SPRING 2008
Volume 8 / No. 2
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Smoky Mountain Events
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April 3
Asheville, UNCA Jazz Combos in Concert, Lipinsky Auditorium, 7:30 p.m., $5, 828-251-6432
Asheville, Asheville Chamber Music Series presents Beaux Arts Trio, Unitarian Universalist Church, 8 p.m. $25, 828-658-2562
April 5
Fletcher, Mountain Men Tractor Pullers Association pulls, WNC Agricultural Center, features antique tractors, stock pick-up trucks and occasional exhibition tractors; 828-682-2645 or www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
April 5-6
Fletcher, Dressage in the Blue Ridge, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
Tryon, Horse Show Ventures, FENCE stadium, hunter/Jumper show, 8 a.m.-until, 828-859-9021
April 6
Brasstown, The Musica Vera Consort, Renaissance costume, period instruments, John C. Campbell Folk School, 2:30 p.m., 828-389-0033 or 828-835-9465
April 5-May 11
Asheville, Festival of Flowers, Biltmore Estate, the gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted come alive with color and blossoms, 800-411-3812 or www.biltmore.com
April 8
Beech Mountain, Guided Hike, 800-468-5506 or www.beechmtn.com
April 10
Blowing Rock, Blue Ridge Wine Festival, 828-295-7851 or www.blueridgewinefestival.com
April 11-13
Bryson City, NOC Spring Splash, the official opening of the season at Nantahala Outdoor Center, activities include paddling, mountain biking, family adventure race and more, 888-905-7238
April 11
Stecoah Valley, Carlotta Santana Concert & Dance, show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Stecoah Valley Center,
828-479-3364
April 12
Brevard, Old Time Plowing Day; meet a team of horses and a family who works their land the old way, Cradle of Forestry, $5 adults, youth free, 877-3130 or www.cradleofforestry.org
April 12-13
Fletcher, Paint Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or 336-667-8775 or www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
April 15
Fletcher, WNC Open Horse Show Circuit, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or 828-697-8785 or www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
April 15-16
Fletcher, Lippizzaner Stallions, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or 407-336-0366 or www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
April 17
Brevard, Brevard College Symphonic Winds, 7:30 p.m. free, 828-884-8330
Tryon, Ailey II (Dance Company), Tryon Fine Arts Center, 8 p.m. $20, 828-859-8322
April 19
Hendersonville, Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, Fate and Fairy Tales, 7:30 p.m., adults $25/ students $5, 828-697-5884 or www.hendersonvillesymphony.org
Tryon, 62nd Block House Steeplechase Races, FENCE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $50-$140, sanctioned steeplechase horse races, 800-438-3681 or www.fence.org
April 25
Brevard, 4th Friday Gallery Walks for 2008, fourth Friday each month from April-December, galleries, shops and stores, stay open late 5-9 p.m., 828-884-2787 or www.tcarts.org
April 25-26
Weaverville, Weaverville Art Safari Preview Party, 828-645-9065 or www.weavervilleartsafari.com
Hendersonville, Spring Plant Sale, Bullington Center, perennials, small trees and shrubs, herbs and some annuals, many unusual varieties, 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org
April 25-27
Bryson City, Cherokee Survivors’ Motorcycle Rally, Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, three-day swap meet, games, vendors, food and entertainment, 865-977-5858
Dillsboro, GSMR Biltmore Estate Wine/Dinner Train, a special gourmet dinner train with premium wines from the Biltmore Estate, 800-872-4681
April 26
Hendersonville, Historic Johnson Farm Festival, wagon rides, animals, craft and heritage exhibits, children’s activities, bluegrass, square dancers, house tours and food, 828-891-6585
Asheville, Rhododendron Truss Show and Plant Sale, NC Arboretum, featuring hundreds of blooms and unusual rhododendron and companion plants, 828-665-2492 or www.ncarboretum.org
April 26-27
Stecoah Valley, Ramp Festival, dinner at 5:30p.m. and concert at 7:30 p.m., 828-479-3364
April 27
Flat Rock, Hendersonville Chamber Music Concert Series presents Converse Trio, Blue Ridge Community College, 3 p.m., $17, students free, 828-890-4411
May
May 1
Asheville, Victorian Bridal “Here Comes the Bride,” Smith-McDowell House Museum, Victorian wedding exhibit, 828-253-9231 or www.wnchistory.org
May 1-9
Hendersonville, Blue Ridge Residencies, Center of Craft, Creativity & Design, exhibit highlights work created by a talented group of artists in residence, 828-890-2050 or www.craftcreativitydesign.org
May 1-11
Asheville, Festival of Flowers, Biltmore Estate, the gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted come alive with color and blossoms, 800-411-3812 or www.biltmore.com
May 2
Waynesville, Art After Dark, wide variety of arts along Main Street, held each first Friday from May- November, features artist openings, lectures, galleries open until 9 p.m., 828-452-9284
May 2-4
Fletcher, Spring Herb Festival, WNC Farmer’s Market, largest herb festival in southeast, 828-778-4365
May 2-18
Asheville, Asheville Community Theatre presents “Philadelphia Story,” Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m., Adults $22, seniors/students $19, children (3-17) $12, 828-254-1320
May 2
Fletcher, Mounted Patrol Open Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or 828-606-7971 or www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
May 3
Murphy, Spring Festival in downtown Murphy, crafts, food, music antique car show, kid’s corner, 828-837-6821
Bryson City, West Swain Fire Depart. Bass Tournament, BBQ dinner 828-488-6423 or 828-488-2424.
