April 25-26 & November 7-8, 2026
Meander through the scenic mountain valleys to visit 75+ artists in their studios and galleries. Get the tour map and drive country roads to visit as many of the studios as you want. It's a completely self-…
Set amidst 175 acres of natural landscapes, this charming log cabin features an expansive great room, two stone fireplaces, and a fully stocked kitchen. Six bedrooms and outdoor amenities.
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Approximately 20 artists open their studios in the Kenilworth neighborhood near downtown Asheville and Biltmore. The free, self-guided tour is fun for both the serious art buyer or the casual browser.…Blowing Rock WinterFest debuted in January 1998. Since then, events have been added, including wine tasting, ice carving demonstrations, live music, and an adorable dog show called WinterPaws. Not only is WinterFest a blast, it has raised…
Main Street Weaverville is illuminated for this festive evening with music, entertainment, Santa, kid activities, carolers, refreshments, horse carriage rides, and more. Also stroll through local shops for gifts! 6-9 PM.
October 3, 10, and 17, 2026: From pottery to jewelry, sculpture to two-dimensional art, this art festival brings together a wide array of traditional and contemporary mountain art downtown in Pack Square Park. 10 AM-5 PM
If you love art festivals in Asheville and the surrounding small towns in our Blue Ridge Mountains, this is for you! The western North Carolina art scene is booming, and we are consistently voted one of the biggest art destinations in the country…
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Perched on the crown of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is located in Watauga County and is considered part of the “High Country” of Western North Carolina. The town gets its name from a…
Art in the Park in Blowing Rock, NC, hosts dozens of fine art and handcraft vendors at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting, and…
Enjoy this top fireworks show in the High Country of Boone, NC! The Wild West theme park will be open for extended hours on July 4 from 10 AM to 9 PM. Fireworks are at 9:30 PM. Fireworks are free. For entry to the park during operating hours…
Check back for the 2026 dates! We are a proud sponsor of Winter LIghts, when millions of lights set the Arboretum aglow, including a 50-foot lighted tree, Quilt Garden, whimsical creatures and designs.
Drive through an extravangant, 2-mile Christmas light show, synchronized to music at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Open every night of the week. Check website for prices.
The Montford Park Players in Asheville is North Carolina's longest-running Shakespeare Festival! Free summer "Shakespeare in the Park" productions are outdoors at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay Street, near downtown Asheville.
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North Carolina's longest-running Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 2026 season with a beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz, at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre. Bring a lawn chair, picnic basket, and bug spray. Hat passed at intermission; free to…
Swashbuckling adventure and daring rescues headline this production of Shakespeare's The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre. Bring a lawn chair, picnic basket, and bug spray. Hat passed at intermission; free to…
One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies takes the outdoor stage midsummer at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre. Bring a lawn chair, picnic basket, and bug spray. Hat passed at intermission; free to attend but there is a suggested $10 donation.…
Othello, Shakespeare's tragedy of jealousy and betrayal, comes to life under the summer sky at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre. Bring a lawn chair, picnic basket, and bug spray. Hat passed at intermission; free to attend but there is a suggested…
The 2026 National Gingerbread House Competition will be held in November 2026. Please check back for details. The Omni Grove Park Inn and Spa will host the National Gingerbread House Competition. Tens of thousands of dollars in prizes will be…
Check back for 2026 dates and details! See the million lights that create a magical Main Street in our top Christmas Town Forest City with many events throughout, including carriage rides. Lighting ceremony on Thanksgiving Day.