Mountain Monarch Festival
Celebrate monarch butterflies migrating south with expert talks, guided hikes, kids’ crafts, and face painting. A family-friendly fall gathering pairs outdoor discovery with local food trucks, rain or shine.
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Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Wander a sunflower maze and enjoy a family-friendly farm adventure amid autumn scenery. Weekend visits include the fall festival, while weekday tickets provide access to the maze.
Wander a sunflower maze and enjoy a family-friendly farm adventure amid autumn scenery. Weekend visits include the fall festival, while weekday tickets provide access to the maze.
Wander a sunflower maze and enjoy a family-friendly farm adventure amid autumn scenery. Weekend visits include the fall festival, while weekday tickets provide access to the maze.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Night-sky viewing on a working farm in Fairview with telescope time and guidance on autumn constellations. A relaxed, community hang under open skies ideal for first-time stargazers and curious nature lovers.
Spend an autumn afternoon picking pumpkins, enjoying free face painting, and browsing local vendors while food trucks serve up casual bites. A festive, family-friendly harvest outing in the patch.
Spend an autumn afternoon picking pumpkins, enjoying free face painting, and browsing local vendors while food trucks serve up casual bites. A festive, family-friendly harvest outing in the patch.
Spend an autumn afternoon picking pumpkins, enjoying free face painting, and browsing local vendors while food trucks serve up casual bites. A festive, family-friendly harvest outing in the patch.
An autumn celebration on a working college farm with food trucks, hands on seasonal activities, and open houses from land and craft crews. Stroll the grounds on farm tours while live music sets a laid back fall festival vibe.
An autumn celebration on a working college farm with food trucks, hands on seasonal activities, and open houses from land and craft crews. Stroll the grounds on farm tours while live music sets a laid back fall festival vibe.
An autumn celebration on a working college farm with food trucks, hands on seasonal activities, and open houses from land and craft crews. Stroll the grounds on farm tours while live music sets a laid back fall festival vibe.
A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.
A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.
A fall festival on a college farm with a working lands showcase, community education, and seasonal outdoor activities. Expect local vendors and hands-on learning centered on regional agriculture, land stewardship, and rural livelihoods.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. Ideal for bringing blankets and binoculars to spot bright streaks and constellations together.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Autumn festivities bring families together for live entertainment, BBQ and seasonal treats from food trucks, local artisan vendors, handmade goods, and small-town community fun throughout the day.
Autumn festivities bring families together for live entertainment, BBQ and seasonal treats from food trucks, local artisan vendors, handmade goods, and small-town community fun throughout the day.
Autumn festivities bring families together for live entertainment, BBQ and seasonal treats from food trucks, local artisan vendors, handmade goods, and small-town community fun throughout the day.
An autumn afternoon festival on the Irene Wortham Center campus with kid friendly activities, seasonal treats, and a community vibe. Expect an inclusive, family focused gathering with local vendors and casual outdoor mingling.
An autumn afternoon festival on the Irene Wortham Center campus with kid friendly activities, seasonal treats, and a community vibe. Expect an inclusive, family focused gathering with local vendors and casual outdoor mingling.
An autumn afternoon festival on the Irene Wortham Center campus with kid friendly activities, seasonal treats, and a community vibe. Expect an inclusive, family focused gathering with local vendors and casual outdoor mingling.
Downtown Marion fills with peak-season fall energy as more than 175 regional makers line the streets with handmade goods and craft shopping. A classic Blue Ridge small-town festival atmosphere built for strolling, browsing, and celebrating autumn.
Downtown Marion fills with peak-season fall energy as more than 175 regional makers line the streets with handmade goods and craft shopping. A classic Blue Ridge small-town festival atmosphere built for strolling, browsing, and celebrating autumn.
Downtown Marion fills with peak-season fall energy as more than 175 regional makers line the streets with handmade goods and craft shopping. A classic Blue Ridge small-town festival atmosphere built for strolling, browsing, and celebrating autumn.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
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Autumn festival vibes with food trucks, hands on seasonal activities, and live music alongside guided tours of the college’s working lands. Open houses with land and craft crews add a behind the scenes look at campus farming and craft programs.
Autumn festival vibes with food trucks, hands on seasonal activities, and live music alongside guided tours of the college’s working lands. Open houses with land and craft crews add a behind the scenes look at campus farming and craft programs.
A fall festival at a working plant nursery with seasonal garden sights, family-friendly activities, and outdoor wandering among mums and autumn décor. Expect vendor booths, harvest-market browsing, and pumpkin-patch vibes in Weaverville.
A fall festival at a working plant nursery with seasonal garden sights, family-friendly activities, and outdoor wandering among mums and autumn décor. Expect vendor booths, harvest-market browsing, and pumpkin-patch vibes in Weaverville.
A fall festival at a working plant nursery with seasonal garden sights, family-friendly activities, and outdoor wandering among mums and autumn décor. Expect vendor booths, harvest-market browsing, and pumpkin-patch vibes in Weaverville.
Pasture hike on a historic farm with a hands-on highland cow tour, including facts about the breed and time to pet, take photos, and meet the herd. Farm-porch meetup with optional highland cow merchandise shopping.
Pasture hike on a historic farm with a hands-on highland cow tour, including facts about the breed and time to pet, take photos, and meet the herd. Farm-porch meetup with optional highland cow merchandise shopping.
Pasture hike on a historic farm with a hands-on highland cow tour, including facts about the breed and time to pet, take photos, and meet the herd. Farm-porch meetup with optional highland cow merchandise shopping.
A wintertime Santa meet-up set against the cliffs and panoramic overlooks of Chimney Rock State Park. Holiday cheer blends with crisp mountain air, family photo moments, and a festive community outing in the park.
A wintertime Santa meet-up set against the cliffs and panoramic overlooks of Chimney Rock State Park. Holiday cheer blends with crisp mountain air, family photo moments, and a festive community outing in the park.
A wintertime Santa meet-up set against the cliffs and panoramic overlooks of Chimney Rock State Park. Holiday cheer blends with crisp mountain air, family photo moments, and a festive community outing in the park.
Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
Gather by the river for spooky, family-friendly tales from Appalachian storytellers, with a fireside listening option or supper paired with stories for an autumn evening.
Lantern-lit twilight storytelling winds through a historic mountain homestead with eerie Appalachian folk tales and local legends. A family-friendly fall outing blending mild thrills, heritage atmosphere, and nighttime outdoor walking.
Lantern-lit twilight storytelling winds through a historic mountain homestead with eerie Appalachian folk tales and local legends. A family-friendly fall outing blending mild thrills, heritage atmosphere, and nighttime outdoor walking.
Lantern-lit twilight storytelling winds through a historic mountain homestead with eerie Appalachian folk tales and local legends. A family-friendly fall outing blending mild thrills, heritage atmosphere, and nighttime outdoor walking.
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Crisp autumn vegan festival with hearty seasonal plant based eats, local food vendors, and sustainable shopping. Browse artisan goods and enjoy relaxed Blue Ridge mountain vibes in a family friendly downtown park setting.
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