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John C. Campbell Folk School's Fall Festival
Cherokee County, North Carolina
May 3, 2008 through May 3, 2008
Spring Festival
Downtown Murphy
Crafts, food, music, antique car show, family fun, including a kid's corner.
828-837-2242 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
May 16, 2008 through May 17, 2008
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Konehete Park
Walk to raise money for American Cancer Society. Begins at 7 pm and will continue all night with closing ceremony Saturday morning.
828-837-2242 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
June 13, 2008 through June 15, 2008
Andrews Music Fest and Motorcycle Ralley
Downtown Andrews
The 3rd Annual Andrews Music and Art Fest celebrates the arts and crafts heritage of the region with 5 stages of bluegrass, blues, country, and rock music. Come join us for food, music, arts and crafts, and fun with the Blue Ridge Mountains providing the backdrop to it all. Festivities begin Friday June 13, 2008 at 8:00 PM with a Music Jamboree in the Valleytown Cultural Arts Center. Saturday June 14, 2008 is an all day street festival filling downtown Andrews. The fun continues Sunday June 15, 2008 at the Blue Ridge Mall.
914.584.6377 or
ebgoldman@gmail.com
June 27, 2008 through July 4, 2008
51st Wagon Train
Andrews
Will gather in Andrews. Saddle up to ride and explore the area in and around Andrews and the Valley River valley with the nation's oldest wagon train.
828-321-2376 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
July 4, 2008 through July 4, 2008
Andrews Fourth of July Celebration
Andrews Recreation Park
Food, music, contests, fireworks, and fun.
828-321-2135 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
July 4, 2008 through July 4, 2008
Murphy Fourth of July Celebration
Murphy Park
Contests, food, fireworks at dark.
828-837-6617 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
July 12, 2008 through July 12, 2008
Bubbles in the Park
Konehete Park in Murphy
11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Join us for a day of fun.
828-837-3640 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
August 16, 2008 through August 16, 2008
Benefit Auction
Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School
Will be held at the John C. Campbell Folk School in the Keith House. Silent Auction and Live Auction Preview from 1-2 p.m. Live auction with Tim Ryan & Bob Grove 2- 5 p.m. Free Admission. Participate in an exciting afternoon as auctioneers sell one-of-a-kind handcrafted items such as jewelry, paintings, weavings, metalwork, pottery, quilts, woodturnings, and more. Proceeds will benefit the craft programs at the non-profit Folk School.
828-837-2755 or 800-365-5724 or
info@folkschool.org
August 30, 2008 through August 30, 2008
Eighth Annual Heritage Walk & Festival
Downtown Murphy
Enjoy a step back in time with this celebration of Cherokee County. Enjoy all-day historic walking tours and a heritage festival celebrating area artists, crafters, growers, food, live stage entertainment, and more. All events are free and open to the public.
828-837-6821 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
September 13, 2008 through September 13, 2008
Eighth Annual Appalachian Highland Games
Andrews Recreation Park
Food, competitions, music, and including children's games will be held in the Andrews Recreation Park.
828-321-4547 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
October 4, 2008 through October 5, 2008
35th Annual Fall Festival
John C. Campbell Folk School
Held at the John C. Campbell Folk School from 10 am-5pm at the school campus. Featuring the craft of 200 craftspeople, continuous music and dance performances on two stages of old time, bluegrass, folk, and gospel styles. More than 40 craft-making demonstrations including a Mountain Life area, food, kid's activities and much more.
828-837-2775, 800-365-5724 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
October 10, 2008 through October 12, 2008
Jeep Jamboree
Murphy
Will be held in Murphy. Registration will be held at the Rock Gym Thursday evening. Friday dinner will be catered by the Foster Sisters at their new barn facility. Saturday dinner will be at the John C. Campbell Folk School.
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
October 11, 2008 through October 11, 2008
13th Annual Cherokee County Chamber Chili Cook Off
Murphy
Competition for trophies for the best chili based on public vote.
828-837-2242 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
November 1, 2008 through November 1, 2008
BlackSmith Auction
Murphy
Will be held at the John C. Campbell Folk School with Auctioneers Tim Ryan and Bob Grove in the Community Room of the Keith House. Handmade crafts of all types, including forged metal, fiber, jewelry, wood items, pottery, and more donated by friends of the Folk School.
828-837-2775 or 800-365-5724 or
info@folkschool.org
November 14, 2008 through November 14, 2008
Hometown Christmas
Downtown Murphy
Begins at 6 p.m. Friday, November 14, with a tree-lighting ceremony, choirs, and hopefully, hand bells. Shopping day will be Saturday, November 15, complete with Santa strolling around town and merchants offering incentives to shoppers such as sales, snacks, etc.
828-837-6821 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
December 6, 2008 through December 6, 2008
Hometown Christmas Parade
Downtown Murphy
Crafts, food, entertainment, and parade. Ther events begins at 2 p.m.
828-837-6821 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com
December 13, 2008 through December 13, 2008
Andrews Night Time Christmas Parade
Downtown Andrews
828-321-4377 or
info@cherokeecountychamber.com