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BURNSVILLE, N.C. — In honor of Western North Carolina’s deep history and international impact in glass arts, Burnsville and the Toe River Arts Council are joining area arts organizations,...

AYDEN, N.C. — Known far and wide as the capital of Eastern North Carolina-style whole-hog, wood-cooked barbeque, Ayden will host their third annual “Kings of Q” BBQ Cook-Off & Festival in...

DILLSBORO, N.C. — Just as June hits it’s stride on June 16, 2018, the compact town of Dillsboro will glow with home spun talent, for Front Street (by the railroad tracks) will be filled with...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Garden Jubilee, one of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina, will be held Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during Memorial...

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s annual summer arts attraction, An Appalachian Summer Festival, announces the 34th season to take place July 1- Aug. 4, 2018. The 2018 schedule...

CONCORD, N.C. — Following last year’s historic rollout of 600 Ale, Charlotte Motor Speedway’s first craft beer, the speedway and Cabarrus Brewing Company have turned things up a notch with...

BLOWING ROCK N.C. — In its 56th year, Blowing Rock’s Art in the Park is renewing its commitment to the highest quality of offerings, variety and diversity of artistic media. The monthly...

SMITHFIELD, N.C. — On May 18th the Ava Gardner Museum will open the “Hemingway’s Heroine” exhibit, showcasing Ava’s close friendship with Ernest Hemingway. This exhibit will feature, for...

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. — The National Park Service has announced that Wright Brothers National Memorial will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and...

MORGANTON, N.C. – The State of Origin Beer Festival expands its reach this June while remaining true to its “drink local” philosophy. The fifth annual event, which takes place Saturday, June...