Alleghany County Fiddler’s Convention, Sparta. In July.
(336) 372-8809

Alleghany Jubilee,
Sparta. Dancing to live bluegrass and old-time bands.
(336) 372-4591

An Appalachian Summer,
Boone. Arts and culture festival at Appalachian State University. (800) 841-ARTS

Art in the Park,
Blowing Rock. In summer.
(828) 295-7851

Ashe County Arts Center.
(336) 246-ARTS
www.ashecountyarts.org

Ashe County Frescoes, outside West Jefferson.
At St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and Holy Trinity in Glendale Springs. (336) 982-3076

Blowing Rock
Stage Company.
Professional theatre. June-August at Blowing Rock Arts Center. (828) 295-9627
www.blowingrockstage.com

Brushy Mountain
Apple Festival.
First Saturday in October.
(336) 984-3022
www.applefestival.net

Buffalo Creek Weavers,
Warrensville. (336) 384-1371
www.bcweavers.com

“Horn in the West,”
Boone. Outdoor drama about the Daniel Boone period.
(828) 264-2120
www.horninthewest.com

Mountain Heritage Festival,
Sparta. Arts, crafts, live music, kids activities, in September.
(800) 372-5473
www.sparta-nc.com

Merle Watson Festival,
Wilkesboro. Nationally-known music festival held in April at Wilkes Community College.
(800) 343-7857
www.merlefest.org

Penland School,
near Spruce Pine. Crafts school since 1929. Gallery and tours.
(828) 765-6211

Summer Music,
Blowing Rock. Chamber Music Festival. (828) 295-3505

John A. Walker Center,
Wilkesboro. Performing Arts Center. (910) 838-7529
http://204.84.96.72/wcc/
walker_center/walker_center.htm

Wilkes Playmakers,
North Wilkesboro. In Benton Hall. (336) 838-PLAY
www.wilkesplaymakers.com