All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration. Participants can observe the migration from viewing locations on Linville Peak (across the Mile High Swinging Bridge) and Half Moon Overlook (the first major overlook when entering the park). Included with admission.

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Basket weaving is one of the oldest forms of material culture, dating back thousands of years. Its practice among indigenous people sustainably uses—and honors—the natural materials that make up their environment. Cherokee baskets are made of rivercane, white oak, maple, or honeysuckle and are dyed with local plant materials. Today’s Eastern Band of Cherokee people live in western North Carolina…

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Cashiers Designer Showhouse will celebrate its 29th Anniversary in 2026! The Cashiers Designer Showhouse is the signature fundraiser of the Cashiers Historical Society. For more than two decades, this beloved tradition has welcomed thousands of visitors to Cashiers during the last week of August to tour a beautifully designed home. Each year, top designers from the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau and…

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See the Arboretum from the viewpoint of those most familiar with it! The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years is a photography project celebrating the Arboretum’s 40th anniversary. For the occasion, 40 people connected to the Arboretum, either as staff, members, or volunteers have taken ‘point and shoot’ digital cameras onto the grounds to photograph what matters most to them, using small pocket d…

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Canceled: Infrastructure Recovery Board (Hybrid)

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Join Think Somatics with Kristin Jackson as she blends her 30+ years of movement training into one-of-a-kind small group training sessions. Working with Kristin means you reap the benefits of a Personal Trainer, Somatic Educator, Pilates and Yoga Teacher all at one time! Come improve posture and core, get rid of pain, regulate your nervous system and more. As a personal trainer Kristin is highly…

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Serving delicious Southern Appalachian dishes with non-traditional flavors! Check out their website here.

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@ A monthly gathering for local artists to connect, share, and grow their creative practice in a welcoming, supportive space. Open to all 2D and 3D mediums and experience levels! Led by Jerry Jackson, mixed media artist and owner of Salmagundi Gallery , each session offers constructive feedback, fresh perspectives, and meaningful dialogue. Bring up to 3 finished pieces or works in progress and jo…

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Cashiers Designer Showhouse will celebrate its 29th Anniversary in 2026! The Cashiers Designer Showhouse is the signature fundraiser of the Cashiers Historical Society. For more than two decades, this beloved tradition has welcomed thousands of visitors to Cashiers during the last week of August to tour a beautifully designed home. Each year, top designers from the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau and…

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See the Arboretum from the viewpoint of those most familiar with it! The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years is a photography project celebrating the Arboretum’s 40th anniversary. For the occasion, 40 people connected to the Arboretum, either as staff, members, or volunteers have taken ‘point and shoot’ digital cameras onto the grounds to photograph what matters most to them, using small pocket d…

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Nine weavers from throughout Western North Carolina collaborated on a tapestry honoring the Blue Ridge Mountains. Susan Gaire came to other female weavers in Western North Carolina with an idea: Collaborate on a single image, with each artist weaving her own personality into their panel of the tapestry. This piece was designed in early 2025, and weaving took place between October 2025 and March 2…

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Connecting to Place II: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026 will be on view at Mars Landing Arts Center in Mars Hill, NC. The exhibition features works by artists from the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. Curator M. Anna Fariello created the exhibition with the vision of tying today’s living traditions back to the region’s history and nature. Participants are from the Far West region of Western Nor…

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A Wednesday-afternoon Haywood County tradition — mountain-grown produce, flowers, and prepared foods near downtown Waynesville, May through October.

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Join Think Somatics with Kristin Jackson as she blends her 30+ years of movement training into one-of-a-kind small group training sessions. Working with Kristin means you reap the benefits of a Personal Trainer, Somatic Educator, Pilates and Yoga Teacher all at one time! Come improve posture and core, get rid of pain, regulate your nervous system and more. As a personal trainer Kristin is highly…

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Planning and Zoning Commission (In-Person)

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Wildflour Pizza Nite & Saluda Music Jam

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Cashiers Designer Showhouse will celebrate its 29th Anniversary in 2026! The Cashiers Designer Showhouse is the signature fundraiser of the Cashiers Historical Society. For more than two decades, this beloved tradition has welcomed thousands of visitors to Cashiers during the last week of August to tour a beautifully designed home. Each year, top designers from the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau and…

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See the Arboretum from the viewpoint of those most familiar with it! The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years is a photography project celebrating the Arboretum’s 40th anniversary. For the occasion, 40 people connected to the Arboretum, either as staff, members, or volunteers have taken ‘point and shoot’ digital cameras onto the grounds to photograph what matters most to them, using small pocket d…

