Ongoing -
North Carolina
Ongoing until December 31 -
Historic Ledbetter House Tour - The home, circa
1826 and listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, is located south of Marion in
the Montford Cove area and was recently
restored. The tour includes a showing of 36
quilts found during the restoration, each dating
back 100-120 years. By appointment only. For
more information, call 828-738-9798 or visit
www.mountaintreasures.net
Guided Garden Tours - Ongoing/Tuesdays
through Fridays:
Guided Garden Tours. Join this informative,
guided tour of The NC
Arboretum's garden areas featuring early fall
highlights. Tour leaves from the Baker
Exhibit Center and is free to all visitors.
10:30 a.m. $6 parking fee. Free on Tuesdays for
general public, and every day for members.
Ongoing/Mondays through Fridays:
Greenhouse and Production Facility
Self-Guided Tours. Visit the working
complex that produces plants for seasonal
landscape exhibits. Closed Saturday
and Sunday. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. Nature
Activities for Kids - Ongoing/Daily: Nature
Activities for Kids. Families can stop by
the Baker Exhibit Center
and check out a Discovery Day Pack free of
charge. Packs include binoculars, magnifying
glasses and other items children can use to
explore the Arboretum's trails and gardens.9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday Noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday
Asheville Amblers 10k Self-Guided Hike
- Ongoing/Daily: Stop by the Information Desk in
the NC Arboretum Education Center lobby for a
map and instructions on taking a 6.2-mile tour
of the Arboretum's gardens and woodland areas. 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Asheville.
www.ncarboretum.org
Kaleidoscope - Contemporary Landscape
Sculpture Exhibit This outdoor exhibit featuring
multiple artists will offer a
transformational view of the landscape through
the beautiful forms and patterns of sculpture.
Visit
www.ncarboretum.org for more information.
April 1 - October 31. "Silent Beauty: A
View of the Changing Seasons" ~ Photography
of Cynthia Walker Wednesday, April 23 through
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Experience the
mystery and beauty of nature in this photography
exhibit showcasing flowers and insects. Local
artist Cynthia Walker exposes the hidden
simplicity that exists within the complexity of
nature's patterns and light.
April 25 - December 26 - 4th Friday
Gallery Walks in Brevard - Art galleries and art
spots in downtown Brevard, NC invite you to
enjoy
a gallery walk on the 4th Friday of April -
December from 5 - 8 pm. All downtown galleries
and art stores will stay open late so you can
enjoy art, music, food and wine. Then enjoy a
late dinner at one of the many restaurants in
Brevard/Transylvania County. For more
information call the Arts Council at
828-884-2787.
www.tcarts.org
Saturdays - High Country Roundup- The
High Country's only family nightspot with a 3
hour nonstop musical variety show, featuring
country, bluegrass, oldies and gospel music.
Dine on full BBQ and Chicken plates. Dinner,
Show and Dancing. Boone, 828-265-4604.
November 9 - January 11 -
The North Carolina Arboretum, Ashville.
Taking Root
- Three interrelated exhibits explore the
cultural history of landscape design and
gardening. “A Place to Take Root” features more
than 120 flowerpots ranging from Italian
terracotta to traditional American regional
pots; garden photography by Robert McDuffie
captures the beauty of gardens across the globe;
and “Yard of the Month” explores the
history of the domestic yard in
North Carolina.
www.ncarboretum.org
Ongoing until December - Mountain Music
Jamboree - Authentic Traditional music and dance
show for the entire family. Between Milepost 258
and 261 on Highway 16, Glendale Springs. Friday
and Saturday, 7 pm till 11 pm.
www.mountainmusicjamboree.com 800-803-4079.
Ongoing until December 27 - Old Fort
Mountain Music - Every Friday evening for more
than a decade, folks have gathered to hear and
play bluegrass and traditional mountain music.
Nobody's paid, everyone's welcome, and coffee
and sodas are still just a quarter! Free.
7:00pm; Rockett Building, Main Street, Old Fort.
For more information, call 828-668-7223 or visit
www.mountaintreasures.net
Visit Andy Griffith’s Mayberry in Mount Airy, NC
year round: Monday-Friday - Old City Jail.
215 City Hall St. Mount Airy. 8am-4: 30pm. Open
for tour. Call 336-789-4636 or 800-576-0231.
Saturdays - Snappy Lunch.125 North Main Street
Mount Airy. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
5:45am-1: 45pm and Thursday & Saturday 5:45am-1:
15pm. Sunday closed. Open for tour & breakfast
and lunch. Call 336-786-4931. Floyd’s City
Barber Shop: 129 North Main St, Mount Airy.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. 7am-5pm.
