May 24, 2014: Miner’s Herigate Day, Little Switzerland – Music, food, guided hikes to hidden mines, kid’s treasure hunt with prizes and special activities. Emerald Village is a group of gem, mining, and historical attractions
May 24-25, 2014: White Squirrel Festival, Brevard. – Concerts, street vendors, food vendors, artists, craftsmen, games, kid’s activities and just old fashion fun. Check out the Squirrel Box Derby.
June 13-14, 2014: Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival, Tryon – music, arts and crafts, kids fun park, and of course BBQ. More than 80 cook teams compete.
June 14, 2014: Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration, Waynesville – traditional crafts are demonstrated and offered for sale, music, cloggers and traditional Appalachian food.
July 5, 2014: Coon Dog Day Festival, Saluda – A celebration for dogs and their people – music, parade, crafts, street dance
July 10-13, 2014: Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Near Linville – Modeled after games in Scotland it includes Scottish athletic events, sheep herding, kilted miles, children’s events, Scottish country dancing, harps, Clan Tugs-of-war.
July 18, 2014; Watermelon Day; WNC Farmer’s Market – Free samples of melons, and eating contest.
July 18-27, 2014; Folkmoot Festival, WNC – a celebration of the world’s cultural heritage through folk music and dance.
July 18-19, 2014: Spruce Pine BBQ Championship & Bluegrass Festival, Spruce Pine – BBQ competition, bluegrass, cornhole tournament, clogging, artists and craft vendors, 5K and fun run, kids activities and more.
August 1-2, 2014; Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair, Burnsville – “Oldest and largest” crafts fair in the Blue Ridge.
August 9-10, 2014; Sourwood Festival, Black Mountain – street festival
August 29 – September 1, 2014; NC Apple Festival; Hendersonville – 4 days of fun with one of the best known Street Fairs in the Carolinas, Apples, arts and crafts, free entertainment and festival food. Children’s area
August 30, 2014; RockFest; Little Switzerland – Music, food, guided hikes to hidden mines, kid’s treasure hunt with prizes and special activities. Emerald Village is a group of gem, mining, and historical attractions
August 31, 2014; Mile High Kite Festival; Beech Mountain – demonstrations of flying techniques, kite clinics and build your own kites. Free kites will be given to the first 150 children under the age of 13.
