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Sat, Dec 14
Little Crafty At Painters Greenhouse
Sat, Dec 14, 2024 All Day
We can't wait to open our doors and see all of you for a day of much-needed cheer!LIVE MUSIC by Bull Moose Party from 12-3 (a talented Appalachi…
Sat, Dec 14
A Bluegrass Christmas 2024
Sat, Dec 14, 2024 @ 5 PM — Thu, Nov 14, 2024 @ 8 PM
Join us at the Box Factory for a Bluegrass Christmas Festival on December 14th, 2024.Live Acts Include:The Carley Arrowood BandLydia Hamby & Comp…
Fri, Dec 20
Carolina Christmas Show
Fri, Dec 20, 2024 7 PM - 9 PM
The Carolina Christmas Show, now in its 7th season, is a heartwarming, fun-filled holiday production featuring LIVE music, dance, & comedy! Four…
Sat, Dec 21
Carolina Christmas Show
Sat, Dec 21, 2024 2 PM - 8 PM
The Carolina Christmas Show, now in its 7th season, is a heartwarming, fun-filled holiday production featuring LIVE music, dance, & comedy! Four …
Sat, Jan 11
Lake James Ice Festival
Sat, Jan 11, 2025 6 PM - 9 PM
Experience the magic of a sparkling menagerie sculpted from cold, clear ice at the Lake James Ice Festival on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 5-9 p.…
Thu, Jan 30
Linville Caverns Grand-Reopening!
Thu, Jan 30, 2025 @ 9 AM — Mon, Feb 3, 2025 @ 5 PM
Linville Caverns is scheduled to reopen after temporary closure due to damage from Hurricane Helene. The caverns will be open Thursday-Monday from 9 …
Sat, Feb 1
2025 Chili-Cookoff!
Sat, Feb 1, 2025 3 PM - 6 PM
oin us for a sizzling good time at Mica Town Brewing's 2025 Chili Cook-off Contest. Whether you're a chili connoisseur or just love a good…
Sat, Mar 15
Low Country Boil at Roaming Buffalo Outpost
Sat, Mar 15, 2025 5 PM - 8 PM
March 15th 5-8pm at Roaming Buffalo Outpost, there will be a Low Country Boil! Tickets to this delicious event are $50 a person. Purchase your ticke…
Sat, Mar 15
St. Patrick's Day Block Party
Sat, Mar 15, 2025 2 PM - 12 AM
It's everyone's favorite drinking holiday, the one where we all pretend we're Irish, and the next day our bodies and livers remind us…
Sun, Apr 6
NC Pint Day
Sun, Apr 6, 2025 2 PM - 8 PM
Both locations will be selling a limited number of these special pint glasses.$1 from each glass sold will be directly donated to the NC Craft Brewer…
Fri, Apr 11
Shake and Bake! at The High Dive
Fri, Apr 11, 2025 8 PM - 12 AM
If you’re not first, you’re last—so get to The High Dive for a night of NASCAR flair, fried-energy chaos, and Ricky Bobby-worthy drinks. Inspired by …
Thu, Apr 17
Art for A Cause: Supports The Front Porch Project
Thu, Apr 17, 2025 6 PM - 8 PM
Join us for a special evening at Golden Hour Charcuterie as we come together to raise funds for the Front Porch Project! Local WNC artists are donati…
Fri, Apr 18
Back Porch Bash at The High Dive
Fri, Apr 18, 2025 8 PM - 12 AM
Kick back like it’s Friday night on a screened-in porch with a cooler full of cheap drinks and zero expectations. Back Porch Bash is in honor of Jaso…
Sun, Apr 20
Easter Egg Grab
Sun, Apr 20, 2025 2 PM - 8 PM
Hop on Over for an Egg-cellent Easter at Mica Town!Lent is over, and it’s time to celebrate! Whether you gave up beer (we’re impressed) or just need …
Fri, May 2
Date Night By Roaming Buffalo Outpost
Fri, May 2, 2025 5 PM - 9 PM
Join Roaming Buffalo Outpost for "Date Night" -They will have live music and food available for purchase! Roaming Buffalo Outpost will hav…
Mon, May 19
Grand (Re)Opening Ribbon-Cutting at Nanu Gallery
Mon, May 19, 2025 12 PM - 2 PM
You are invited to join in the celebration as we open to the public after Hurricane Helene with the announcement of retail gallery hours, upcoming p…
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