Moutain stage with Kathy Mattea
Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records an episode for NPR Music with host Kathy Mattea!
Our Events
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, find something to do or discover a new vacation destination
36th Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival
Oct. 17th, 2026 for the 36th Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival from 9 to 5.
History, Harmony, & 250 Years
A concert celebrating 250 years of American History in the heart of Happy Valley, featuring performances from local artists Terry Edwards, and the Shelby Rae Moore Band.
Woolly Worm Festival
The festival is known worldwide for its quirky mission of conducting races among woolly bear caterpillars.
Lake Lure Art’s and Crafts Festival
You will find handmade items like jewelry, pottery, textiles and many other unique and distinctive items.
CoMMA presents Kevin Nealon
Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, comedian, and author Kevin Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series Weeds.
Pumpkin Fest
A beloved local tradition since 2015, Pumpkin Fest returns to Brevard’s historic Silvermont Park for a family-friendly Halloween celebration during five weekends in October.
Ghost Train®
All Aboard for Tweetsie Railroad’s Family-Friendly Halloween Celebration!
Tweetsie Ghost Train
Spooky fun for the whole family with night train rides, haunted house, special rides and attractions.
Blowing Rock Halloween Festival
Fun for families with downtown trick-or –treating, games and the costumed Monster March where everyone can participate. Free.
Task Force Pineapple Productions presents 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express
11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express is a powerful, firsthand account of the final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the extraordinary civilian-led rescue mission that emerged in its wake.
MOMIX: Botanica
MOMIX Botanica is a lush, surreal journey through nature’s ever-changing imagery, following the rhythms of the seasons and the passing of a day.
Christmas in the Park & Parade
Family holiday event in downtown Blowing Rock, with music, hot chocolate, and Santa on Friday.
Holiday Sip & Shop
Skip the big-box bustle and shop small at Grovewood Gallery’s Holiday Sip & Shop, December 4–5 from 11am–5pm.
Holiday Stroll
Celebrate the season in downtown Blowing Rock with shopping specials, caroling, special guests, & more!
A Smoky Mountain Christmas Celebration
A Smoky Mountain Christmas transforms Downtown Waynesville into a glowing holiday scene each December, filling Main Street with luminaries, music, and old-fashioned Christmas charm.
Christmas at Lake Junaluska
Dec. 12-14 enjoy Christmas at Lake Junaluska which includes the Holly Jolly Trolley, Holiday Craft Market and family activities, and Festival of Lessons and Carols.
Tweetsie Christmas
Step into a Wild West Christmas town at Tweetsie Railroad on select evenings November 27–29; December 4–6, 11–13, 18–23 and 26–30, 2026!
Tweetsie Christmas
Step into a Wild West Christmas town at Tweetsie Railroad on select evenings November 27–29; December 4–6, 11–13, 18–23 and 26–30, 2026!
Tweetsie Christmas Opens
Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a winter wonderland for Tweetsie Christmas!
No Rain, No Flowers: The Art of Taylor Robenalt
No Rain, No Flowers, a solo exhibition by Taylor Robenalt, will be on view October 10–December 31 at Grovewood Gallery.
Top of Their Game: Handcrafted Games by Master Makers
Rediscover the joy of play at Top of Their Game: Handcrafted Games by Master Makers, on view November 14–December 31 at Grovewood Gallery.
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at App Ski Mountain
Torchlight skiing, moonlight ice skating, restaurant specials, & fireworks!
Chris Botti
Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; and collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet.