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.
Classic Movie Club presents: Stormy Weather
Yancey Theatre 119 W Main St, Burnsville, NCThe Burnsville Classic Movie Club has selected the 1942 musical “Stormy Weather “ for its February screening. The film is historically significant for showcasing some of the great black entertainers of the 1930s and '40s. The cast includes Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Lena Horne, Fats Waller, Cab Calloway and his orchestra, Dooley Wilson, the Nicholas Brothers […]
Hendersonville Community Theatre presents: Rumors
Hendersonville Community Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NCA gunshot, a missing wife, a politician running for state senate and the deputy mayor of New York with a gunshot wound. Sounds more like the evening news than a theatrical farce. But, theatergoers who attend the Hendersonville Community Theatre’s (HCT) production of Neil Simon’s "Rumors" will be able to laugh at the absurdity that […]
Flat Rock Playhouse presents: The Young Irelanders
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NCPerforming the best of Ireland’s musical traditions with a modern twist, international sensation The Young Irelanders will whisk audiences away with their three performances at the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage. Eight young musicians, vocalists and dancers will dazzle and inspire audiences as they bring a unique mix of tradition and contemporary style to life right before […]
Spring Concert: March Winds
Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, NCThe Hendersonville Community Band will perform its annual “March Winds” concert. The audience will be delighted with symphonic selections to welcome in the spring season of the band’s 27th year of concert performances. Seventy-five volunteer musicians make up the band. The concert's guest feature is the Asheville Clarinet Ensemble conducted by Steve Loew, a graduate of Juilliard […]
The Music of Bob Seger
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NCSteve Kelly debuted at the Flat Rock Playhouse in 2017 with his Neil Diamond Tribute Show, "Cherry Cherry," inspiring audiences to sing and dance along to hits including "Sweet Caroline," "I’m A Believer" and "Solitary Man." This year, Steve Kelly returns to rock the Playhouse stage as he presents The Music of Bob Seger at the Flat Rock […]
Statewide Star Party: Bare Dark Sky Observatory
Bare Dark Sky Observatory 66 Energy Exchange Drive, Burnsville, NCThis year, the Bare Dark Sky Observatory will participate in the NC Science Festival's annual Statewide Star Party. The observatory is home to the Sam Scope, a 34" diameter Newtonian telescope — the largest public telescope in North Carolina. The Star Party event will be free to the public, and visitors will have the opportunity […]
Burnsville Metric
Burnsville Town Square 100 Town Square, Burnsville, NCRiders mark the opening of the spring and summer cycling season with the 24th annual Burnsville Metric. The metric is known for being one of the most scenic rides in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. This year’s event includes a 60.7-mile loop, as well as a shorter 43-mile ride. The ride, which […]
3 Redneck Tenors
Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NCComing this May, Flat Rock Playhouse presents the "3 Redneck Tenors," a musical comedy where "Duck Dynasty" goes to Carnegie Hall. The "3 Redneck Tenors" were top finalists on “America’s Got Talent” and have been delighting audiences with their vocal prowess. Get ready for one sidesplitting ride featuring a smorgasbord of songs from country to […]
Blithe Spirit
Parkway Playhouse 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, NCParkway Playhouse opens its 72nd season with the hilarious, haunting comedy "Blithe Spirit." Skeptical novelist Charles Condomine invites self-proclaimed medium Madame Arcati to his home for a séance, hoping to gather material for a new book. When the hapless psychic accidentally summons the spirit of Condomine’s late wife, Elvira, his home and life are quickly turned […]
LEAF Festival
377 Lake Eden Rd. Black Mountain, NC, USA, Black Mountain, NCFor 23 years, each May & October, an intergenerational family of 12,000 people join together to experience the power music, art & culture has to transform lives, strengthen community & foster community. The award-winning LEAF Festival takes place at Lake Eden in the Blue Ridge Mountains among a stunning array of rolling hills, lakes & […]
Toe River Arts June Studio Tour
