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Maple Festival (Highland County, Virginia)
2022-03-19 - 2022-03-20, 2022-03-12 - 2022-03-13 | Highland Maple Festival, 67 Bullpasture River Rd, McDowell, VA, 24458, United States
The Highland County Maple Festival returns March 12 – 13 and 19 – 20, 2022
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 are drawn to 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 2022, 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 for the majority of the festival, including the Arts & Crafts/Food Vendors. Get an early start, beginning at 7:00 am for all-you-can eat pancake and buckwheat cake meals at certain areas on Saturdays and Sundays, or stay later on Saturdays for a 7:00 pm show! The Buckwheat Pancakes start flipping at 6:00 am at the Ruritan Building in McDowell. It’s also where Mountain Momma Organics is located!!
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.”

Dickens Christmas Show
2019-11-14 - 2019-11-17 | Dickens Christmas Show, 2101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579, United States
Join the thousands that kick off their Holiday Season in style at the 38th Dickens Christmas Show, which is a 4-day event being held Nov. 14-17 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Take a Magical Step Back in Time to a Victorian Marketplace with over 300+ period clad vendors hawking a unique array of Arts and Crafts, Jewelry, Boutique Clothing, Imported Gifts, Gourmet Foods, Holiday Decor, Toys and much, much more! This trip back in time, takes its inspiration from the Novel, ?A Christmas Carol? by Charles Dickens. The event is made up of many different Holiday Events from Historic Tours, Victorian Teas, A multitude of Christmas Shows at Various Theaters, Scrooge?s Hunt for the Missing Presents-Scavenger Hunt, and much more. Don’t miss this Award-winning Event!
In a faraway land? known as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a unique art, craft and gift show was created. Its inspiration taken from Charles Dickens? A Christmas Carol, The Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals has become the premier holiday event, attracting some 20,000 plus attendees from all over the southeast to the seaside resort town of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Held during the tourist ?off-season?, this show generates business for all areas of the local hospitality industry including, but not limited to? restaurants, hotels, attractions, theaters, shops and much, much more.

YMCA Craft Fair (Blacksburg, VA)
2019-11-08 - 2019-11-10 | YMCA Craft Fair, 724 Patrick Henry Drive, Blacksburg, 24060, United States
We are excited to host The 50th annual YMCA Craft Fair at the
Blacksburg Community Center in Blacksburg, VA from November 8th-10th.? We will have approximately 80 juried artisans coming from many surrounding states.

Dates and Times:
Friday, November 8 | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 9 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
*Sunday, November 10 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
*Hours subject to change
Entertainment
Friday, Nov 8
@3:30pm: Story-time with Joelle
Saturday, Nov 9
@5:30:? Flannel Jukebox
Sunday, Nov 10
@1:00pm: American Roots
@3:00pm: Simple Gifts of the Blue Ridge

Woolly Worm Festival, Banner Elk, NC
2019-10-19 - 2019-10-20
The 42nd Annual Woolly Worm Festival takes place the 3rd weekend of October, falling on the 19th and 20th in 2019, in the quaint mountain town of Banner Elk North Carolina.? Location is 185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 28604??? DAYS/HOURS: Saturday 9-5 pm & Sunday 9-4 pm
We think it?s the perfect time to share some tips that will make your experience a good one while at the festival and getting to the festival.

Yes. There is an admission cost to get into the festival because? all proceeds are given back to our community to enhance our schools, children?s programs, and to promote businesses and tourism in Avery County.
Yes. There is ample parking, but the free parking is on a first come first serve basis and non-profit organizations are authorized to charge parking fees for overflow parking.
Pets are not allowed, other than Woolly Worms.? We regret that Doggie Day care will not be available.?PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS.
Yes. ?VISA and Mastercard are accepted for festival admission.

What a great time to think of the holidays. Purchase great handcrafted wares from our juried artists, ranging from fun items to those for decorating your house with amazing furniture. Who wouldn?t love a nice piece of jewelry or pottery under the Christmas tree? There are inflatable rides, live music, and dance teams??Admission tickets can be purchased online at WoollyWorm.com so there is no need to stand in line as there is a limited number of races, it is important to register to race your worm as soon as you arrive at the festival! Remember, the winning Woolly Worm on Saturday earns the esteemed honor of predicting the High Country’s winter weather and receives a huge pot of $$$ – $1000 to be exact! If you can?t make it to the festival on Saturday – don’t worry – we begin the fun again on Sunday from 9am until 4pm. The fun starts Saturday morning at 9am and the woolly worm waces begin shortly after with Mr. Woolly Worm and Merryweather leading the fun! On Sunday at 1:00 is the Corporate Woolly Worm Wace. The winning worm earns a trophy and bragging rights for its business. Call the Avery County Chamber of Commerce at 828-898-5605 for more information.