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Nine weavers from throughout Western North Carolina collaborated on a tapestry honoring the Blue Ridge Mountains. Susan Gaire came to other female weavers in Western North Carolina with an idea: Collaborate on a single image, with each artist weaving her own personality into their panel of the tapestry. This piece was designed in early 2025, and weaving took place between October 2025 and March 2…

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Connecting to Place II: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026 will be on view at Mars Landing Arts Center in Mars Hill, NC. The exhibition features works by artists from the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. Curator M. Anna Fariello created the exhibition with the vision of tying today’s living traditions back to the region’s history and nature. Participants are from the Far West region of Western Nor…

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City Council Agenda Briefing (Virtual)

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Watch for the Squatch–a hotdog cart also featuring specialty nachos and curios! Check out their website here.

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Canceled: Civil Service Board (In-Person)

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Eleanor Spicer Rice, Ph.D., is an entomologist, award-winning author, and nationally recognized science communicator whose work explores the surprising connections between people and the natural world. She earned her doctorate in entomology from North Carolina State University and has since authored more than ten books, including the acclaimed DEADLIEST series and Ants: Workers of the World. Spic…

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The Paper Crowns are the multi-instrument, genre crossing power duo of Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos. The Paper Crowns are earning their reputation as the genuine article and as a band on the cutting edge of modern roots music. Their musical chemistry is a gumbo of Appalachian folk and bluegrass, Dixieland melodies, delta blues, acid rock, murder ballads, outlaw country and Southern Gospel that t…

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Cashiers Designer Showhouse will celebrate its 29th Anniversary in 2026! The Cashiers Designer Showhouse is the signature fundraiser of the Cashiers Historical Society. For more than two decades, this beloved tradition has welcomed thousands of visitors to Cashiers during the last week of August to tour a beautifully designed home. Each year, top designers from the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau and…

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Make plans to join us on September 4th through September 7th for the 2026 NC Apple Festival in downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, for a fun-filled celebration of apples, local culture, and community spirit. Whether you’re here for the delicious apple-inspired treats, the exciting street fair, or the family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone! Street Fair Hours: Friday, Satur…

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See the Arboretum from the viewpoint of those most familiar with it! The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years is a photography project celebrating the Arboretum’s 40th anniversary. For the occasion, 40 people connected to the Arboretum, either as staff, members, or volunteers have taken ‘point and shoot’ digital cameras onto the grounds to photograph what matters most to them, using small pocket d…

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Join Think Somatics with Kristin Jackson for small group sessions dedicated to folks with neurological disorders ( Parkinson’s, MS, Guillain-Barré syndrome, etc ) though anyone can join. These specialized movement lessons are designed to improve balance, posture, sensory awareness and more through a unique blend of movement and brain training . Kristin has 30+ years as a movement teacher with mul…

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Hendersonville's Labor Day-weekend tradition — Apple country's biggest party fills Main Street with crafts, food, the King Apple Parade, and, of course, apples. Free.

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Nine weavers from throughout Western North Carolina collaborated on a tapestry honoring the Blue Ridge Mountains. Susan Gaire came to other female weavers in Western North Carolina with an idea: Collaborate on a single image, with each artist weaving her own personality into their panel of the tapestry. This piece was designed in early 2025, and weaving took place between October 2025 and March 2…

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Connecting to Place II: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026 will be on view at Mars Landing Arts Center in Mars Hill, NC. The exhibition features works by artists from the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. Curator M. Anna Fariello created the exhibition with the vision of tying today’s living traditions back to the region’s history and nature. Participants are from the Far West region of Western Nor…

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The Saluda Tailgate Market is sponsored by Polk County Local Government and the Polk County Community Foundation. Begun in 2010, the market continues its tradition of bringing farm-fresh products to the local community at its new location at the Saluda Elementary School, 214 E. Main Street. You can be sure to find local honey, herbal tinctures, salves, handmade soap, fresh flowers, seasonal produ…

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Boone’s monthly First Friday Art Crawls! Brought to you by WAC and the Downtown Boone Development Association. Experience the arts firsthand through art vending, gallery receptions, art exhibits, live music, and more! *Special Art Crawl Dates include April 17 and December 4 to coincide with other events and/or holidays.

