FREE Concert Tonight in Hendersonville NC

June 29, 2015   Monday Night Live concert series   featuring  Pop the Clutch.  These summer concerts are held at the Visitors Center in historic downtown Hendersonville NC. 

Bring a lawn chair, but no pets or alcohol. The seating area opens after 5:30 PM and the concerts are from 7 PM - 9 PM

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Annual Fishing Derby on Beech Mountain this Weekend

June 27, 2015   Beech Mountain Kid’s Fishing Derby   Held on Lake Coffee this annual event begins at 9 AM. Enjoy a great day with the family and a stocked lake full of trout and other fish. Children 12 and under only may enter the derby. Prizes are awarded for various categories, and there is no charge. 

For more information call 828-387-3003.

Get links for complete local information on the Beech Mountain Visitor Guide.

Weekend Live Concerts in the Mountains

Date:      June 25, 2015
NC City:  ASHEVILLE
Event:     Homegrown in Pritchard Park  This performance features Pierce Edens.  Free performances by local singer/songwriters each Thursday between Memorial Day and Labor Day at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. Held from 6 PM - 8 PM and sponsored by 98.1 The River radio station.  Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar

Date:      June 26, 2015
NC City:  SYLVA 
Events:   Concerts on the Creek - The 96.5 House Band  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 on Fridays from 7:30-9:30 PM. All shows are family-friendly, drawing diverse audiences comprised of locals and visitors alike.  Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar

Date:      June 26, 2015
NC City:  HENDERSONVILLE
Event:     Music on Main Street Featuring Emporium Band  The annual Music On Main Street concert series will be held every Friday evening from June through August. Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of musical talents, from jazz, pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music with room to dance. There will also be a corvette car show sponsored by the Hendersonville Antique Car Club.  Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE.  Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar

Date:      June 26, 2015 
NC City:  WEST JEFFERSON  
Event:     Backstreet Park Summer Concert Series   Free summer concert series held every 3rd and 4th Friday nights from May-August, 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Bring your chair, blanket or picnic and enjoy the sounds of traditional, old time, and bluegrass music for ages.  Rain locations: the Farmer's Market or the Ashe Arts Center.   Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar

Date:      June 26, 2015
NC City:  CASHIERS 
Event:     Groovin' On The Green  This concert features " Mangas Colorado"  (folk-rock).  Live summer music concert with great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather. The summer concert series is held on Friday at 6:30 pm at the Village Commons. (Frank Allen Road – Next to the Post Office). FREE event, but tips appreciated.  Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar

Date:      June 27, 2015 
NC City:  Just north of Boone in Galax VA
Event:     Blue Ridge Music Center Concert - Còig and The Whitop Mountain Band    The Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Concert Series is performed rain or shine. You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket (NO ALCOHOL please) and encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Phone ticket sales through BRPF Office end at Noon on Friday and are available online up to 12 hours before the concert. The Galax Smokehouse serves BBQ, sides and drinks at each concert. Check the website for details about the performers and concerts.   Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar

Date:      June 27, 2015
NC City:  ROBBINSVILLE
Event:     An Appalachian Evening - The Special Consensus    This annual summer concert series offers an ever-changing schedule of bluegrass, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists — quality entertainment for the entire family. Rich in cultural heritage, An Appalachian Evening continues to be a favorite with locals and visitors alike. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium.   Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar

Date:      June 28, 2015
NC City:  ASHEVILLE
Event:    Sunday Music in the Park    This week presenting Busker Performance ft. Abby the Spoon Lady and Josh Newton.  Free performances by local musicians at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville. Held from 4  PM - 6 PM and sponsored by the Asheville Downtown Association. Get a link for details on the NC Events Calendar


 

Grandfather Mountain Hosts Night Hike

June 26, 2015  The Beauty of the Night Guided Hike   8 PM   Join Grandfather Mountain naturalists for a guided walk to challenge your senses and experience the beauty of the night atop beautiful Grandfather Mountain. 

This one-and-a-half-hour walk will explore various locations on the Mountain, talking about nocturnal animals and other natural features. The walks are not strenuous but do include some trails. 

Reservations are required, and space is limited to 20 participants. Call (828) 733-4326 to reserve your space. Children must be 8 or older to participate. Programs are $15 for the general public and free for Bridge Club members.

Grandfather Mountain is located between Blowing Rock NC and Linville NC 

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All Aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for BBQ and Brews

June 27, 2015    Fontana Trestle Train BBQ and Brews   The Barbeque and Brews Dinner Trains feature locally hand-crafted beer from Heinzelmannchen Brewery and Nantahala Brewing Company. plus slow-cooked authentic North Carolina Barbeque. 

