Festival

Festival
Oct 2018
The Culinary Diplomat
With a local farm-to-table ethic, Chef William Dissen serves up sustainable food initiatives to global leaders
Oct 2018
Fresh Inspiration
John C. Campbell Folk School’s new cookbook brings seasonal recipes to the table
Oct 2018
Shop 'Til You Drop
Find something for everyone on your gift list at these regional markets
Aug 2018
Big Time
Unleashing a beast, Marion hosts its first Bigfoot Fest
Aug 2018
Page Turners
Two mountain festivals draw top literary talents
Aug 2018
Perfectly in Tune
Father-daughter luthiers Wayne and Jayne Henderson make exquisite handcrafted instruments that hit all the right notes
Jun 2018
Sounds of Summer
The Brevard Music Festival celebrates a sensational 2018 season
Jun 2018
True Gems
The mountains’ mineral history is a gift that keeps on giving
Apr 2018
Adventure Time
Asheville’s Mountain Sports Festival takes a fresh approach
Apr 2018
Mountain Herstory
Appalachian women’s legacy finds fitting tribute at a new Dillsboro museum
Apr 2018
The French Broad
After decades of neglect, WNC’s most iconic river flows toward a promising future
Apr 2018
I'll Drink to That
State of Origin fest brings hyperlocal beers from across the nation to downtown Morganton
Apr 2018
Where the Living's Easy
An Insider's Guide to Charleston's Lowcountry leisure
Feb 2018
Flora-bundance
Spring into the season with plant sales and garden events aplenty
Feb 2018
Sip & Savor
A new festival showcases the best of Hendersonville’s eats and drinks
Aug 2017
Cinematic Moments
Five fall film festivals bring independent movies to the mountains
Aug 2017
Road Trip to Burnsville
Discover close encounters with creative characters and starry nights
Aug 2017
Pattern Recognition
From rugs to purses, Alexander Wyly Smith’s textile designs reach retail markets worldwide
Aug 2017
Farmhouse Hospitality
Homesteaders open their gates for a bountiful harvest supper club
Aug 2017
Personal Style
Meet 5 local fashion designers, each with a passion for individual expression in the clothes we wear
Aug 2017
Fruits of the Harvest
Sample fall’s bounty at area apple and cider festivals
Aug 2017
Heavenly Slice
Enjoy a taste of rural Americana with Surry County’s signature sonker dessert
Jun 2017
Lifelong Harmony
Conductor Keith Lockhart inspires the next generation at Brevard Music Center
Jun 2017
Local Honeys to Keep You Buzzing
Make life sweeter and find more ways to enjoy the sweet nectar
Apr 2017
Strike it Rich on the North Carolina Gold Trail
Tapping a rich vein of local history and present-day prospecting
Apr 2017
Get a taste for tradition at livermush festivals
The skillets will be sizzling for this Appalachian staple
Feb 2017
The Best of Western North Carolina
Celebrate our anniversary with top 10 lists of local albums, books, fishing spots, movies, restaurants, and more
Feb 2017
Wine Glasses Explained
How to sip in style
Feb 2017
Make Your Own Mozzarella
A DIY guide with step-by-step instructions
Dec 2016
Social Studies
Art for the sake of a greater good drives Boone artist Sir Tom Foolery
Dec 2016
Get Fit
25 new, novel, and fun ways to get in shape
Oct 2016
Journey Through Time
Commemorating the 450th anniversary of Juan Pardo’s exploration of the Carolinas
Oct 2016
Celebrate Good Times
Highlands Food & Wine Festival goes big for its 10th anniversary
Oct 2016
Fruits of the Vine
Embark on a tour of six distinct wine-producing regions in WNC, and find out why each of our vineyards and wineries can boast of unique and notable fruits of the vine.
Aug 2016
Boo to You!
Seven ghoulishly good ways to celebrate Halloween’s chills and thrills
Jun 2016
High Country Headliners
Catch iconic performers and innovative arts at Appalachian Summer Festival
Jun 2016
Road Trip: Lansing

Jun 2016
Bluegrass Bros
Meet rising musical stars Jonah and Grayson Riddle

Jun 2016
The Beat Goes On
Brevard Music Center’s 80th anniversary festival lures generations of musicians

Apr 2016
Wine Time
Enjoy sips and swirls at regional tasting events