About: In 2008, a few members of the community came together to bring fresh local produce and goods to one central location. Over the years, Conover Farmers Market has cultivated a community where everyone belongs. Our markets are slow paced and easily accessible. The goal is that the community enjoys the unhurried atmosphere, taking in all there is to offer. […]
Event: Morganton’s open-air farmers markets offer the best locally grown products in the area. By visiting the Market and supporting your local growers, you reduce your carbon footprint. Plenty of variety can be found right here at your back door! The Morganton Farmers Market is a cash-only market with only a few vendors set up to accept debit/credit cards. Are […]
Event: Support your local vendors at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville! New vendors are also welcome!
Event: The first artificial tree (feather tree) originated in Germany in response to deforestation that was widespread in the mid-1800s. Rather than harvesting trees, people began crafting trees made of goose feathers to resemble the white pines that grew in that part of Europe. In this class, you will learn how to make a German Feather Tree from start to […]
Event: Morganton's open-air farmers markets offer the best locally grown products in the area. By visiting the Market and supporting your local growers, you reduce your carbon footprint. Plenty of variety can be found right here at your own back door! About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River […]
Event: Western Piedmont Woodcrafters is an informal group of men and women dedicated to ALL kinds of woodworking. We meet once a month for a couple of hours to hear a guest speaker talk about a woodworking project, demonstrate a hand or power tool, or new woodworking techniques. Administrators will approve people requesting to be members of this group.
Event: Join us on an adventure full of all things pickled and fermented! Fermentation is an ancient way of preserving foods and their nutrients, adding flavor and health benefits. We will learn about the basics of making, sauerkraut, pickles, cider, and more. Students will go home with their own jars of ferments, basic pickling supplies, and the knowledge to make their […]
Event: We will be at this adoption event with lots of cats and kittens available! We also have a line of cat themed jewelry and other items that we sell to raise money for the rescue. All of our cats are fully vetted indoor cats 😉 We do have contacts for barn or warehouse type cats... Vetting includes spay/neuter, rabies, […]
Event: Christmas Comes to Conover - Saturday, November 22, 10am-3pm! Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season as Christmas comes alive in downtown Conover! Join us for an enchanting event filled with fun, festive and heartwarming moments! Meet Your Favorite Christmas Characters: Bring the whole family and meet some beloved Christmas characters as they spread joy, laughter, and […]
Event: Learn to create beautiful needle-felted landscape ornaments, using mason jar lids as frames! Time permitting, we will finish three different designs during this four-hour class -- a Bethlehem silhouette, a snowman, and Christmas trees. We will cover basic needle-felting techniques, work on shading and realistic shadows, and learn how to mount and frame these wool gems. The finished projects […]
Event: Beginner foot percussion fun! Learn the basics of what is often called “the basic” in clogging, and what is regionally known as the Tennessee walking step. No previous experience necessary- just a willingness to have fun and try! Wear comfortable shoes and dress for movement. If you plan to wear taps, please bring a board to protect the floor. […]
Event: Join us in the heart of Downtown Morganton for the Winter Carnival, ice carving and lighting of downtown! About: Downtown Morganton is the heart of the City. The City of Morganton sits on the Catawba River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Morganton is blessed with scenic rural landscapes, abundant outdoor adventure venues, wonderful shopping and […]