37th Annual Cruso Quilt Show
Quilt show, vendors, demonstrations
Our Events
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Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026
Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026 is a juried group exhibition featuring 20 craft artists from across Western North Carolina, on view in the Thompson Gallery from May 16 through July 25, 2026.
Carolina CryptidFest
Carolina CryptidFest debuts July 24–25, 2026, at the Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC.
Patriots at Sea: A Seaport Prepares for War
Learn about the lives of sailors who will become a part of our new nation’s defense and what a local seaport was like in 1775.
Family Field Course: Grizzly Family Foraging
Embark on a wild adventure with The Grizzly Forager on the mountain in search of mysterious treasure made by wasps, which explorers of old gathered and made into ink – the same ink that was used to sign the Declaration of Independence!
Embracing Tranquility
The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce Embracing Tranquility, kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Embracing Tranquility will be in the gallery from June 23rd through July 26th.
Catsman Foundation Global Film Series- Happy Birthday
Eight-year-old maid Toha goes to great lengths to ensure that her best friend Nelly, the daughter of her wealthy employer, has a successful birthday party in this poignant debut feature exploring classism, power, and belonging in modern-day Cairo.
Calidore String Quartet
The Calidore String Quartet has been recognized for achieving an extraordinary cohesion of individual artistry and collective expression.
Animal Enrichment Day
On Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals.
Aaron Diehl
Pianist Aaron Diehl has quietly redefined the boundary between jazz and classical music, building an international career distinguished by stylistic fluency, intellectual rigor, and a deep sense of musical lineage.
The Jayhawks
Over the course of four decades and countless memorable live shows, country roots-rock band The Jayhawks have soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans, and peers in the process.
CoMMA presents Donna Washington: Fun, Foolery & Folktales
“Every story I tell is true…except for the parts I make up” – Donna Washington
K9s In Flight Frisbee Dogs
Watch high-energy Frisbee dogs soar through the air at K9s In Flight Dog Show, July 25 – 27 and July 30 – August 2nd at Tweetsie Railroad.
Riders In The Sky
America’s favorite cowboys are coming to Tweetsie Railroad — Riders In The Sky.
Uwharrie Bigfoot Festival
The Uwharrie Bigfoot Festival returns Labor Day weekend for three days of family fun, folklore, outdoor adventure, live entertainment, vendors, food, and all things Bigfoot.
Uwharrie Bigfoot Festival
After welcoming more than 10,000 attendees throughout its inaugural weekend, the Uwharrie Bigfoot Festival returns Labor Day Weekend 2026 with major expansion at Camp Barnhardt in New London, North Carolina.
Titanic: The Exhibition Charlotte
North America’s largest and most immersive touring Titanic experience sails into Charlotte for the first time this spring and summer.
Ayden Collard Festival
A family, fun-filled event that includes a pageant, a parade, street dances, rides, retail and food vendors, a Collard Eatin’ contest and much more.
Cockman Family Gospel Bluegrass Concert
Benefit concert for Lovelady Fire & Rescue Department.
Randy Travis Music Festival
Family oriented festival with food, music, car show, craft vendors, children’s entertainment
EJ Snyder’s Uwharrie Bigfoot Survival and Outdoor Expo and Overlander Show
NC Weekend Adventure Alert: Survival + Overland + Family Fun!
36th Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival
We will be hosting vendors of all types including Food, Jewelry, Home Improvement, Medical, Boutiques, County Agencies and Novelties.
Triangle Weaving Guild Annual Fiber Arts Show & Sale
The Annual Fiber Art Show and Sale showcases members’ crafts including hand woven wearables, baskets, felted wearables, hand spun yarn, hand dyed yarns, jewelry, Shibori-dyed wearables, and home products.
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.