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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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Camp Grier 985 Camp Grier Rd, Old Fort, NC, United States
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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
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Art on Main
Downtown Hendersonville HendersonvilleArt on Main is a juried outdoor art festival that showcases fine art and fine craft from regional artists along historic Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. The event highlights a wide range of mediums including painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and mixed media. Visitors can meet artists, purchase original works, and experience Hendersonville’s vibrant arts community […]
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Vairs in the Valley
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, United StatesShow & Shine! Friday & Saturday with Parts Vendors, Food Trucks, and Live Band playing 50s and 60s music! Door prizes! For more information contact NC Mountain Corvairs @ 828-775-0487, email [email protected] or visit https://vairsinthevalley.com/
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Annual Southeastern Mini Truckin’ Nationals
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, United StatesOpen car & truck show! Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Parts vendors, Food vendors, and DJ! Contact Jason @ Bell’s Rod Shop @ 865-742-7403, email [email protected] or visit http://www.minitruckinnats.com
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Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain
Sugar Mountain Resort Sugar MountainA Bavarian-style family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration with music, food, kid’s activities, and Bavarian costumes at Sugar Mountain Resort.
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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 traffic and filled with music lovers gathering with chairs and blankets to enjoy live performances from regional and national bands. The event also features craft […]
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GO Outside Fest
Elmwood Park & Explore Park Roanoke, VAThe Anthem GO Outside Festival (GO Fest) in Roanoke, VA, is a premier three-day October event (Oct 17-19, 2025) in Elmwood Park and Explore Park celebrating outdoor recreation. It features pro-athlete demos (BMX, lumberjack), gear demos, live music, craft beer, and films, aiming to connect people with Virginia's Blue Ridge.
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Woolly Worm Festival
Historic Banner Elk School Banner ElkAnnual fall festival with woolly worm races, craft and food vendors, live entertainment, and children’s activities; nearly 50 years of tradition in Banner Elk.
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Apple Harvest Festival
Downtown Waynesville 15 N Main St, Waynesville, NC, United StatesNamed one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation”, this annual street festival in charming downtown Waynesville is a delicious way to enjoy the tastes of the fall season. This premier arts and crafts event celebrates apples and the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Stroll the historic Main Street filled with vendors […]
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Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
Ferum College Ferrum, VACovering much of the Ferrum College campus and the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum’s living history farm museum, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has something for everyone. It’s a family friendly affair. Rain or shine, the festival will go on. As always, parking is free. Proceeds from the festival help to fund the Blue Ridge […]
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.