May 3-4
Hendersonville, Olde Tyme Music Festival, Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-4 p.m., musicians play hammered dulcimers, banjos, mandolins, fiddles, guitars & auto harps, 828-692-8588 or 828-697-2022
Flat Rock, Summer Music Series in Flat Rock, Little Rainbow Row, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., free, will feature regional artists, 828-697-7719
May 4
Fletcher, Western District 4-H Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
May 6
Beech Mountain, guided hike, 800-468-5506, www.beechmtn.com
May 9-November 2
Cherokee, Oconaluftee Indian Village, Cherokee village life in the 1750s, potters, basket weavers, blowgun marksmen, mask-makers, and craftsmen making canoes using ancient methods, 828-497-2315
May 9-10
Fletcher, Asheville Spring Classic Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or 704-483-5000 or www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
May 9-11
Fletcher, United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Dog Agility Trial, WNC Agricultural Center Davis Arena, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free, 828-697-2118 or www.blueridgeagility.com
Black Mountain, Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), workshops, folk art show, juried handcrafts, camping, lake adventures, music, dance and food, 828-686-8742 or www.theleaf.com
May 10
Dillsboro, Candy Making Festival, 828-631-0156
Hendersonville, Wildflower Identification, Bullington Center, 1-4 p.m., learn to identify native wildflowers using Newcombe’s Wildflower Guide, $12, 828-698-6104 or www.bullingtoncenter.org
Asheville, Carolinas Dahlia Society Tuber Sale & NC Chrysanthemum Society Plant Sale, NC Aboretum, 828-665-2492 or www.ncarboretum.org
Brevard, International Migratory Bird Celebration; guided morning bird walks, afternoon family-oriented activities, Cradle of Forestry, $5 adults, youth free, 877-3130 or www.cradleofforestry.org
May 10-11
Hendersonville, Tour de Falls, DuPont State Forest, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $10, 828-884-2006 or 828-692-2929 or www.dupontforest.com
May 14-17
Fletcher, Asheville Lions Club Benefit Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or 828-252-5706 or www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
May 24
Hendersonville, Garden Jubilee Festival, 800-828-4244 or www.historichendersonville.org
Waynesville, Downtown Waynesville Block Party, food and live bands, free, 828-456-3517
May 24-25
Bryson City, Memorial Day Pow Wow, Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee dance, food, arts, crafts, and entertainment, 800-438-1601
May 16-17
Bryson City, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, walk to raise money for ACS, begins at 7 p.m. and will continue all night with closing ceremony in the morning, 828-837-9180
May 16-18
Bryson City, Cruise the Smokies – Spring Cherokee Rod Run, vintage, pre-1972 vehicles, 828-497-8126
May 16-23
Bryson City, GSMR Little Engine Rail Tour, “The Little Engine That Could” train rides, characters from the book, game, musical entertainment, petting zoo, toy store and more, 800-872-4681
May 17
Bryson City, Strawberry Jam Festival, celebration of mountain music and agriculture, pick-your-own strawberries, mountain workhorse and blacksmithing exhibitions, music and crafters, 828-488-7889
May 23-25
Fletcher, Motorama ‘08, WNC Agricultural Center, Classic Car Auction, Car Show & Swap Meet, 828-687-1414 or 864-680-9800 or ww.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western
May 23-24
Bryson City, Heritage Festival Weekend, old-time gospel, a highlands pipe and drum corps, classic country and bluegrass, local arts and crafts, food, games for the kids, 828-488-3681 or 800-867-9246
May 24-25
Hendersonville, 15th Annual Garden Jubilee Festival, 100’s of plants for sale, arts & crafts, garden talks, children’s hands-on clinic and food, 828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244 or www.historichendersonville.org
Bryson City, Memorial Day Powwow, native drums and chants, champion Indian dancers in competition and exhibition, 828-497-8128
Tryon, Progessive Show Jumping, FENCE, 8 a.m.-until, free, 828-859-9021 or www.fence.org
May 24-26
Asheville, Summer Holiday Weekends, Biltmore Estate, musical performances, complimentary wine seminars, wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, 800-411-3812 or www.biltmore.com
May 25
Flat Rock, Hendersonville Chamber Music Concert Series presents Pastyme, Blue Ridge Community College Patton Auditorium, 3 p.m., $17, students free, 828-890-4411
May 26
Flat Rock, Sandburg Folk Music Festival, Carl Sandburg Home, live entertainment will include instrumentals, folk ballads and spiritual songs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free, 828-693-4178 or www.nps.gov/carl
