Mountains Region, North Carolina Performing Arts
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Jan 18 - 19 2025Vermentino Valentine! - Ronda
Enjoy a Valentine Vermentino Weekend at Raffaldini Vineyards in the beautiful Swan Creek Region of the Yadkin Valley. Saturday, Feb 9th and Sunday, F ... more » -
Jan 25 2025Mountain Gospel Singing - Robbinsville
Featuring the best in local gospel singing groupsLocated in Graham County, on NC Hwy 28N between Bryson City and Fontana Dam
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Feb 7 - 9 2025Annual Heritage Ballroom DanceSport Championships - Asheville
Say you like to dance, yet you've always been curious about how good you are? Perhaps it's time to find out. Our annual DanceSport Championship weeken ... more » -
Feb 12 2025Carl Sandburg Solo Guitar Recital - Flat Rock
Annual Carl Sandburg solo guitar recital The event is in cooperation with Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and honors folk guitarist Carl Sa ... more » -
Feb 19 - 21 2025Springtime In Fontana - Follow Your Neighbor - Fontana Dam
Dance Festival - Square dance festival loaded with fun, food, entertainmentHwy 28 North at Fontana Dam, NC
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Mar 1 2025NOC/Subaru Bartram Trail Endurance Run - Bryson City
Considered by many to be one of the most challenging runs in Western North Carolina, this 21 mile event starts at the Nantahala put-in and ends at the ... more » -
Mar 8 2025Haymed.org Triathlon - Canton
Sprint triathlon consisting of a 300 yard pool swim, 11.4 mile bike ride and 5k run. -
Mar 19 - 23 2025Wake The Dragon - Fontana Dam
Motorcycle event - food, entertainment, funHwy 28 North at Fontana Dam, NC
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Mar 21 - 25 2025Hi-Yak - Fontana Dam
Mountain Biking and Kayaking with lots of entertainment and funHwy 28 North at Fontana Dam, NC
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Mar 21 - 30 2025Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheare presents "The Velveteen Rabbit" - Flat Rock
Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina, is considered one "Top Ten Theaters in the Country." The Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre pres ... more » -
Mar 30 2025Nature Buddies Mosaic Flower Pot Workshop - Chimney Rock
Lots of different flora and fauna thrive next to certain companions, and they falter next to others. All you need is your best buddy for this unique d ... more » -
Apr 5 2025Greening Up the Mountains - Sylva
A free community festival to celebrate the arrival of spring.From Asheville take I-40W to exit 27 (Hwy 19&23) Follow 23-S/74-W to exit 85 toward ... more »
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Apr 5 2025Greening Up the Mountains - Sylva
A free community festival celebrating the arrival of spring.From Asheville take I-40W to exit 27 (Hwy 19&23) Follow 23-S/74-W to exit 85 toward W ... more »
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Apr 5 2025Greening Up the Mountains - Sylva
A free festival celebrating the arrival of spring.From Asheville take I-40W to exit 27 (Hwy 19&23) Follow 23-S/74-W to exit 85. At the 2nd light ... more »
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Apr 18 - 19 2025"Guys and Dolls" - Rutherfordton
Rutherford Community Theatre presents "Guys and Dolls." Music by Frank Loesser, book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling. -
Apr 19 2025Daniel Boone Day - Ferguson
Learn about Daniel Boone and his family, who lived in cabins along Beaver Creek and the Yadkin River in the 1760s Noon until 5 pm.From US 421 ta ... more »
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Apr 19 - 20 2025Shutterbug's 2-Day Nature Photography Clinic - Chimney Rock
The Park is the perfect backdrop for capturing award-winning shots. Take advantage of this information-packed 2-day clinic with two noted Western, NC ... more » -
Apr 19 2025McDowell County Singing Convention - Old Fort
Enjoy the sounds of various gospel groups from local and surrounding areas. Concessions available. Begins at 6:00pm, Glenwood Elementary School, Mar ... more » -
Apr 20 2025"Guys and Dolls" - Rutherfordton
Rutherford Community Theatre presents "Guys and Dolls." Music by Frank Loesser, book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling. -
