Blue Ridge Festivals & Events in GA, SC, TN, NC, VA, WV, MD

  Kick off the summer season with the Culinary Event of the Year! The Avery County Chamber of Commerce presents the Taste of Avery, on Thursday June 4th at the Best Western Mountain Lodge in Banner Elk. Enjoy delicious samplings from more than 15 of Avery County's finest restaurants. Cash Bar by Avery County Wineries And Brewery and live music will be provided. With something yummy for every taste and palate, you won't want to miss this event! Hurry as tickets sold out the...

June Race Weekend Provides 5 Runs for Entire Family Craig Distl 704.466.3744 www.beechmtn.com BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. – Eastern America’s highest town announces five options for runners during this year’s “A Cool 5” race weekend, June 19-20. The event has grown from a single race in 2006 into a multi-race format contested over two days. There’s a competition for every fitness level and every member of the family. The bulk of racing takes place Saturday morning, June 20, with a 5-mile run...

Mountain Artisans Shows "Where all the good artists are" !  The Mountain Artisans shows are famous for featuring just the biggest selection of authentic handcrafted art and craft in this area. Mountain Artisans promotes two events each year.  The July "Summertime" show is held the week end closest to the Fourth of July.  The "Hard Candy Christmas", a Mountain Christmas Tradition, is always the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Both events are held inside in the Western Carolina Univer...

The annual Mountain Heritage Day is a combination of old-fashioned mountain fair and a showcase for Southern Appalachian music, arts, dance and song. The event is known for portraying the feeling of a big family reunion. Located on the campus of Western Carolina University, the festival will feature three live entertainment stages, handmade arts and crafts, Cherokee Stickball Games and children's activities. There will also be Shapenote Singin', canning and baking contests, tractor & horse ...