This Week's Events in Ashe County

Ashe County is known for art, music and some of the friendliest folks around. See for yourself at this week's events:

DINNER & BLUEGRASS every Friday through Thanksgiving at Todd General Store. Dinner at 6pm, bluegrass at 7pm.

FAIRIES & GNOMES, House Building. Saturday, Nov. 6 at 2pm at the Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area picnic area. Come up and use your imagination and natural materials to build a woodland creature house. Call 336-246-9653 for more info.

LARRY PENNINGTON & ALAN MASTIN MEMORIAL FESTIVAL Saturday, Nov. 6 at 4pm at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs. Great bands - Whitetop Mountain Band, Creek Junction, Carolina Travelers. Food available.

MT. JEFFERSON GEOLOGY ROCKS, House Building. Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2pm at the Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area picnic area. Visitors will observe several types of geological formations on a nature hike of the Rhododendron Trail. Learn about metamorphic formations and intrusive quartz. Call 336-246-9653 for more info.

BEN WAKEMAN SINGER/ SONGWRITER AT RIVER HOUSE'S SUNDAY SALON in Grassy Creek. Sunday, Nov. 7 beginning at 4pm; hors d'oeuvre at 5pm, 4-course chef's choice menu at 6pm. Call 336-982-2109 for reservations. CLICK HERE for info about Ben Wakeman.

Asheville Tourists T-Shirt Sale $8.99 until Friday

Fall Special! Fans, the Tourists are getting a "new look"! Now is your chance to take advantage of our fall specials taking place from now until 12 noon on Friday, Nov 5.

ALL regular T-shirts including mens tees, womens tees, and kids tees are only $8.99!
Polo shirts are just $19.99 (Reg. $45)!
All hoodies and sweatshirts are also on sale for as low as $19.99 (Reg $39.99 and above)!
Doing some early holiday shopping? Our baseballs make excellent stocking stuffers. They are usually $6/each, but are only $1.99 during this limited time sale.

Order online now by visiting the Tourists Trap. For more information, you may contact a Tourists staff member at (828) 258-0428 ext. 200.

We Still Have Game Worn Jerseys Available!
Fans, the Tourists still have some 2010 game worn jerseys for sale. There is still a large selection of home, away, and batting practice jerseys. There are also a few red alternate jerseys. For more information, call Brent at (828) 258-0428 ext. 200.

Grandfather Mountain's 5th Annual Winter Weather Contest

Make Your Winter Weather Prediction And WIN! Enter the E-Club Winter Weather Contest and WIN a day at Grandfather Mountain for your family! The person who comes closest to predicting the actual 2010-2011 winter temperature and snowfall totals will receive a day pass for six to Grandfather Mountain with lunch at Mildred's Grill included. So get out your crystal ball and make your prediction today! Read more about it.

All Aboard - It's Time for the Polar Express

Nov 5 - 7  'The Polar Express'  comes to life when the train departs Bryson City NC for a journey to our North Pole. Read along with the magical story and meet Santa. Enjoy holiday caroling, hot cocoa, a special treat and a memento for the children. Daily departure times vary. Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum! Event runs through December 23.