Accepting nominations for the Mountain Heritage Award through June 24, 2013
Experience Mountain Heritage Day: watch the video.
2012 Mountain Heritage Day "Gatherin In" Food Contest booklet
More Info:
828-227-7129
MHDay Coordinator email
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get involved!
Voluneer Coordinator Email
Join us on Saturday, September 28, 2013, for a vibrant festival day here in the mountains
of North Carolina!
The 39th annual Mountain Heritage Day is a combination old-fashioned mountain fair and showcase for Southern Appalachian music, arts, dance and song, with the atmosphere of a big family reunion
On the campus of Western Carolina University, the festival features:
- 3 live entertainment stages featuring bluegrass, old-time, gospel and dance
- 100 + Juried, Handmade Arts and Crafts Booths
- Cherokee Stickball Games
- Shapenote Singin'
- Heritage Demonstrations
- Chainsaw Competition
- Canning & Baking Contest
- Children's Activities
- Tractor & Horse & Mule Wagon Rides
- Workshops
- Antique Car Show
- Plenty of Yummy Festival Food
Bring a blanket or chair - Admission and parking are free!
Pets are not allowed at the festival, but service animals are welcome
2013 Arts and Crafts Vendor Packet
(print out application, fill it out, and mail in with materials)
more 2013 Applications available soon