offers spins, flips, turns and tricks of freestyle snowboarders, surfers and skaters with freestyle kayaking! The ICF World Cup is held every two years, and the final event of this series for 2012 will be held on the Nantahala River near Bryson City. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
September 7-16 FLETCHER (Asheville suburb) North Carolina Mountain State Fair Held at the WNC Agricultural Center, this is the third largest fair in North Carolina, and it celebrates the heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including agriculture, music, crafts, art, food, entertainment, display of livestock, competitions, and midway amusement rides. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
September 8-9 BLOWING ROCK Railroad Heritage Weekend A unique weekend celebrating the history of the ET&WNC Railroad and Tweetsie Railroad. Enjoy two steam engines at their finest; see historic railway films and much more. Special weekend pass required for selected events. Cherokee dance and demonstrations for all park guests. Open 9 am to 6 pm. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
Hikes and NC Park Events:
September 8 CHIMNEY ROCK Saturdays at Four Seasons Guided Hikes at Chimney Rock Park A complimentary guided hike (with paid Park admission) on the Four Seasons trail. Witness nature’s changing seasons on this 0.6-mile moderate-to-strenuous hike starts at the Meadows and climbs 400 feet of elevation to the top parking lot. Not recommended for children under 12. This trail winds through hardwood trees and past thickets of Carolina Rhododendron, mountain laurel, abundant wildflowers and indigenous plants. Same-day signup at Cliff Dwellers; limited to 20 people. Meet for the hike near the climbing tower on the Meadows at 1 PM. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
September 8 LINVILLE KidFest at Grandfather Mountain A day designed to get kids excited about the nature and culture of the North Carolina Mountains through fun and entertaining activities. Guided hikes, games, storytellers, music and fun. The events are free with park admission. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
September 8-9 CHIMNEY ROCK Grandparents Day Treat your grandparents to a fun-filled day at Chimney Rock Park. When you purchase one regularly-priced adult admission, receive one youth admission free. Click here to download this special coupon. Coupon must be presented to the Ticket Plaza at the time of purchase. Valid September 8 and 9, 2012. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar
Monday, July 30, 2012
Mount Mitchell Craft Fair now in its 56th Year
August 3-4 Mount Mitchell Craft Fair Hundreds of art and craft exhibitors and thousands of visitors will participate in the 56th Annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair. The event takes place on the Town Square and surrounding streets. Handcrafters from all over the United States come to sell their wares including baskets, candles, kettle corn, pottery, stained glass, and so much more.
In addition to the variety of exhibitors, the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair
includes live entertainment and a food court showcasing such Southern
staples as barbecue and homemade ice cream.
The event is free to the public with entertainment throughout the day. Get a link for the Mount Mitchell Craft Fair, Burnsville cabins and other local information on the Burnsville NC Visitor Guide
Monday, July 16, 2012
Southern Highlands Craft Fair this Week in Asheville
July 19 - 22 65th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Over 200 exhibitors, craft demonstrations, and live regional music and entertainment bring Asheville's downtown Civic Center (US Cellular Center) alive with fine traditional and contemporary crafts. Both levels of the Center are filled with artisans exhibiting and selling works of clay, fiber, glass, leather, metal, mixed media, natural materials, paper, wood and jewelry.
The Fair showcases the work of members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild with members living in the mountain counties of nine states from Maryland to Alabama. Having been accepted into the Guild through a rigorous jury process, these craftspeople are the best of the best in the Appalachian region.
The Southern Highland Craft Guild is a non-profit, educational organization established in 1930 to bring together the crafts and craftspeople of the Southern Highlands for the benefit of shared resources, education, marketing and conservation. The Craft Fairs are one of the ways in which the Guild fulfills its mission.
The Fair showcases the work of members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild with members living in the mountain counties of nine states from Maryland to Alabama. Having been accepted into the Guild through a rigorous jury process, these craftspeople are the best of the best in the Appalachian region.
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