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PLANNING A SMOKY MOUNTAINS VACATION? Make Stecoah the centerpiece of your getaway, with all these great things to do. |
The Stecoah Valley Artisans Gallery showcases the work of the 50-plus members of the Stecoah Artisans Guild, a juried membership organization, as well as the Associate artists of the Guild.
The Gallery is open 10 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday year round; Saturdays from 10 am - 5 pm April through December; and Sundays from Noon-5 pm June through October. And it's open with extended hours during special events and fundraisers.
The Gallery offers a unique opportunity to buy original artwork as well as the fine crafts that have made North Carolina famous. Gift wrapping and shipping are available. We also create personalized Gift Baskets. More about the Gallery
The Artisans Guild hosts two Drive-About Studio Tours annually in June and November as well as a Silent Auction that benefits
the Center.
An Appalachian Evening, our summer concert series, runs from the last Saturday in June through Labor Day weekend.
Notable artists such as The Biscuit Burners, Bobby Hicks, Wayne Henderson, and The Kruger Brothers have appeared on our historic stage. The Saturday concerts are held at 7:30 pm in our 300-seat, air-conditioned auditorium. This year's performers include:
• Balsam Range - 6/27
• Red Eye Ramblers - 7/4
• The Freight Hoppers - 7/11
• Appalachian Fire - 7/18
• Dismembered Tennesseans - 7/25
• Kruger Brothers - 8/1
• Doc Watson & David Holt - 8/8
SOLD OUT
• New Southern Ramblers - 8/15
• Wayne Henderson, Helen White
& Jeff Little - 8/22
• High Windy Band - 8/29
Season tickets are on sale now in the gallery, by phone. And now you can purchase tickets online.
You'll want to come early for a traditional Appalachian dinner, served family style at 5:00 and 6:15 seatings in the Stecoah dining room. For a list of entrees by date click here (pdf). Reservations are required. Lighter fare is also available in the main building.
The series has been selected by The Southeast Tourism Society as one of its "Top 20 Events" in the region.
Want
to improve your culinary skills? Learn jewelry making, qullting, weaving, gourd painting or watercolor? We offer a variety of arts and crafts classes during the year. And once a month (second Saturday) we have a cooking class in our very own professional kitchen.
For more information on cooking, weaving and other classes, click
here.
PRESERVING MOUNTAIN TRADITIONS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME