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.

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Gears and Gables
May 7, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
$30Event Navigation
This year’s Gears and Gables event is looking to be one for the books. New routes, a new look, and a new experience for all involved. The bike ride will feature a 24-mile, 41-mile and 62-mile route through the scenic back roads of Rutherford County and the Blue Ridge Foothills.