Brevard Music Center Tchaikovsky Concert

August 2   Lockhart conducts Tchaikovsky at The Brevard Music Center   Keith Lockhart leads the Brevard Concert Orchestra in a performance featuring the music of Vaughan Williams and Tchaikovsky. The concert's first half will feature what has become one of Vaughan Williams' most popular works, his English Folk Song Suite.

It will be followed by Charles Villarrubia presenting a rare performance of Vaughan Williams' Tuba Concerto. After Intermission Lockhart will lead the orchestra in a performance of Tchaikovsky's thundering fifth symphony. PreConcert at 6:30 PM Special pre-concert performances one hour before curtain, featuring BMC's students and artist faculty.

Piccolo Opera at 4:30 PM|

New Music FREE concert at 12:30 PM

Get complete local visitor information on the Brevard NC Guide. 

29th Annual Grassy Creek Gem Show in Spruce Pine this Weekend

July 29 - August 4   29th Annual Grassy Creek Gem Show   An outdoor gem show featuring dealers from around the world. Items for sale include jewelry, raw minerals and jewels, equipment, gemstones, fossils and more.

There are 72 dealers who have all kinds of gemstones, mineral specimens, jewelry, beads, fossils, and lots more. Admission is FREE. Parking is FREE. The event is held at the Parkway Fire and Rescue Department at 12966 Hwy. 226 South, in Spruce Pine, NC, halfway between US 19E and the Blue Ridge Parkway (exit 331).

Find la link for the Gem Show, local cabin rentals and visitor information on the Spruce Pine NC Guide.

Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Hunter - Jumper Division

July 30 - August 4   Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show   Hunter Jumper II. The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is one of the oldest horse show events in the country and has been a Blowing Rock tradition since 1923. 

The Show is held on The L. M. Tate Horse Show Grounds, at the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve located in the mountain splendor of Western North Carolina’s Moses Cone Memorial Park, the Pisgah National Forest, and one mile from historic Blowing Rock, North Carolina. 

A variety of food options on the grounds and a unique collection of vendors provide an unforgettable shopping experience. Items such as jewelry, clothing, gift items, beautiful photographs and original one-of-a-kind paintings (some completed as you watch) are elegantly displayed by serious quality-minded merchants and craftsmen.

The Horse Show is considered one of the “Highlight of Blowing Rock’s Summer Season”. You will enjoy this grand Blowing Rock tradition. Surrounded by the Cone’s favorite place on earth, at the historic horse show grounds in Mayview, you can enjoy the spectacular display of the finest show horses in the country as they chase the silk and silver of the “Oldest Continuous Outdoor Horse Show In America”.

Whether you enjoy a single day or the entire three weeks, all spectators are welcome. You can enjoy the show from the famous grandstand, from your own special box seat or along the rail at the In Gate.

Get complete local visitor information on the Blowing Rock NC Guide. 

Brevard Music Center Soloists of Tommorrow Concert

July 28, 3 PM at The Brevard Music Center -  The Soloists of Tomorrow Concert featuring the winners of the 2013 Jan & Beattie Wood Concerto Competition. These talented BMC students have competed and won the opportunity to perform as soloists with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra. We hope you can join us to celebrate their success.

SOLOISTS OF TOMORROW

WAGNER                Prelude from Die Meistersinger

STRAUSS                Horn Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 11,  3. Rondo-Allegro - Tatiana Stola, French horn 

HUMMEL                 Concerto in F major for Bassoon and Piano 1. Allegro Moderato - Sandra Bailey, bassoon

MENDELSSOHN      Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Allegro molto appassionato - Hui-Ying Ma, violin

INTERMISSION

RAVEL                     Tzigane  -  Victor Beyens, violin

LIEBERMANN           Concerto for Piccolo and Orchestra, Op. 60 -  Kaitlin Barbo, piccolo

LISZT                        Totentanz - JT Hassell, piano

Get complete visitor information on the Brevard NC Guide.

Lyle Lovette Performs at the ASU Appalachian Summer Festival

July 27   An Appalachian Summer Festival: An Evening with Lyle Lovette   A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lovett has evolved into one of music’s most vibrant and iconic performers.

The Legend of Tom Dooley this Weekend in Wilkesboro NC

July 25-27   Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend   The Performance recounts the famous 1860's lovers' triangle tale that became one of the nation's first highly publicized crimes of passion. Performed at the Fort Hamby Amphitheater, the drama brings to life the romance, jealousy, and mystery surrounding the murder of Laura Foster.

