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Events (July & Aug)
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| Saluda |
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| Dates: |
1st,
15th,
22nd,
29th |
| Title: |
Carriage
Ridges
in Historic
Downtown
Saluda |
| Desc: |
Journey
into
the past
with
a horse
drawn
carriage
ride
in the
quaint
railroad
town
of historic
Saluda.
As you
meander
through
the National
Historic
District
town
in the
carriage,
let your
eye take
in the
detail
of the
well-preserved
19th
and 20th
century
architecture.
(828)
749-3388 |
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| Dates: |
4th |
| Title: |
34rd
Annual
Columbus
Fabulous
Fourth |
| Desc: |
All-day
food,
fun,
crafts,
a historical
pageant,
along
with
entertainment
and special
fireworks
in the
evening.
Columbus,
NC
828-894-8236 |
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| Dates: |
8th |
| Title: |
Coon
Dog Day |
| Desc: |
Downtown
(contests,
crafts,
live
music,
parade
and a
street
dance)
All day,
9:00AM-
Midnight,
Saluda,
NC 828-749-2581
http://www.saluda.com/coondogday5k/ |
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| Asheville |
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| Dates: |
1st - 3rd |
| Title: |
Biltmore Estate Winery Summer Vacation Weekend |
| Desc: |
Biltmore Estate: Enjoy wine tastings, cooking
demonstrations, guided tours, and more! 877-324-5866 |
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| Dates: |
Every Sat. from July 2 - Sept. 3 (except
Jul. 30 and Aug. 6). ~7.00 pm |
| Title: |
Shindig on the Green |
| Desc: |
Come out to for an evening of bluegrass and
traditional mountain music featuring the Big
Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Bluegrass
and Old Time String Bands, ballad singers,
and storytellers. Festivities begin "along
about sundown" which is approximately
7.00pm At the City/County Plaza. www.folkheritage.org |
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| Dates: |
9th |
| Title: |
Johnny O'Neal Trio |
| Desc: |
Diana Wortham Theatre: A Western North Carolina
Jazz Society Presentation. |
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| Dates: |
20th - 23rd |
| Title: |
The 59th Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands |
| Desc: |
87 Haywood Street Asheville, NC : Discover
the beautiful craft of Southern Highland Craft
Guild jewelers, furniture makers, blacksmiths,
and more. 828-298-7928 |
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| Brevard |
| Dates: |
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| Title: |
nothing at this time |
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| Canton |
| Dates: |
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| Title: |
nothing at this time |
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| Chimney Rock |
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| Dates: |
July 1st, 3rd-8th |
| Title: |
Dulcimer Music |
| Description: |
Chimney Rock Park: Self taught dulcimer virtuoso
John Mason performs in the beautiful Chimney Rock
Park. 800-277-9611 |
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| Clyde |
| Dates: |
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| Title: |
nothing at this time |
| Desc: |
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| Flat Rock |
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| Dates: |
July 19 through August 13 (see
site for show times) |
| Title: |
Thoroughly Modern Millie |
| Description: |
Flat Rock Playhouse:
This smashing Broadway adaptation of the popular
1967 Julie Andrews film is one musical comedy you
won't want to miss. The definitive tale of a young
woman run off to make a life for herself in the
Big Apple. (828) 693-0731 |
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| Hendersonville |
| Dates: |
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| Title: |
nothing at this time |
| Desc: |
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| Highlands |
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| Dates: |
4th |
| Title: |
4th of July Celebration and Rotary BBQ |
| Description: |
Highlands Conference Center: Family games
and fabulous 4th of July food. (828) 526-5841 |
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| Dates: |
7th - 9th |
| Title: |
A Walk in the Park |
| Description: |
Historical Society: Join the Historical Society
for a portrayal of the first citizens of Highlands.