History of the Woolly Worm Festival

Back in the late 1970s, the editor of the now-defunct Mountain Living Magazine, Jim Morton, was preparing to include a Woolly Worm Forecast in the winter issue of the magazine. He photographed the first Woolly Worm he saw to use in formulating the prediction and illustrating his story, but the next day he saw a second worm that looked completely different from the first!
?That?s when it struck me that we needed some formal procedure to use to decide which was going to be the official worm for making the winter forecast,? said Morton.
So since 1978, the residents of the village nestled between the Carolina?s? largest ski resorts have celebrated the coming of the snow season with a Woolly Worm Festival. They set aside the third weekend in October to determine which worm will have the honor of predicting the severity of the coming winter, and they let that worm earn the honor by winning heat after heat of hard-fought races up a three-foot length of string.
The Woolly Bear caterpillar has 13 brown and black segments, which the late Charles Von Canon explained to the small crowd huddled together in the sub-freezing temperatures at the first Woolly Worm Festival correspond to the 13 weeks of winter. The lighter brown a segment is, the milder that week of winter will be. The darker black a segment is, the colder and snowier the corresponding week will be.
?If you went solely by the attendance figures, you probably wouldn?t call the first festival a success,? recalled Morton. ?But WCYB-TV in Bristol sent a cameraman and their report ended up being broadcast nationwide by NBC News. That national TV coverage was really what gave me the motivation to want to keep the event going.?

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And the more than 20,000 people who attended the Festival last year certainly are glad that they did. Because racing Woolly Worms is a total blast!

First, no person is more likely to have a winning worm than any other person. There is no home-field advantage, no preferred age for the person who sets the worm on the string (although worms raced by children do seem to win a bit more frequently).
Second, selecting names for the Woolly Worms is a delightful way to learn how amazingly creative your friends and family members can be. Consider these clever monikers: Merryweather, Patsy Climb and Dale Wormhardt.
Finally, there is no other experience in life that can produce the absurd euphoria that comes from cheering for a caterpillar to climb a string. It is so indisputably ridiculous that it is completely liberating!

The $1,000 first prize that accompanies the prestige of having your worm used to pronounce the official winter forecast doesn?t hurt either.
The Woolly Worm races begin around 10:00 a.m. Each heat consists of 25 worms and races continue all day until the grand final around 4 p.m. The winning worm on Saturday is declared the official winter forecasting agent. The Sunday worm races are for prestige, fun and small prizes.?Worm Races are limited so please arrive early to the festival and register your worms.
In addition to the Woolly Worm Races, the festival features crafts, food vendors, live entertainment and much more. Last year?s festival attracted an estimated 20,000 fans, 170 vendors and around 1,000 race entrants.

Autumn Leaves Festival
2019-10-11 - 2019-10-13
The 2019 Autumn Leaves Festival? in Mt. Airy NC, marks it?s 53rd Anniversary. This special festival is one of North Carolina?s longest running, most successful events, and is consistently recognized as a Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.

2019 Dates / Hours:
Friday, October 11th, 9am-9pm
Saturday, October 12th, 9am-9pm
Sunday, October 13th, 12pm-6pm
Parking:
Free parking can be found around the festival area. Some paid parking options are available.
Location:
Main Street, Mount Airy, NC
Free Admission
*NO PETS ALLOWED in Festival Area*

OglebayFest
2019-10-04 - 2019-10-06 | OglebayFest, 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, 26003, United States
Oglebayfest is largest?arts festival in the greater Wheeling area. The Artists? Market?s goal is to attract the best artists and crafters from throughout the tri-state region (and beyond) ? and the Gourmet Market to attract the best specialty foods!
Oglebay Institute will be coordinating the Markets and jurying the show. High standards?have been established that each artist must meet to be accepted, thus ensuring the integrity of the show.
The Phil Maxwell Artists? and Gourmet Markets open the festival at noon on Friday. Saturday starts with the traditional Oglebayfest parade and ends with fireworks. The festival events continue through 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The Markets are located behind the historic Oglebay Institute Mansion Museum in scenic?Oglebay Resort.
Show Dates & Hours
October 4-6, 2019
Show Hours:
Noon ? 7pm Friday, October?4
10am ? 7pm Saturday, October?5
10am ? 5pm Sunday, October?6
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Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival
2019-09-27 - 2019-09-29 | Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival, 1707 Old Leetown Pike, Kearneysville, WV, 25430, United States
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to come and enjoy our festival at our NEW LOCATION, Jefferson County WV Fairgrounds in the rolling countryside of Jefferson County, WV. Leisurely stroll among the tents as you admire the many crafts, fine arts, and wine. Download the newest brochure.
Meet approximately 200 artisans and craft-persons carefully selected and prejudged, demonstrating and showcasing their work at this nationally acclaimed festival.?Meet our Artisans here!
Enjoy listening to the best live bluegrass music, taste wines from the area’s foremost wineries and enjoy the many varieties of food that are available.
Please take a few moments to view the various pages of our web site. You’ll find a complete listing of our?crafters, the?entertainment schedule, a?map and directions, advanced?tickets?or a printable?coupon?for $1.00 off your admission
Entrance Fee
Includes parking, entertainment and wine tasting (21+)
General Admission 13+ – $7.00
Children under 13 are free
2019 Festival Dates & Hours
FRI, SEP 27 – 10:00 AM TO 05:00 PM
SAT, SEP 28 – 10:00 AM TO 05:00 PM
SUN, SEP 29 – 10:00 AM TO 05:00 PM
No pets allowed
No outside alcohol permitted
Grandstand and Grass seating available for stage Events

Festival in the Park (Charlotte NC)
2019-09-20 - 2019-09-22 | Charlotte Festival in the Park, 1908 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
55th Annual ?Festival in the Park? at Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC
Friday, September 20, 2019 4:00 pm ? 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:00 am ? 9:00 pm
Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:00 am ? 5:00 pm
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.
Admission is free to all!
Over 150 artisans have been invited to exhibit and sell their work at Festival in the Park. Festival spectators will have the chance to meet and chat with the artists while looking for that special piece of artwork to grace their home. From caricature artists, fine oil paintings, pottery and artisan foods, the Festival offers art for all ages.
The Festival Lake Walk is an area of artists exhibiting at Festival in the Park, consisting of traditional arts and crafts.

Big Four Arts Festival
2019-09-07 - 2019-09-08 | The Big Four Arts Festival, 1101 River Road, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
The Big Four Arts Festival in Louisville, KY
September 7th:? 10 am -7 pm
September 8th 10 am -5 pm
Each year, the Big Four? Arts Festival invites guests to join us on the first weekend in September under the Big Four Bridge to enjoy exceptional art from renowned local, national and international artists. Nestled in the shaded tree lined aisles of the festival you will find nearly 200 artists including many brand new, never-before-seen emerging artists sponsored and featured by the Big Four Arts Festival. The Big Four Arts Festival located just under the Big Four Bridge is free and open to the public on Saturday and Sunday.

About the festival for Visitors:
The Big Four Bridge Art Festival is a free public arts festival in the heart of Downtown Louisville. This year we will be celebrating for the second time and 2018 is looking like it will be even bigger and better. Surrounded by a beautiful venue with entertainment, food, beverages, and children’s activities in a family-friendly atmosphere the 2018 Big Four Arts Festival will feature an all new line up of new Emerging artists and a curated selection of favorites from last year too. Parking is again going to be ample and easy to navigate with our dedicated trolley offering lot-to-gate service up and Down River road all day long.

About the festival for Artists:
The Big Four Arts Festival in Louisville, KY is held in Waterfront Park at the Big Four Bridge Lawn ? four gorgeous acres of tree lined walks overlooking the Ohio River. Better than 2 million people visit Waterfront Park annually and 25,000 stroll the Big Four pedestrian bridge each weekend. The Festival is known by artists for its easy access, spacious booth layouts, and many artist amenities. The 2017 inaugural Festival was the largest attended two-day event ever at the Big Four Bridge Lawn with a 2-day attendance estimated at 50,000. Artists are chosen by an independent panel of 3 judges. This year we have allotted spaces for over 200+ quality, juried local and national artists.

