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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 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
  • Monday Night Concert Series

    Monday Night Concert Series in Blowing Rock

    Broyhill Park 173 Lakeside Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

    Free concerts at the Broyhill Park Gazebo, featuring alumni from the bygone Farmhouse Restaurant. Performances will cover a little bit of everything from jazz, to country, to show tunes. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Mondays, 7:30pm.

    Free
  • Monday Night Concert Series

    Monday Night Concert Series in Blowing Rock

    Broyhill Park 173 Lakeside Dr., Blowing Rock, NC, United States

    Free concerts at the Broyhill Park Gazebo, featuring alumni from the bygone Farmhouse Restaurant. Performances will cover a little bit of everything from jazz, to country, to show tunes. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Mondays, 7:30pm.

    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, 10am-5pm

    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 […]

  • 4TH Annual Apple Cider Festival

    Galax Farmers Market 206 North Main Street, Galax, VA, United States

    Join us at the Galax Farmers Market for our 4th Annual Apple Cider Day Festival on September 6th from 9am-1pm. The market will be pressing apples and offering cups of fresh apple cider and half gallons for purchase as a fundraiser for the Market. Joining us will be a jam circle with live music. The […]

  • Educator Workshop: WILD About Salamanders

    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 salamanders in North Carolina. Hosted by Tanya Poole of N.C. Wildlife Commission and Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation’s own Interpretation and Education staff, this workshop will focus on the various […]

  • Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour

    Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour

    Grovewood Village 111 Grovewood Rd, United States

    Experience the richness of local artistry at the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This free, self-guided event invites you to explore at your own pace—no tickets required. Step inside the working studios of our resident artists, gain insight into their creative process, and view their latest works. During the tour, you'll also find a curated […]

    Free
  • Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour

    Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour

    Grovewood Village 111 Grovewood Rd, United States

    Experience the richness of local artistry at the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This free, self-guided event invites you to explore at your own pace—no tickets required. Step inside the working studios of our resident artists, gain insight into their creative process, and view their latest works. During the tour, you'll also find a curated […]

    Free
  • NC Mountain Arts Adventure Studio Tour 2025

    Main Street, Sparta, NC Sparta, NC, United States

    The North Carolina Mountain Arts Adventure is a juried group of Alleghany County, NC professional artists and craftspeople dedicated to designing and creating high quality, handmade art and fine craft. It is the group’s intent to provide opportunities for the public to meet and interact with individual artists in their personal studio environments, thereby building […]

    Free