Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Upcoming Events in Spruce Pine North Carolina
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Live Music and Special Happenings
- Live mountain music every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, featuring a variety of musicians, country, gospel, bluegrass, rock, and more. Special happenings include crafts, herb festival, demonstrations, storytelling, and more. Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 328.3, Little Switzerland. Exit 85 or 86 off I-40 to US 221/NC 226 North. Follow 221/226 north to intersection where 226 branches off to the left. Take NC 226 north to the top of the mountain, turn right. Get on parkway, heading north to milepost 328.3. Address: Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 328.3, Little Switzerland |
April
| 27 |
Annual Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival
- Fire on the Mountain is an annual celebration of the art of the blacksmith that is always held on the last Saturday in April in Downtown Spruce Pine, NC. Blacksmithing has deep roots in Western North Carolina. The Fire on the Mountain Festival will both honor and celebrate its history and broaden awareness of quality contemporary iron work. Experience a day of forging techniques and ferrous materials. Vendors, hands-on opportunities, food, music and a Blacksmith Art Exhibition at the Toe River Arts Council. 10 am - 4 pm. From I-40 take NC 221 to NC 226 N. Follow 226 N to Spruce Pine. Address: Locust Street and Highland Avenue , Spruce Pine, North Carolina |
May
| 1 - 20 |
Wonderful Weekdays
- Every Wednesday and Thursday. Features guided tours at 11am by naturalist Granny Sam Gahagan, $10/person; Storyteller Bill Carson hosts hayrides at 1 & 3pm, $5/person; at 1-2pm, be a part of the Monarch Butterfly Preservation Project with Judy Carson & Kit Trubey. Guests help find eggs, gather food for the larvae & release adult butterflies, free with guided tour, otherwise $3/person. Then from 1:45-3:15, enjoy informal live music by local musicians. Free. Exit 85 or 86 off I-40 to US 221/NC 226 North. Follow 221/226 north to intersection where 226 branches off to the left. Take NC 226 north to the top of the mountain, turn right. Get on parkway, heading north to milepost 328.3. Address: The Orchard at Altapass, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 328.3 |
June
| 1 |
Troutacular Trout Festival
- Troutacular!’s impact is growing each year as it brings attention to our region’s unique fly fishing and the Mountain Heritage Trout Waters program. This event provides kids and families with a fun day to celebrate and learn more about one of our greatest natural resources. Always the First Saturday in June. Activities are being planned that will provide educational and fun entertainment for participants of all ages. Events for the festival will include fishing and wildlife vendors and exhibits, Trout Unlimited, trout fishing, Toe River Outfitters with demonstrations, children’s activities, a fishing tournament for cash prizes, NC Fish and Wildlife exhibits, local crafters and of course food! Ph: 828-765-3008 (Always call and confirm events) |
July
| 4 |
Independence Day Celebration
- Join in the patriotic events celebrating the Fourth of July in Historic Downtown Spruce Pine! Parade 5 PM, Music in the Park (Central Park) 6 PM. Fireworks begin at dark thirty! Ph: 828-765-9483 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 28 - 4 |
Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show
- At the Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show there will be over 60 worldwide vendors with all kinds of lapidary related items for sale. There are gemstones, minerals, jewelry, fossils, quartz, lapidary equipment and more for you to see and purchase. The event is put on by the Parkway Fire and Rescue as a way to make money to purchase new equipment for the fire stations. There is food available for purchase on site. There are many restaurants very close. There are now regular restrooms and showers available. The event is free to the public. Free parking and free admission. Everyone is welcome. Well-mannered dogs are allowed but must be on a leash held by the owner. Hours: 10 to 6 daily with many vendors open earlier and later because they are camping in their booths. Address: 136 Majestic View , Spruce Pine, North Carolina |
August
| 1 - 4 |
NC Mineral & Gem Festival
- Welcome to the North Carolina Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Festival one of the most popular and oldest running mineral and gem festivals in the country! The Festival features gem, jewelry and mineral dealers from across the country showcasing their merchandise to fit every budget. Hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sunday Hours are 12:30 to 5:00 PM. Address: Spruce Pine Commons Shopping Center, 12085 NC Hwy 226 , Spruce Pine, North Carolina |
October
| 5 |
Spruce Pine BBQ Championship and Bluegrass Festival
- Come chill with the most sizzling BBQ competition teams in the southeast and the hottest bluegrass in the nation! The event features a sanctioned professional BBQ competition, live bluegrass, award winning mouth watering BBQ from multiple vendors, jamming stage, a cornhole tournament, championship clogging teams, artists & crafts vendors, BBQ equipment and supplies vendors, local food vendors, the Spruce Pine Skedaddle 5K and Fun Run, a kids play-area, and much, much more! Ph: 828-385-6894 (Always call and confirm events) |
November
| 30 |
Spruce Pine Christmas Parade
- A small town Christmas parade done in a big way. Nearly 100 entries, fireworks, horses, and more. Saturday after Thanksgiving Ph: 828-765-3008 (Always call and confirm events) |