Thursday, October 2, 2014

Art and Music Events this Weekend Mark the Beggining of Fall Leaf Color

Art Walks:

Date: October 3, 2014
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association and see on of the reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine 2 years running. 20 downtown venues participate with a complete Downtown Gallery Guide and a map available at...  Read more and get a link here

Date: October 3. 2014
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event: Art After Dark
Downtown galleries and studios remain open until 9 PM. The evening features special openings, demonstrations, artist receptions, and music
...  Read more and get a link here

Date: October 3, 2014
NC City: BOONE
Event: First Friday Art Crawl in Downtown Boone
Experience the thriving Boone arts community, see an array of different performers and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Shops and businesses remain open to the public for
...  Read more and get a link here

Art and Music Festivals:

Date: October 4, 2014
NC City: NORTH WILKESBORO
Event:
Brushy Mountain Apple Festival and Apple Jam This event is one of the largest one-day arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast and features a variety of arts and crafts, food and entertainment. It is preceded on Friday evening by The Apple Jam, live music beginning at 6 PM and continuing
...  Read more and get a link here

Date: October 4, 2014NC City: DILLSBORO
Event: ColorFest, Art and Taste of Appalachia Autumn's colors and flavors take center stage during this popular annual festival. This arts and food event fills the sidewalks of Dillsboro with a variety of mountain artisans demonstrating their skills, plus food
...  Read more and get a link here

Date: October 4, 2014
NC City: MARS HILL
Event: Madison County Heritage Festival Traditional mountain music and old-time craft demonstrations, local arts and crafts fill the town of Mars Hill and the Mars Hill College campus at this family-friendly festival. Food available from
...  Read more and get a link here

Date: October 4 - 5, 2014
NC City: BRASSTOWN
Event: John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival Celebrate the rich heritage of Appalachia at the 41th annual Folk School Fall Festival, featuring over 200 juried and non-juried craftspeople. Handcrafted items for sale include jewelry, woodturning, pottery, weaving, ironwork, photography, rugs, woodcarvings, furniture, paintings, baskets, and much more. Live music and dance on two stages, great food, craft demonstrations, and kids' activities including pony rides are just a
...  Read more and get a link here

Art  and Craft Markets:
 
Date:
October 4 - 5, 2014
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Art on Main This is the 55th annual fine arts and fine crafts show again held in Historic Downtown Hendersonville. The Downtown area is transformed into a giant outdoor art gallery featuring the finest artists and artisans from the
...  Read more and get a link here

Date: October 4, 2014
NC City: OLD FORT
Event:
ArtsMart   Locally created arts and crafts. Stop by to chat with the creators of these one-of-a-kind items while you shop for yourself, family or friends. Something for everyone including baskets, paintings, woodwork, wreaths, candles and
...  Read more and get a link here

Date: October 4, 2014
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event: Art in the Park
A juried art and crafts show featuring 90 artists held in the picturesque downtown park once a month from May through October. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery
...  Read more and get a link here

Date: October 4, 2014
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Asheville Art in the Park The finest handcrafted art in the area is on display and for sale at Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. Muddy Knees Design and
...  Read more and get a link here

Music Events:

Date: October 3, 2014
NC City: NORTH WILKESBORO
Event: Brushy Mountain Apple Jam
A musical event held at the corner of 10th and Main in downtown North Wilkesboro, the Friday evening preceding the Apple Festival. This year Taylon Hope Miller joins the
...  Read more and get a link here

Date: October 4, 2014
NC City: MARS HILL
Event:
Bascom Lamar Lunsford Music Festival An all-day festival celebrating regional music and dance traditions. The event is the second oldest folk festival in Western North Carolina and was named in honor of cofounder Bascom Lamar Lunsford. Lunsford was a musician and folklorist who dedicated his life to collecting and promoting the music of the Southern Appalachians. Through his work he became known as...  Read more and get a link here


    

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