Area Events and Festivals
Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival
Western North Carolina offers a wide range of street fairs and festivals this spring and summer. Go enjoy yourself!
Asheville
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
For four days each July and October, the US Cellular Center in Asheville comes alive with fine traditional and contemporary crafts. More than 200 craftspeople fill the two levels of the Center selling their works of clay, fiber, glass, leather, metal, mixed media, natural materials, paper, wood, and jewelry. (828) 298-7928, www.southernhighlandguild.org.
RiverFest & RiverMusic
RiverMusic – Four Friday nights of free live concerts next to the French Broad River in the River Arts District of Asheville. Gates open at 5, music starts at 5:30, on June 12, July 10, September 11, and October 9. A second band plays at 6:45, and the night’s headliner at 8:15. RiverFest, featuring the Anything-That-Floats Parade, will be on August 8.
Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival 2015
More than 15 events at three different venues. Sundays at 7:30 p.m., July 5, 12, 19, 26, and August 2. August 2 performance held at First United Methodist Church. To purchase tickets, visit Haywood County Arts Council at 86 N. Main St., or call (828) 452-0593. To learn more, visit www.scm-festival.com
Pint Night at Highland Brewery
The Council on Aging of Buncombe County will partner with Highland Brewing Company for Community Pint Night at Highland Brewery, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy (near River Ridge Mall) on July 9 from 4-8 p.m. Proceeds will provide services, support, and information to help older adults and their families in Buncombe County. For more information, contact Jenifer Bubenik, Director of Development, Council on Aging of Buncombe County; [email protected] or (828) 277-8288 ext. 309.
Waynesville
Folkmoot USA
North Carolina’s official international festival, Folkmoot USA is a world-class folk festival with international dancers and musicians performing their countries’ traditional folk dances. More than 350 performers at numerous venues. For more information call (828) 452-2997 or visit www.folkmootusa.org.
Hendersonville
23rd Annual Harambeé Festival
The 23rd Annual Harambee’ Festival will take place in Hendersonville, NC from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. July Fourth. The event will take place on 7th Avenue and Maple Street. This fun-filled multicultural festival will feature entertainment and vendors. If you would like to be a vendor, please contact Diane Caldwell at (828) 290-5838.
Music On Main Street
Concerts every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. from June through July at the Visitors Information Center at 201 South Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. (828) 693-9708, www.historichendersonville.org
Monday Night Street Dances
Street dances features traditional Appalachian music and dance every Monday night from 7-9 p.m. during July and August at the Visitors Information Center at 201 South Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. For more information call (828) 693-9708.
Brevard
Brevard Music Festival
Held at the Brevard Music Center over a seven week period each summer during June, July and August, this world-class music festival features over 70 different concerts, from symphony orchestra to Broadway musicals. For more information call (828) 862-2100 or visit www.brevardmusic.org.
Beech Mountain
Annual Roasting of the Hog
One of the High Country’s premier Independence Day Celebrations. The hog is roasted all day to perfection and cut up right in front of the crowd. Music, games, treats, and fireworks are accompanied by both indoor and outdoor seating. The event will take place at 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604. For more information visit www.beechmtn.com or phone 1-800-468-5506.
Boone
Appalachian Summer Festival
Every July since 1984, An Appalachian Summer Festival is held throughout the month on and around the Appalachian State University campus, featuring a diverse mix of music, dance, theater, and visual arts. One of America’s leading regional arts festivals. For more information call (828) 262-4046 or visit www.appsummer.org.
