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:
“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”
WCU Chancellor
Hosted and organized by Western Carolina University, Mountain Heritage Day is located on WCU's main campus in Cullowhee.
Explore the MapCherokee Games, Music, Singing, Clogging, Arts, Crafts and more! See the full schedule for Mountain Heritage Day.
See the ScheduleMountain Heritage Day would not be possible without our generous community and sponsors! Discover our partners and learn how you can help.
Meet our sponsorsWalk/Run through the heart of Western Carolina Univeristy's campus by joining in the Mountain Heritage Day 5K Race!
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