FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival will feature a Saturday night spectacular, "wild west space opera," burlesque and circus workshops and a cabaret brunch. Held at the Grey Eagle, Orange Peel and other downtown Asheville locations. Info, cost and schedule: absfest.com. [comment / share]
FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The White Squirrel Festival will feature street vendors, crafts, activities for kids, a Squirrel Box Derby and music by Sol Driven Train, Jupiter Coyote, Acoustic Syndicate, The Packway Handle Band and others. Held throughout downtown Brevard. Free. Info and schedule: whitesquirrelfestival.com. [comment / share]
SA (5/25), 5-8pm - Blues, Brew and BBQ will feature food, craft beer and music by Mac Arnold and Plate Full O' Blues. The festival will honor military veterans with VIP seating. Held at the Village Green, Cashiers. Bring lawn chairs. Free. Info: VisitCashiersValley.com or (704) 458-7686. [comment / share]
SA (5/25), 10am - The Swannanoa Valley Museum will host a Memorial Day cemetery tour of Piney Grove, Tabernacle and Ingram cemeteries. Meets at the museum, 223 W. State St., Black Mountain. $30/$20 members. Info and registration: swannanoavalleymuseum.org or 669-9566. [comment / share]
FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival will feature a Saturday night spectacular, "wild west space opera," burlesque and circus workshops and a cabaret brunch. Held at the Grey Eagle, Orange Peel and other downtown Asheville locations. Info, cost and schedule: absfest.com. [comment / share]
FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The White Squirrel Festival will feature street vendors, crafts, activities for kids, a Squirrel Box Derby and music by Sol Driven Train, Jupiter Coyote, Acoustic Syndicate, The Packway Handle Band and others. Held throughout downtown Brevard. Free. Info and schedule: whitesquirrelfestival.com. [comment / share]
FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival will feature a Saturday night spectacular, "wild west space opera," burlesque and circus workshops and a cabaret brunch. Held at the Grey Eagle, Orange Peel and other downtown Asheville locations. Info, cost and schedule: absfest.com. [comment / share]
FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The White Squirrel Festival will feature street vendors, crafts, activities for kids, a Squirrel Box Derby and music by Sol Driven Train, Jupiter Coyote, Acoustic Syndicate, The Packway Handle Band and others. Held throughout downtown Brevard. Free. Info and schedule: whitesquirrelfestival.com. [comment / share]
MO (5/27), 10am-4pm - The Carl Sandburg Folk Music Festival will feature The Shivers, Pop Ferguson and the Blues Revue, Jamie Laval and others. Held at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. 225 on Little River Road. Free. Info: nps.gov/carl or 693-4178. [comment / share]
SA (6/1), 9am-4pm - The Art, River and Music Festival and crazy float contest will feature 50 regional artists, demonstrations, a dance workshop for kids and free canoe and kayak tours. Float contest begins at 2pm. Held in downtown Murphy. Free to attend; $30 for float contest. Info and schedule: cherokeeartscouncil.org or 361-9584. [comment / share]
SA (6/1), 10am-4pm - The Isaac Dickson spring carnival will feature activities for kids, gifts, an auction, food and music. Held at 125 Hill St. Free to attend; carnival game prices vary. Info: facebook.com/IsaacDicksonElementary. [comment / share]
SA (6/1), 8am-2pm - Henderson County Curb Market Old Timey Day will feature breakfast cooked on a wood stove, antiques display, music, demonstrations and more. Held at 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville. Free. Info: 692-8012. [comment / share]
SA (6/8), 10am-5pm - The Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration will feature music, dance, craft demonstrations and vendors. Held on Main Street, Waynesville. Free. Info: downtownwaynesville.com. [comment / share]
3rd FRIDAYS, 5pm - Downtown After Five will feature a "Moonlight over Downtown" New Orleans theme with music by Big Sam's Funky Nation and Empire Strikes Brass. A moonlight bike ride will follow. Held on N. Lexington Ave. Free. Info: ashevilledowntown.org. [comment / share]
