Summerfest – Blue Ridge Traditions

Jul
4

Activities include Bernadine George, Cherokee pottery class/demonstration, Shirley Oswalt, Cherokee beadwork class/demonstration, Ramona Lossie, Cherokee basketmaking class/demonstration, and Ray McCoy, flintknapping and woodcarving demonstration; 10-4:30. From 2-4:30, enjoy The Welch Family performing Cherokee gospel singing, Don Pedi & Bruce Greene and The Queen Family in the amphitheater. For more information, call 828-668-9259.

Exit 73 off I-40. From the east, turn right off exit ramp onto Catawba Avenue, continue to bridge, take immediate right after that. From the west, turn left off exit ramp and follow above.

Dates, Location & Info

Date
Jul 4, 2009
Admission
Fee
Address
Mountain Gateway Museum <br> 102 Water St.<br>
Old Fort, NC 28762
Phone
(828)668-9259
Email
[email protected]

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