In this visually stunning portrayal, audience members are treated to the sights and sounds of frontier NC-from the cannon blast of the Civil War to the fanciful tune of a "mollasy boilin' " dance. 

Get a link for the Tom Dooley Performance and other events and visitor information for Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro NC HERE.

48th Annual Macon County Gemboree this weekend

July 25 - 28   48th Annual Macon County Gemboree   The Second oldest gem and mineral show in the Southeast features dealers from across the United States. Rough and cut gemstones, minerals, lapidary equipment and much more. The event is sponsored by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce and the Gem and Mineral Society of Franklin.

Get a link for the Macon County Gemboree and other Franklin NC events and attractions HERE. 

Asheville's Bele Chere Music and ArtsFestival

July 26-28   35th Annual Bele Chere Festival   The largest FREE outdoor street festival in the Southeast. The three-day festival on the streets of Downtown Asheville features live, original music all day and all night for 200,000+ festival-goers. Bele Chere means "beautiful living" and comes from an ancient Scottish dialect. Bele Chere offers the unique opportunity to see, taste and hear some of the region's finest art, cuisine and music.

The 2013 music line-up includes such local notables as: Antique Firearms,  Balsam Range,  Blair Crimmins and the Hookers,  Boys in the Well,  Carolina Rex, Chalwa,  Chuck Brodsky,  CrazyHorse & Colston,  Dan Deacon,  Dave Dribbon & the Stomping Rain and dozens more.

The Arts Park features some of the best artists of Bele Chere, exhibiting jewelry, photography, pottery, woodwork, paintings, and metalwork. All items sold in the Arts Park are handmade. Visit the selected artists in the Drhumor and Asheville Savings Bank lots on Patton Avenue between Church Street and Lexington Avenue. Artists not featured in the Arts Park exhibit throughout the festival grounds.

Get a link for Asheville's Bele Chere Festival and other local events, attractions and lodging on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

Tweetsie Railroad Cool Summer Nights in July

July 27    Tweetsie Railroad Cool Summer Nights   The Park is open until 9 PM on select nights with special train show rides at dusk. Cool Summer Nights is included as a part of regular admission.

Tweetsie Railroad was North Carolina's first theme park and today still manages to blend fantasy, nature technology into a fun and educational experience for kids of ALL ages. Hop aboard the train and let good ol' number 12 take you on an unforgettable three-mile journey through the scenic mountains. You'll arrive transported back into the days of the Old West.Even in today's high-tech world, we all still have a need for old-fashioned fun and pretend. Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, Indian or an engineer on an historic steam locomotive, Number 12, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Get a link for Cool Summer Nights, Tweetsie Railroad and complete visitor information on the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide.

Blowing Rock Horse Show begins this week

July 23 - 28    Blowing Rock Horse Show  Hunter / Jumper division. The 89th annual Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is one of the oldest horse show events in the country and has been a Blowing Rock tradition since 1923. Admission is charged.

Get a link for the Blowing Rock Horse Show and other Blowing Rock NC Visitor Information HERE. 

Firebird at The Brevard Music Center Today

July 21   Firebird at The Brevard Music Center   An afternoon of music composed by some of the twentieth century's most influential composers. With works from Stravisnky, Liadov, Copland, and Corigliano, Ken Lam will lead the Brevard Concert Orchestra in a performance that truly spans the styles of the last century. PreConcert at 2 PM - Special pre-concert performances one hour before curtain, featuring BMC's students and artist faculty.

Get a link for the Firebird at Th Brevard Music Center and other Brevard NC information HERE.

Brevard Music Center Beethoven Concert

July 20   Beethoven 5 at The Brevard Music Center    The Brevard Sinfonia performs arguably the best-known work in classical music--Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Led by Matthias Bamert, the concert also features Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, and Strauss's beloved tone poem Don Juan. The PreConcert is at 6:30 PM. Special pre-concert performances one hour before curtain, featuring BMC's students and artist faculty.  

The Brevard Music Center is reknowned throughout the country.  - Each summer more than 400 students, ages 14 through post-college, join professional musicians to eat, breathe and sleep music for seven weeks. In addition to a rigorous schedule of instruction, students collaborate with faculty and guest artists in more than eighty public performances.

