Enjoy livermush sandwiches from food trucks and local restaurants while enjoying live music, hog calling, an eating contest, and more in downtown Marion. Make sure to cast your vote on the best livermush dish at the Food Truck Rodeo!…
2026 Dates: Jul. 11, Jul. 18, Jul. 25, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, and Aug. 29.
This free mountain bluegrass music and dance festival is a summer favorite, held in its longtime home in the center of downtown Asheville on the Roger…
99th Annual Festival: July 30, 31, and August 1, 2026. 7-10 pm
Watch and listen to some of the finest Appalachian ballad singers, string bands, and square dance teams at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Beginning back in 1928,…Meet 100 artisans and crafters from the Southeast with a wide variety of art outdoors at the Festival Grounds (3374 Soco Road) in Maggie Valley. Held annually the Saturday and Sunday after July 4, 9 AM-4 PM daily. Free admission and parking…
The Street Fair is located in downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina on beautiful Main Street.10 AM-10 PM Friday-Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM on Monday.
September 19-20, 2026
The annual Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville is a free festival sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Enjoy traditional music, dancing and heritage craft…March 28-29, 2026
Go to the NC Arboretum to step into a lush, tropical world at the Asheville Orchid Festival. Hundreds of orchids will fill the Education Center of the Arboretum in this show, which is one of the largest in the…Meet over one hundred artists, makers, and craftspeople who come together in downtown Asheville at Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville. Shop pottery, sculpture, furniture, tapestry, apparel, mixed media, jewelry, and more. Enjoy local…
The Western NC Orchid Society hosts the 25th Asheville Orchid Festival at the North Carolina Arboretum. World-class growers and breeders and regional orchid societies will exhibit hundreds of orchids at this annual festival. Admission is $5.00…
Find a big variety of 40 artists working with metal, glass, pottery, wood, jewelry, and more in downtown Banner Elk. Many restaurants, shops, and things to do nearby. Benefits their historic school renovation. 10 AM-5 PM. Free admission.
This concert weekend is hosted in Cherokee and features live stage shows, bites from food trucks, unique craft vendors, and the magic of campfire jamming. Single-day and weekend tickets available can be purchased in advance. Check website for…
This free festival features traditional music, dancing and heritage craft demonstrations. A highlight is the World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition on Saturday.
Offering Teacher Workday Day Camps, Spring Break Camps, Summer Day Camps: Adventure Camps and Kolo Bike Park Camps. Campers can experience a variety of outdoor adventures, including ziplines, rafting, treetop course, tree climbing, bike park, and…
The North Carolina Arboretum offers a variety of Spring Break and Summer Camps for varying ages and interests including outdoor exploration, hiking, arts & crafts, local ecology, geocaching, disc golf, biking, and more. Weekly summer sessions…
A parent+child event where kids ages 5–12 meet an animal ambassador and step into the role of a real animal keeper, learning how the Nature Center staff cares for its animals. Adults must accompany children. Purchase tickets in advance online. $…
This Christian youth camp on 300 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains offers themed weekly sessions with archery, swimming, splash days, trail rides, and horsemanship. Day camp includes lunch and snacks. Both day and overnight programs available.…
The Nature Center will not offer summer camp in 2026 but may resume programming in future years. Teens ages 13–17 can apply for the summer volunteer program. Visit wncnaturecenter.com for details. The WNC Nature Center is open 361 days a year, 10…
Weddings Over Waterfalls is a secluded wedding venue just outside of Asheville and is surrounded by cascading waterfalls, moss-covered pathways, and an enchanting illuminated forest. It’s designed for intimate gatherings, micro weddings, and…
The City of Asheville has many camps. There are 10 weeks of summer day camp from 8:30 am to 6 pm at four locations, the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, Stephens-Lee Community Center, and the…
The City of Asheville has many camps. There are 10 weeks of summer day camp from 8:30 am to 6 pm at four locations, the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, Stephens-Lee Community Center, and the…