Events Calendar — Blue Ridge Parkway 75

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“The Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary Celebration”: Reception and Exhibit

Waynesboro, VA
The rotating exhibit gallery will feature through panels of pictures and text about the history of the Parkway

S2K Days 2010

Asheville Area, NC
S2K Days 2010 is the National Annual Meeting of the S2K Club of America (S2KCA).

North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival

Spruce Pine, NC
Celebrating over 50 years of earth's treasures!

Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

Asheville Area, NC
The 2010 Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, the country's longest running folk festival, is in its 83rd year of highlighting mountain culture.

Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair 2010

Yancey County, NC
The Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair features over 200 crafters in the circus-sized Heritage Hollow Tent.

Swannanoa Shindig - Traditional Mountain Music and Dancing

Asheville Area, NC
Live traditional Appalachian music and square dance

Quilt Show

Asheville Area, NC
Asheville Quilt Guild’s popular annual show is a juried event featuring more than 250 quilts of exceptional craftsmanship from across the U.S. and worldwide.

Haywood County, NC
Both local residents and tourists enjoy these FREE old-fashioned mountain hoedowns which began in the 1950s with live mountain music and dance demonstrations by local clogging teams.

6

Aug2010

Richard Hurley and Roger Howell perform on the front porch of the Thomas Wolfe's Memorial

Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch

Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville Area, NC
This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.

7

Aug2010

Blue Ridge Parkway: 75 Years of Heritage and Communities

Haywood County, North Carolina

Haywood County, NC
At Blue Ridge Parkway: 75 Years of Heritage and Communities visitors will experience a variety of free, ongoing craft demonstrations throughout the day as well as Cherokee Dancers, Appalachian story tellers, old time and bluegrass bands.

7

Aug2010

Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party

Brevard, North Carolina

Brevard, NC
Games, singing, firefighting equipment, birthday cake and, of course, Smokey Bear!

7

Aug2010

Geneva Hall Square Dances

Little Switzerland, NC
A traditional square dance complete with a caller, live bluegrass band, and lots of local character are just a few things visitors experience.

7–8

Aug2010

Swannanoa Palace Open House

Nelson County, VA
1912 Italianate marble palace built by Major James Dooley as a token of love for his wife.

7–7

Aug2010

Hill Top Berry Farm Blackberry Harvest Festival

Nelson County, VA
Pig Pickin' Meal available for purchase. Pick blackberries per quart price.

7

Aug2010

The Kruger Brothers take centerstage at the Historic Auditorium

An Appalachian Evening

Stecoah Township, NC
Experience award-winning bluegrass, folk, and old-time mountain music performances and an authentic Appalachian dinner!

8–14

Aug2010

Galax Moose Lodge Old Fiddler’s Convention

Galax, VA
The Galax Fiddler's Convention will be celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2010!

8–8

Aug2010

Tony Rice Unit/ Rich in Tradition

Galax, VA
Rich in Tradition, a bluegrass band from the VA/NC border will demonstrate how they won "Best Bluegrass Band" at the Galax Old Fiddler's Convention.

9

Aug2010

“The Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary Celebration”: Reception and Exhibit

Waynesboro, VA
The rotating exhibit gallery will feature through panels of pictures and text about the history of the Parkway

10–31

Aug2010

Alleghany Jubilee

Alleghany County, NC
Every Tuesday and Saturday evenings, the Alleghany Jubilee features a local bluegrass or old-time band for an evening of good music and traditional dance.

10–31

Aug2010

Annual Alleghany County Library Photography Display

Alleghany County, NC
In 2010, the Alleghany County Library's annual photography contest features only Parkway photography.

11–4

Aug2010

“Along The Blue Ridge”

Ashe County, NC
Gallery Exhibit featuring paintings and photographs that celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

12

Aug2010

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

Floyd County, VA
Every Thursday (May-October) Hotel Floyd and Mitchell Music Co. will be hosting a “Live After 5 Concert Series" with bluegrass music, food, drink, and more!

13–14

Aug2010

Fries Fiddlers Convention

Fries, VA
The Fries Fiddlers Convention promotes the music of the area's heritage and hopefully introduces a new generation to traditional Old Time Music.

13–14

Aug2010

Historic Valdese Waldensian Festival

Valdese, NC
On the second Saturday of each August, Valdese holds its annual Waldensian Festival to commemorate the return of the Waldenses from exile in Switzerland to their native valleys in the Cottian Alps of Italy in 1689.

13

Aug2010

Music Night at Spencer-Penn Centre

Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville-Henry County, VA
Enjoy bluegrass and gospel music at this monthly event.

14–14

Aug2010

The spinning of flax into linen is demonstrated at a Brinegar Celebration.

Blue Ridge Parkway Heritage Program: Remembering the Brinegars

Alleghany County, NC
The Brinegar Celebration located at Brinegar Cabin and Historic Homestead at Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 238.5 offers seminars to illustrate how life was lived in the early 20th century.

14

Aug2010

Blue Ridge Brutal Bike Ride

West Jefferson, North Carolina

Ashe County, NC
100 mile bike ride throughout Ashe County, including 25 miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway!

14–14

Aug2010

Remembering Hurricane Camille

Nelson County, VA
Hear Colleen Thompson, flood survivor, and Ed Tinsley, retired State Trooper, share their experiences.

14

Aug2010

Veritas Vineyards Starry Nights

Nelson County, VA
Live music, wine and the big outdoors.

14

Aug2010

Chateau Morrisette Wine & Music Festival

Floyd, Virginia

Floyd County, VA
Chateau Morrisette’s location at Milepost 171.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway is a prestigious site offering a breathtaking drive for customers and visitors.

14–14

Aug2010

Fort Dobbs - 2nd Saturdays - To Master a Trade

Iredell County, NC
Meet tradesmen typical of those in the 18th Century North Carolina backcountry, woodworkers, metalworkers and artists and learn of their contributions to the lives of their neighbors.