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Mountain Heritage Day

Saturday, September 25th, 2021 - Cullowhee, North Carolina
Enjoy one of the top 20 events in the Southeast with live entertainment, 130+ food and craft vendors, tons of family-friendly activities, interactive kids area, along with performances and demonstrations celebrating the Southern Appalachian mountain culture. Mountain Heritage Day is diligently working to create a safe environment for everyone, whereby booths and seating are spaced for physical distancing.

Celebrating the Heritage

Music at Mountain Heritage Day

Music

Bluegrass, Acoustic, Old-Time, Roots, Country, Mountain Swing, and Gospel, just to name a few. With two stages and dozens of performers, you'll want to dance the day away. Learn More

Arts at Mountain Heritage Day

Arts & Crafts Vendors

Discover amazing photography, pottery and metal work, specialty soaps, jewelry and furniture. With over 130 local arts and crafts vendors, there is something special for everyone! Learn More

Food at Mountain Heritage Day

Food

Enjoy classic mountain fare like deliciously churned ice cream, fresh lemonade, smoky BBQ, frybread, kettle corn, freshly baked pies and much more! Plus all your favorites like pizza, burgers, fries, sandwiches, chicken fingers, cold water and soda! Learn More

Vendors at Mountain Heritage Day

Festival Activities

Discover all of our vendors for this year including the juried arts and crafts show, food vendors, and local non-profit organizations. There are over 130 vendors with thousands of unique items to choose from. Learn More

Kids at Mountain Heritage Day

Kids Activities

Family fun for all ages! Take a wagon ride, learn traditional crafts, try your hand at old-time mountain skills, learn new dances and more. Be sure to stop by the Children's Tent for activities. Learn More

Cherokee Games at Mountain Heritage Day

Cherokee Games

One of the most important elements of Mountain Heritage Day is the influence and culture of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The annual stickball demonstration is a highly ritualized contest you won't want to miss.  Learn More

Car Show at Mountain Heritage Day

Car Show

They just don't make them like they used to! Showcase your classic automobile (20 years or older) in the Mountain Heritage Day Classic Car Show. Visitors can stroll amongst the beautiful machines and cast votes for their favorites. Learn More

Mountain Heritage Day 5k

5k Race

The 5k Race is organized and hosted by the students of Western Carolina University Sport Management program. The money that is raised will go to help fund the Sport Management Association Scholarship. Sign Up

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. It's almost too much to list. See the full schedule for Mountain Heritage Day

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Sponsors

Full Sponsor List for Mountain Heritage Day

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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The 47th Annual Mountain Heritage Day

The view from the stage at Mountain Heritage Day

“A Vibrant Festival Day Nestled in the Mountains”

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