North Carolina Apple Festival
2019-08-30 - 2019-09-02 | NC Apple Festival, 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
The North Carolina Apple Festival is held annually over Labor Day Weekend in Hendersonville, North Carolina. We have been Western North Carolina?s Premier Family Festival for over 70 years. From August 30, 2019 through September 2, 2019 you can enjoy 4 days of fun including one of the most best known Street Fairs in the Carolinas with freshly picked apples, arts & crafts, festival food, and free entertainment at the Historic Courthouse on Hendersonville?s beautiful Main Street.
The North Carolina Apple Festival is held annually over Labor Day Weekend in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It has been Western North Carolina?s Premier Family Festival for over 60 years.
From August 30, 2019 ? September 2, 2019, you can enjoy 4 days of fun including one of the most best known Street Fairs in the Carolinas with Freshly Picked Apples, Arts & Crafts, Festival Food and FREE Entertainment at the Historic Courthouse on Hendersonville?s Beautiful Main Street.
Start your day off with one of the breakfasts and then spend the rest of the day enjoying the excitement of Main Street as well as many other activities across the community. And on Labor Day, don?t forget the King Apple Parade!
Why do we celebrate our apples here in Henderson County? The apple has been called the loveliest of all fruits. It is also one of the most important agricultural crops grown in Henderson County. During a normal year it brings in an average income of $22 million dollars or more. Growing apples has been part of Henderson County?s culture and heritage since the mid 1700s. Today there are approximately 200 apple growers in Henderson County. North Carolina is the 7th largest apple-producing state in the nation and Henderson County grows 65% of all apples in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Apple Festival is proud to include 15?local apple growers in the Street Fair. You can purchase a few apples or bushels of fresh locally grown apples. Many of the growers also feature items such as fried apple pies, apple cakes, apple butter and apple cider at the Festival.
Mountain Momma Organics? will be returnig again this year from West Virginia.? They offer 250 handmade gourmet food items personally created by culinary artisans Kim & Keith Finger at their West Virginia farm. ? They restrict our media to 100% certified organic ingredients.? Their really unique foods are vegan, gluten free, & contain ZERO chemical preservatives or additives.? Their goal is to create affordable quality reproductions to share with others so they may experience healthy and delicious organic food choices.? They are also a Tamarack ? The Best of West Virginia approved artisan.? Website: MountainMommaOrganics.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountainMommaOrganics/
Please leave your pets comfortably at home.
The City of Hendersonville has an ordinance against allowing pets within the event area.

Sourwood Festival
2019-08-10 - 2019-08-11 | Sourwood Festival, 200 Highway 9, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
The 42nd Annual SOURWOOD FESTIVAL in Downtown Black Mountain, NC
Saturday August 10:? 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday August 11: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission is FREE
The Sourwood Festival fills downtown Black Mountain with wholesome entertainment for both adults and children in August each year.? Over 30,000 people from all over America will be in attendance at the festival which grows in popularity each year.Music, dancing, arts & crafts, super food, kid’s rides and games, face painting and more in a no alcohol environment make it the perfect event for you and your entire family.
With about 200 vendors you will discover lots of local and unique arts and crafts and there will be something to please every palate with BBQ and vegetarian faire, custom-crafted ice cream and funnel cakes and jellies.? Mountain Momma Organics will be there again this year, so come check out our over 250 handmade food items made using 100% certified organic ingredients.? We meet many special dietary needs, including Vegan, Gluten-Free, No Dairy, No added sugar, Low/No Sodium, etc.?? Definitely check out our 20 unique herb infused honeys!

Virginia Highlands Festival
2019-07-26 - 2019-08-04 | Virginia Highlands Festival (Abingdon, VA), 127 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
Come celebrate the Virginia Highlands Festival in historic Abingdon, VA. Named “Best Art Event” in the region by readers of Virginia Living magazine, the Festival offers activities and entertainment for the whole family.
Anchored by an antiques market and an award-winning juried arts and crafts show, the Festival includes live music, historical re-enactments, fine art and photography competitions, performances, creative writing workshops,?guided nature hikes, and numerous activities for kids.
The Festival, over the past seven decades, has grown in scope to represent all of Southwest Virginia. Now it not only preserves the arts, crafts, and skills that developed in this region, but it also imports talented artists and performers from around the world for creative exchange and the enjoyment of area residents and visitors.