Apr 26 2025Mountain Gospel Singing - Robbinsville
Featuring the best of local gospel singing groupsLocated in Graham County, on NC Hwy 28N between Bryson City and Fontana Dam
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Apr 30 - 11 2025Flat Rock Playhouse , State Theatre of NC presents "Taking A Chance on Love" - Flat Rock
Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters in the Country." Flat Rock Playhouse presents "Taking A C ... more » -
May 2 - 9 2025Music On The Grounds - Robbinsville
Summer Music Series - each Friday night join us at the fairgrounds for live country and bluegrass, and gospel music offered by mountain area groups; s ... more » -
May 2 2025Rhonda Vincent and the Rage @ the Silver Dollar Music Park - Glade Valley
2006 Grammy nominee and six-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage will be on stage.From I-77, take exit 83 (northbou ... more »
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May 3 2025An Evening with the NC Symphony & KidSenses - Rutherfordton
Musicians from across the state will again share the stage with the North Carolina Symphony in Capital Bank?s Blue Skies and Red Earth Tour, a celebra ... more » -
May 9 - 8 2025Music on the Grounds - Robbinsville
Summer Music Series ~ Each Friday night join us at Elementary School grounds for live country and bluegrass, and gospel music offered by mountain area ... more » -
May 13 - 7 2025Fine Arts Feature - Lisa Ringelspaugh-Irvine - Old Fort
The Appalachian Artisan Society Gallery Fine Arts Feature showcases contemporary urban watercolor paintings and giclees by Lisa Ringelspaugh-Irvine. S ... more » -
May 16 - 26 2025"Unto These Hills" Outdoor Drama - Cherokee
On stage for over 50 years, this spectacular outdoor drama portrays the history of the Cherokee Indians covering the period of 1540 up to and through ... more » -
May 16 2025Street Dance - Forest City
Music, food and fun for everyone! -
May 17 2025Day of Wine and Roses - Ronda
Sip, Savor & Stroll the rose gardens with horitculture expert James Helms while enjoying a glass of Raffaldini vino! The type of rose garden denotes ... more » -
May 18 2025Flower Power Guided Walk - Chimney Rock
Join Elisabeth Feil, the Park?s former botanist as she leads you along the Skyline Cliff trail. Depending on the time of flowering this year, you will ... more » -
May 19 2025Assault on Marion/Assault on Mt. Mitchell - Old Fort
Beginning in Spartanburg, SC, and ending at Mt. Mitchell, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Assault is just over 100 miles with the route through Marion ... more » -
May 23 - 24 2025Lisa Ringelspaugh-Irvine Reception - Old Fort
The Appalachian Artisan Society Gallery reception for artist Lisa Ringelspaugh-Irvine, featured artist for the month of June. The reception is open to ... more » -
May 26 - 30 2025A Step in the Art Direction 5-6 year olds - Rutherfordton
Learn about what inspires art as students hone their own artistic talents. Students create works in the style of their favorite artists. Each student ... more » -
May 28 - 20 2025The World of Carl Sandburg - Flat Rock
The Carl Sandburg Home and The Vagabond School of the Drama presents The World of Carl Sandburg on Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:15AM, performances are ... more » -
May 29 - 21 2025Rooabaga Stories - Flat Rock
The Carl Sandburg Home and The Vagabond School of the Drama presents the Rootabaga Stories on Thursdays & Saturdays at 10:15AM, performances are free ... more » -
May 30 - 14 2025Tom Dooley; A Wilkes County Legend - Wilkesboro
Outddor Drama - The intriguing true story of Tom Dula (aka Dooley), of love + murder & the hanging of a man many believed innocent. ?Hang Down Your He ... more » -
Jul 4 - 21 2007Flat Rock Playhouse State Theatre of NC presents "Nuptials," - Flat Rock
Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters in the Country." The Playhouse presents "Nuptials," a del ... more » -
Jul 4 - 8 2011Kinder Creations 4-5 year olds - Rutherfordton
Explore the creative world of art as we make keepsakes and hone our artistic abilities. From finger paint to clay, using different materials to make a ... more » -
Jul 4 - 8 2011Backyard Safari 7-8 year olds - Rutherfordton
