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Appalachian Folk Medicine with Rebecca Beyer

Turtle Island Preserve 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United States

Come learn the old ways of healing in the mountains. Grounded in history and direct experience. This class will explore how to safely and simply identify plants used in traditional...

Appalachian State Football

Kidd Brewer Stadium 270 Stadium Dr, Boone, NC, United States

BOONE, N.C. – App State will host its "Battle at The Rock" spring football game on April 18 at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. on that Saturday,...

MerleFest

Wilkes Community College 1328 S Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

One of the premier music festivals in the country, serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans. MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy...

Statewide Star Party

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area 1481 Mt. Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United States

Join us on Friday, April 24th at the Sunset Overlook at Mount Jefferson State Natural Area for the 2026 Statewide Star Party!Hosted by NC State Parks as a part of...

Wildheart Women

Turtle Island Preserve 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United States

Wildheart Women's Retreat is an invitation to find your path back home to yourself, to be quiet with the beautiful land that encompasses Turtle Island Preserve and to connect with...

Mending: A Sewing Survival Intensive

Turtle Island Preserve 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United States

This is an immersive, hands-on sewing and repair intensive based on low-tech, hand=based mending practices rooted in Appalachian and working-class traditions. Participants will learn foundational hand-sewing techniques for extending the...

Save The Date New River Canoe Race Returns

Zaloo's Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 S, Jefferson, NC, United States

Zaloo's Canoes reminds you to save the date for the next New River Canoe Race returns on May 30. Times have not been given yet. For more information, call (336)...

Cooking Over Fire

Turtle Island Preserve 2683 Little Laurel Road, Boone, NC, United States

We will explore cooking directly over open flame, in a stone hearth, on an antique wood stove, and baking in a hand-made cobb oven, all in our outdoor kitchen. Through...

Saloon Studios Concert Series

Saloon Studios 313 Old West Rd, West Jefferson, NC, United States

Saloon Studios announces their 2026 Summer concert line-up schedule. Be sure to mark your calendar. To view schedule, click on website below. For more information, call (336) 877-2374

Merlefest 2027

Wilkes Community College 1328 S Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

MerleFest returns to Wilkesboro April 29- May 2, 2027 for another unforgettable celebration of roots music, community, and Appalachian culture. Known for its diverse lineup spanning bluegrass, folk, Americana, and...