Toe River Arts Council 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, NCSpend a day or a weekend this coming June 1-3 visiting artist studios, talking with the artists, seeing their work all while exploring the beautiful Mitchell and Yancey counties, nestled between the Roan Mountain Ridge and Mt. Mitchell. Start the adventure on Friday, June 1, at 10 am, then stop by the Toe River Arts […]
The Wiz
Hayes Auditorium 191 Main Street, Banner Elk, NCLees-McRae Summer Theatre opens its season with "The Wiz," a retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" with a “soulful” twist. Every song is uplifting, and every journey is a parable telling us how to see a better world. Magical places with outlandish characters helped this show earn seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. Our production […]
Mile High Fourth of July
Banner Elk and Beech Mountain NCFor a sizzling cool Independence Day getaway, come to the third annual Mile High Fourth of July celebration. The North Carolina resort towns of Banner Elk and Beech Mountain, located high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, have combined forces on a six-day extravaganza to celebrate our nation's independence. The bookends of this fun-filled celebration are […]
Fourth of July Parade & Party in the Park
Downtown Banner Elk Main Street, Banner Elk, NCAn all-American celebration takes place each Fourth of July in Banner Elk. It’s a day that makes Uncle Sam proud, starting with the Banner Elk Fourth of July Parade at 11 a.m. The parade begins at the Lees-McRae campus library and goes down Main Street. The parade concludes with a Party in the Park in […]
My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Hayes Auditorium 191 Main Street, Banner Elk, NCOl' Blue Eyes will never be forgotten because Frank Sinatra knew how to effortlessly present a song with intention and style. "My Way" has been presented throughout the United States and abroad to sold-out audiences. You will hear your favorites: “All of Me,” “Chicago,” “I Love Paris,” and of course “My Way,” and many more. […]
In the Heights
Hayes Auditorium 191 Main Street, Banner Elk, NCWritten by "Hamilton" composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, "In the Heights" spans three generations of music representing the inhabitants of Washington Heights, New York. Following a dream, the people share memories of home, fall in love, worry about the changes in the neighborhood, and dance to Latin music from their countries, mixed with the rhythms of the streets. […]
Dahlia Daze
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NCBullington Gardens, a horticultural education center and public gardens, invites visitors to wander through its Dahlia Garden while it's in full bloom. The garden showcases dahlias in every form, size and color imaginable. Six hundred dahlia plants grow in Bullington’s Dahlia Garden. Many are award-winning, named bulbs. Brian Killingsworth, renowned dahlia hybridizer, created Bullington’s Dahlia […]
Seven Sisters Peaks Hike
Swannanoa Valley Museum 223 W State St, Black Mountain, NCThe Seven Sisters peaks are a familiar sight from Lake Tomahawk in Black Mountain, NC. While the Seven Sisters span an expanse of only 3.5 miles, hiking up to and across the range is a strenuous, 9.5-mile distance. Along the way, hike leaders will share historical anecdotes about the peak’s nomenclature, social history, geography, and […]
Pearson’s Falls Valentines Day Special on February 14
Enjoy the Falls with your special someone: 2 for 1 admission! Pearson’s Falls and Glen is a top natural attraction in Polk County, NC, hosting over 20,000 visitors each year. We are located in the foothills of Western North Carolina off Hwy. 76, between the towns of Tryon and Saluda.This unique botanical preserve is comprised […]
Chernobyls, Champagne and Chocolate
Headwaters Outfitters 25 Parkway Road, Rosman, NCA Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Valentine’s Event! In collaboration with Magie Pie Meat & Three and Butter & Blooms, Headwaters Outfitters presents Chernobyls, Champagne, and Chocolate. A 1/2 day guided fly fishing trip with a locally sourced lunch from Magpies, followed by chocolate covered strawberries from Butter & Blooms with a bottle of La […]
Swannanoa Creek and Tunnel Hike
Swannanoa Valley Museum 223 W State St, Black Mountain, NCThe museum will host a difficult/strenuous winter hike down this historic path, which was used by wagons and stagecoaches bringing travelers up the mountain before the railroad was built. Though passenger train service ceased in the mid-1900s, the trains still run up and down the mountain several times a day transporting coal east and wood […]
25th Annual ACC Chili Cook-Off
Morganton Community House 120 North King Street, Morganton, NCThursday, 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 […]
St. Patrick’s Day FAB Crawl
