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SUMMARY:Star-Spangled Banner Elk Fourth
DESCRIPTION:Community Fourth of July celebration featuring one of the most popular and fun July 4th parades in NC\, followed by Party in the Park and a duck race.
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/star-spangled-banner-elk-fourth/
LOCATION:Main Street & Tate-Evans Park\, Banner Elk
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Marion's Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:America 250 Independence Day Celebration in Downtown Marion: 6:00 p.m. parade\, 6:30 p.m. street dancing\, 9:30 p.m. fireworks\, free inflatables for kids\, food vendors.
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/marions-independence-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Downtown Marion (14 S Main St)\, 14 S Main St\, Marion\, NC\, 28752.0\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:One of the first and largest Highland games in the US celebrating Scottish heritage with piping\, drumming\, dancing\, athletics\, and traditional Scottish sports.
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/grandfather-mountain-highland-games/
LOCATION:MacRae Meadows at Grandfather Mtn.\, Linville
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:WNC Bigfoot Festival - downtown Marion
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URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/wnc-bigfoot-festival-downtown-marion/
LOCATION:Mica Town Brewing\, Marion\, NC\, 28752.0\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Apple Festival
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Apple Festival is a long-running Labor Day weekend tradition celebrating Henderson County’s apple heritage. The multi-day event fills downtown Hendersonville with a street fair featuring arts and crafts vendors\, food booths\, live entertainment\, and a festive parade.\nOne of the largest events in the region\, the festival honors local growers and the area’s agricultural roots while offering family-friendly entertainment and community spirit. It draws thousands of visitors each year and is one of Hendersonville’s signature annual events.
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/north-carolina-apple-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Hendersonville\, Hendersonville
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Mountain State Fair
DESCRIPTION:Held at the WNC Ag Center\, the North Carolina Mountain State Fair is a ten-day celebration of agriculture\, food\, and family fun. The fair features livestock competitions\, agricultural exhibits\, carnival rides\, games\, and a wide variety of fair food favorites.\nVisitors can explore educational exhibits\, watch live performances\, and enjoy midway attractions while experiencing the rich farming traditions of Western North Carolina. The event blends classic fair excitement with regional agricultural pride.
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/north-carolina-mountain-state-fair/
LOCATION:WNC Ag Center\, Hendersonville
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain
DESCRIPTION:A Bavarian-style family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration with music\, food\, kid’s activities\, and Bavarian costumes at Sugar Mountain Resort.
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/oktoberfest-at-sugar-mountain/
LOCATION:Sugar Mountain Resort\, Sugar Mountain
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:GO Outside Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Anthem GO Outside Festival (GO Fest) in Roanoke\, VA\, is a premier three-day October event (Oct 17-19\, 2025) in Elmwood Park and Explore Park celebrating outdoor recreation. It features pro-athlete demos (BMX\, lumberjack)\, gear demos\, live music\, craft beer\, and films\, aiming to connect people with Virginia’s Blue Ridge. 
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/go-outside-fest-2/
LOCATION:Elmwood Park & Explore Park\, Roanoke\, VA
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Woolly Worm Festival
DESCRIPTION:Annual fall festival with woolly worm races\, craft and food vendors\, live entertainment\, and children’s activities; nearly 50 years of tradition in Banner Elk.
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/woolly-worm-festival/
LOCATION:Historic Banner Elk School\, Banner Elk
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
DESCRIPTION:Covering much of the Ferrum College campus and the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum’s living history farm museum\, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has something for everyone. It’s a family friendly affair. Rain or shine\, the festival will go on. As always\, parking is free. Proceeds from the festival help to fund the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum and all of its programs. \nHorse Pulls\, Mule Jumping Contests\, Coon Dog Contests\, Traditional Crafts\, Country Foods\, Blue Ridge Roots Music\, Moonshiner Still & Storytelling\, Kids’ Folk Games\, Custom & Vintage Cars\, Threshing & Baling Demos\, Vintage Tractors & Engines\, Log Skidding Contests and More!
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/blue-ridge-folklife-festival-2/
LOCATION:Ferum College\, Ferrum\, VA
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Home for the Holidays is a seasonal celebration that transforms Henderson County into a festive winter destination from mid-November through New Year’s Day. The event features holiday decorations\, special shopping promotions\, performances\, and family-friendly activities throughout the community.\nFrom tree lightings to seasonal entertainment\, Home for the Holidays invites residents and visitors alike to experience the charm of a small-town Christmas atmosphere in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/home-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Various Locations (Henderson County)\, Hendersonville
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Winter Events
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SUMMARY:Drumstick Dash
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URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/drumstick-dash-2/
LOCATION:Berglund Center\, Roanoke\, VA
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:A Small Town Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Holiday weekend of traditional Christmas fun including tree lighting\, cookie decorating\, parade\, train rides\, and other festive activities throughout town.
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/a-small-town-christmas/
LOCATION:Various locations\, Banner Elk
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Winter Events
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SUMMARY:Dickens of a Christmas
DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 11\, and 18th
URL:https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/dickens-of-a-christmas-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Roanoke\, Roanoke\, VA
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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