Spruce Pine Alien Festival
A free, pet friendly outdoor street festival with 200+ UFO and space themed vendors selling handmade art, crafts, and quirky galaxy gifts. Expect alien, paranormal, and Bigfoot merch lining downtown for a playful sci fi market vibe.
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