Get a link for details about the Beethoven 5th Concert, the Brevard Music Center and other Brevard NC events and attractions HERE. 

Music on Main Street Tonight in Hendersonville

July 19   Music on Main Street    The 14th annual Music On Main Street concert series will be held every Friday evening from June 7 through August 16, 2012. Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of musical talents, from jazz, pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music. Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE.

WineFest at the River House

July 20   Winefest -  The Annual River House Winefest includes a Winefest wine glass, tastings from all the wineries, lots of music, and, of course, great River House food. The highlight of the festival will be wine samplings from nine North Carolina wineries: Biltmore, Brushy Mountain, Grassy Creek, Hanover Park, McRitchie, RagApple Lassie, RayLen and Round Peak.

The musical lineup features: Tim and Debbie Yates of Acoustic Heritage (bluegrass), Clay Lundsford Jazz Band, Martha Bassett Band (sultry Southern swing) and The Ardmores (soft rock and blues).

Get a link for WineFest and other Weekend events and Festivals on the NC Events Calendar.

Concert on the Creek in Sylva this Friday

July 19   Concerts on the Creek    Dashboard Blue Live concerts held every Friday night between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. The free outdoor performances take place at the Bridge Park Pavilion beside Scott Creek in downtown Sylva NC on Fridays from 7:30-9:30 PM. All shows are family-friendly, drawing diverse audiences comprised of locals and visitors alike.

Folkmoot Begins This Week in Western North Carolina

July 17 - 28    Folkmoot 2013    Folkmoot USA, North Carolina’s Official International Folk Festival, will kick off this summer’s celebration with a reception in Waynesville.  On July 18 the Gala Preview and Champagne Reception will be held at the Stompin’ Ground in Maggie Valley, a private event for Friends of Folkmoot, donors and sponsors. Check the website for daily celebrations in cities throughout the NC mountains.

The Lengend of Tom Dooley in Wilkesboro NC

July 18-20     Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend     The Performance recounts the famous 1860's lovers' triangle tale that became one of the nation's first highly publicized crimes of passion. Performed at the Fort Hamby Amphitheater, the drama brings to life the romance, jealousy, and mystery surrounding the murder of Laura Foster.

In this visually stunning portrayal, audience members are treated to the sights and sounds of frontier NC, from the cannon blast of the Civil War to the fanciful tune of a "mollasy boilin' " dance.


Fort Hamby Park is located on the north side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find channel catfish, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, threadfin shad, spotted bass, hybrid striped bass and tiger muskellunge. There are miles of hiking trails surround the lake, including the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. An additional 25 miles of mountain biking trails can be found at the Warrior Creek and Dark Mountain areas.

The Reservoir's campground offers a thick canopy of forest on one side and the scenic lake shore on the other. There are 33 campsites available, all with electric hookups, including one large group site that can accommodate up to 100 guests.  Modern amenities like flush toilets, drinking water and showers create a comfortable camping experience, while a playground, sandy beach, basketball court and horseshoe pit provide additional recreation opportunities.

Get a link for The Tom Dooley Legend performance, W, Kerr Scott Reservoir and other local events and attractions on the Wilkesboro NC Visitor Guide.

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands begins this Week

July 18 - 21 at the Civic (Cellular) Center in downtown Asheville: Setting the standard for fine craft shows since 1948, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands takes the stage with nearly 200 mountain artists.
 

The juried participants from the Southern Highland Craft Guild will fill the center selling their works of clay, glass, leather, metal, fiber, mixed media, natural materials, paper, wood, and jewelry. Styles range from contemporary to traditional.
The Fair also features craft demonstrations and, beginning on Friday, local musicians share their love of old time and bluegrass music on the arena stage.
Visit the website to view the list of juried artists by media, craft demonstrations, and the entertainment schedule. 

Get a link for the Craft Fair and other Asheville NC visitor Information HERE.

NC Mountain Biking: Hot Doggett 100 Bike Ride in Mars Hill

July 13   Hot Doggett 100 Bike Ride   5th Annual Hot Doggett 100 and Devil's Fork Metric Century Ride with the same challenging 100 mile and 100 kilometer closed loop courses as last year. The 100 mile course covers some of the most scenic and lightly traveled roads anywhere in western North Carolina. If you are seeking a challenge, you will find it in the 9,600 feet of ascension on this course.The weather forecast for ride-day is looking good with early morning temperature of 61, rising to the mid-70s with only a 20% chance of thunderstorms. Come out and watch these amazing athletes meet the challenge.

