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	<title>Events from May 27 &#8211; June 5 &#8211; Blue Ridge Mountain Life</title>
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		<title>Thunder in the Smokies Summer Motorcycle Rally</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Largest &#038; Oldest Rally in Maggie Valley! Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Tour Rides, Vendors, Bike Show, Bike Games, Prizes, Concerts, Fire Dancers, the Latest Bikes &#038; Products on [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Largest &#038; Oldest Rally in Maggie Valley! Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Tour Rides, Vendors, Bike Show, Bike Games, Prizes, Concerts, Fire Dancers, the Latest Bikes &#038; Products on display, Church Service and more! www.ThunderInTheSmokies.com or call 828-246-2101.</p>
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		<title>TrancEnd Band</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry Deane]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>TrancEnd is an alt-rock band based out of Western NC / Upstate SC, covering 90’s, 2000’s AND MORE!</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>TrancEnd is an alt-rock band based out of Western NC / Upstate SC, covering 90’s, 2000’s AND MORE!</p>
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		<title>Singing on Grandfather Mountain</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry Deane]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A traditional gospel music and worship festival held at MacRae Meadows at Grandfather Mountain, cultivating fellowship through music.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A traditional gospel music and worship festival held at MacRae Meadows at Grandfather Mountain, cultivating fellowship through music.</p>
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		<title>CarolinAloha</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry Deane]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CarolinAloha is the melding of three loves: the Mountains, the Ocean, and Music. Founded by Billy Cardine, a master of all things slide, Billy finds inspiration from the beautiful Hawaiian [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CarolinAloha is the melding of three loves: the Mountains, the Ocean, and Music. Founded by Billy Cardine, a master of all things slide, Billy finds inspiration from the beautiful Hawaiian music tradition. CarolinAloha has been featured at the Waikiki Steel Guitar Festival in Oahu, the Kona Steel Guitar Festival in Kona, and The Station Inn.</p>
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		<title>Salem Fair</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry Deane]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Monday-Friday 4-10 p.m. Saturday &#38; Sunday 12-10 p.m.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Monday-Friday 4-10 p.m. Saturday &amp; Sunday 12-10 p.m.</p>
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		<title>Star-Spangled Banner Elk Fourth</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry Deane]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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		<title>Art on the Greene</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry Deane]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Four summer weekends of fine art and handmade crafts from regional artists on the lawn at the Historic Banner Elk School, with no admission fee; proceeds help preserve the historic [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Four summer weekends of fine art and handmade crafts from regional artists on the lawn at the Historic Banner Elk School, with no admission fee; proceeds help preserve the historic school.</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/art-on-the-greene-2/">Art on the Greene</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://blueridgemountainlife.com">Blue Ridge Mountain Life</a>.</p>
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		<title>Marion&#8217;s Independence Day Celebration</title>
		<link>https://blueridgemountainlife.com/event/marions-independence-day-celebration/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry Deane]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
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		<title>Backyard Fourth</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry Deane]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Come celebrate Independence Day at Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! Gates open at 6pm. Bring your Blanket, Chairs, Picnic Basket, Bubbles, Hula Hoops, Balls and Yard Games! This is an alcohol [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Come celebrate Independence Day at Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! Gates open at 6pm. Bring your Blanket, Chairs, Picnic Basket, Bubbles, Hula Hoops, Balls and Yard Games! This is an alcohol free event. Enjoy our great fireworks at dark! Visit https://maggievalleync.gov/ or call 828-926-0866 M-F 8am–5pm. Celebrate in Maggie Valley!</p>
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		<title>Grandfather Mountain Highland Games</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry Deane]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the first and largest Highland games in the US celebrating Scottish heritage with piping, drumming, dancing, athletics, and traditional Scottish sports.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the first and largest Highland games in the US celebrating Scottish heritage with piping, drumming, dancing, athletics, and traditional Scottish sports.</p>
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