Festival Overview

Held in Historic Abingdon and the surrounding area, the annual Virginia Highlands Festival offers juried fine art and crafts, antiques, performing and literary arts, music, local history, the great outdoors, and fun for kids of all ages!
Parking & Transportation
Ample parking is available in the Festival lots off I-81 exits 14 (Antiques Market/Washington County Fairgrounds & Heartwood) and 19 (Roses/Wolf Hills Shopping Center). Free shuttles run to Festival sites and to Abingdon?s Historic District from these lots from 9:30 AM-6 PM.
Festival Information Booth
The Festival Info Tent is open daily 10 a.m. ? 6 p.m. at Barter Square by the Juried Arts & Crafts. Make this your first stop for daily updated Festival schedules, general information about the Town of Abingdon, and recommendations for travelers.
Tickets
Admission to Arts & Crafts is free, but we would greatly appreciate a $1 donation per person as you enter.
Admission to the Antiques Market is $5 per day or $20 for a ?season pass,? cash only at the entrance gate.
Tickets for events at Barter Theatre are available at the Barter Box Office: (276) 628-3991. Tickets for other events are available at the performance or as indicated on the event information listing.
ATMs
For your convenience, Festival ATMs are located at Arts & Crafts and the Antiques Market. Several banks along Main Street also offer ATM service.
Accessibility
Most Festival venues are accessible. If you are uncertain or need to make special arrangements, please call the Festival office at (276) 623-5266. Wheelchairs are available to borrow at Arts & Crafts and at the Antiques Market.
Contact Information
Virginia Highlands Festival Office: (276) 623-5266, office hours are M-F 9 AM ? 5 PM
Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau: (276) 676-2282 or 1-888-489-4230
Washington County Chamber of Commerce: (276) 628-8141

Hungry Mother Festival
2019-07-19 - 2019-07-21 | Hungry Mother Festival, 2854 Park Boulevard, Marioin, VA, 24354, United States
The annual Hungry Mother Festival is the longest running festival in Virginia to be held in a State Park. The Hungry Mother Festival is sponsored by the Art League of Marion, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of art, theater, and music. Proceeds from the festival fund a variety of cultural activities including art scholarships and a county-wide art show for high school students. Hungry Mother Festival brings together arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, live music, food, and family fun. All set in beautiful Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, Virginia.?? Mountain Momma Organics will be introducing a new line of delicious dip mixes.? Stop by and say hello, and remember to print out the discount coupon from our website before you come to the Festival!!
When
The 3-day event is always held the third weekend in July, rain or shine.
The 46th Annual Hungry Mother Festival will be held July 19-21, 2019.
Friday 10:00 A.M. ? 6:00 P.M.
Saturday 10:00 A.M. ? 6:00 P.M.
Sunday 10:00 A.M. ? 5:00 P.M.
Admission & Parking
Admission to Hungry Mother Festival is free.
Parking is $9 per day or $12 for a weekend pass.
A free shuttle provides transportation throughout each day between Downtown Marion and Hungry Mother State Park. The Downtown bus stop will be located at the Farmer?s Market, and the Hungry Mother State Park bus stop will be located at Lot #5 beside Hungry Mother Restaurant. For more information, please visit?CatchTheLynx.org.

Berea Craft Festival
2019-07-12 - 2019-07-14 | Berea Craft Festival, 2047 Bug Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
The 38th Annual Berea Craft Festival

July 12-14, 2019
Location:? Indian Fort Theater- 3 Miles east from downtown Berea, 40 miles south of Lexington. Just off I-75, exits 76 & 77. Follow signs to Berea and the Festival!
Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm
Sunday, 10am-5pm
Adults $6, Senior Citizens $5, Children under 12 FREE.
Amazing art, incredible food, wandering musicians, dancers, artisan demonstrations and so much more.? For 38 years Berea Craft Festival has brought the best and brightest from all over and packed them into the gorgeous Appalachian hills of The Pinnacles in Berea.
Over 100 juried artists from over 15 states will be on site demonstrating and selling their creations. For more information visit visitberea.com/berea-craft-festival.
This will be Mountain Momma Organics second year at this event.? Parking is ample and the venue is wonderful and fully shaded under the trees.? We’re very impressed by the quality of the artisans at this event.? The town of Berea and college are also very unique and interesting to learn about.? Please come out and see us, and remember to print out the discount coupon under our events tab
Friendly dogs on a leash are always welcome!
For more information, special arrangements or assistance, contact Berea Tourism by calling 800-598-5263
Our “Country Store” Booth, Berea KY 2018

