From music festivals in Asheville to car shows in Maggie Valley, discover the best of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our calendar is the most comprehensive guide to festivals, outdoor adventures, and community gatherings across Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia.
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A music minister’s daughter and vocal force of nature turned fierce frontwoman on the festival scene, Abby Bryant learned early how to turn faith into fire, fusing Sunday spirit with Saturday night energy. Bryant enchants audiences with a unique best-of-both-worlds edge that proves beautifully-crafted songs and the living pulse of the jam world.
Swimming in an ocean of sound, Auspicious Golden Fish weaves together searing guitar riffs, hypnotic synth textures, and deep funk grooves into a transcendent musical experience. American guitarist/producer Jamie Hendrickson (The Fritz/ElectroLust) assembles a revolving lineup of all-star musicians that bring his compositions to life.
Annual Slingshot Owners event! We will have Great Vendors, Installations & Competitions, Group Rides & Entertainment! This is the leading Slingshot Owners Event in the USA! For more information visit www.slingshotroadsters.com
First of 2 night! Heralds of the Carolina sound for more than two decades, Steep Canyon Rangers find themselves in a unique seat at the table for their new release, Morning Shift, released September 8, 2023. On this record, the GRAMMY-winners tell stories that both honor their roots, and expand upon the living art of […]
Smooth Goose is a Neo-soul Country-Funk band hailing from Asheville, North Carolina. Known for blending soul-wrenching blues grooves with boogie-down dance rhythms, the group delivers high-energy performances that get crowds moving and scratching that itch in hard-to-reach places.
Once every millennia, the forces of nature and the stars above, align to give the human race a gift from the Gods. For this chapter in our existence, that gift is The Psycodelics. The group embodies and glorifies Black American Music. Elements from Funk, Blues, Gospel and R&B leave the audience in awe with sounds […]
Weekend festival celebrating North Carolina’s gold heritage with live music, vendors, gold panning, exhibits, food, and family activities.
All Jeep models welcome! There will be Vendors, Food Trucks, Guided Trail Rides and a Show & Shine competition. All ages welcome! Visit http://www.wncjeepfest.com/. Brought to you by WNC Jeepers.
Downtown Marion festival with free kids’ activities, live music, craft vendors, hog callin’/pig squealin’ contests, and food trucks serving livermush dishes and more.
New Variants is an Asheville-based band known for blending classic rock, alternative rock, and modern favorites into an energetic live performance. Doss Church & the Unholy Noise is an Asheville-based Americana Rock & Roll band that plays a mix of originals written by singer/songwriter Doss Church, along with a wide range of crowd-pleasing covers.
Join us for Amplify Appalachia 2026 ft. live performances from Anders Osborne & Duck!In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Footprint Project, Land of Sky Regional Council of Governments and many other local partners stepped in to deploy solar and battery storage microgrid systems with a focus on restoring WNC.
Our 2026 Blue Ridge Events Calendar is updated weekly with new festivals, farmers markets, and seasonal celebrations. Whether you are looking for a small-town art walk or a major mountain music fest, we have you covered.
Note: Event dates and times are subject to change. We always recommend verifying details with the official event organizer before traveling.