NCCrawl with us during the St. Patrick's Day FAB Crawl (Food, Art & Brew) in downtown Morganton. Retailers, Restaurants, Breweries, Pubs, and Art Studios are signing up to participate in the ALL DAY FAB Crawl on Saturday, March 16th. This St. Patrick's Day FAB Crawl will include some Irish favorites: chef's specials, GREEN beer, music […]
Historic North Fork Valley Tour of the Asheville Watershed – East Side
Swannanoa Valley Museum 223 W State St, Black Mountain, NCJoin us on this exclusive historic driving tour of the east side of the Burnett Reservoir to explore part of the once thriving North Fork Valley community. The trip stops at Sunalee Lodge, then to the home place of Champ Burnett. From there, we will drive to Colonel John Connally’s home site which has extensive […]
Paddling Film Festival World Tour
The DFR Room 36 East Main St., Brevard, NCPresented by: Headwaters Outfitters is excited to bring a film showing of the "Paddling Film Festival World Tour" hosted in Brevard, NC at The DFR Room on East Main St. This festival is organized by Paddling Magazine and Rapid Media. This event will be a fundraiser for Headwaters Outfitters 27th Annual Upper French Broad River […]
Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend
Hendersonville, NC Hendersonville, NCAfter a successful first year, this signature three-day weekend returns to celebrate apple blossom season and the fine beverages crafted throughout Henderson County. More than 40 events make up the schedule, which includes tastings, tours, dinners, live music, dances, demonstrations, cooking classes and a food truck festival. Events take place at area cideries and wineries. […]
Historic Johnson Farm Spring Festival
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NCCome out for the annual spring festival. Enjoy the farm while listening to live music, visiting animals, watching heritage demonstrations, buying homemade crafts, and more! There will be wagon rides, a bake sale, food, children's games and activities, Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists, and schoolhouse lessons! The event runs 10 AM-4 PM Saturday, April 27. […]
Flannel Biscuit
OOAK Art Gallery 573 Micaville Loop, Micaville, NCMicaville Music presents Flannel Biscuit, Thursday May 2, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 in the OOAK Art Gallery. Cost for the concert is $5.00 at the door. Flannel Biscuit has been performing in western North Carolina for over three years. Band members are Dan Williams, Greg Speas, Colleen Lambert, and Elijah Stanton-Gullak. Their blend of […]
Morganton TGIF Summer Concert Series
Historic Burke County Courthouse Lawn 102 East Union Street, Morganton, NCCome out on Friday nights to the Downtown Morganton TGIF Summer Concert Series As always, TGIF is a FREE summer concert series! TGIF runs May 3 through July 26 in 2019! Bands perform from 7:00pm till 10:00pm with food and beverage vendors opening at 6:00pm. TGIF is a rain or shine event. Bring a chair […]
Mayfest
Downtown Rutherfordton, NC Main Street, Rutherfordton, NCMayfest is the one of the longest running festivals in N.C., drawing visitors from across the region for a full day of springtime, family fun. Annual entertainment and traditions will be enjoyed including live music from Rutherford County Line and the Houston Bernard Band, a Car, Truck and Bike Show, and a variety of artisans […]
Grover Windham
OOAK Art Gallery 573 Micaville Loop, Micaville, NCMicaville Music presents Grover Windham, Thursday May 9, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 in the OOAK Art Gallery. Cost for the concert is $5.00 at the door. Grover Windham is the personification of the American singer/songwriter. Windham's compositions are the crackling prose of his heart's hidden holdings, his country's complicated character and his mind's musings […]
14th Annual Black Mountain Garden Show & Sale
The Monte Vista Hotel 308 W State St, Black Mountain, NCLooking for the perfect plants to enhance your garden, need vegetable starts. This is western North Carolina’s one stop garden jubilee. Come to the 14th Annual Black Mountain Garden Show and Sale on Friday, May 17, 4 to 8 PM and Saturday, May 18, 9 AM to 4 PM on the grounds of the Monte […]
2019 Garden Jubilee
Historic Downtown Hendersonville, NC N Main St, Hendersonville, NCThe 26th Annual Garden Jubilee Festival has been the place for one-stop shopping for garden lovers. Garden Jubilee is Hendersonville’s premier lawn & garden show, and one of the largest gardening shows in the Western North Carolina. The two-day Festival is held in Downtown Hendersonville, on Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26, 2019 from […]
Art on the Greene
