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 Mountain Heritage Day Canceled

We regret to announce that the 50th Anniversary of Mountain Heritage Day daytime festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 28th, is canceled due to hazardous weather from Hurricane Helene. The evening concert by Old Crow Medicine Show at the Ramsey Activity Center will be rescheduled. Announcement will be coming soon.

Thank you for your understanding and support. Stay safe!

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Enjoy one of the top events in the Southeast with food and craft vendors, family-friendly activities, interactive kids area, along with performances and demonstrations celebrating the Southern Appalachian mountain culture.

 

Following the festival will be a FREE concert performed by Old Crow Medicine Show & Lindsay Lou:

 

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Headshot of Chancellor Kelli Brown

“Mountain Heritage Day is a gift from Western Carolina University to the community, and everyone from everywhere is welcome to attend. This family-oriented festival shows how much we value this incredible, beautiful region we call home and its diverse culture and history”

Dr. Kelli R. Brown

WCU Chancellor

Location

Located on the campus of Western Carolina University

Hosted and organized by Western Carolina University, Mountain Heritage Day is located on WCU's main campus in Cullowhee.

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Schedule

Mountain Heritage Day full Schedule

Cherokee Games, Music, Singing, Clogging, Arts, Crafts and more! See the full schedule for Mountain Heritage Day.

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Sponsors

sponsors

Mountain Heritage Day would not be possible without our generous community and sponsors! Discover our partners and learn how you can help.

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5K Walk/Run

5K Race

Walk/Run through the heart of Western Carolina Univeristy's campus by joining in the Mountain Heritage Day 5K Race!

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