North Carolina 4th of July Festival
2019-07-02 10:00 - 2019-07-04 18:00 (America/New_York) | North Carolina 4th of July Festival, Franklin Square Park, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
North Carolina Fourth of July Festival, Southport, NC
Location: Franklin Square Park, East West & Howe Streets
Date: July 2nd – July 4th , 2019
Time: Tuesday – Thursday: 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m
For over 200 years, Southport has celebrated our nation’s Independence in a big way, and they invite you to join the celebration! The city of Southport first celebrated our nation’s independence in 1792 as the “Festival of Free Men,” and continued the celebrations for two centuries, when the festival incorporated as the N.C. 4th of July Festival in 1972. Today, the festival remembers the sacrifices, celebrates freedom, and promotes family fun.
The N.C. 4th of July Festival is held annually in the City of Southport. Join the over 50,000 people who attend the N.C. 4th of July Festival each year. Annual festival events include: Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Military Band Concert, Naturalization Ceremony, Flag Raising Ceremony, Flag Retirement Ceremony, Veteran?s Recognition Ceremony, Fire Fighter’s Freedom Competition, over 100 arts & craft booths, food vendors, parade, children’s games and entertainment, live stage entertainment, and fireworks. Visit Franklin Square Art Gallery?s National Art Show, Shine & Show’s Classic Car Show, voter registration, Old Jail tours, Lions Club Boat raffle drawing, Cape Fear Yacht Club?s Commodore Regatta, St. Philip Church’s self-guided tours, Old Smithville Cemetery tours, a pancake breakfast, and more.

Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival
2019-06-22 - 2019-06-23 | Rhododendron Festival, 527 TN-143, Roan Mountain, 37687, United States
Saturday-Sunday | June 22 & 23, 2019 | 10am-5pm
Location: Roan Mountain State Park, Hwy 143, Roan Mountain, Tennessee
June 1947 saw the first of the Rhododendron Festivals, conceived and carried out by the Roan Mountain Citizens Club as a two-day celebration to memorialize and perpetuate the most gorgeous display of natural beauty on the North American continent.? This festival has continued uninterrupted for over sixty years.
The festival is held annually in June. Originally the festival was held at the top of Roan Mountain. In recent years the festival is held in Roan Mountain State Park, located at the foot of Roan Mountain and features handmade crafts, food, and a variety of traditional music, plus an array of old-time folkway demonstrations.? Come see Mountain Momma Organics? for awesome handmade 100% organic foods that are vegan and gluten free.

Location: Roan Mountain State Park, Hwy 143, Roan Mountain, Tennessee (Between Asheville, NC, and Johnson City, TN on US HWY 19-E, and only 40 miles from Boone/Blowing Rock, NC, and 20 miles from Banner Elk/Beech Mountain/Linville, NC) Also, the Appalachian Trail, as well as an official Tennessee Scenic Drive, run through our community.
Parking by donation to local civic group, admission, demonstrations, and entertainment all day both days. Over 100 arts and crafts vendors. A variety of food available. Visit the world?s largest natural rhododendron gardens atop 6000-ft Roan Mountain. Hike the Appalachian Trail as it runs along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. Learn about our nation?s history as you relax beside cool streams. Camp or stay in a rustic cabin. Swim. Play tennis.

Art on the Green
2019-06-01 - 2019-06-02 | Art on the Green, 100 W. Main Street, Lagrange, KY, 40031, United States
Since 1999 the Arts Association of Oldham County has been bringing together artists?on the Courthouse Green in La Grange, Kentucky for a spectacular annual event. Arts?on?the Green, a fine arts and crafts festival, is held annually on the first weekend in June. This show features art, music and delicious foods. There are children’s creative activities as well. Come and enjoy a day on the Courthouse Square and also visit our historic Main Street featuring many boutiques and our own Gallery 104, dedicated to local art and artists.
Show hours are 10-5 Saturday & 10-4 Sunday
Arts on the Green (AOG) is held on the Oldham County CourthouseSquare, 100 W. Main Street, LaGrange, KY 40031. Conveniently located just 22 miles N.E. of Louisville, KY.
Facebook site:??? https://www.facebook.com/artsonthegreenlagrange/