Historic Banner Elk School 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NCThree times each summer, the green at the Historic Banner Elk School comes to life with Art on the Greene, featuring high-quality, handmade arts and crafts from select regional and national artisans. The show includes metal artists, glass artists, potters, jewelry makers, painters, wood carvers and more. Art on the Greene takes place Memorial Day […]
Smokey Joe Peoples CD Release Concert
OOAK Art Gallery 573 Micaville Loop, Micaville, NCMicaville Music presents Smokey Joe, Thursday June 6, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 in the OOAK Art Gallery. Cost for the concert is $5.00 at the door. Smokey Joe's long awaited 4th CD "Halfway To Heaven" with 13 original songs is completed! Please join us to help Smokey Joe celebrate and hear him play some […]
S.P.A.C.E. SPRUCE PINE ALIEN CONFERENCE AND EXPO
Downtown Spruce Pine Locust St, Spruce Pine, NCFEATURING MIKE BARA FROM THE HISTORY CHANNEL'S "ANCIENT ALIENS" MUSIC, FOOD, CAR SHOW, PARADE, TOURS OF THE DARK SKY PARK, LOCAL SPEAKERS. ET BIKE RACE FOR KIDS, ALIEN DUCK RACE. REACHING THE OUTER LIMITS OF FUN
Woolly Worm Festival
Historic Banner Elk School 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NCSince 1978, this quirky, world-famous festival has been used to predict the upcoming winter weather for the North Carolina High Country. According to legend, the 13 bands on the woolly worm (woolly bear caterpillar) represent the 13 weeks of winter. Brown bands indicate a mild week, black bands indicate a cold, snowy week. Since every […]
Historic Haunted House Tours of Downtown Black Mountain
Swannanoa Valley Museum 223 W State St, Black Mountain, NCThis year, our annual Historic Haunted House Tour will take guests back in time to discover the ghostly, spooky, and fun parts of downtown Black Mountain’s history. Participants will enjoy snacks and drinks in several lavishly-decorated historic buildings around town as costumed guides explain Black Mountain’s haunted history. Tours last two hours and leave the […]
Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at TIEC
Tryon International Equestrian Center 4066 Pea Ridge Rd, Mill Spring, NCTryon International Equestrian Center is now host to Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland! The ultimate Christmas experience begins at Tryon Resort this November 15, 2019 through January 5, 2020, featuring a holidays lights driving tour with hundreds of thousands of lights, a Winterfest Village with Santa’s House and kids’ activities, plus shopping, diverse restaurants, and overnight lodging […]
A Small Town Christmas
Downtown Banner Elk Main Street, Banner Elk, NCCreate lasting memories during a special weekend filled with traditional holiday activities. A Small Town Christmas in Banner Elk begins Friday evening with the lighting of the town tree and a holiday play performed by Ensemble Stage at the Historic Banner Elk School. Saturday’s events begin early in the morning and stretch well into the […]
Santa on the Chimney
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NCThere’s no way Santa could make it down so many chimneys without practice. What better place to prepare for his Christmas deliveries and stay in shape than on one of the world’s largest chimneys at Chimney Rock State Park? Make your list and bring it to Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy live holiday music, hot […]
Historic Swannanoa Creek Hike
Swannanoa Valley Museum 223 W State St, Black Mountain, NCThe Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center will lead a difficult/strenuous, four-mile hike down the path that led many travelers up into western North Carolina on Saturday, February 8th. The hike’s leaders will shed light on the natural, social, and cultural history of this once major artery along the Swannanoa Creek into the Blue Ridge […]
The Music and Talents of Old Fort
Rockett Motors Bldg 55 East Main Stree, Old Fort, NCOn Saturday, March 7, Friends of the Mountain Gateway Museum (FOTMGM) will host a benefit music program featuring performances by local bluegrass, gospel, and country musicians. Emcees for the event will be Pat Vess and Cynthia Moore, the popular stars of many “Maude & Ethel” shows at Old Fort Elementary School. The program, titled “The […]
Historic Johnson Farm Spring Festival
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NCJoin us for the 30th Annual Spring Festival at Historic Johnson Farm, a heritage education center. Step back into the past for a family-friendly, entertaining event suitable for all family and individuals of all ages. The event is from 10 am to 4 pm. The festival features heritage crafts and activities, farm animals, house tours, […]
