Largest & 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 display, Church Service, and more! www.ThunderInTheSmokies.com or call 828-246-2101.
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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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1 event,Live Music, Performance Arts, Demonstrations, Great Vendors, Bounce Houses, Games, Food Trucks! For more information contact Hot Head Events 828-246-1978 or email [email protected]. |
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Reggie Watts is an internationally renowned Musician/Comedian/Writer/Actor who most recently starred as the bandleader on CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden. Using his formidable voice, looping pedals, and his vast imagination, Watts blends and blurs the lines between music and comedy, wowing with performances that are 100% improvised
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2 events,Concerts, Plott Dog competition Events, Historical Programs, and Vendors, all celebrating the Plott Hound, our state dog. For more information visit https://www.bobplott.net/plottfest/ or call 704-450-4157
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Local Colors is a nonprofit organization that celebrates international cultures, fosters the values of inclusion, and builds multicultural understanding. Our events feature performing arts, artisan crafts, cuisine, education, and other elements that display cultural heritages from around the globe. Our services break down silos and build a better community. |
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5 events,Trout 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. 
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. 
Garden 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 […] 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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4 events,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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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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1 event,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 |
2 events,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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1 event,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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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.