Highland County Maple Festivasl (weekend 2)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | Highland Maple Festival, 67 Bullpasture River Rd, McDowell, VA, 24458, United States
The Highland County Maple Festival returns March 14 – 15 and 21 – 22, 2026
Mountain Momma Organics will be setup in the Ruritan Building (old elementary school) in McDowell, right across from the fire department. Come visit us, and arrive early so you can enjoy the buckwheat pancakes by the Ruritan Club, starting at 6;00 am.
Take a step back in time to Highland County, “Virginia’s Sweet Spot.” Travel scenic back roads and majestic mountain byways to the annual Highland County Maple Festival. Since 1959, visitors have been drawn to Highland County to tour real maple sugar camps for a cultural and culinary adventure! In 1999, The Library of Congress designated the Highland County Maple Festival a “Local Legacy.” In 2014, the Governor of Virginia signed a bill into law designating the festival as the “official maple festival of Virginia.” Each year, tens of thousands of visitors explore this unspoiled, rural region of Virginia to celebrate the “opening” of the trees and observe the process of maple syrup-making. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational experience that portrays a rapidly vanishing way of American life. In 2026, there will be 10 open sugar camps with unique techniques and stories for you to explore for free. In addition to pancake and buckwheat cake meals, famous maple doughnuts and live entertainment, over 100 high-quality juried arts and crafts vendors take part in the festival each year. We’re glad to have you share the experience!
Hours: Saturdays 9 am – 5 pm and Sundays 9 am – 4 pm generally for the majority of the festival, including the Arts & Crafts/Food Vendors. Get an early start, beginning at 6 am for Mill Gap Ruritan Club maple doughnuts or 7 am for all-you-can eat pancake and buckwheat cake meals at certain locations on Saturdays and Sundays (see “Food” section below for specifics).
Fees: Almost everything at the county-wide festival has free entry! There is a $5 admission charge for entrance to the arts & crafts in the school gyms and The Highland Center (Ages 9 and under are FREE)! $5 gets you a collectible keychain that also allows entrance to daytime entertainment at The Highland Center in Monterey. Keychains are available for purchase with cash at entry to school gyms and The Highland Center upper level. CASH is highly recommended for many areas of the festival. Mobile ATMs will be available at the Highland County Public Schools in Monterey and Stonewall Ruritan Building in McDowell courtesy the Blue Grass Valley Bank. Other ATMs are available at businesses as designated on the map.
Weather: Regardless of snow or rain or cold temperatures, Highland County welcomes visitors to enjoy the festival! March weather can be unpredictable, with snow on one day and sunshine the next. Highland County’s mountain elevation means the temperature is often several degrees cooler than in the surrounding areas, so layers of warm clothing are recommended. Much of the festival activities and sugar camp experiences are outdoors, so boots or comfortable shoes are highly recommended.
GPS Addresses: The festival is a COUNTY-WIDE event, with each rural town having something unique to explore. Three main areas of interest are “165 W. Main Street, Monterey,” “161 Mansion House, McDowell,” and “2558 Blue Grass Valley Road, Blue Grass.”

Highland County Maple Festival (weekend 1)
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-15 | Highland Maple Festival, 67 Bullpasture River Rd, McDowell, VA, 24458, United States

Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-29 | NC
The Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival 2026
When:

March 27: 9 am – 6 pm
March 28: 9 am – 6 pm
March 28: 9 am – 4 pm

The Flowertown Festival is the Y’s premiere fundraiser founded in 1973 to support health and wellness programs at the Y. Every spring, Summerville, South Carolina comes alive with vibrant azaleas, wisteria, and dogwoods for the annual Flowertown Festival, proudly hosted by the Summerville Family YMCA. Recognized as one of the Top 20 events in the Southeast, this three-day arts and crafts festival attracts more than 200,000 visitors who come to enjoy local artisans, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment. Whether you’re searching for handcrafted treasures, looking to support community programs, or simply want to soak in Southern hospitality, the Flowertown Festival promises something for everyone!
Mountain Momma Organics will be located back near the tennis courts In Azalea Park.

Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19 | Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival
WHEN:
April 18th 10-6
April 19th 10-5
The Flower and Garden Festival was founded in 1990 and has since blossomed into one of the premiere festivals in Northern Virginia, welcoming tens of thousands of visitors each year. While much has changed in historic downtown Leesburg Virginia over the past three and a half decades, the festival has only continued to grow. As festival attendance has soared, the event has has garnered local, state and international awards. So grab your wagon and help us continue to make history at the 35th Annual Flower and Garden Festival! The festival is open to the public, FREE, and the celebration goes on rain or shine.
The award-winning Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival has become an annual rite of spring for the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Transforming the streets of historic Downtown Leesburg, the festival showcases beautiful flowers, plants and landscaping along with the best of gardening and outdoor living products and services. The rooftop beer and wine garden, landscape display contest, three stages of entertainment, delicious festival food, and Garden Patch children’s area mean there is something for everyone!

Crozet Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
2026-05-09 10:00 - 2026-05-10 18:00 (America/New_York) | Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, 1075 Claudius Crozet Park, Crozet, VA, 22932, United States
May 9, 2026. 10-6 pm

May 10, 2026 10- 5 pm

With over 120 Fine Artists and Contemporary Craft Artisans exhibiting from around the country, the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festivals are Central Virginia’s premier juried Arts and Crafts event. The Festivals take place twice annually – in May and October – and feature local food, Virginia wine and beer, live music from local performers, children’s activities, and more at beautiful Claudius Crozet Park in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Crozet Arts and Crafts Festivals were started in 1980 to support and benefit Claudius Crozet Park, a non-profit community owned and operated park in historic Crozet, Virginia. Through the years, the Festivals have become a destination for Exhibitors and shoppers alike. The quality and diversity of fine art and handmade craftwork is truly impressive and speaks to the reputation the Festival has cultivated among the Artisan community and the support of dedicated patrons and customers.

Art on the Greene, Banner Elk, NC
2026-05-23 10:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 | Art on the Green, 100 W. Main Street, Lagrange, KY, 40031, United States
When:
Memorial Weekend
May 23 10-5
May 24 10-5
Banner Elk’s popular Art on the Greene series continues in 2026 with shows four weekends of the summer.The shows fill the area in front of the Historic Banner Elk School with fine art from local and regional artists representing a variety of media, such as ceramics, glass, metal, wood, watercolor, acrylics and oil. Over 60 juried artists display their work at each event. “Every show has a little different mix of artists, so there’s always a variety,” says Banner Elk Tourism Director Nancy Owen. “And artists are chosen by a jury of their peers. All work has to be a certain quality and it has to be handmade. We look for really high-quality art.” Mountain Momma Organics will be at the Festival for Memorial Weekend and Fourth of July weekend this year.
The artwork is complemented by the beautiful setting located right in the middle of downtown Banner Elk where you can also visit restaurants and retail shops.“It’s a nice amenity for the Town of Banner Elk on these four summer weekends” Owen says. “It gives people something else to do, it’s outside and people are always amazed at the quality of art.” Booth rental proceeds from Art on the Greene go toward preservation of the Historic Banner Elk School, which is maintained by the Town of Banner Elk. The 1939 rockwork school is home to the B.E. Artists Gallery, Banner Elk Book Exchange, Ensemble Stage professional theater and a yoga studio.
Art on the Greene has no admission fee for shoppers, rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Art on the Greene - Banner Elk, NC
2026-07-04 - 2026-07-05 | Art on the Greene, 187 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, 28604, United States
When:
Memorial Weekend
July 4 10-5
July 5 10-5
Banner Elk’s popular Art on the Greene series continues in 2026 with shows four weekends of the summer.The shows fill the area in front of the Historic Banner Elk School with fine art from local and regional artists representing a variety of media, such as ceramics, glass, metal, wood, watercolor, acrylics and oil. Over 60 juried artists display their work at each event. “Every show has a little different mix of artists, so there’s always a variety,” says Banner Elk Tourism Director Nancy Owen. “And artists are chosen by a jury of their peers. All work has to be a certain quality and it has to be handmade. We look for really high-quality art.” Mountain Momma Organics will be at the Festival for Memorial Weekend and Fourth of July weekend this year.
The artwork is complemented by the beautiful setting located right in the middle of downtown Banner Elk where you can also visit restaurants and retail shops.“It’s a nice amenity for the Town of Banner Elk on these four summer weekends” Owen says. “It gives people something else to do, it’s outside and people are always amazed at the quality of art.” Booth rental proceeds from Art on the Greene go toward preservation of the Historic Banner Elk School, which is maintained by the Town of Banner Elk. The 1939 rockwork school is home to the B.E. Artists Gallery, Banner Elk Book Exchange, Ensemble Stage professional theater and a yoga studio.
Art on the Greene has no admission fee for shoppers, rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wyandotte Clock Tower Arts and Crafts Festival
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-11 | NC
Over 200,000 visitors, 300 fine artists, 35 restaurants, and a multitude of local merchants. As one of the largest art fairs in the State of Michigan, the 65th Wyandotte Street Art Fair scheduled for July 8th to 11th in 2026, attracts fine artists from across the state, region and nation to showcase their work, offering a local platform to expand community awareness of the creative arts. This quality event provides cultural enrichment to all ages in a fun and festive environment!
July 8 to July 11
10 am to 9 pm each day