Saturday 7am – 3pm . Sometimes on Thursday, but
never on Sunday. Call 336-786-2346.
Wally’s Service Station: 625 South Main Street,
Mount Airy. Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm and
Saturday 10am-3pm. Call 336-719-0181. Each Week:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday &
Sunday. $3.00 Movies: Downtown Cinema Theater:
142 North Main Street, Mount Airy. Call
336-786-2222 or check out
www.surryarts.org.
EVERYDAY: Andy Griffith Museum & Mount
Airy Visitors Center.
615 North Main Street, Mount Airy, N.C.
Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Admission is free.
On going exhibits on Mount Airy's most famous son Andy Griffith and
including displays of other legends from the
area (Donna Fargo, Tommy Jarrell, Siamese Twins,
etc.) and other attractions. Orientation video
plus resource information for visitors and the
local community. Call 800-576-0231 or
336-789-4636 for further information. Email:
visitandy@tcia.net.
Other Mount Airy attractions and events open
year round:
Exhibits: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm and Saturday,
10am-2pm. Mount Airy Museum of Regional History,
301 North Main St., Mount Airy.. Small admission
fee. Call 336-786-4478.
Bluegrass and Old Time Music Jam Session. 7pm
Armfield Civic Center. 873 Old Hwy 52 Bypass.
Pilot Mountain. Free Admission. Call
336-368-2012.
Junior Appalachian Musicians J.A.M. Sessions.
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Andy Griffith Playhouse,
218 Rockford St., Mount Airy, N.C.
This exciting project, funded in part by a
grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, is
permitting Surry County children to meet each
week for lessons in fiddle, banjo, guitar, and
mandolin. Jim Vipperman is leading the teaching
effort with volunteers from the music community
assisting. Fourth grade students from area
schools are the target population although all
ages are welcome. With this project, the music
of the area is being promoted and preserved
through local children. For more info:
800-286-6193 or 336-786-7998 or
www.surryarts.org.
Bluegrass and Old Time Music Jam Session. 7p.m.
Downtown at the Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218
Rockford St. Mount Airy. Free admission. Call
336-786-7998 or 800-286-6193.
Live Music at Wolf’s Lair Restaurant, Black Wolf
Vineyards, off Rt. 601, Dobson, NC, 7 PM
Each Week, Friday & Saturday Enjoy folk, jazz
,and blues artists while dining in the elegant
setting of this unique restaurant. Call
336-374-2532 or
www.blackwolfvineyards.com.
Each Week: Saturday WPAQ Merry-Go-Round,
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Downtown Cinema Theatre, 142
North Main St., Mount Airy, N.C. Free
Admission. The third longest-running live
broadcast in radio history originates from the
stage of the Downtown Cinema every Saturday
morning. Host Clyde Johnson welcomes some of the
finest Bluegrass and Old-Time groups in the
region to step up to the mike for a rousing two
hours of music, laughter and flatfooting. Come
and get yourself a bag of popcorn and a soda,
sit in the comfort of the Downtown Cinema, and
enjoy a real old-fashioned radio show. Groups
are welcome. For more info: 800-286-6193 or
336-786-7998 or
www.surryarts.org.
Tim Frye’s Pickin’ on the Creek - Saturday
nights each month, 7:30 p.m. Granite City Floor
Covering, 3332 Westfield Road (Hwy. 89 East),
Mount Airy, N.C.
Shelton Vineyards. 286 Cabernet Lane, Dobson.
Tours and wine tasting. Monday – Saturday
10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-6pm. Call 336-366-4724.
or
www.sheltonvineyards.com
Main Oak Emporium 245 City Hall St, Mount
Airy. A premier shopping, dining and
entertainment center .Monday – Saturday 10am
–6pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm. After Labor Day,
extended hours on Friday 10am-8pm Call
336-789-2404 for further information and
schedules.
Mayberry Square 455 Franklin Street, Mount
Airy. Browse through our shops for antiques,
consignments, crafts, new furniture and other
unique gifts. Winter hours: Monday –
Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm. Summer
hours: Monday – Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday
12noon-6pm.
Historic Gertrude Smith House, 708 North Main
Street, Mount Airy
. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from
11am-4pm Free Admission
.
This beautiful 1903 Victorian home is on the
National Historic Register of Historic Homes and
is open to the public for guided tours during
spring, summer and fall art exhibits and during
the Christmas season. At other times, by
calling 1-800-576-0231 or 336-786-6886 to
schedule an appointment. Groups are
welcome.
Operated by the Gilmer-Smith Foundation.
