Did You Know?
There are 26 tunnels and 151 bridges on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Photo by Hugh Morton
Dates
Sat, July 17, 2010
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost
$10; Ages 9 and under free
Contact
Spruce Pine Main Street
Kay Goins
828.765.3008
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http://www.sprucepinefestivals.com
Location
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Shall we gather by the river? Yes, the Toe River Storytelling Festival takes place by the Toe River in Spruce Pine’s Riverside Park. The storytellers and listeners always gather each year on the third Saturday of July for the “spinning of tales.” Travelers from far and wide travel by the Blue Ridge Parkway or under the Parkway to listen the stories of history, folklore, and the ever-entertaining “Jack Tales” of long ago. Each year at least five tellers, the likes of David Holt, share their stories and the laughter can be heard across the river into downtown Spruce Pine. Young and old alike gather together with their ears atuned to great yarns and the music provided by only the best storytellers. The festival is located just five miles from Milepost 331 of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
