Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival
Date: April 26, 2025
Location: Spruce Pine Main Street, 164 Locust Street, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
This annual blacksmithing festival in downtown Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is more than just a chance to enjoy live metalwork demonstrations and forge your own creations. It’s also a celebration of craftsmanship and a powerful moment of resilience and renewal for the town.
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White Squirrel Artisans Market “Art in Bloom”
Date: March 8, 2025, 12:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: Porter Center at Brevard College. 1 Brevard College Dr, Brevard, NC 28712
Toast the arrival of spring at the White Squirrel Artisan Market in Brevard, North Carolina, with live music, food-truck fare, and handcrafted treasures from over fifty local vendors. Plus, don’t miss the chance to see (and maybe hold) a white squirrel at this free, family-friendly event.
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MerleFest
Date: April 24–27, 2025
Location: Wilkes Community College, 1328 South Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Witness some of the top Appalachian, roots, blues, bluegrass, and Americana artists in the nation at this premier four-day festival in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, which celebrates “traditional plus” music. Held on the campus of Wilkes Community College, the annual event spans twelve stages and supports the WCC Foundation’s scholarships and educational programs.
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Feast Wilmington
Date: March 29, 2025
Location: Riverfront Park, 10-A Cowan Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
This must-attend weekend festival celebrates Wilmington’s rise as a top culinary destination with three unique food and beverage events at Riverfront Park: Saturday’s Craft + Cuisine, featuring beer tastings and small bites; the Saturday-evening Pier Party, a celebration of coastal and farm-to-table fare; and Sunday’s Brunch Elevated, where you’ll find creative spins on all the classics.
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