Did You Know?
Parkway construction began in September of 1935 at Cumberland Knob near the North Carolina and Virginia state line (at Milepost 217.5). Photo from NPS Archives
Dates
Sat, Oct 16, 2010
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost
Free
Contact
Spruce Pine Main Street
828.765.3008
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http://www.sprucepinefestivals.com
Location
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Our mountain heritage lingers from generation to generation. The Mineral City Heritage Festival in October of each year in downtown Spruce Pine thrives on sharing the old traditional mountain traits. Folks can watch an old-fashioned engine chugging and making apple cider, watch the pot boil with apples peeled, and the making of applebutter. Weaving on an old spinning wheel can be viewed in a window or the caning of a chair being done by hand. Many varieties of food are available to feast upon as you listen to the “picking and singing.” Games abound for children, which gives the downhome family feel to Spruce Pine. Take a drive off the Blue Ridge Parkway by about five miles and venture into a vision of excitement from the days of old. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