828-787-1050 |
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| Dates: |
15th 8pm |
| Title: |
Jack Williams in Concert |
| Description: |
The Theatre on Main: This contemporary singer/
songwriter sings from the heart while drawing
from traditional influences to produce and
unforgettable performance. (828) 526-1687 |
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| Dates: |
15th - 16th |
| Title: |
In the Company of Horses- Learning Their
Language |
| Description: |
Carpe Diem Farms: Sponsered by Carpe Diem
Farms. (828) 526-2854 |
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| Maggie Valley |
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| Dates: |
4th |
| Title: |
4th of July festivities |
| Description: |
Maggie Valley |
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| Dates: |
8th, 9th |
| Title: |
Maggie Valley's Annual Arts & Crafts
Festival |
| Description: |
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds: 75+ local
and regional crafters, music, food and more! |
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| Dates: |
8th, 9th |
| Title: |
Maggie Valley's Annual Arts & Crafts
Festival |
| Description: |
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds: 75+ local
and regional crafters, music, food and more! |
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| Lake Lure |
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| Dates: |
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| Title: |
nothing at this time |
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| Tryon |
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| Dates: |
5th - 9th |
| Title: |
4th Annual Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Horse
Show II |
| Desc: |
details tba: 828-859-6109 |
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| Waynesville |
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| Dates: |
4th |
| Title: |
Stars & Stripes Celebration |
| Desc: |
Downtown Waynesville: With sidewalks sales
and live entertainment, a grand Independance
day is guaranteed. |
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| Dates: |
21st 1pm |
| Title: |
Folkmoot USA Parade |
| Desc: |
Main Street, Waynesville: Musicians and Dancers
worldwide descend on Waynesville. |
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| Dates: |
29th |
| Title: |
International Festival Day |
| Desc: |
Main Street, Waynesville: Enjoy crafts, music,
dancing and world cusines at this day long
festival. |
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| Saluda |
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| Dates: |
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| Title: |
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| Asheville |
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| Dates: |
3rd - 5th 7pm |
| Title: |
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival |
| Desc: |
This time honored Festival returns to the
Diana Wortham Theatre for the 79nth time! Join
the proud tradition and kick up your heels
to the sounds of balladeers, banjo pickers,
dulcimer sweepers, and mountain fiddlers. |
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| Dates: |
4th - 6th |
| Title: |
24th Annual Asheville Quilt Show |
| Desc: |
North Carolina Arboretum: Over 260 quilts
from all over the world! Whether you're an
experienced quilter or an admirer of fine crafts,
come out for the live demonstrations, the quilt
raffle, and to shop for items handcrafted by
members of the Asheville Quilt Guild. 828-665-2492 |
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| Dates: |
4th - 6th |
| Title: |
Asheville Antiques Fair |
| Desc: |
Asheville Civic Center: Come on out and be
amazed by the 50+ dealers. Don't miss out on
one of the oldest antique fairs in the land!
828-299-7430 |
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| Dates: |
6th |
| Title: |
Adonis Rose Quartet |
| Desc: |
Diana Wortham Theatre: A Western North Carolina
Jazz Society Presentation. |
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| Brevard |
| Dates: |
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| Title: |
nothing at this time |
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| Canton |
| Dates: |
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| Title: |
nothing at this time |
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| Chimney Rock |
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| Dates: |
2nd - 5th, 23rd - 26th |
| Title: |
Dulcimer Music |
| Description: |
Chimney Rock Park: Self taught dulcimer virtuoso
John Mason performs in the beautiful Chimney Rock
Park. 800-277-9611 |
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| Clyde |
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| Dates: |
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| Title: |
nothing at this time |
| Desc: |
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| Flat Rock |
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| Dates: |
August 23 though September 10 (see
site for show times) |
| Title: |
The Unexpected Guest |
| Description: |
Flat Rock Playhouse:
Agatha Christie's thrilling murder mystery weaves
a story of love and hate, suspicion and intrigue.
Sure to have you on the edge of your seat. (828)
693-0731 |
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| Hendersonville |
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| Dates: |
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| Title: |
nothing at this time |
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| Highlands |
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| Dates: |
5th |
| Title: |
Tour of Historic Homes |
| Description: |
The tour begins at the Historical Society. 828-787-1050 |
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| Maggie Valley |
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| Dates: |
12th |
| Title: |
Wings & Strings, A Season to Season Production |
| Description: |
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds: Come on out
to the fabulous musical competition. |
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| Dates: |
12th |
| Title: |
Wings & Strings, A Season to Season Production |
| Description: |
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds: Come on out
to this fabulous musical competition. |
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| Lake Lure |
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| Dates: |
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| Title: |
nothing at this time |
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| Tryon |
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| Dates: |
26th, 27th |
| Title: |
Tryon riding & Hunt Club Horse Trails |
| Desc: |
details tba: 828-859-6109 |
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| Waynesville |
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| Dates: |
4th |
| Title: |
Mountain Street Dance |
| Desc: |
In front of the Haywood County Courthouse: Join
local clogging teams in an ould fashioned moutain
hoe down. Live bluegrass and refreshments! |
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