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ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS OF HISTORIC EVENTS
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JANUARY
BOONE COUNTY
Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock Winterfest Celebration.
Lots of family activities and even a January plunge in Chetola Lake!
(828) 295 - 5222
FEBRUARY
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Wilmington
Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival
All star musicians
Since 1981
(910) 763 – 5900
MARCH
HENDERSON COUNTY
Hendersonville
March of the Leprechauns
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
A typical Irish good time!
(828) 692 - 1413
APRIL
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Ashville
Biltmore Estate
Easter Egg Hunt plus crafts and entertainment
www.biltmore.com
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Ashville
The Biltmore Flower Festival
Celebrate the splendor of spring at the glorious Biltmore
www.biltmore.com
MAY
FORSYTH COUNTY
Winston-Salem
Annual
Celtic Festival Highland Games
Since 2000
(336) 924 -8191
JUNE
WARREN COUNTY
JUNE/ JULY/AUGUST
Roanoke
The Lost Colony
Historical outdoor drama tells the story of the settlers who settled on small 8 mile long Roanoke Island and mysteriously disappeared.
Since 1936
(252) 473 - 2127
JULY
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Charlotte
Red, White and Boom
Great holiday celebration in Memorial Stadium.
(704) 332 – 2227
WAKE COUNTY
Raleigh
July Fourth Celebration
Live music, fireworks, interactive games and pony show.
(919) 831 - 6854
WARREN COUNTY
JUNE/ JULY/AUGUST
Roanoke
The Lost Colony
Historical outdoor drama tells the story of the settlers who settled on small 8 mile long Roanoke Island and mysteriously disappeared.
Since 1936
(252) 473 - 2127
WATAUGA COUNTY
Boone
Highland Games Festival on Grandfather Mountain
Showcase the rich Scottish heritage of the region. Many activiies . fun for all.
Since 1956
http://www.appsummer.org/
AUGUST
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Asheville
Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Fiddlers, banjo pickers, dulcimer sweepers, dancers, balladeers and others entertain the many who attend this festivity
Since 1928
(800) 257 – 1300
HENDERSON COUNTY
Hendersonville
An Historic March Through Time
Living History Week-end
(828) 692 - 1413
WARREN COUNTY
JUNE/ JULY/AUGUST
Roanoke
The Lost Colony
Historical outdoor drama tells the story of the settlers who settled on small 8 mile long Roanoke Island and mysteriously disappeared.
Since 1936
(252) 473-2127
SEPTEMBER
ALEXANDER COUNTY
Taylorsville
Annual Alexander County Agricultural Fair
Exhibits and entertainment
Since 1945
(828) 217-6837
HENDERSON COUNTY
Hendersonville
North Carolina Apple Festival
(828) 697-4557
OCTOBER
ASHE COUNTY
Todd
Todd New River Festival
Historic river community holds the fall festival to celebrate one of the most scenic rivers in the world.
Since 1996
(828) 964 - 1362
NOVEMBER
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Asheville/ Biltmore Village
Special decorations and activities at the
Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Village
(828) 225 - 1333
DECEMBER
HENDERSON COUNTY
Hendersonville
Annual Olde Fashioned Hendersonville Christmas
Strolling entertainers, shop keepers addressed in Victorian costumes, carriage and hay wagon rides and so much to enjoy
(828) 692 – 1413
MECKLENBERG COUNTY
Old Salem
Living history village highlighting the Christmas season
(335) 721 - 7344
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