Historic William Alfred Moore House, 301 Moore
Avenue, Mount Airy.
This antebellum home is the oldest
home on the National Historic Register of
Historic Homes in Downtown Mount Airy.
Operated by the Mount Airy Restoration
Foundation, it is open by appointment only.
Contact Betty Wright at 336-786-4512.
Small admission fee. Groups are welcome.
2008
May 1-11 -
"Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders" ~ Insect
Exhibit Saturday, January 19 through
Sunday, May 11, 2008 Learn about bizarre live
insects from around the world. Reminiscent of a
traditional circus sideshow, the exhibit will
feature more than two-dozen living and mounted
insects ranging from glow-in-the-dark scorpions
to bird-eating tarantulas. Visitors will also
witness the wonders of metamorphosis as
butterflies emerge from their
chrysalis in "Winged Transformers," a
corresponding butterfly house exhibit.
www.ncarboretum.org (828) 665-2492
May 2 -
First Friday Concert Series - The first in a
series of free summer concerts featuring the
band SuperGlide performing their unique brand of
the hits from the 70s, the 80s and today.
Concessions available. 7pm-10pm. Main Street,
Historic Downtown Marion. For more information,
call 828-442-1301 or 828-460-0663 or visit
superglideband.com.
May 2-31
- Craft Demonstrations - May 2-3 - Jeff McKinley
demonstrates glass blowing and stained glass
designs. May 10 - Jose Fumero explains the
process used in fiber/paper weaving. Free, but
registration is required. May 15-19 - Lin
Oglesby spins a variety of yarn May 23-25 - Lee
Entrekin makes and plays wooden flutes made of
various exotic woods. May 31 - Jose Fumero
explains the process used in fiber/paper
weaving. Free, but registration is required.
www.craftguild.org Blowing Rock.
May 3-4
- Grove Hill Pottery Home Show & Kiln Opening -
Specializing in handcrafted functional and raku
pottery. Free;
10am-5pm at the Historic Grove Hill Farm, Old Fort. For more
information or directions, please call
828-724-4640, 336-287-5823 or visit
www.grovehillpottery.com.
May 5 - May
Day Celebration of May Pole Dance. Watch the
graceful costumed Rural Felicity Garland Dancers
in this traditional dance around the maypole as
they weave colorful banners in an intricate
pattern. They'll be accompanied by Sticks in the
Mud Morris Dancers and the Morris and Garland
Dancers Band. John C. Campbell Folk School,
Brasstown.
www.folkschool.org
May 10
-
Leicester Elementary Spring Festival - There
will have inflatables for the kids, live music,
petting zoo, cake walk, artist/craft booths,
refreshments, and lots of games for the
kids. The following bands will be performing: Still Standing, Tim
Hall and the Buffalo Country, Sun Domingo, Corey
Crowder &
Laura Michaels . Admission is $3 per adult, $8
per child, or $20 for a family of four ($3 per
child after that).
www.leicesterpto.org/spring.htm
May 10
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Visions of Cody performing American
roots music reminiscent of Tom Petty or Bob
Dylan. Switzerland Cafe and Zack’s Pub are
located in Little Switzerland. For more
information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
May 10 -
Carolinas Dahlia Society Tuber Sale & NC
Chrysanthemum Society Plant Sale - A wide
variety of dahlia tubers, dahlia plant starts
and chrysanthemums featuring cultivated
varieties will be available. Learning from
society members, visitors can uncover the
secrets of how to produce plants with show
quality blooms. Varieties include
traditional favorites plus the latest cultivars
to start the growing season.
www.ncarboretum.org Asheville.
May 10 -
Turtle Island
Pottery Open House - Full house of pottery
located just 2.5 miles south of I-40 at exit 73
in Old Fort. For more information, call
828-669-2013 or visit
turtleislandpottery.com.
May 16 -
September 26 - Slip your canoe paddle into
the tranquil waters of the French Broad and ease
your way down stream as the day’s light fades to
dusk. You’ll paddle 8 miles, approximately 4
hours downstream through what many claim as the
most beautiful section of the French Broad
River. Every trip provides the opportunity for a
wide array of wildlife observation around every
bend. Reservations are required and are
confirmed with a 50% deposit.
http://www.headwatersoutfitters.com
May 17
- Blue Ridge Hydrangea Society Annual Plant Sale
- This annual event held at The North Carolina
Arboretum features a wide
variety of hydrangeas suitable for nearly any garden. Hydrangeas will be
available for purchase, and society members will
show highly prized and unusual specimens.
www.ncarboretum.org Asheville.