The train departs Bryson City NC Depot at 7 PM and travels through the scenic mountain countryside to the Fontana Trestle for a spectacular sunset. The base ticket prices from $69 (adults over 21 only) and includes a souvenir tasting glass with three beer samples and a meal of pulled pork, homemade coleslaw and apple pie. Additional beer will be available for purchase. 

 

Fathers Day Weekend Events: WNC Highlands Celtic Festival

June 19 - 21, 2015   Annual WNC Highlands Celtic Festival   This event features Celtic music and dance by the Scottish tribal group Albannach, international supergroup Rathkeltair, the Southern Highlands' own Cutthroat Shamrock, plus Marcille Wallis & Friends, Stirling Bridge, My Three Kilts, the Montreat Scottish Pipes and Drums, and the Moynihan School of Irish Dance. 

There will also be authentic Celtic and Regional Foods and beer by Western North Carolina's first microbrewery, Highland Brewing Company. The Festival also includes Celtic Vendors, Highland Athletic Demonstrations, Border Collie Demonstrations, Clans Convening, and Dance Demonstrations. 

The event is held at the Asheville Outdoor Center on the banks of the French Broad River.Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the gate.

Fathers Day Weekend Events: Scottish Heritage Festival

 June 18 - 20, 2015   Scottish Heritage Festival  This popular event is always held on Father's Day Weekend, and features Scottish Fun, Food, Fashion, Music, Dancers, Games, Clans, Border Collie Demonstrations, Crafters, Continuous Entertainment and Culture for the whole family. The event kicks off with a golf tournament and is held in Franklin NC.

Fathers Day Weekend Events: Chimney Rock State Park Admission Special

June 20 - 21, 2015   Father's Day Weekend Admission Special Buy one regularly-priced adult admission and Dad or Grampa receives one free, Forget the tie! Give dad what he really wants: a getaway to the mountains at Chimney Rock for incredible views and scenic hiking with the family. 

Buy one regularly-priced adult admission and dad's or granddad's admission is free with the online coupon. Coupon must be presented (in print or on your mobile device) to the Ticket Plaza at the time of purchase. Valid June 20-21, 2015 only. 

Get complete local information on the Chimney Rock NC Visitor Guide.

 

The Blue Ridge Music Center Presents Della Mae Live Concert

June 13, 2015     Blue Ridge Music Center Concert - Della Mae with Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer    The Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Concert Series is performed rain or shine. You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket (NO ALCOHOL please) and encouraged to bring a lawn chair. 

Phone ticket sales through BRPF Office end at Noon on Friday and are available online up to 12 hours before the concert. The Galax Smokehouse serves BBQ, sides and drinks at each concert. Check the website for details about the performers and concerts

The Blue Ridge Music Center was established by the U.S. Congress in 1997, with support from The National Council for the Traditional Arts, The Music Center includes an outdoor amphitheater, an indoor interpretive center/theater, and The Roots of American Music, a FREE interactive, and entertaining, exhibition highlighting the historical significance of the region’s music.

Road Race this weekend in Nantahala

June 13 - 14, 2015   Chasing the Dragon Hillclimb   This is a Sports Car Club of America Time Trial event. Competition licensed drivers in prepared sports cars race one at a time up a 2 mile mountain road in class competition. 

The course is located near The Tail of the Dragon in beautiful Robbinsville NC and Graham County. The road race is on the edge of the Nantahala Forest where spectators, course workers and drivers enjoy some of North Carolina's most beautiful mountain scenery. 

Join the fun us as a driver, a worker, event staff or a spectator for a true southern tradition that began in the 50's: HILLCLIMB.  

 

Mountain Spirits: Spanish Wine Tasting at Maggie B's

June 12, 5:30 - 8 PM at Maggie B's Wine & Specialty Store, 10 C South Main Street in Weaverville NC: Spanish Wine Tasting. This week Maggie B's will be pouring some of the country's refreshing whites and rich reds. Stop in and see why wines from Spain are the best sellers in the store.

June 11, 5:30-7:30: Kick off summer at Maggie B's with a glass (or two) of wine, and learn how Noonday Collection creates beautiful jewelry that benefits children and families in impoverished areas of the world. Local Noonday Ambassadors Natalie Knauer and Jessica Graham will be there to style you in a variety of fair trade pieces, handmade from global artisans, while sharing information on how you can look gorgeous and help others at the same time.  This isn't just another jewelry party-- it's fashion with a mission. Bring your friends in for a night of fun, and register to win free jewelry too.