Local Area Festivals
| High Country Festivals in Banner Elk and Avery County There are many great festivals for all ages and throughout the seasons in the Banner Elk area and in Avery County in the High Country |
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Woolly Worm Festival |
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Annual Roasting of the Hog |
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| Autumn at Oz Emerald Mountain 2669 South Beech Mountain Parkway Beech Mountain, NC 28604 (828) 387-2000 1st Sat. in October at Beech Mountain Come take a stroll and meet all the Oz characters down the yellow brick road and walk through Dorothy's house. Come in costume. Face Painting on site. |
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| Mile High Kite Festival Across from Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce Beech Mountain, NC (800) 468-5506 www.BeechMtn.com No Charge for admission. Free kites given to first 200 children under 12. Bring your own kites or buy one from a vendor. A colorful event on Beech Mountain you won't want to miss! |
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| Avery County Fair Heritage Park, Newland, NC www.averyfair.webstarts.com Annual Agricultural & Horticultural Fair |
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| Fine Arts & Mastercrafts Festival In August at Historic Downtown Banner Elk Elementary School |
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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games |
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| Oktoberfest 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive Sugar Mountain, NC 28604 (828) 898-4521 Rain or Shine this 2 Day Festival in Oct. will have Artisan's and Artists open their stands at 10 am each day. Variety of foods available and Live entertainment during specified times. |
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| Riverwalk Arts Festival Held in late August along the Riverwalk in downtown Newland, North Carolina Artist & Crafters, Children's Corner, Entertainment and Food Vendors. |
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Shag at Sugar |
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| Sugarfest Sugar Mountain Resort 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive Sugar Mountain, NC 28604 2 Day Festival Highlighting Winter Activities for Skiiers, Snowboarders, Ice Skaters & Spectators. Live Entertainment, Trick Competitions, Fireworks, Food, Drinks & Live Music as well. |
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Valle Country Fair |
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| Kidfest Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway Linville, NC 28646 (828) 733-4337 Day full of fun and activities at Grandfather Mountain to get kids excited about North Carolina Mountain Nature and culture. |
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