May 15 & 16 » Asheville
Asheville Ballet is bound for the ball! The nonprofit company will stage this magical classic at the Wortham Center for...
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May 16 » Maggie Valley
Bred for more than three centuries here in Western North Carolina by the Plott family, the Plott hound has been the official...
May 16 » Elkin
This culturally enriching event showcases curated offerings from Yadkin Valley’s 15 local wineries. Enjoy a relaxed sip and stroll...
May 17 » Asheville
What better way to honor the philanthropic ideals of George Washington Vanderbilt II than with a charitable run through...
May 23 » Asheville
Get outside, enjoy nature, and run with friends in this relay honoring Beer City. Runners can choose to knock out a simple 5k or...
May 29-31 » Bryson City
Hosted by Mind Body Paddle and NOC, this annual gathering draws a lively crew of ladies for an unforgettable weekend of...
May 29 & 30 » Asheville
The North Carolina Arboretum hosts this annual event that draws gardening enthusiasts from throughout the region as green...
May 29 » Asheville
Globally recognized for distinctive displays of virtuosity, Andrew Bird has headlined concerts from Sydney Opera House to Red...
May 30 » Black Mountain
This one-day festival celebrates LEAF Global Arts’ core foundation and takes place at Pisgah Brewing. “Planting Ourselves...
June 4-7 » Blowing Rock
The first of three equestrian competitions held each summer, the Saddlebred class at the prestigious Blowing Rock...
June 5 & 6 » Sparta
The High Country of Western North Carolina has enjoyed a rich tradition of fiber arts for centuries. Honor that cultural...
June 7 » Asheville
For some sweet family fun, buzz over to this annual bee-happy event. Area beekeepers, artisans, and educators will be on hand,...
June 12-July 5 » Flat Rock
Officially designated as the State Theatre of North Carolina, Flat Rock Playhouse continues its 12-show season with two...
June 16 » Sylva
This year marks round four for this swinging benefit to support PIVOTPoint WNC’s therapeutic adventure program. Hosted at Balsam...
June 19-21 » Boone
Focused on music, art, and local culture since 2022, this eclectic downtown street festival serves as a homecoming for more than...
June 27 » Valle Crucis
While safe and exceptionally scenic, this challenging annual cycling event is not for the faint of heart. The ride consists of...
June 27 & 28 » Highlands
This once small show has grown exponentially over nearly a quarter century into a premier biannual event, with expos in...
July 1-August 31 » Beech Mountain
The highest town in Eastern America sweetens summer with the debut of Blackberry Jam. This welcoming celebration...
July 3 & 4 » Brevard
Downtown Brevard celebrates the United States semiquincentennial with a special Independence Day holiday weekend. From a...
July 9-12 » Linville
Follow the Parade of Tartans and the call of bagpipes to this annual gathering of kilt-clad Scots. One of America’s grandest...
July 16-19 » Asheville
The Southern Highland Craft Guild was founded in 1930 with the goal of preserving fine craft, supporting working artists, and...