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Artists in Residence at Edgewood

Edgewood Cottage 115 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Meet artists and see work in progress in a studio setting on Main Street. New artists each week through Labor Day! Free admission. Historic Edgewood Cottage, 10am-5pm daily.

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Educator Workshop: Methods of Teaching Environmental Education

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC, United States

The focus of this 10-hour workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary Environmental Education teaching methods. Participants will learn about a variety of teaching techniques, methods and instructional strategies; and the workshop will include multiple interactive components. This is […]

Alleghany County Fiddler’s Convention

Alleghany County Fairgrounds 1375 US-21, Sparta, NC, United States

The Alleghany County Fiddler's Convention is proud to present its annual gathering of string musicians, dancers and fans in Sparta, NC. Bluegrass and old time musicians will compete (in no particular order) on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Then on Saturday night, the top 15 senior bluegrass and top 15 senior old time bands will […]

Free

Educator Workshop: Methods of Teaching Environmental Education

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC, United States

The focus of this 10-hour workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary Environmental Education teaching methods. Participants will learn about a variety of teaching techniques, methods and instructional strategies; and the workshop will include multiple interactive components. This is […]

Alleghany County Fiddler’s Convention

Alleghany County Fairgrounds 1375 US-21, Sparta, NC, United States

The Alleghany County Fiddler's Convention is proud to present its annual gathering of string musicians, dancers and fans in Sparta, NC. Bluegrass and old time musicians will compete (in no particular order) on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Then on Saturday night, the top 15 senior bluegrass and top 15 senior old time bands will […]

Free

Educator Workshop: WILD About Elk

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC, United States

This workshop is open to individuals studying for the NC Environmental Education Certification or those needing CE Credits to maintain their certification and will focus on elk in North Carolina. Hosted by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation’s own Interpretation and Education staff, this workshop will teach participants about the life history and management of elk, as […]

Art in the Park

132 Park Ave. 132 Park Ave., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

90+ regional artists exhibiting and selling work in a series of six juried shows. Mediums include paint, glass, photography, metals, wood, and more. Free admission & parking shuttle. Park Avenue, […]

Free Entry

Concert in the Park

Memorial Park 1036 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

Free concert in the Memorial Park Gazebo, Sundays following Art in the Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Don’t forget to bring a canned good for the Hunger & Health Coalition! Downtown, 1pm.

FREE

WNC Bigfoot Festival

Downtown Marion, NC Main St., Marion, NC, United States

Come a Skeptic Leave a Believer! For years, Bigfoot 911 has explored the Mountains of Western North Carolina and beyond searching for the elusive Bigfoot. After several close encounters with Sasquatch, the non-profit group was inspired to hold the WNC Bigfoot Festival for believers and non-believers alike in the group’s hometown of Marion, N.C. During […]