Learn more about Mars Hill NC HERE. 

Motorcycle Tour this Weekend in Maggie Valley

July 11 - 12   RoadRunner Magazine Touring Weekend at Wheels Through Time   Established in 2006, the RoadRUNNER Touring Weekend is held each year in memory of the magazine’s founder, Christian Neuhauser. RoadRUNNER team members, subscribers, and anyone with a passion for motorcycles and for fun is encouraged to attend. This year around 500 participants are expected locations from across the country. 

Wheels Through Time Museum is a consummate collection of over 250 rare antique American Motorcycles and Automobiles. Equally as astounding is the memorabilia collection that unites the "art of the motorcycle" with the generation of Americans that enjoyed a lifestyle peculiar to the "American Mainstream." The thrust of the museum is to educate future generations to a fascinating spectrum of Americana. 

Get a link for the RoadRunner Magazine Tour and other local events, Smoky Mountains attractions and lodging on the Maggie Valley NC Visitor Guide.

Brevard Music Center Presents Swingsational this Weekend

July 13   Swingsational! at The Brevard Music Center   Join the Brevard Sinfonia for a performance of American classics and swing favorites. The concert's first half will feature orchestral works from America's best-loved composers.

After intermission, the orchestra will be joined by the spectacular Capitol Quartet for Swingsational! featuring tunes by Cole Porter, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and more. PreConcert at 6:30 PM - Special pre-concert performances one hour before curtain, featuring BMC's students and artist faculty.

Get local information for lodging, restaurants and attractions on the Brevard NC Visitor Guide. 

58th Annual Highlands Games and Gathering O' Scottish Clans on Grandfather Mountain

 July 11-14    The 58th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering O' Scottish Clans   Join 1000s of Scots in 85 clans decked out in their finest plaid for the annual celebration of Scottish heritage. Live Celtic music, tradition heritage events and Highlands games.  New this year is a Saturday night Celtic Rock Concert.  

The Gathering begins on Thursday with a picnic, sheep herding and Celtic music. At 7:30 PM The Bear: Assault on Grandfather, a five-mile footrace climbs 1,568 feet in elevation from the town of Linville to the summit of Grandfather Mountain. Over 800 runners will start up the Old Yonahlossee Road from Linville at 7 PM, circle the Highland Games track around 7:15, and head up the Grandfather Mountain summit road. The evening concludes with a torchlight ceremony.

Friday begins with a mountain bike race and continues with a Preliminary athletic competition, sheep herding, music/dancing exhibitions. Celtic Groves will be open and other activities will highlight the day. The official opening ceremony will be held.

Events throughout the weekend range from the Scottish Fiddling Workshop & Jam Session to Highland Wrestling to the Highland Dancing Atlantic International Championship, piping, drumming, Scottish athletic events, track and field events, Scottish country dancing, Scottish fiddling, and Scottish harp. Get a complete calendar of events online.

Get a link for the Highlands Games and find lodging near Grandfather Mountain on the Linville NC Visitor Guide, the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide or the Banner Elk NC Visitor Guide.

Cherokee Mid-Summer Trout Fishing Tournament

Date: July 12 - 14   Mid-Summer Trout Fishing Tournament   Compete for $10,000 in tagged fish in the rivers on the Cherokee Reservation (excluding the 2.2 miles of catch and release waters) Hundreds of specially tagged fish will be stocked in the Cherokee public fishing waters.

When a tagged fish is caught it can be redeemed for cash prizes ranging from $20 to $500 based on the color of the tag. Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration necessary to redeem cash prize.

Get a link for details about the Cherokee Mid-summer Fishing Tournament and other Cherokee NC events, lodging and attractions HERE.  

Highlands Hosts the 14th Annual Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival

July 11 - 14     14th Annual Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival   Over 1,000 garden and nature lovers from across the US come together to celebrate. The event features a tour of majestic mountain gardens in the Ravenel community, a flower show that includes flower arrangement, horticulture and photography divisions, an exclusive Benefactor tour of the Southern Highlands Reserve and the always elegant Benefactor Party. 

Proceeds support The Bascom, a nonprofit visual arts center. Friday-Saturday July 13th -14th Flower Show, Garden Tours, and Luncheon. Sunday July 15th Southern Highlands Reserve Tour and Benefactor Party--For Benefactor Donors Only.

