Attend a lively musical performance, go dancing at one of the many street festivals planned throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains, explore regional gem mines, sample your way across a food and wine festival, or explore a new art exhibit. There’s no shortage of cool things to do here in Western North Carolina. Here’s a list of some of the best events taking place this month.

- This event has passed.
25th Annual ACC Chili Cook-Off
March 14, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
$7.00Event Navigation

Thursday, March 14, 2019
25th Annual ACC Chili Cook-Off presented by Burke County Farm Bureau Insurance
The ACC Chili Cook-Off presented by Farm Bureau Insurance will take place Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Morganton Community House (120 North King Street). A BARGAIN PRICED $7.00 ticket buys all-you-can-eat chili with ALL the fixin’s, cornbread, salad, desert and drink! (If you’re busy, you can get it to go!). Tickets go on sale in February.
Where Are Tickets Available?
Tickets are now available online ($7/ticket + $1 online processing fee)! You may purchase your ticket in person at the Main Street Office, 112 B. W. Union Street, from DDA Board Members beginning in February and are available the day of the event at the door (cash or check only). $7/ticket