May 17
- Live Music at
Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub - Featuring Glen
Nance performing folk, acoustic, rock and
country. Switzerland Cafe & Zack’s Pub are
located in Little Switzerland. For more
information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
May 18
- Summer Music
Series - 5 – 7 pm Bring your picnic,
blanket or chair and enjoy the music at the
Robert Smith Memorial Park located just behind
the Dr. Robert Smith House at 615 North Main
Street, Mt. Airy, Free Admission,
Call 336-789-4636 or 800-576-0231.
May 23
- Brevard's 4th Friday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the
downtown Brevard art galleries, art shops,
stores and restaurants as they stay open late
from 5 - 9 pm. Enjoy art, music and wine. Don't
forget to check out the 14 sculptures in
downtown Brevard as well as the five murals. For
more information call TC Arts Council at
828-884-2787.
www.tcarts.org
May 24
- Park Art II -
with Gallery Group artists; at the Robert Smith
Memorial Park located just behind the Dr. Robert
Smith House at 615 North Main Street, Mt. Airy,
10 AM – 5 PM; Juried arts and crafts on
display and for sale to benefit the artists and
the Gallery Group art gallery; Call
336-786-6856 or 800-576-0231 for further
details.
May 24 -
Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Dave Desmelik performing original
Americana and rock. Switzerland Cafe &
Zack's Pub are located in Little Switzerland.
For more information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
May 31
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Hannah Levin performing acoustic
guitar, new Americana and folk.
Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub are located in
Little Switzerland. For more information,
call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
May 31 - June 1
- Battle in the Blue Ridge - Civil war
re-enactment, featuring more than 300
re-enactors. Admission:
$5.00, children under 12, free. For more information, call Jeff Cordell at
828-659-6377. Old Fort.
www.mcdowellnc.org
June 7 -
Livermush Festival - Activities include a kids
korner with rides and face painting, bands,
homemade jellies and jams, a variety of food
vendors, crafts, the frozen livermush toss plus
all the livermush you can eat! Free; 12 - 6pm;
Main Street, Historic Downtown Marion. For more
information, call 828-442-1301 or 828-460-0663.
June 7 -
Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Dave Desmelik performing original
Americana and rock. Switzerland Cafe & Zack's
Pub are located in Little Switzerland. For
more information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
June 7-8
- Walking Tours of
a 1917 Arts & Crafts Enterprise - June 7 (11am
and 3:30pm) June 8 (1pm) Step back in time and
take a tour of historic Biltmore Industries, a
weaving and woodworking industry that was once
world-renowned for its hand-loomed fabrics.
Each free, guided tour will start at the
Homespun Museum, located next to the Grovewood
Gallery. Visit
www.Grovewood.com for more information
or call the gallery at 253-7651. Asheville
June 7-8
- Black Mountain Arts and Crafts Show - The Old
Depot Association and Gallery announces the
Eleventh Annual Black Mountain Arts and Crafts
Show. A weekend of fun and regional talent with
65 booths featuring an array of works including
woodworking, pottery, jewelry, painting, stained
glass, fiber art, paper Mache and handcrafted
musical instruments. Saturday June 7, 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Historic downtown Black Mountain, NC.
www.olddepot.org
June 7-8 -
Rose Exhibition - The Annual Asheville Blue
Ridge Rose Society Exhibition features award
winning roses of every color and size.
Experts will be on hand at The North Carolina
Arboretum to answer questions and provide
resources about selection, care and history of
these beautiful garden plants.
www.ncarboretum.org Asheville.
June 14
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Laura Blackley performing her own
brand of original music. It's bluesy, gritty,
swampy and downright sexy. Switzerland
Cafe & Zack's Pub are located in Little
Switzerland. For more information, call
828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
June 14 -
Turtle Island
Pottery Open House - Full house of pottery
located just 2.5 miles south of I-40 at exit 73
in Old Fort. For more information, call
828-669-2013 or visit
turtleislandpottery.com.
June 21
- Live Music at
Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub - Featuring
Juniper performing traditional Celtic and
old-time American tunes, haunting airs and
waltzes, and bluesy/jazzy original songs.
Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub are located in
Little Switzerland. For more information,
call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
June 24 - July 4
- Arts & Culture
Week in Brevard, NC - Enjoy art activities all
week in Transylvania County - Brevard, NC. The
event kicks off with the 4th Friday Gallery Walk
and the opening of
the Brevard Music Center. Other events include: an open mic night for
writers, street dances, music jams... The week
ends with the downtown 4th of July Celebration
and the Fine Arts and Crafts Showcase on Main
Street. For more info. call TC Arts Council at
828-884-2787.
www.tcarts.org
June 27
- Brevard's 4th Friday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the
downtown Brevard art galleries, art shops,
stores and restaurants as they stay open late
from 5 - 9 pm. Enjoy art, music and wine. Don't
forget to check out the 14 sculptures in
downtown Brevard as well as the five murals. For
more information call TC Arts Council at
828-884-2787.
www.tcarts.org
June 28 -
Shindig on the
Green - A joyously spontaneous celebration of
traditional and old-time string bands,
bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain
dancers and cloggers on summer Saturday evenings
in downtown Asheville, NC. Stage show and
informal jam sessions. Martin Luther King Jr.
Park in downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn chair
or blanket, family and friends. Along about
sundown (7:00pm). Free. Info: (828)258-6101
x.345 or
www.folkheritage.org
June 28
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Glen Nance performing folk, acoustic,
rock and country. Switzerland Cafe &
Zack’s Pub are located in Little Switzerland.
For more information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
July 4 -
Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Glen Nance performing folk, acoustic,
rock and country. Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub
are located in Little Switzerland. For
more information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
July 4
- Fine
Arts & Crafts Showcase - This is the 36th Annual
arts and crafts showcase put on by the
Transylvania Community Arts Council. Enjoy
shopping on Main Street as 50 juried artists
sell their artwork. This event is during the
Heart of Brevard
4th of July Celebration with Music, a Car Show and Vendors. Enjoy
fireworks at night at Brevard College. For more
info call 828-884-2787.
www.tcarts.org
July 4-5
- Heritage Festival & Street Fair -
Food-Crafts-Logger & Coon dog Competition, Box
Derby & greased Pig Races-Veterans Program,
Wagon Train/Veterans Parade Fireworks & Kids
Contests- Free Admission to all Events, Parking.
Free Bluegrass Music & cloggin/Square Dance
9:30-11:30 P.M. daily-Free Parking & Bleachers.
Downtown Robbinsville, NC call..828-479-6176
see website for times & Music listing.
www.grahamcountyfestival.com
July 5 -
Shindig on the
Green - A joyously spontaneous celebration of
traditional and old-time string bands,
bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain
dancers and cloggers on summer Saturday evenings
in downtown Asheville, NC. Stage show and
informal jam sessions. Martin Luther King Jr.
Park in downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn chair
or blanket, family and friends. Along about
sundown (7:00pm). Free. Info: (828)258-6101
x.345 or
www.folkheritage.org
July 5 -
47th Annual Roasting of the Hog - The 36th year
of the 47th Roasting of the Hog at the Ski Beech
Resort.( It is always named the 47th.) Delicious
smoked pork and turkey with all the fixin's. A
DJ with music from the forties on up and
fireworks at dusk. call 1-800-468-5506 for more
info.
www.beechmountainchamber.com
July 5
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Whipdaddies performing classic rock
and jazz. Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub are
located in Little Switzerland. For more
information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
July 5-6
- Mountain Artisans "Summertime" Art & Craft
Show - This show is an invitational event
that features the area's most
talented artists .Fine craft and art lovers will thoroughly enjoy
the wide array of over 100 of the areas
finest traditional and contemporary artists and
craftsmen. The categories include mountain berry
buckets, woodturnings, rustic furniture, and
metal sculpture! .Mountain home owners can
purchase a piece of furniture or an original
painting.
mountainartisans.net Franklin, NC
July 12
- Live Music at
Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub - Featuring Dave
Desmelik performing original Americana and rock.
Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub are located in
Little Switzerland. For more
information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
July 12 -
Shindig on the
Green - A joyously spontaneous celebration of
traditional and old-time string bands,
bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain
dancers and cloggers on summer Saturday evenings
in downtown Asheville, NC. Stage show and
informal jam sessions. Martin Luther King Jr.
Park in downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn chair
or blanket, family and friends. Along about
sundown (7:00pm). Free. Info: (828)258-6101
x.345 or
www.folkheritage.org
July 12-13 -
Bamboo Society Festival - The American Bamboo
Society’s Southeastern Chapter hosts its second
annual Bamboo Festival at The North Carolina
Arboretum. Visitors will learn about the
artistic value and functionality of this
remarkable grass. The weekend includes lectures,
demonstrations, crafts and plant
sales.
www.ncarboretum.org Asheville.
July 13
- Take me Out to
the Ballgame - 3 – 5 PM 8th Annual Mount
Airy Graniteers’ Reunion David Beal will
be at bat with his extensive baseball
memorabilia collection at the Robert Smith
House. A barbershop quartet will entertain
and hot dogs with all the trimmings will be
served in the park at 4:30 PM. Call
789-4636 or 786-6856 for further information.