Get links for Highlands lodging, map and local attractions on the Highlands NC Visitor Guide.

The Annual Swananoa Gathering Begins Today in Asheville

July 7 - 13   Swanannoa Gathering - Traditional Songs   A comprehensive program completely devoted to traditional styles of singing. Unlike programs where singing takes a back seat to the instrumentalists, it is the entire focus of this week, which aims to help restore the power of songs within the larger traditional music scene. This year’s program has several new features. The week’s first night will feature the Gathering’s own Grand Ole Opry, with folks who have performed regularly on the Nashville stage. “Too Slim” from Riders in the Sky will emcee the evening with his hilarious Opry humor and his upright bass.

For the sixth year, Traditional Song Week presents a gathering of highly influential singers and musicians who have remained devoted over the years to preserving and promoting traditional song.

This year’s program has several new features: The week’s first night will feature the Gathering’s own Grand Ole Opry, with folks who have performed regularly on the Nashville stage. “Too Slim” from Riders in the Sky will emcee the evening with his hilarious Opry humor and his upright bass. Bring your boots and hats.

The evening will also introduce the first Traditional Comic Song Contest in which students will have an opportunity to share their funniest versions of traditional songs. The Community Gathering time each day affords  the opportunity to experience together as a group diverse topics on the shared love of traditional song.

Several days will be hosted by NPR’s legendary broadcaster, Fiona Ritchie of The Thistle & Shamrock. She will conduct interviews to be aired on the radio with Brian McNeill from Scotland, Cathie Ryan from Ireland, and a panel of staff discussing the future of traditional song. One day Swannanoa’s own Beth Magill will be highlighted, an artist who has influenced many by her life of music.

This year classes in singing with instruments (guitar, fiddle, mandolin) and song accompaniment will also be highlighted as  Dáithí Sproule (guitarist for Irish super-group Altan) and new staff member Brian Christianson from Nashville (who performs weekly on the Grand Ole Opry with the Mike Snider Band) are welcomed.

There will also be classes in bluegrass (taught by seven-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Dale Ann Bradley), blues (taught by Ben Wiley Payton from Mississippi, where the blues originated), gospel, songs of Ireland, Scotland and England, cowboy songs and songs of the frontier (taught by the finest yodeler on the Grand Ole Opry, Ranger Doug), North Carolina mountain ballads, songwriting in the tradition, finding your voice and choosing your songs, shape-note singing, duet harmony, community singing, camp meeting songs and more! The week will also feature nightly concerts and singing sessions, the Old Farmers Ball dance, a children’s program, ample opportunities to mix with other singers, and mid-day Community Gathering times.

If you love NC heritage music either as  musician or a listener, this week of education events and concerts is a "must" and most popular event.

La Mer at The Brevard Music Center this Saturday

July 6   La Mer at The Brevard Music Center    Grant Llewellyn leads the Brevard Sinfonia in concert with trumpet soloist Neal Berntsen performing Alexander Arutunian's Trumpet Concerto. The concert also includes Rameau's Les fêtes d'Hébé, Bartók's rousing Dance Suite, and one of Debussy's most admired orchestral works, La Mer. PreConcert at 6:50 PM - Special pre-concert performances one hour before curtain, featuring BMC's students and artist faculty. .
Additional concerts today: The Merry Widow at 2 PM with Pre-opera Talk at 1 PM.  Program of Song at 11 AM.

Get links for Brevard NC lodging, restaurants and attractions HERE.

Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend Presentation this Weekend in Wilkesboro

July 5-6   Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend   The Performance recounts the famous 1860's lovers' triangle tale that became one of the nation's first highly publicized crimes of passion. Performed at the Fort Hamby Amphitheater, the drama brings to life the romance, jealousy, and mystery surrounding the murder of Laura Foster.

In this visually stunning portrayal, audience members are treated to the sights and sounds of frontier NC-from the cannon blast of the Civil War to the fanciful tune of a "mollasy boilin' " dance.

Learn more about Wilkesboro NC HERE.

4th of July Events: Music on Main Street in Hendersonville

July 4   Music on Main Street    The 14th annual Music On Main Street concert series special 4th of July concert. Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of musical talents, from jazz, pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music. Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE.

Find Hendersonville NC links for lodging,  attractions, restaurants and more Visitor Information HERE.