Vandalia Gathering
2019-05-25 - 2019-05-26 | Vandalia Gathering, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV, 25305, United States
See you May 24 -26, 2019 for our 43rd Gathering!
Music?Dancing?Stories?Crafts?Food and Fun plus Old-Time activities for Young’uns
FREE Admission:? Charleston WV Capital grounds
The Vandalia Gathering brings together the finest traditional Appalachian musicians for a weekend of great picking. Elder statesmen and young upstarts perform on stage, compete in contests and play in impromptu jam sessions all over the Capitol Complex. Visitors to the Gathering can enjoy fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar contests outside during the day, and concerts in the State Theater in the evenings.
From mountain flatfooting to Celtic dancing, the Vandalia Gathering brings to life the international heritage of West Virginia dance. The Gathering features demonstrations of Irish, Scottish, Morris, Swiss, Croatian and Appalachian dancing in the Great Hall, with the audience invited to learn and join. Native Americans present their dance and music outdoors on the Capitol grounds. Square dancing and flatfooting takes place at the Dance Stage outdoors all afternoon for public participation. Put on your dancing shoes!
The Vandalia Gathering exhibits the traditions and many influences of West Virginia folklife. Ethnic and (very) American foods are served at the many food booths operated by area non-profits. The Craft Circle brings to one location a wide assortment of West Virginia artists and their works. From wood-fired pottery and Raku to folk toys and glass, over twenty craftspeople will be on hand to demonstrate and sell their works. The Old-Time for Young’uns area will give children the chance to experience some of the life, work and play of the early days of this state.
Vandalia was a proposed colony, originating in the land speculations of politically influential Englishmen and prominent Colonial Americans. In 1768 Benjamin Franklin was one of the organizers of the Great Ohio Company, which proposed the creation of Vandalia as the 14th colony. It would have included almost all of present West Virginia, except for the Eastern Panhandle, and much of Kentucky. The name was a gesture to Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, who proudly claimed descent from the Vandals through her birth to German nobility. The plan almost came to fruition in 1772-74, until the deteriorating American political situation made the British government back off.
The word Vandalia is rich in West Virginia heritage, synonymous with the desire for a free government in the mountains. And today, Vandalia is a place every Memorial Day weekend, at the Capitol Complex in Charleston, West Virginia, where the Vandalia Gathering presents traditional music, dance, crafts and food to keep the old ways alive in young minds.

Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival
2019-05-11 - 2019-05-12 | Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, 1075 Claudius Crozet Park, Crozet, VA, 22932, United States
The Crozet Spring Arts and Crafts Festival will be May 11 & 12 at Claudius Crozet Park in historic Crozet, Virginia. Featuring over 120 jury-selected fine art and craft Exhibitors, live music, children?s activities, festival fare, Virginia-made wine and draft beer, and more! Come support the arts and the non-profit Claudius Crozet Park and enjoy a Festival weekend with family and friends.? Find great gifts for mom at booth #301, Mountain Momma Organics, with over 250 hand crafted pantry foods made from 100% Certified Organic Ingredients.? Most items are Vegan, Gluten-free, and address a myriad of special dietary needs.? Please stop by to find out about our awesome food creations.
The Festival Stage at the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival features a full two days of live music and entertainment ? all included in your regular admission! Sponsored by WTJU 91.1FM in Charlottesville, the Stage at the Spring Festival will host Peyton Tochterman and Greg Howard, Wicked Olde, the Isabel Bailey Band, the Skyline Country Cloggers, and more!Spring Hours and Admission
May 11 & 12, 2019
Hours: Saturday?10am-5:30pm,?Sunday 10am-5pm
Admission:
Adults $7 ? single day; $13 ? weekend
Seniors (65+) $6 ? single day; $11 ? weekend; Senior group rate (10-25 people) $4.50 ? single day
Children 12 and under Free
Free on-site Parking
Festival goes on ? rain or shine! Most Exhibitors are under the big tents or pavilions.
No Pets are Allowed in the Festival Tents or Pavilions. Due to the fragile nature of many items for sale, we encourage you to leave Pets at home.
Purchase tickets in advance or at the gate ? pricing is the same!

