Events and Festivals in the Western North Carolina Mountains
Western North Carolina Mountain Events and Festivals
Events and Festivals in the Western North Carolina Mountains
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Events and Festivals in the Western North Carolina Mountains

John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School's Fall Festival

Cherokee County, North Carolina

May 16, 2008 through May 17, 2008
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Konehete Park

Walk to raise money for American Cancer Society. Begins at 7 pm and will continue all night with closing ceremony Saturday morning.
828-837-2242 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



June 13, 2008 through June 15, 2008
Andrews Music Fest and Motorcycle Ralley
Downtown Andrews

The 3rd Annual Andrews Music and Art Fest celebrates the arts and crafts heritage of the region with 5 stages of bluegrass, blues, country, and rock music. Come join us for food, music, arts and crafts, and fun with the Blue Ridge Mountains providing the backdrop to it all. Festivities begin Friday June 13, 2008 at 8:00 PM with a Music Jamboree in the Valleytown Cultural Arts Center. Saturday June 14, 2008 is an all day street festival filling downtown Andrews. The fun continues Sunday June 15, 2008 at the Blue Ridge Mall.
914.584.6377 or
ebgoldman@gmail.com



June 21, 2008 through June 21, 2008
2nd Annual Fish Fry & Boat Show
TVA Boat Ramp

in Murphy from 11-4 pm.
828-837-2242 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



June 27, 2008 through July 4, 2008
51st Wagon Train
Andrews

Will gather in Andrews. Saddle up to ride and explore the area in and around Andrews and the Valley River valley with the nation's oldest wagon train.
828-321-2376 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



July 4, 2008 through July 4, 2008
Andrews Fourth of July Celebration
Andrews Recreation Park

Food, music, contests, fireworks, and fun.
828-321-2135 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



July 4, 2008 through July 4, 2008
Murphy Fourth of July Celebration
Murphy Park

Contests, food, fireworks at dark.
828-837-6617 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



July 12, 2008 through July 12, 2008
Bubbles in the Park
Konehete Park in Murphy

11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Join us for a day of fun.
828-837-3640 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



August 16, 2008 through August 16, 2008
Benefit Auction
Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School

Will be held at the John C. Campbell Folk School in the Keith House. Silent Auction and Live Auction Preview from 1-2 p.m. Live auction with Tim Ryan & Bob Grove 2- 5 p.m. Free Admission. Participate in an exciting afternoon as auctioneers sell one-of-a-kind handcrafted items such as jewelry, paintings, weavings, metalwork, pottery, quilts, woodturnings, and more. Proceeds will benefit the craft programs at the non-profit Folk School.
828-837-2755 or 800-365-5724 or
info@folkschool.org



August 30, 2008 through August 30, 2008
Eighth Annual Heritage Walk & Festival
Downtown Murphy

Enjoy a step back in time with this celebration of Cherokee County. Enjoy all-day historic walking tours and a heritage festival celebrating area artists, crafters, growers, food, live stage entertainment, and more. All events are free and open to the public.
828-837-6821 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



September 13, 2008 through September 13, 2008
Eighth Annual Appalachian Highland Games
Andrews Recreation Park

Food, competitions, music, and including children's games will be held in the Andrews Recreation Park.
828-321-4547 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



October 4, 2008 through October 5, 2008
35th Annual Fall Festival
John C. Campbell Folk School

Held at the John C. Campbell Folk School from 10 am-5pm at the school campus. Featuring the craft of 200 craftspeople, continuous music and dance performances on two stages of old time, bluegrass, folk, and gospel styles. More than 40 craft-making demonstrations including a Mountain Life area, food, kid's activities and much more.
828-837-2775, 800-365-5724 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



October 10, 2008 through October 12, 2008
Jeep Jamboree
Murphy

Will be held in Murphy. Registration will be held at the Rock Gym Thursday evening. Friday dinner will be catered by the Foster Sisters at their new barn facility. Saturday dinner will be at the John C. Campbell Folk School.

info@cherokeecountychamber.com



October 11, 2008 through October 11, 2008
13th Annual Cherokee County Chamber Chili Cook Off
Murphy

Competition for trophies for the best chili based on public vote.
828-837-2242 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



November 1, 2008 through November 1, 2008
BlackSmith Auction
Murphy

Will be held at the John C. Campbell Folk School with Auctioneers Tim Ryan and Bob Grove in the Community Room of the Keith House. Handmade crafts of all types, including forged metal, fiber, jewelry, wood items, pottery, and more donated by friends of the Folk School.
828-837-2775 or 800-365-5724 or
info@folkschool.org



November 14, 2008 through November 14, 2008
Hometown Christmas
Downtown Murphy

Begins at 6 p.m. Friday, November 14, with a tree-lighting ceremony, choirs, and hopefully, hand bells. Shopping day will be Saturday, November 15, complete with Santa strolling around town and merchants offering incentives to shoppers such as sales, snacks, etc.
828-837-6821 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



December 6, 2008 through December 6, 2008
Hometown Christmas Parade
Downtown Murphy

Crafts, food, entertainment, and parade. Ther events begins at 2 p.m.
828-837-6821 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



December 13, 2008 through December 13, 2008
Andrews Night Time Christmas Parade
Downtown Andrews


828-321-4377 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com



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