Free Admission.
July 14
- Folkmoot, USA - A celebration of the world’s
cultural heritage through folk music and dance.
McDowell Arts Council hosts these amazing
dancers at East Junior High School at 7:30pm.
Tickets: $14, adults. For more information, call
828-652-8610 or visit
www.mcdowellarts.org.
July 14
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Hannah Levin performing acoustic
guitar, new Americana and folk.
Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub are located in
Little Switzerland. For more information, call
828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
July 19 -
Shindig on the
Green - A joyously spontaneous celebration of
traditional and old-time string bands,
bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain
dancers and cloggers on summer Saturday evenings
in downtown Asheville, NC. Stage show and
informal jam sessions. Martin Luther King Jr.
Park in downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn chair
or blanket, family and friends. Along about
sundown (7:00pm). Free. Info: (828)258-6101
x.345 or
www.folkheritage.org
July 25
- Brevard's 4th Friday Gallery Walks - Enjoy the
downtown Brevard art galleries, art shops,
stores and restaurants as they stay open late
from 5 - 9 pm. Enjoy art, music and wine. Don't
forget to check out the 14 sculptures in
downtown Brevard as well as the five murals. For
more information call TC Arts Council at
828-884-2787.
www.tcarts.org
July 26
- Brevard Celebrates 140 Years with a Block
Party - The City of Brevard is celebrating 140
years of Municipal Service this year and having
a block party to commemorate the occasion on
Saturday, July 26 from 12 noon – 10 pm! Come
enjoy music by local artists, dancing, food,
games, antique cars, tractors and much more. For
more info call Brevard City Clerk at
828-884-4080.
www.tcarts.org
July 31-August 2
- Mountain Dance
and Folk Festival - The nation’s longest running
folk festival. The 81st annual edition of this
three-day event showcases the best of the
region’s traditional and old-time musicians,
ballad singers, mountain dance groups and
cloggers. 7:00p.m. nightly at Diana Wortham
Theatre at Pack Place. Tickets at the Pack Place
box office. Regular $20; Children 12 and under
$10; Three night package: Adults $54.
(828)257-4530 or
www.dwtheatre.com . Info:
www.folkheritage.org Asheville. .
August 1 - First Friday Concert Series -
Third in a series of free summer concerts
featuring Brother Dave, an original roadhouse
rockabilly band. Concessions available. Free.
7:00-10:00pm, Main Street, Historic Downtown
Marion. For more information, call
828-442-1301 or 460-0663.
August 2
- Live Music at
Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub - Featuring
Whipdaddies performing classic rock and jazz.
Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub are located in
Little Switzerland. For more information,
call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
August 1-3
- Asheville Quilt Show - The Asheville Quilt
Guild holds this annual event that features more
than 250 quilts from around the region, nation
and world. The show will include
demonstrations, a Merchant’s Mall, a boutique of
handmade items, and the opportunity to see
winning quilts from multiple categories.
Admission and parking fees charged. Visit
www.ncarboretum.org for more information, or
call 828-665-2492.
August 9 -
Shindig on the
Green - A joyously spontaneous celebration of
traditional and old-time string bands,
bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain
dancers and cloggers on summer Saturday evenings
in downtown Asheville, NC. Stage show and
informal jam sessions. Martin Luther King Jr.
Park in downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn chair
or blanket, family and friends. Along about
sundown (7:00pm). Free. Info: (828)258-6101
x.345 or
www.folkheritage.org
August 9
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Dave Desmelik performing original
Americana and rock. Switzerland Cafe & Zack's
Pub are located in Little Switzerland. For
more information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
August 9 -
Turtle Island
Pottery Open House - Full house of pottery
located just 2.5 miles south of I-40 at exit 73
in Old Fort. For more information, call
828-669-2013 or visit
turtleislandpottery.com.
August 16
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Glen Nance performing folk, acoustic,
rock and country. Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub
are located in Little Switzerland. For
more information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
August 16 -
Shindig on the
Green - A joyously spontaneous celebration of
traditional and old-time string bands,
bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain
dancers and cloggers on summer Saturday evenings
in downtown Asheville, NC. Stage show and
informal jam sessions. Martin Luther King Jr.
Park in downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn chair
or blanket, family and friends. Along about
sundown (7:00pm). Free. Info: (828)258-6101
x.345 or
www.folkheritage.org
August 17
- Annual Music in
the Park featuring Melva Houston & Friends
sponsored by the Gilmer-Smith Foundation. 5 – 7
PM in the Robert Smith Park located just behind
the Dr. Robert Smith House at 615 North Main
Street, Mt. Airy, Call 789-4636 for
further information. Free admission.
