Burnsville, North Carolina
Upcoming Events in Burnsville North Carolina
July
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Annual 4th of July Celebration
- An old fashion celebration with music, children activities, food, and a wagon train. Starts at 10 a.m. Located 35 miles northeast of Asheville along Hwy 10/I26, Exit 9 or from the Blue Ridge Parkway, follow Hwy 80 (MP 344) through the scenic South Toe River Valley. Address: Town Square on Main Street , Burnsville, North Carolina |
August
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Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair
- A Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event for the month of August, with approximately 200 juried crafts, the Annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair more than qualifies as a craft shopper’s paradise, as evidenced by the over twenty-five thousand people who attend this event each year searching for those special, one-of-a-kind items created by artisans from across the Blue Ridge. Always the first Friday and Saturday in August in historic downtown Burnsville. 9am to 5pm. Shoppers browse a wide selection of items, including handmade quilts, jewelry, hand-turned wooden household items, various types of pottery, art fabrics, rustic furniture, traditional mountain musical instruments, blacksmith creations, candles, soaps & lotions, and artwork of all mediums. Have a seat and watch as the artisans produce their craft throughout the day. Enjoy a lunch of southern favorites such as barbeque and sweet tea on the square as you listen to the live music and entertainment or perhaps try to keep up with the cloggers and other dancers as they kick up their heels on the stage. Step back into the past as you enjoy an old-fashioned Town Square event that exhibits Southern Hospitality at its best. Established in 1956, The Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair is coordinated and sponsored by the Burnsville-Yancey Chamber of Commerce. Burnsville is located in Yancey County, NC, home of Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi at an elevation of 6,684 feet. Burnsville is 20 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and 35 miles northeast of Asheville. Address: Town Square, , Burnsville, North Carolina |
September
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Old Timey Fall Festival
- CANCELLED for 2021. The theme of the festival is always "Old Timey." This annual event is used to invite heritage-crafters to come out and demonstrate the old timey methods of producing their crafts so that the younger generations can see how their ancestors made these wonderful items. In the past there have been basket-makers, yarn spinners, corn grinders, beekeepers, candle makers, quilters, rug makers and many others demonstrating how they produce their heritage-craft. This year there'll be all of these vendors and more demonstrating and selling their wares. 10am to 4pm. Last Saturday in September. Located 35 miles northeast of Asheville along Hwy 10/I26, Exit 9 or from the Blue Ridge Parkway, follow Hwy 80 (MP 344) through the scenic South Toe River Valley. Address: Downtown Burnsville (Town Sqaure),106 W. Main St. , Burnsville, North Carolina |
October
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Burnsville Fit Families 5K Run
- Annual Burnsville Fit Families 5K Run. Kids activities and awards. This race will be on a scenic certified 5K course. This race is certified by the USATF. (USATF certification code NC10001MS). Awards given to top overall male and female finishers, top overall masters male and female finishers and top finishers in each age group. This race is a fundraiser for the Grahams Children's Health Services.Address: Townsquare Burnsville , Burnsville, North Carolina |
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Music in the Mountains Festival
- A celebration of Mountain Music. This year, the festival will be at our Burnsville Town Center. 4-10pm. Address: Burnsville Town Center , Burnsville, North Carolina |
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Mountain Acoustic Luthier Invitational
- The Luthier Invitational event is strongly supported by the community. Dozens of local businesses, volunteers and community organizations rally to support and present this premier event. The exhibit is presented in the Burnsville Town Center venue. Food service is provided by App Java, a community center and the best coffee and treats in the area. A luthier jam takes place on Friday evening at the vibrant Homeplace Beer Company and restaurant. The Saturday evening concert at First Baptist Church on the town square features nationally renowned musicians, Mark and Maggie O'Connor. All this is followed by a week of concert and jam events ending with RiddleFest, a popular event celebrating the music of Lesley Riddle and presented by the Traditional Voices Group in Burnsville. Address: Town Center, 6 S Main St. , Burnsville, North Carolina |
November
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Winterfest
- Come downtown and enjoy Santa & Mrs. Claus, late shopping, lighting of the square, horse-drawn carriage rides, bazaar day, candlelight tour and much more! Address: 106 W. Main St. , Burnsville, North Carolina |
December
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Holiday Studio Tour
- You may visit any participating studio or gallery in Yancey County. They will be demonstrating and selling their work. Map will be available at the Yancey County Chamber Located 35 miles northeast of Asheville along Hwy 10/I26, Exit 9 or from the Blue Ridge Parkway, follow Hwy 80 (MP 344) through the scenic South Toe River Valley. Address: Trail through Yancey County , Burnsville, North Carolina |
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Burnsville Christmas Parade
- Starts at 1:00 downtown. First Saturday in December. Address: Downtown , Burnsville, North Carolina |