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We’re excited to welcome artist Tammy Elwell for our September exhibition, Crafting Connections: A Serial Dabbler’s Journey . Tammy works across a playful range of craft mediums, with natural fibers, bright colors, and brooms woven throughout her work. She’ll demonstrate her craft during the opening at 5:30 p.m. and share a talk about her work at 6:30 p.m. Some pieces are even meant to be touched…

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Join us for live music Friday featuring a performance by the Bradley Dulaney Band. Playing a mix of contemporary Christian, Christian rock, and classic hymns, the Bradley Dulaney Band shared uplifting music for audiences of all ages. Music will run from 6pm – 8pm. Stop by, grab a local treat, enjoy the live performance by the Oconaluftee River!

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The free Friday-evening drum circle in Pritchard Park — dozens of drummers, dancers, and onlookers fill downtown Asheville. The most Asheville thing you can do for free, April through October.

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Catoe White Band is a 4-piece band that plays familiar country favorites, country adjacent such as Jimmy Buffet and Hootie and the Blowfish, and select original material. Its members live, work, and play all over the upstate and the midlands of South Carolina and Eastern North Carolina. Catoe’s voice is described as warm and soulful and he is backed by a band with many decades of experience playi…

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Free Friday-night summer concert series at Bridge Park in Sylva — regional bands beside the creek, with food and a relaxed Jackson County crowd.

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For more than a decade now, the Appalachian Barn Alliance has had an annual celebration of our barn heritage by hosting a tour of 3 farmsteads followed by a dinner with local music and a silent auction. To branch out a bit, we decided to have a different type of festivity. The ABA has switched its focus to restoring the three barns on the Smith Farm and to reconstructing two donated historic barn…

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In partnership with the Town of Dillsboro, the Dillsboro Makers Market was established by the JGCEP/Dillsboro Creative Arts Center to foster and support the artists and creative community of our region. The market takes place on the first Saturday of each month, from March through November, offering a vibrant space to experience and celebrate local art and craftsmanship. For more information, ple…

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Cashiers Designer Showhouse will celebrate its 29th Anniversary in 2026! The Cashiers Designer Showhouse is the signature fundraiser of the Cashiers Historical Society. For more than two decades, this beloved tradition has welcomed thousands of visitors to Cashiers during the last week of August to tour a beautifully designed home. Each year, top designers from the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau and…

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Join us for our annual Anthony Toineeta 7 Clans Rodeo. This rodeo, named after a local legend, features 2 actioned packed days of rodeo fun.

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The North Carolina Hellbender Festival is a free, one-day event held each Labor Day weekend in Downtown Spruce Pine, celebrating clean rivers, outdoor recreation, and life in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Named for the Eastern hellbender salamander, the festival brings together live music, local food, artisan vendors, and hands-on experiences focused on conservation and river health. Visitors can exp…

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See the Arboretum from the viewpoint of those most familiar with it! The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years is a photography project celebrating the Arboretum’s 40th anniversary. For the occasion, 40 people connected to the Arboretum, either as staff, members, or volunteers have taken ‘point and shoot’ digital cameras onto the grounds to photograph what matters most to them, using small pocket d…

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The Columbus Farmers Market is hosted by Polk County Farms and is taking place every Saturday 8am – 12pm from May through October! What you can expect from our vendors this season: Fresh Produce & Plants Meat, Eggs & Dairy Baked Goods & Prepared Foods Pantry Items & Local Favorites Flowers & Garden Goods Handmade Crafts & Artisan Goods Fiber Arts & Sewn Goods Jewelry & Accessories Bath, Body & We…

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Saturday-morning market in apple country — seasonal produce, local meats and cheeses, and crafts a block off Hendersonville's Main Street.

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Saturday-morning farmers and makers market downtown — local produce, meats, flowers, baked goods, and crafts from across the mountains, run by ASAP.

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Celebrate the artistry, heritage, and excitement of the forest at TimberFest! Enjoy live wood artisans, thrilling timber sports demonstrations, local crafters, food trucks, living history, family-friendly games, and hands-on educational activities throughout the day. Be among the first to experience the grand unveiling of the Cradle of Forestry’s newest exhibit, a Chainsaw Carved Statue Walk by E…

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Nine weavers from throughout Western North Carolina collaborated on a tapestry honoring the Blue Ridge Mountains. Susan Gaire came to other female weavers in Western North Carolina with an idea: Collaborate on a single image, with each artist weaving her own personality into their panel of the tapestry. This piece was designed in early 2025, and weaving took place between October 2025 and March 2…

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