 

4th of July Fireworks in the Mountains

July 4
NC City: LAKE LURE
Event: 4th of July Celebration at Lake Lure 
Take a fireworks cruise or stay on land and watch the Color Guard and Fireworks display beginning at 9:20 PM. The remarkable display over Lake Lure is considered one of the most spectacular anywhere in the mountains.  Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Ingles 4th of July Celebration in Pack Square Enjoy live music from some of Asheville's most popular bands along with a variety of family activities. The event begins at 4 PM and concludes with an amazing fireworks display at 9:30 PM.   Get a link for more details HERE. 

July 4
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event: Fireworks Extravaganza at Tweetsie Railroad    The Park stays open until 9 PM for one of the most popular annual events in the High Country. Enjoy all the usual Tweetsie fun and a fireworks extravaganza under the stars after the Park closes. An optional dinner and fireworks at the Hacienda is available including a special chick and BBQ buffet with all the Trimmings.    Get a link for more details HERE. 

July 4
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: Freedom Train - The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad  Celebrate Independence Day on the Freedom Train at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Ride the Fireworks Freedom Train and view one of the largest and most spectacular fireworks displays in Western North Carolina. The train departs at 8 PM, but you can arrive early to enjoy live music, local crafts and the downtown Freedom Fest.  Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: Annual Freedom Fest Celebration Celebrate your 4th of July with an old fashioned small yown street festival. The celebration begins at 10 AM with a dedication by the local VFW Post and continues with great local music throughout the day. The music is complemented with an amazing array of arts and crafts plus a children's area to keep the little ones occupied. Additional activities include the P.A.W.S. dog show, watermelon eating contest and hula hoop off. Stay for the full day or return later to enjoy the spectacular fireworks show after dark.  Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: RUTHERFORDTON
Event: An Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration   The fun begins at noon with a walking parade and continues throughout the day with a car/bike show, soap box derby, dunking booth, watermelon eating contest, cornhole, kids area, games, lots of food and more. The fireworks display begins at dark.   Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: BREVARD
Event: 4th of July Festival in Downtown Brevard  Activities include: 5K/10K Firecracker Run, Fine Arts and Craft Showcase, All Star Pet Show, Declaration of Independence Reading, Memorial Flag Raising, Classic Automobile Show, Old Time Fair, day-long music, Kids’ Bike Parade, Hot Dog Eating Contest, inflatables, face painting, children’s activities and end the day with the wonderful July 4th Fireworks.   Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: DILLSBORO
Event: Dillsboro Independence Day Celebration Enjoy a fun-filled Fourth in Dillsboro. Free play at games around town like checkers, corn hole and horseshoes. Entertainment begins on Front Street around 7 PM with the Hoss Howard Band (7:30 - 9:30 ). Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show. Fireworks will begin at dark from Harrison Quarry.    Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: MURPHY
Event: 4th of July Hometown Celebration Celebrate our nation’s birthday with a good old-fashioned hometown celebration! Great food, music, crafters, kids’ games and more events than you can shake a stick at. It all starts at 10 am and ends with a spectacular fireworks display at dark. The event is held in the Konehete Park in downtown Murphy.   Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: JEFFERSON
Event: 4th of July Celebration A celebration of 4th of July held in Ashe County Park beginning at sunset. 336-982-6185

July 4
NC City: WILKESBORO
Event: Fireworks in Wilkes County Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this favorite American tradition. The whole family will get excited about the Emergency Vehicle Parade that begins one hour before the fireworks start at dusk.   Get a link for more details HERE.

 

NC 4th of July Events: Fireworks Dsiplay in Downtown Asheville

July 4   Ingles 4th of July Celebration in Pack Square   Enjoy live music from some of Asheville's most popular bands along with a variety of family activities. The event begins at 4 PM and concludes with an amazing fireworks display at 9:30 PM.

4th of July Events: Tweetsie Railroad Fireworks Extravaganza

July 4   Fireworks Extravaganza at Tweetsie Railroad   The Park stays open until 9 PM for one of the most popular annual events in the High Country. Enjoy all the usual Tweetsie fun throughout the day and a special fireworks extravaganza under the stars after the Park closes. Make a 4th of July Memory at Tweetsie your family will treasure for years.

An optional dinner and fireworks at the Hacienda is available including a special chicken and BBQ buffet with all the Trimmings.
Tweetsie Railroad is located in Blowing Rock NC. 

Get visitor information about lodging, restaurants and local attractions HERE.