Art on the Greene
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 […]
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Blue Ridge Mountain Events 2026
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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Labor Day Arts & Crafts
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, United States -
Canton Labor Day Festival
Canton Recreation Park 77 Penland Street, Canton, NC, United StatesOldest Labor Day fest in Southeast.
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Thunder in the Smokies Fall Motorcycle Rally
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, United StatesLargest & 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 & Products on […]
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Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival
Beaver Dam Farm Botetourt County, VA -
North Carolina Mountain State Fair
WNC Ag Center HendersonvilleHeld 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 […]
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Olde Salem Days
Liberty Square Salem, VAOlde Salem Days is a premier annual, one-day street festival held in downtown Salem, VA, featuring over hundreds of local artisans, crafters, and food vendors, usually taking place in September. Organized by […]
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Rhythm & Brews
Downtown Hendersonville HendersonvilleRhythm & Brews is a popular free outdoor concert series held on the third Thursday of each month from June through October in downtown Hendersonville. Main Street is closed to […]
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VW’s in the Valley (Fall)
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, United StatesVolkswagen Car Show & Swap Meet! Live DJ, Cash Prizes and Trophies! Open Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday from 7am – 6pm. For more information contact Robert @ 276-620-1246, email […]
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Table rock ultras
Camp Grier 985 Camp Grier Rd, Old Fort, NC, United States -
Maggie Valley Swap Meet/Southeastern Gas & Petroleum Expo/C-10s in the Valley
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, United States$5 Admission Daily for ages 13 & up; Open Thursday & Friday from 8am – 6pm, Saturday 8am – 4pm. Contact Rodney @ 423-608-4519, email [email protected] or visit www.surfboardpromotion.com.
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Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
Bernard’s Landing Franklin County, VA
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.