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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Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, United States
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Reedy River String Band
Named for the river that runs through their hometown, Greenville, SC’s three-year-old Reedy River String Band, features three writers, three lead singers, and three-part harmonies. Combined with frontman Sterling Waite’s multi-instrumental prowess, this trio’s larger than life sound defies their numbers and transcends their bluegrass influences.
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Maggie Valley Fly Fishing Festival
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, United StatesTrout Derby, Fly Fishing & Casting Instruction, Food vendors, Fly Fishing & NC Outdoor Vendors and Live Music! Visit https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com/ for more information or call 828-476-6710.
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Art on the Greene
Historic Banner Elk School Banner ElkFour 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.
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Garden Jubilee
Downtown Hendersonville HendersonvilleGarden Jubilee is one of Western North Carolina’s largest gardening shows, transforming Main Street in downtown Hendersonville into a vibrant marketplace filled with plants, flowers, garden art, tools, and outdoor living inspiration. The event attracts regional nurseries, growers, and gardening experts offering everything from annuals and perennials to shrubs and specialty plants. Garden enthusiasts can […]
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Abby Bryant
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.
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Auspicious Golden Fish
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.
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Slingshots in Smokies
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, United StatesAnnual 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
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Steep Canyon Rangers
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 […]
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Smooth Goose
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.
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The Psycodelics
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, United StatesOnce 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 […]
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22nd Annual NC Gold Festival
The Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine 251 Lucky Strike Drive, Marion, NC, United StatesWeekend festival celebrating North Carolina’s gold heritage with live music, vendors, gold panning, exhibits, food, and family activities.
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.