May 30-June 1
Fletcher, American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog Agility Trial, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilit/agcenter/western
Fletcher, Paint Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or 704-545-2241 or www.carolinapainthorseclub.com
May 31
Tryon, Carolina Carriage Club, Combined Driving Event, FENCE Stadium, 8 p.m., free, 828-859-9021
June
June 1-August 31
Asheville, Summer Housekeeping Practice, Smith-McDowell House Museum, recreation of 19th century summertime housekeeping, adults $7, children $3, 828-253-9231 or www.wnchistory.org
June 2
Bryson City, 6th Annual Kids Fishing Tournament, annual fishing tournament open to children through age 12, no entry fee, hot dog lunch provided, 828-488-4122
June 6
Fletcher, Mountain Men Tractor Pullers Association pulls, WNC Agricultural Center, features antique tractors, stock pick-up trucks and occasional exhibition tractors, 828-682-2645 www.mtnmentractorpullers.com
Hendersonville, 10th Annual Music On Main Street concert series Season Opener and Classic Car Show, Visitors Information Center - 201. S. Main St., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., free, every Friday through August 22, Bring a Chair, No Pets or Alcohol. 800-828-4244 or 828-693-9708 or www.historichendersonville.org
June 6-8
Fletcher, Asheville Kennel Club, AKC All Breed Dog Show, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or 828-689-4124, www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilit/agcenter/western
Cherokee, Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Gourd Festival, Classes, demonstrations, displays, vendors and plenty of top-quality gourds to choose among., 828-497-9131 ext. 238
June 7
Bryson City, Music in the Mountains, bluegrass and old-time music, 6:30p.m.-8:30 p.m. at train depot, 828-488-3681
Hendersonville, Henderson County Curb Market Old Timey Day, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., food, music, antique displays, demonstrations and more, 828-692-8012 or www.curbmarket.com
June 7-8
Hendersonville, WNC Air Museum Annual Air Fair, antique aircraft, memorabilia and artifacts on display, rides available in both antique aircraft and modern scenic aircraft, classic car show, food, free admission, 828-698-2482 www.wncairmuseum.com
Fletcher, National Walking Horse Assoc Summer Show, WNC Agricultural Center, 828-687-1414 or 803-571-0188 or www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilit/agcenter/western
Asheville, Rose Exhibition, Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society Exhibition, NC Arboretum, featuring award winning roses of every color and size, 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org
June 10-14
Bryson City, Summerfest Carnival, Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, carnival rides, games, and food, 800-438-1601
June 14
Dillsboro, Arts & Music Festival, 828-631-0156
Bryson City, The Cherokee Voices Festival, storytellers, dancers, musicians, and craftspeople of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are represented for a day of culture and fun, 828-497-3481
Brevard, Twilight Tour- Focus on Fireflies, 7:30 p.m., Cradle of Forestry, $6 adults; $3 ages 4-15, 877-3130 or www.cradleofforestry.org
June 17
Beech Mountain, guided hike, 800-468-5506 or www.beechmtn.com
June 21
Waynesville, 13th Annual Downtown Studio and Gallery Tour, galleries and studios offer a day-long open house and walking tour, 828-452-9284
Beech Mountain, High Country Community Yard Sale, 800-468-5506 or www.beechmtn.com
Bryson City, Mountain Music Championship, individual competitions in fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and band, 828-479-3364
June 22-28
Brevard, National Pollinator Week Celebration; activities and programs all week, $5 adults, youth free, Cradle of Forestry, 877-3130 or www.cradleofforestry.org
June 27
Waynesville, Mountain Street Dances, Main Street in front of the courthouse is closed and the band begins to play right around 6:30 p.m. and runs up to 9 p.m., 828-456-3517
Andrews, 51st Wagon Trail, explore the Valley River with the nation’s oldest wagon train,
828-321-2376
June 28
Beech Mountain, Kiddo Fishing Derby, 800-468-5506, www.beechmtn.com
Bryson City, An Appalachian Evening Concert Series, bluegrass, folk and mountain music, ballads, storytelling and dancing, every Saturday through August, 828-479-3364
Brevard, Bug Day, bug hunts, pond explorations, and other family-oriented activities scheduled from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $5 adults, youth free, Cradle of Forestry, 877-3130 or www.cradleofforestry.org
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