August 22
- Brevard's 4th
Friday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the downtown Brevard
art galleries, art shops, stores and restaurants
as they stay open late from 5 - 9 pm. Enjoy art,
music and wine. Don't forget to check out the 14
sculptures in downtown Brevard as well as the
five murals. For more information call TC Arts
Council at 828-884-2787.
www.tcarts.org
August 23 -
Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Visions of Cody performing American
roots music reminiscent of Tom Petty or Bob
Dylan. Switzerland Cafe and Zack’s Pub are
located in Little Switzerland. For more
information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
August 23 -
Shindig on the
Green - A joyously spontaneous celebration of
traditional and old-time string bands,
bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain
dancers and cloggers on summer Saturday evenings
in downtown Asheville, NC. Stage show and
informal jam sessions. Martin Luther King Jr.
Park in downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn chair
or blanket, family and friends. Along about
sundown (7:00pm). Free. Info: (828)258-6101
x.345 or
www.folkheritage.org
August 30
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Laura Blackley performing her own
brand of original music. It's bluesy, gritty,
swampy and downright sexy. Switzerland
Cafe & Zack's Pub are located in Little
Switzerland. For more information, call
828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
August 30 -
Shindig on the Green - A joyously spontaneous
celebration of traditional and old-time string
bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle
mountain dancers and cloggers on summer Saturday
evenings in downtown Asheville, NC. Stage show
and informal jam sessions. Martin Luther King
Jr. Park in downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn
chair or blanket, family and friends. Along
about sundown (7:00pm). Free. Info:
(828)258-6101 x.345 or
www.folkheritage.org
September 5
- First Friday Concert Series - Last in a series
of free concerts featuring The Scott Davis Band,
playing an eclectic mix of country, classic rock
and beach music. Concessions available. 7-10pm,
Main Street, Historic Downtown Marion. For more
information, call 828-442-1301 or 828-460-0663
or visit
scottdavismusic.net.
September 6
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Patrick Fitzsimons, an Irish-born
American performing blues, jazz, ragtime,
old-time country and western swing.
Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub are located in
Little Switzerland. For more information,
call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
September 6 - October 25
- Color of the Fall - Experience the fall leaf
season from the rivers point of view! As you
glide down the peaceful river, a real canvas of
exhilarating bursts of color will surround you.
Trees burst into artistic flames around every
bend as yellow, orange, red and green collide in
a frenzy of color. Reservations are required and
are confirmed with a 50% deposit. The trip fee
is $50.00 per person which includes; canoe,
paddle, life jacket, transportation to & from
the river, and river guide.
http://www.headwatersoutfitters.com
September 13
- Grape Jam at Black Wolf Vineyards -
Our
annual fun, food and wine Festival, held
annually in September. Featuring wine, food,
music and crafts. Different artists are featured
at each years Festival. Call 336 374-2532
for details and reservations.
www.blackwolfvineyards.com
September 13
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Dave Desmelik performing original
Americana and rock. Switzerland Cafe & Zack's
Pub are located in Little Switzerland. For
more information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
September 13 -
Turtle Island
Pottery Open House - Full house of pottery
located just 2.5 miles south of I-40 at exit 73
in Old Fort. For more information, call
828-669-2013 or visit
turtleislandpottery.com.
September 13-14
- Annual Dahlia
Society Show - Hundreds of dahlia blooms in
rainbow colors and multi-bloom variety bouquets
will be displayed at The North Carolina
Arboretum. Enjoy trail walks, family
activities, exhibits and a flower sale!
www.ncarboretum.org
September 20
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Glen Nance performing folk, acoustic,
rock and country.
Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub are located in
Little Switzerland. For more information,
call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
September 20-21
- Heritage Crafts
Weekend - The North Carolina Arboretum’s
Heritage Garden will house a weekend of
demonstrations, plant sales and musical
performances. Artists and crafters in
attendance will include basket makers, broom
makers, paper makers, natural dyers, weavers,
jewelry makers and wood carvers.
www.ncarboretum.org
September 21
- Music in the Park Series featuring Vessels of
Clay - Music in the Park final concert of the
series featuring Vessels of Clay sponsored by
the Gilmer-Smith Foundation 5 – 7 PM in the
Robert Smith Park located just behind the Dr.
Robert Smith House at 615 North Main Street, Mt.
Airy, Call 789-4636 for further information.
Free Admission.
