Events Listing | Carolina Country

Jul 25

Grandfather Mountain

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!

Jul 24 – Jul 26

Mountains

Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort Toast & Taste

The Inaugural Chetola Resort Toast & Taste Festival is a three-day celebration of culinary and beverage excellence, showcasing our award-winning culinary team’s talents alongside guest chefs and culinary masters.

Jun 23 – Jul 26

Piedmont

Hillsborough Gallery of Arts

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.

Jul 28

Mountains

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

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.

Jul 29

Mountains

Rosen Concert Hall at Broyhill Music Center

Calidore String Quartet

The Calidore String Quartet has been recognized for achieving an extraordinary cohesion of individual artistry and collective expression.

Jul 29

Mountains

Grandfather Mountain

Animal Enrichment Day

On Animal Enrichment Day, guests see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals.

Jul 31

Mountains

Rosen Concert Hall at Broyhill Music Center

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.

Aug 1

Mountains

CoMMA Performing Arts Center

CoMMA presents Donna Washington: Fun, Foolery & Folktales

“Every story I tell is true…except for the parts I make up” – Donna Washington

Aug 1

Mountains

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

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.

Aug 1

Mountains

Grandfather Mountain

Adult Field Course: Exploring Natural Communities of Grandfather Mountain

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the natural community types found on Grandfather Mountain. In this class, you’ll learn to recognize distinct habitats by studying their characteristic flora, fauna and environmental conditions.

Jul 25 – Aug 2

Mountains

Tweetsie Railroad

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.

Aug 6

Mountains

Grandfather Mountain

Adult Field Course: Fungi in the Cloud Forest

Here’s a chance to learn about the lifestyle and habitats of fungi, as well as observe many kinds of fungal fruiting bodies, including mushrooms growing at higher elevations.

Jun 26 – Aug 8

Mountains

Horn in the West Amphitheater in the Daniel Boone Park – Boone, NC

Horn in the West

‘Horn in the West’ is the Nation’s oldest Revolutionary War outdoor drama, performed every Summer at the ‘Horn in the West’ Amphitheater located in the Daniel Boone Park in Boone, NC

Aug 8

Mountains

Grandfather Mountain

Junior Naturalist Day

Junior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome!

Aug 8 – Aug 9

Mountains

Tweetsie Railroad

Riders In The Sky

America’s favorite cowboys are coming to Tweetsie Railroad — Riders In The Sky.

Aug 12

Mountains

Grandfather Mountain

Adult Field Course: Appalachian Woodcraft

We will examine the types of things Appalachian people have made for themselves from the forests around them like chairs, bowls, spoons, tool handles and more.

Aug 15

Mountains

Riverview Lions Sheets

Lions Duck Tace Festival

Food and Fun. Famous Rubber Duck Race in North Fork of New River.

Aug 15

Coast

Carteret County Speedway

Monster Trucks @ Carteret County Speedway

Monster Truck fans can experience their favorite machines live, not just on TV!

Aug 22

Mountains

Grandfather Mountain

Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Nature and Forest Therapy at Grandfather Mountain

Join Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide, for a relaxing 2 to 2.5-hour stroll through the forest at Grandfather Mountain.

Sep 4 – Sep 6

Piedmont

Boy Scouts of America Camp John J Barnhardt

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.

Sep 4 – Sep 6

Piedmont

Camp Barnhardt

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.

May 15 – Sep 7

Piedmont

The Park Expo & Conference Center