Event: Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month “Mes de la Herencia Hispana” from September 15th to October 15th, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was […]
Event: The festival boasts 3 entertainment stages: The Main Stage on the courthouse lawn, the Gospel Stage at the west end of the festival, and the Childrens’ Stage on the east end of the festival. The Kid’s Korner is the biggest draw for our younger attendees. The Kid’s Korner has hosted in the past, pony rides, mechanical bucking bull rides, […]
Event: The Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts takes place each year on the fourth Saturday in September on Hiddenite Church Rd., in Hiddenite, NC. The FREE fest features shopping for fine arts and handmade products, living history demonstrations by skilled craftspeople, four live performance stages with music, dance, and storytelling, an interactive Celebration Children’s area, and so much more! The […]
Event: The North Carolina Blackberry Festival is a celebration of blackberries, cobbler, and fun! Held in Lenoir, North Carolina, the festival offers tons of family-friendly events. This is a free two-day event. There’s music, vendors, food, kids’ activities, and a blackberry-eating contest. We have delicious blackberries for sale as well as some scrumptious blackberry cobbler for sale, while it lasts! […]
Event: The North Carolina Blackberry Festival is a celebration of blackberries, cobbler, and fun! Held in Lenoir, North Carolina, the festival offers tons of family-friendly events. This is a free two-day event. There’s music, vendors, food, kids’ activities, and a blackberry-eating contest. We have delicious blackberries for sale as well as some scrumptious blackberry cobbler for sale, while it lasts! […]
Event: In honor of the Freedom we all cherish, and to celebrate the work of African American authors who continue to help shape our culture, we’re hosting community gatherings to talk about The American Queen by Vanessa Miller, a North Carolina Humanities selection for 2025, with a story based on actual events in Appalachia from 1865-1889. Light refreshments provided.
Event: In honor of the Freedom we all cherish, and to celebrate the work of African American authors who continue to help shape our culture, we’re hosting community gatherings to talk about The American Queen by Vanessa Miller, a North Carolina Humanities selection for 2025, with a story based on actual events in Appalachia from 1865-1889. Light refreshments provided.
Event: Get ready to groove at Jive After Five – Maiden’s family-friendly Juneteenth event! Join us for live performances featuring The Tams with Lil Red, indulge in tasty treats from local food trucks and vendors, and keep the little ones entertained with exciting activities. Come together with friends and neighbors for an evening of music, food, and fun as we […]
About: Come join us at Hippy Valley Peace Fest 2025 on Sunday, June 22 for a groovy time and FREE admission! The family-run and family friendly festival will have a variety of creative vendors with handmade items, tie dye event shirts, face painting, bubble fairy, free yoga, live music, fun for kids, photo ops, and more! We hope you will […]
Event: Tickets for the Cookie Crawl will be available closer to the date! Be sure to check back! Once you’ve purchased your ticket, bring your receipt to the HDDA tent on Union Square, December 6, from 2 to 3 pm, to receive your Cookie Crawl Passport & Map! Follow the crumbs to collect different holiday-inspired cookies! It’s the perfect way […]
