• Live Music: Will & Sage at Wine Down

    Live Music: Will & Sage at Wine Down

    Join us at Wine Down on Main for a relaxed evening of live music with Will & Sage. This North Carolina based duo brings a warm blend of Americana, folk, and bluegrass, known for their easygoing stage presence and intimate acoustic sets. Regular performers across Western North Carolina, Will & Sage create the perfect atmosphere…

  • Bryan McConnell & Mark Guest Duo at Wine Down

    Bryan McConnell & Mark Guest Duo at Wine Down

    Join us at Wine Down on Main for an evening of live jazz with the Bryan McConnell & Mark Guest Duo. Bryan McConnell, now based in North Carolina, is a seasoned jazz bassist, composer, and educator with decades of performance experience. He teams up with guitarist Mark Guest to create a captivating duo that blends…

  • Monday Wine Therapy at Wine Down on Main

    Monday Wine Therapy at Wine Down on Main

    Unwind and start your week on a relaxed note at Wine Down on Main with Monday Wine Therapy. Join us for a cozy evening featuring 1/2 priced select red wines by the glass, perfect for easing into the week with friends or enjoying a quiet night out. Pair your wine with our full food menu,…

  • National Public Lands Day

    National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. NPLD is also a “Fee-Free Day”—one of only five days a year when entrance fees are waived at national parks and other public lands. Because of this everyone can enjoy the Cradle of Forestry for FREE this day! Come explore…

  • Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party

    Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party

    Join us at the Cradle of Forestry as we celebrate Smokey Bear on his Birthday! We’ll be celebrating from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. including:  Smokey Bear Meet & Greet Smokey Bear Story Time Obstacle Course Crafts & Activities Food Trucks

  • National Get Outdoors Day

    National Get Outdoors Day

    National Get Outdoors Day or GO Day for short is an annual event that encourages healthy, active outdoor fun by introducing kids and first-time participants to outdoor recreation opportunities on our public lands. Come explore our exhibit hall, film, gift shop and over 3 miles of paved hiking trails and seven historical buildings from the…

  • From Battlefields to Backwoods-Soldiers Shaping Appalachia

    From Battlefields to Backwoods-Soldiers Shaping Appalachia

    In this exhibit, Celebrating America’s 250th, visitors discover how Revolutionary War patriots carried the spirit of liberty from battlefields into the rugged Appalachian frontier and established the communities we know today. The exhibit is open Thursday – Saturday from 12 pm – 4 pm, or by appointment for groups.  

  • Local Authors Book Fair

    Local Authors Book Fair

    Join us at the Transylvania Heritage Museum in Brevard, NC for a celebration of local authors and books! Meet 15 local authors from 10 am until noon, enjoy Children’s Story Time at 11 AM, browse new/used/vintage books, and bid in the Silent Auction (10 AM–3:30 PM). A Preservation Month Fundraiser for the museum. You don’t…

  • Live Music at Wine Down: Aoife Clancy

    Live Music at Wine Down: Aoife Clancy

    Join us at Wine Down on Main for an evening of live music, great wine, and a relaxed downtown vibe. Aoife Clancy is an accomplished singer and musician from County Tipperary, Ireland, with over 35 years of performance experience. As the daughter of Bobby Clancy of The Clancy Brothers, she began performing at folk festivals…

  • Live Music at Wine Down: Jason Whitaker

    Live Music at Wine Down: Jason Whitaker

    Join us at Wine Down on Main for an evening of live music, great wine, and a relaxed downtown vibe. Jason Whitaker is a seasoned solo musician based in Asheville, North Carolina, known for his expressive covers of light rock and ballads from artists like The Eagles, Jim Croce, Eric Clapton, and Fleetwood Mac. With…