September 26
- Brevard's 4th Friday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the
downtown Brevard art galleries, art shops,
stores and restaurants as they stay open late
from 5 - 9 pm. Enjoy art, music and wine. Don't
forget to check out the 14 sculptures in
downtown Brevard as well as the five murals. For
more information call TC Arts Council at
828-884-2787.
www.tcarts.org
September 26-27
- Open House at the Historic Getrude Smith House
- Open House Hours at the Historic Gertrude
Smith House for Mayberry Days Weekend; 11
am – 4 pm 708 North Main Street, Mount
Airy, Refreshments Call 789-4636 for
further information. Free Admission.
September 27
- 2nd Annual Blue Ridge StoryFest - A day-long
storytelling event featuring members of the
Asheville Storytelling Circle with a story swap
under the lakeside tent, followed by afternoon
and evening performances by nationally-acclaimed
tellers Donald Davis and Mitch Capel. Admission
$10 for adults, $5 for children 6-11 years,
children 5 and under free.
www.lakejunaluska.com
September 27
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Whipdaddies performing classic rock
and jazz. Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub
are located in Little Switzerland. For
more information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
September 27-28
- Scenic 276 South Studio Stroll in Brevard -
Explore the studios and galleries located on
Hwy. 276 in Brevard and Transylvania County.
On Saturday, September 27th studios and
galleries will be open from 10 am - 5 pm. On
September 28th studios and galleries will be
open from 1-5 pm. Brochures can be found at the
Chamber of Commerce or at any of the studios and
galleries located on Hwy. 276. For more
information call Mud Dabbers Pottery at
828-884-5131 or Glass Feather Studio and Gardens
at 828-885-8457.www.tcarts.org
October 4 -
Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Dave Desmelik performing original
Americana and rock. Switzerland Cafe & Zack's
Pub are located in Little Switzerland. For
more information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
October 11
- Turtle Island Pottery Open House - Full house
of pottery located just 2.5 miles south of I-40
at exit 73 in Old Fort. For more
information, call 828-669-2013 or visit
turtleislandpottery.com.
October 11
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Visions of Cody performing American
roots music reminiscent of Tom Petty or Bob
Dylan. Switzerland Cafe and Zack’s Pub are
located in Little Switzerland. For more
information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
October 11-12
- Annual Carolina Bonsai Expo - Experience
autumn in miniature during the southeast’s
premier annual Bonsai Expo, now in its 13th
year. The Expo features The North Carolina
Arboretum’s world-class bonsai collection housed
in the Bonsai Exhibition Garden. Vendors will
come from around the region to sell plants and
hard-to-find bonsai tools. Visit
www.ncarboretum.org, or call 828.665.2492
for more information.
October 18
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Laura Blackley performing her own
brand of original music. It's bluesy, gritty,
swampy and downright sexy. Switzerland
Cafe & Zack's Pub are located in Little
Switzerland. For more information, call
828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
October 25
- Live Music at Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub -
Featuring Glen Nance performing folk, acoustic,
rock and country. Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub
are located in Little Switzerland. For
more information, call 828-765-5289 or visit
www.switzerlandcafe.com.
October 25-26
- NC Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show - This
juried exhibit at The North Carolina Arboretum
highlights the exceptional variety in size,
shape and color of these popular fall flowers.
Visitors will also enjoy the Arboretum’s fall
gardens, trail walks, and flower sale.
Visit
www.ncarboretum.com or call
828.665.2492 for more information.
October 26
- “Ghosts, Goblins, & Miss Gertrude” - 5-7 pm at
the Historic Gertrude Smith House-708 N. Main
St. Mount Airy . Spine tingling stories for the
entire family with master storyteller Brack
Llwellyn and his band of ghosts. Call
336-786-6856 or 1-800-576-0231. Refreshments.
Free Admission
December 6-7
- Annual Christmas Holiday Tour of Homes -
Mount Airy, NC. Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm, and
Sunday 1 – 5 pm. Sponsored by the
Mount Airy Restoration Foundation.
www.visitmayberry.com
December 12-13
- 8th Annual Appalachian Christmas - Junaluska
Singers concert Friday, 12/12 - 7:30 pm and
Saturday, 12/13 - 2:30 pm. Saturday's activities
include all-day craft fair. Culmination of
Saturday's events is an evening concert by
legendary Doc Watson with Richard Watson and
David Holt. Opening for Doc Watson will be
bluegrass gospel favorites The Cockman Family.
Concert at 7:00 pm. information on concert
tickets or lodging/ meal/ concert ticket
packages -888-222-4930.
www.lakejunaluska.com/packages.aspx?id=108
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