Take a trip into the wonderful world of nature and learn about the trees, rocks and bugs that surround us. Each day features a surpervised adventure t ... more » -
Jul 4 2015Balsam Mountains Bluegrass Jamboree - Sylva
Bluegrass festival featuring various artists and food vendors from 10 am-11 pm. -
Jul 4 - 27 2024Rooabaga Stories - Flat Rock
The Carl Sandburg Home and The Vagabond School of the Drama presents the Rootabaga Stories on Thursdays & Saturdays at 10:15AM, performances are free ... more » -
Jun 15 - 31 2025Mountain Music Jammin' - Blowing Rock
This event is hosted every Sunday in summer, by Glenn Bolick, 1998 recipient of the Brown-Hudson Folklore Award. It features traditional mountain musi ... more » -
Jun 17 - 2 2025Heritage Street Dances - Brevard
These fun-filled events are held every Tuesday through Labor Day at 6:30 pm on Main Street in front of the courthouse. Bands play and folks dance: sq ... more » -
Jun 23 - 27 2025Science Shenanigans 8-10 year olds - Rutherfordton
Science fun continues this year with a whole new set of experiments. Create chaos (in a controlled environment, of course) and have a "blast" of a goo ... more » -
Jun 23 - 27 2025A Step in the Art Direction 8-10 year olds - Rutherfordton
Learn about what inspires art as students hone their own artistic talents. Students create works in the style of their favorite artists. Each student ... more » -
Jun 30 - 4 2025American Girls 7-8 year olds - Rutherfordton
Spend each day in the life of the popular American Girls. Explore how they lived, played and learned. Focusing on crafts, history and culture, campers ... more » -
Jun 30 - 4 2025"My Favorite" Camp 4-5 year olds - Rutherfordton
Focus on the favorite activities and items of young campers. Each day has a theme and campers are encouraged to bring items of interest from home to s ... more » -
Jul 1 2025Folkmoot USA - Robbinsville
Enjoy the touring performance of an international folk dance festival. In traditional costumes of their native countries, the dancers bring to the sta ... more » -
Jul 2 - 25 2025The World of Carl Sandburg - Flat Rock
The Carl Sandburg Home and The Vagabond School of the Drama presents The World of Carl Sandburg on Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:15AM, performances are ... more » -
Jul 2 - 27 2025Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of NC presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," - Flat Rock
Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters in the Country." The Playhouse presents "Joseph and the A ... more » -
Jul 4 - 5 2025Brevard 4th Friday Gallery Walks - Brevard
Enjoy an evening of Art, Wine & Food in Downtown Brevard. Every 4th Friday of the month, from May through December. 5-9 pm. -
Jul 5 2025Sip, Savor, Stroll - Ronda
Join us for a sip of wine & an educational stroll through the flower, herb and ponds. Delicious savory antipasti, salads and bites are available for p ... more » -
Aug 12 2006Balsam Mountains Bluegrass Jamboree - Sylva
Bluegrass festival featuring various artists and food vendors from 10 am-11 pm. -
Aug 14 - 15 2006Fine Arts League of Asheville Exhibit - Brevard
The Fine Arts League Of Asheville is a nonprofit art instruction studio dedicated to the development of the realist artist. Figure and portrait drawin ... more » -
Jul 12 2025Lake Logan Triathlon - Canton
Olympic distance triathlon in and around beautiful Lake Logan consisting of a 1500 meter swim, 40k bike ride and a 10k run. -
Jul 14 - 18 2025Young at "ART" 6-7 year olds - Rutherfordton
Use a variety of unique things to make one-of-a-kind creations during this expressive and sometimes messy camp. Registration required. -
Jul 14 - 18 2025Science Shenanigans 6-7 year olds - Rutherfordton
Science fun continues this year with a new set of experiments. Create chaos (ina controlled environment, of course) and have a "blast" of a good time. ... more » -
Jul 19 2025Live Music at The Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub - Little Switzerland
Laura Blackley performs bluesy, gritty original music. -
Jul 27 2025Mountain Gospel Singing - Robbinsville
Featuring the best in local gospel singing groupsLocated in Graham County, on NC Hwy 28N between Bryson City and Fontana Dam
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Jul 30 - 10 2025Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of NC presents "Harps and Harmonicas" - Flat Rock
Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters in the Country." The Playhouse presents "Harps and Harmon ... more » -
Sep 23 2006Harvest Sidewalk Saturday - West Jefferson
Downtown West Jefferson businesses open doors for seasonal shopping.Local scarecrow decorating competition. -
Sep 30 2006A Visit with Lincoln - Flat Rock
The day highlights Sandburg?s life-long interest in Abraham Lincoln reflected in his six-volume Pulitzer prize-winning Lincoln biography. Learn more a ... more » -
Aug 10 2025Ginseng Hunt - Marshall
Take a walk in the woods and hunt for ginseng. -
Aug 10 2025Old Fashioned Day Worship Service - Ferguson
Dress in old-fashioned clothes and come to worship at the Chapel of Peace with us! Bring your own picnic lunch and blanket or chair, and we will fello ... more » -
Aug 13 - 7 2025Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of NC presents "Sherlock Holmes?The Final Adventure" - Flat Rock
Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters in the Country." Flat Rock Playhouse presents "Sherlock H ... more » -
Aug 14 - 17 2025The 2007 Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad III - Lake Lure
four-day charitable sports festival including 30 different competitive land and water events including a bike race, triathlon, Run to the Rock at Chim ... more » -
Aug 16 2025Blue Ridge Gospel Music Morning - Wilkesboro
In the court room of the restored courthouse ? now museum, local church choirs, praise bands, and quartets perform live and are broadcast as a part of ... more » -
Aug 30 - 7 2025Dragon's Ball - Fontana Dam
Motorcycle Rally featuring lots of entertainment, food and fun for allHwy 28 North at Fontana Dam, NC
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Sep 6 2025Sandburg's Abraham Lincoln Celebration - Flat Rock
The day highlights Sandburg?s life-long interest in Abraham Lincoln reflected in his six-volume Pulitzer prize-winning Lincoln biography. Learn more a ... more » -
Sep 10 - 21 2025Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of NC presents "Souvenir" - Flat Rock
Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters in the Country." Flat Rock Playhouse presents "Souvenir," ... more » -
Sep 13 2025Autumn in the Mountains - Chimney Rock
Hosted by the British Car Club of WNC. More than 100 British cars are on display in the Meadows from Jaguar XKE Roadsters to Austin Healeys, Morgans a ... more » -
Sep 19 - 20 2025AHTA Big Rigs Show - Cherokee
Gorgeously restored and customized old and antique trucks. Everything from classic pickups to complete big rigs. Truckloads of good food, music, and f ... more » -
Sep 20 2025Stecoah Under The Stars - Robbinsville
Live stage performances offering an ever-changing schedule of authentic Appalachian entertainment under the stars! Music will include bluegrass, folk, ... more » -
Sep 24 - 12 2025Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of NC presents "Smokey Joe?s Caf - Flat Rock
Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is considered one "Top Ten Theaters in the Country." Flat Rock Playhouse presents "Smokey Joe ... more » -
Sep 27 202530th Annual Valle Country Fair - Valle Crucis
The Fair is a grand and bountiful church bazaar set in the center of one of the most picturesque valleys in the North Carolina mountains. Features in ... more » -
Oct 4 2025Stecoah Under The Stars - Robbinsville
Outdoor live stage performances offering an ever-changing schedule of authentic Appalachian entertainment under the stars! Enjoy bluegrass, folk, old ... more » -
Nov 19 2006Holiday Open House - Waynesville
A holiday tradition on Main Street! A variety of shops will open their doors and invite everyone to enjoy the sights, scents and sounds as the holiday ... more » -
Oct 11 2025Live Music at The Switzerland Cafe & Zack's Pub - Little Switzerland
Laura Blackley performs bluesy, gritty original music.Exit 85 off I-40 to US 221 North, bypass. Continue to intersection of US 221 & NC 226. ... more »
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Oct 25 2025Stecoah Under The Stars - Robbinsville
Outdoor live stage performances offering an ever-changing schedule of authentic Appalachian entertainment. Area artists perform bluegrass, folk, old ... more »