March 19, 2016 Burnsville SpringFest
Celebrate the arrival of spring by shopping a wide
variety of unique items such as paintings, quilted sheep, teddy bears,
wooden bowls, stained glass, painted signs, glass ornaments, beeswax
candles, baked goods and much more.
Admission: FREE.
Burnsville NC, the county seat for
Yancey County, is the nearest town to
Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain
east of the Mississippi. 18 additional
peaks with elevations exceeding 6,300
feet are also near Burnsville.
The
region surrounding Burnsville boasts of
more crafters and artisans per capita
than anywhere else in the United States.
When you visit downtown Burnsville you
will find art galleries, antique shops,
restaurants, a handmade paper & tea
shop, a coffee shop, and specialty
stores all within walking distance from
the historic town square.
September 10-12, 2015
Carolina Mountains
Literary Festival
This two day festival, held at several venues in
downtown Burnsville, provides a unique, intimate setting for readers and
regional authors to mingle.
Enjoy a fascinating array of talks and
workshops that include everything from listening to readings of recently
published books to learning how to pen a memorable memoir.
Pre-registration, along with a $25 fee is required for the following
workshops: Story from Thin Air (fiction), Making Meaning from our
Memories, From Concept to Publishing: Learning the steps for Writing a
Memoir, and to Dwell in Possibility (poetry).
Admission: General
sessions free, 3-hour workshops $25 and banquet on Friday September 5 is
$30
Get links for complete local information on the Burnsville NC Visitor Guide.
August 7 - 8, 2015
Mount Mitchell
Craft Fair
Hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors will participate in the
59th Annual Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair. The event takes place on the
Town
Square and surrounding streets. Handcrafters from all over the United
States come to sell their wares including baskets, candles, kettle
corn,
pottery, stained glass, and so much more.
Quilt squares appear not
only on local barns and buildings but are for sale by some of the best
quilters since Betsy Ross. Handmade clothes, purses, and vests, are just
some of the items that adorn the beautifully decorated booths.
There will also be homemade jams and jellies as well as Barbeque and
Southern tea.
The event is free to the
public with bluegrass and cloggin entertainment throughout the day.
FInd links for complete local information on the Burnsville NC Visitor Guide.
September 27 - 29 Yancy County Big Fall Flea Don't miss the Yancey County annual “Fall Flea” sale. If you are looking for furniture you'll find it here. If you need pictures you'll find them by the dozens. You will find just about anything imaginable: antiques, clothes, pottery, kitchenware and utensils, home decor, furniture, Christmas/seasonal, kids' toys/clothes, books/tapes, eectronics, small appliances, tools, outdoor, sporting goods, jewelry, craft supplies and more.
The nearby Old Timey Festival will take place the very same weekend and is within walking distance to the sale. This event is FREE and open to the public.
September 20-23 Glass in the Mountains A
Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Studio Art Glass. Events
activities include private visits to well known glass artists
studios, glass demonstrations and exhibitions. private tour of Harvey
Littleton studio and a Gala Event at Town Center.
The Toe River
Valley, home to the father of studio glass Harvey Littleton and over 50
other glass artists, will celebrate by hosting a weekend of events
happening in and around Burnsville, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Micaville, and Penland, North Carolina.
Learn about this remarkable glass community and take studio tours, watch glass blowing demonstrations, enjoy a gallery hop of glass exhibitions, including A History of Glass in the Toe Valley exhibit at the Toe River Arts Council in Spruce Pine, and attend a gala evening featuring a lecture and book signing of A Life in Glass by author Joan Falconer Byrd at the Burnsville Town Center.
Get a link for more details, event and artists participating in Glass on the Mountains on the Burnsville NC Visitor Guide.
July 21 6th Annual Carolina PushRodz Car Show Run for the Hills for you "fill" of cars, fun and prizes. This is a free family events with no charge for parking or to enter a car. BBQ, funnel cakes and drinks will be available for purchase.
Get a link for details about the PushRodz Car Show and other local events on the Burnsville NC Visitor Guide
