NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Biltmore Blooms Biltmore's gardens, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, are alive with color as spring arrives. Enjoy special events and the beauty of tulips, azaleas, and countless other flowers during Biltmore Blooms. Guests will be able to step down into the Winter Garden to enjoy a display of exotic orchids intimately, just as George and Edith Vanderbilt's guests might have. Some of the plants will be the same species that were planned for the Biltmore Conservatory in 1894. Outdoors, enjoy a beautiful progression of blooms from tulips to pansies, azaleas, and much more.
Date: April 8-29, 2016
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Interlude The Media Arts Project (MAP) and Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) announce Interlude, a month-long series of contemporary art events to be held in and around BMCM+AC’s galleries in downtown Asheville. Inspired by Albers’ break from the norm, Interlude is a break with their own tradition and will be held in lieu of {Re}HAPPENING, the annual weekend art event at the former Black Mountain College site at Lake Eden. Interlude is a platform for artists of multiple disciplines to carry out experimental and non-traditional practices emphasized by the scholars of Black Mountain College. The event will activate a variety of spaces in downtown Asheville through music, dance, poetry, video, installation, conversation, and participatory events.
Date: April 14-17, 2016
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: WNC Orchid Society Show The WNC Orchid Society will host its annual show at The North Carolina Arboretum. The popular juried plant show will also feature award-winning orchid vendors, many of whom are nationally recognized growers and hybridizers. Rare and unusual plants, specialty lighting and orchid supplies will be available for purchase. Admission: Free with parking fee admission ($8 per vehicle).
Date: April 14 - 17, 2016
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event: Savor Blowing Rock (formerly The Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival) Now in its 11th year, this festival celebrates the excitement of spring in the Blue Ridge with the best in cuisine, wine, and beer. Enjoy pairings, dinners, seminars, entertainments, and the Grand Tasting.
Date: April 15, 2016
NC City: BRASSTOWN
Event: Music Events at John C Campbell Folk School: Archipelago - "Composers Across the Pond"- Collected and Composed Songs of American composer, John Jacob Niles and Welsh composer, Ralph Vaughn Williams. Archipelago is a trio of classically trained musicians who have created a concert based on folk music as appropriate to the the concert's location at the Historic John C. Campbell Folk School, but also because so much of Appalachian folk music came to the mountains through the settlers who moved here long ago from the British Isles. Ralph Vaughn Williams and John Jacob Niles, the two composer/song collectors featured in the program represent that migration of traditional music. 7 PM - FREE admission, but DONATIONS WELCOME.
Date: April 16, 2016
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: The Asheville City Open Air Market will be open on Saturdays 8 AM - 1 PM, April - December at the Public Works Building, 161 S. Charlotte Street in downtown Asheville NC and on Wednesdays at Town Square Blvd in Biltmore Park Town Square . Find the the freshest, best-tasting food around and local artisan products in two locations for your convenience, downtown and South Asheville.EBT, credit, and debit cards are accepted. Additional activities include live music, cooking demonstrations and food tastings from local chefs.
Date: April 16, 2016
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event: Naturalist Niche: Spring Wildflower Walk at Chimney Rock State Park Grab your cameras and field guides for this informative, moderate hike with a Park naturalist to find blooming beauties like trillium, mountain laurel, flame azaleas and more unique species. Location of hike may vary depending on where the most flowers are blooming. Dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water. Limited to 15; advance registration required.
Date: April 16, 2016
NC City: OLD FORT
Event: 3rd Saturday Classic Car Cruise-In Held in downtown, historic Old Fort (at the Hardees on Catawba). Sponsored by the Route 70 Cruisers, all makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles are invited to join the fun, no entrance or admission fees! There will be food, crafts and a "swap meet" area for treasure hunters.
Date: April 17 - 21, 2016
NC City: FONTANA DAM
Event: Spring Hike Week Whether you are a returning Spring Hike Week participant, or this is your first time at the Village, you will have a wonderful time enjoying Fontana Village Resort. Enjoy guided hikes and educational programs, plus there are many scheduled activities that will be available in which you may participate.
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