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MARCH

Wednesday, March 7
Regional Tourism Partnership Forum. 2-4 pm. Free. The purpose of the forum is to continue preparation for the 2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships by collectively creating an inventory of activities in our region. Presenters include Betty Huskins from Smoky Mountain Host, and Angie Chandler, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. Representatives of regional chambrs of commerce and/or travel & tourism boards will be on hand to discuss group participation in creating regional itineraries for visitors and cross-marketing. Refreshments and networking opportunities at 4 pm. Participation is free, but please call by March 1 to reserve your space.

APRIL

Saturday, April 28
Ramp Dinner & Concert. The full menu of roasted pork loin, ramp/potato home fries, sautéed fresh greens, honey-glazed carrots, baked apples, coleslaw, corn bread, ramp/cheese biscuits, and strawberry shortcake is served family style. Dinner price is $15.95 for adults, $9.95 for children 12 and under. Make your dinner reservations for 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, or 7:00.

At 7:30 enjoy local favorite My Highway in concert in the Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. My Highway's lead vocals come from Josh Beasley, a veteran in traditional gospel, with deep mountain roots, along with lead vocals of Josh Lane, who has been a singer and musician for over twenty years. Tickets are $10 Adults; $5 Students (K-12); Children under 5 are Free.

Tickets go on sale March 1.

JUNE

Saturday, June 23
Art Sampler / Silent Auction Kick-off. 4-7 pm.

Wednesday, June 27
Tailgate Market. 8-11 am.

Fri. & Sat., June 29 & 30
Artisans Drive-About. Self-guided artisans gallery and studio tour. 10 am - 5 pm each day. More info

Saturday, June 30
An Appalachian Evening Concert featuring Balsam Range. Dinner seatings at 5 & 6:15 pm; show at 7:30 pm. Silent Auction benefiting Stecoah Valley Center.

Bluegrass says a lot of what this band is about, but equally important are the aspects of Gospel and Country Music. All the fellows in the band grew up in the rich musical heritage of the Appalachian South, surrounded by culture and heritage steeped in traditions of The Grand Ole Opry…as well as the important influences of the Scotch-Irish settlers of the Southern Mountains, English ballads, Western songs…and tunes written by the band members themselves. Band Website

JULY

Wednesday, July 4
Tailgate Market. 8-11 am.

Saturday, July 7
An Appalachian Evening Concert featuring The Steel Wheels. Dinner seatings at 5 & 6:15 pm; show at 7:30 pm.

The Steel Wheels are truly an Americana band, rooted in musical styles that explore the territories between blues and bluegrass, old-time sing-alongs and foot-stompin’ fiddle tunes. They are subtle innovators who respect the past but whistle their own tunes, layering in rich textures and decidedly modern energy to forge a new sound. Band Website 

Wednesday, July 11
Tailgate Market. 8-11 am.

Saturday, July 14
An Appalachian Evening Concert featuring The Boxcars. Dinner seatings at 5 & 6:15 pm; show at 7:30 pm.

Adam Steffey, Ron Stewart, John R. Bowman, Keith Garrett and Harold Nixon make up what will surely soon be one of the top headliners in bluegrass and beyond. 2011 IBMA Awards - Instrumental Group of the Year; Emerging Artist of the Year; Mandolin Player of the Year; Banjo Player of the Year. Band Website

Wednesday, July 18
Tailgate Market. 8-11 am.

Saturday, July 21
Art Sampler. 4-7 pm.

Saturday, July 21
An Appalachian Evening Concert featuring The Kruger Brothers. Dinner seatings at 5 & 6:15 pm; show at 7:30 pm.

Swiss brothers Uwe Kruger on guitar, and Jens Kruger on banjo, team up with bassist Joel Landsberg. The Kruger Brothers personify the spirit of exploration and innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition. Their original music, composed by Jens Kruger, is crafted around their discerning taste, and the result is unpretentious, cultivated, and delightfully fresh. Band Website

Wednesday, July 25
Tailgate Market. 8-11 am.

Saturday, July 28
An Appalachian Evening Concert featuring Song of the Mountains (VW Boys). Dinner seatings at 5 & 6:15 pm; show at 7:30 pm.

Song of the Mountains, also known as The VW Boys, show is a unique blend of talent consisting of music, magic and comedy, a complete variety show. Audiences of all ages enjoy their show. Band Website

AUGUST

Wednesday, August 1
Tailgate Market. 8-11 am.

Saturday, August 4
An Appalachian Evening Concert featuring The Weeping Willows. Dinner seatings at 5 & 6:15 pm; show at 7:30 pm.

Wednesday, August 8
Tailgate Market. 8-11 am.

Saturday, August 11
An Appalachian Evening Concert featuring Kickin' Grass. Dinner seatings at 5 & 6:15 pm; show at 7:30 pm.

The Kickin Grass Band takes the stage, and suddenly you’re captivated by pure, strong voices telling true-to-life stories spiced with innovative bluegrass instrumentation. You fall in love with the rootsy, Americana style, and can’t wait for more. Band Website

Wednesday, August 15
Tailgate Market. 8-11 am.

Saturday, August 18
Art Sampler. 4-7 pm.

Saturday, August 18
An Appalachian Evening Concert featuring Jeff Little. Dinner seatings at 5 & 6:15 pm; show at 7:30 pm.

With few exceptions, the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian music, and is rarely the lead instrument. But Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive two-handed style, much influenced by the mountain flatpicked guitar tradition, is breathtaking in its speed, precision and clarity. Band Website

Wednesday, August 22
Tailgate Market. 8-11 am.

Saturday, August 25
An Appalachian Evening Concert featuring The Snyder Family. Dinner seatings at 5 & 6:15 pm; show at 7:30 pm.

The Snyder Family Band features the talents of siblings Zeb and Samantha Snyder from Lexington, NC.  Backed by their dad, Bud, on upright bass, this band has delighted and surprised audiences at venues including Merlefest, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree, the Musicians Against Childhood Cancer Festival in Columbus, OH, and the Red White and Bluegrass Festival in Morganton, NC. Band Website

Wednesday, August 29
Tailgate Market. 8-11 am.

OCTOBER

Fri. - Sun., October 19-21
Harvest Festival. Annual Celebration with music, food, craft vendors, demonstrations, quilt show and much more. More info

Sunday, October 21
Gospel Singing. 2 pm.

NOVEMBER

Fri-Sat, November 23-24
Self-guided artisans gallery and studio tour. 10 am - 5 pm each day. More info

DECEMBER

Saturday, December 1
Christmas in the Mountains Indoor Art & Craft Show & Salejust in time for holiday gift shopping.

Saturday, December 15
Breakfast with Santa. 9 am. Kids of all ages eat breakfast with Santa.  Pictures available. 

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