Virginia Highlands Festival
2026-07-24 09:00 - 2026-07-28 17:00 | Virginia Highlands Festival (Abingdon, VA), 127 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
75 years ago, Robert Porterfield began a cultural experience unparalleled to our region. The Virginia Highlands Festival has continued to grow in size and scope to become a destination for tourists and a beloved regional cultural resource for the arts, history and culture of Southwest Virginia.
It’s a time-honored, regional tradition, our award-winning Juried Arts & Crafts Show in beautiful downtown Abingdon, Virginia. Find hand-crafted treasures including pottery, jewelry, mixed mediums, paintings, photography, sculpture, soaps & lotions, and more.

Mountain Momma Organics
Mountain Momma Organics™ offers 300+ handmade gourmet food items personally created by culinary artisans Kim & Keith Finger at our West Virginia farm. Having evolved from a small produce farm, we promote healthy lifestyles through our organic pantry-foods portfolio. We restrict our media to 100% certified organic ingredients and address special dietary needs, such as vegan, gluten free, low sodium, chemical free, etc. We only sell through 35-40 festivals in eight mid-Atlantic states and through our website. Our goal is to educate about the importance of organic foods through the experience of our delicious food creations. We are “Tamarack – The Best of West Virginia” approved artisans. Come see our passion for “Healthy Food Choices!”, at the Virginia Highlands Festival on The Martha grounds in Abingdon Virginia.

Milford Memories - Milford Michigan
2026-08-07 08:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00 | NC
Milford Memories is an annual summer festival held in downtown Milford, Michigan, during the second weekend of August. Hosted by the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce, the three-day event features over 300 juried artists, live entertainment across multiple stages, a large beer tent, and food vendors.
Friday, August 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Festival of the Little Hills - St. Charles, Missouri
2026-08-21 09:00 - 2026-08-23 22:00 | NC
Friday, August 21. 4pm – 10pm Saturday, August 22. 9am – 10pm Sunday, August 23. 9am – 4pm
The Festival of the Little Hills is the Midwest’s Premier Arts and Craft Show. Coordinated by the not-for-profit organization of the same name, Fete Des Petite Cotes is named in honor of the settlement (now known as Saint Charles, Misssouri) founded by the French-Canadian explorer Louis Blanchette in 1769.
​Every year in August since 1971, the Festival of the Little Hills has been celebrating the rich history of St. Charles, Missouri and now showcases more than 300 arts and crafts vendors. More than 50 not-for-profit organizations provide a diverse selection of culinary delights making the Festival the major annual fundraiser to support their various endeavors.
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Live entertainment and a children’s area known as the “Kids Corner” round out this family oriented Festival. Come join us this year to “Discover” what the Festival of the Little Hills has to offer.
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NC Apple Festival, Hendersonville, NC
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-07 | Hendersonville Apple Festival, 318 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Make plans to join us on September 4th through September 7th for the 2026 NC Apple Festival in downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, for a fun-filled celebration of apples, local culture, and community spirit. Whether you’re here for the delicious apple-inspired treats, the exciting street fair, or the family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone! Mountain Momma Organics will be at the Apple festival this year. Come visit our big double booth located ner the visitors centrer on Main Street.
We’re thrilled to bring together over 250,000 visitors each year to celebrate the rich heritage of Henderson County’s apple-growing tradition. From the vibrant parade to live music, and of course, the best apples around, the festival is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss! And make sure you stop in to see Mountain Momma Organics for their delicioius strictly organic, vegan and gluten-free pantry foods.

