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.
An evening under the stars with pop and orchestral music and a fireworks finale.
The Galax Fiddlers Convention is a cherished annual event that brings together folks from all corners of the country to celebrate the rich heritage of Appalachian and bluegrass music.
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 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.
Artists are invited to paint in and around the beautiful village of Blowing Rock and show work in the Wet Paint Sale and Exhibit. Presented by Blowing Rock Art & History Museum.
Join Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide for a forest bathing retreat at Grandfather Mountain. Through a series of invitations, you will have an opportunity to focus on being present in the moment, deepening your connection with nature and community and enjoying the many gifts nature has to offer. This course allows participants to […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a compelling panel discussion that explores nature’s resilience after Hurricane Helene, with powerful findings and updates one year later. The event will open with meteorologist Brad Panovich setting the stage of the storm’s path and record-breaking impacts on our region. From there, a panel discussion with Panovich, wildlife biologist Marquette Crockett and […]
Celebrate small-town life in the mountains at the 42nd Annual Mountain Glory Festival on October 11th, 2025. From 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM Visitors looking for original handicrafts will find plenty of shopping choices with three jam packed blocks, featuring over 150 craft, food, non-profit and sponsor booths of locally made arts and crafts; festival […]
