Past Event
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Apr 4
Pioneer Day
Apr
4
Annual celebration of mountain heritage. The one-day festival features mountain music in the amphitheater, craft demonstrations such as weaving, black smithing, and pottery turning, “Hit or Miss” engine displays and vendors displaying and selling their wares. All day; Mountain Gateway Museum.
Event Details
Dates, Location & Info
- Date
- Apr 4
- Address
- Mountain Gateway Museum - 102 Water St.
- Phone
- (828)668-9259
- [email protected]
While You're in Old Fort
More Upcoming Events
May–Jun
12–6
Fine Arts Feature – Lisa Ringelspaugh-Irvine
May
18
Assault on Marion/Assault on Mt. Mitchell
May
22–23
Lisa Ringelspaugh-Irvine Reception
May
23
Antique Tractor and Engine Show
May
30
Summerfest – Blue Ridge Traditions
May
31
Summerfest – Blue Ridge Traditions
Jun
6
Summerfest – Blue Ridge Traditions
Jun
21
Summerfest – Blue Ridge Traditions
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