MerleFest
2019-04-25 - 2019-04-28 | MerleFest, 1328 S. Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro, 29697, United States
About MerleFest
MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of Eddy Merle Watson as a fundraiser for Wilkes Community College and to celebrate ?traditional plus? music.
We are about the MUSIC, MOMENTS and MEMORIES!
The MUSIC of MerleFest was best explained by Doc himself: ?When Merle and I started out we called our music ?traditional plus?, meaning the traditional music of the Appalachian region plus whatever other?styles?we were in the mood to play. Since the beginning, the people of the college and I have agreed that the music of MerleFest is ?traditional plus?.?
The MOMENTS of MerleFest are those unique experiences that only happen here. It may be two musicians you never expected to see collaborating, a shooting star over the Watson Stage during an evening?s closing set, or that one set that seems to have touched everyone in the audience.
The MEMORIES of MerleFest include the memory of Eddy Merle Watson, who we honor each day with ?The Tribute to Merle? and the new memories we create each year we come together to celebrate MerleFest. Fond memories we will always cherish are those of Doc and his unending contributions to the festival, the college and the music world. At MerleFest, fans would always flock when Doc graced the stage with his amazing flat-picking style, rich baritone voice and humble presence ? a presence that will always be missed.
MerleFest, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans. Held on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of American music legend Doc Watson. MerleFest is a celebration of ?traditional plus? music, a unique mix of music based on the traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region, including bluegrass and old-time music, and expanded to include Americana, country, blues, rock and many other styles. The festival hosts numerous artists, performing on 13 stages during the course of the four-day event. The annual event has become the primary fundraiser for the WCC Foundation, funding scholarships, capital projects and other educational needs.

Southport Spring Festival
2019-04-19 - 2019-04-20 | Southport Spring Festival, 200 North Howe Street, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Please come out and welcome spring in style at the Southport Spring Festival at Franklin Square Park, a tradition for more than 25 years. Running from 10am until 5pm on Friday and 10am until 4pm on Saturday, this festival features a wide variety of activities such as musical entertainment, handmade arts and crafts, children?s activities, azaleas and other plants for sale, and food vendors. There will also be a 5k Run/Walk. The Festival is sponsored by Downtown Southport, Inc. and the Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club.? There will be 160 craft vendors, including Mountain Momma Organics?.

Flowertown Festival - YMCA
2019-04-05 - 2019-04-07 | Azalea Park, Summerville SC, 105 West 5th South Street, Summerville, SC, 29483, United States
Flowertown Festival

Date:? April 5, 2019 – April 7, 2019
The Flowertown Festival, now in its 46th year, is the Y?s premiere fundraiser founded in 1972 to support health and wellness programs at the Y. Every spring, thousands of people visit Summerville to see nature?s bounty awash in color, from the hot pink azaleas, to the purple wisteria, to the delicate white dogwood. On this three-day weekend, festival-goers transcend this gracious Southern town to take in the flowers and hospitality and attend one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast: The Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival.

Over 200 jury-selected artists from throughout the country who display their work for sale

Delicious foods from restaurants at?The Taste

Fun activities and rides for children at the Children?s Jubilee/Kids Fest

Farmer?s Market (Saturday & Sunday ONLY)

Free admission

Free Parking

Food Truck Friday

61st Annual Highland Maple Festival (Weekend 2)
2019-03-16 - 2019-03-17 | Highland Maple Festival, 67 Bullpasture River Rd, McDowell, VA, 24458, United States
Highland Maple Festival

61st Annual Highland Maple Festival
March 9 ? 10 & 16 ? 17, 2019
Hours:?Saturdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sundays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
GPS Addresses:??165 W. Main Street, Monterey? OR ?Mansion House Road, McDowell?
Mountain Momma Organics? is located at the Ruritan Building (Old Elementary School) in McDowell, VA.

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 Maple Festival. Held on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of March, the Maple Festival has been an annual event in Highland County since 1958 and designated a ?Local Legacy? by the Library of Congress in 1999.
Each year, tens of thousands of visitors are drawn to 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.
We are dog-friendly! Dogs?on a leash are welcome at all OUTSIDE Maple Festival locations; however dogs are?not allowed in any inside locations unless it is a service animal. We love our four-legged visitors, but we want to make sure everyone stays safe, so?we recommend all dogs wear a comfortable muzzle. With many people and other dogs around the festival, we want to make sure everyone (dogs included) stay safe! Thank you!