Festival in the Park - Charlotte, NC
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | Charlotte Festival in the Park, 1908 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
62ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN THE PARK
Friday, September 25, 2026 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, September 27, 2026 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FREEDOM PARK in Charlotte, NC
Since 1964, Festival in the Park has been bringing good music, good art and good times to Charlotteans and visitors from around the world. The sounds of “big band music” drift across Freedom Park’s lake whose still surface reflects the lights strung from Camelot exhibit tents. The scents of a variety of food fill the air, as small children with painted faces happily produce their first art work. Others find the many talented artists who can create an original work of art to grace their home or to give as the perfect gift.
First time visitors are taken by the simple, relaxed atmosphere. Old timers marvel at the freshness of each year’s offerings, as memories from long ago festivals are revisited. Unlike most festivals our lighting system allows us to continue into the night. This fun filled event is designed to promote and stimulate interest in the arts. It provides the opportunity for all to see, hear, and learn from over 150 artists and crafts people who actively demonstrate and display their art. Make sure youy visit Mountain Momma Organics with their strictly organic healthy artisan pantry foods.
Nearly a thousand entertainers provide free ongoing performances at the main band shell and many stages surrounding it. Festival in the Park was selected as one of Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events. In past years, Festival in the Park has also been chosen as one of Sunshine Artists Magazine’s 200 BEST festivals. In years past, visitors to Festival in the Park typically exceeded 85,000 each year. However in 2024, it was estimated that 150,000 attended the Festival.

Crozet Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
2026-10-10 10:00 - 2026-10-11 18:00 | Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, 1075 Claudius Crozet Park, Crozet, VA, 22932, United States
Oct 10, 2026. 10-6 pm

Oct 11, 2026 10- 5 pm

With over 120 Fine Artists and Contemporary Craft Artisans exhibiting from around the country, the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festivals are Central Virginia’s premier juried Arts and Crafts event. The Festivals take place twice annually – in May and October – and feature local food, Virginia wine and beer, live music from local performers, children’s activities, and more at beautiful Claudius Crozet Park in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Mountain Momma Organics will be there again this year, so come by and purchase your supply of delicious and healthy organic soups and other pantry foods.

The Crozet Arts and Crafts Festivals were started in 1980 to support and benefit Claudius Crozet Park, a non-profit community owned and operated park in historic Crozet, Virginia. Through the years, the Festivals have become a destination for Exhibitors and shoppers alike. The quality and diversity of fine art and handmade craftwork is truly impressive and speaks to the reputation the Festival has cultivated among the Artisan community and the support of dedicated patrons and customers.

Woolly Worm Festival - Banner Elk, NC
2026-10-17 10:00 - 2026-10-18 18:00 | Woolly Worm Festival, 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, 28604, United States
The 49th Annual Woolly Worm Festival takes place in Banner Elk, North Carolina, on October 17–18, 2026. This beloved mountain event is famous for its caterpillar races, where the winning worm’s color bands predict the severity of the upcoming winter. Mountain Momma Organics will be participating again this year so come by to stock up on strictly organic healthy and cost-effective pantry foods.
Key Festival Details

Dates: October 17–18, 2026
Location: Historic Banner Elk Elementary School (185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC)
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday; 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday
Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6–12, and free for children 5 and under. Proceeds benefit local schools and children’s charities.

What to Expect

Woolly Worm Races: You can bring your own caterpillar or purchase one on-site. Races run all day in heats of 25, with handlers coaxing their worms up a 3-foot string.
Official Winter Forecast: The winning worm of Saturday’s grand final becomes the official winter forecasting agent for the region.
Activities: Enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and a variety of local food. [1, 2, 3, 4]
