Local Mtn Events

Park Vista Bourbon Tastings

Park Vista Diner - 1907 Park Vista Rd, West Jefferson | Starts: 3:30 PM | Ends: 5:00 PM

Monthly event!

The last Sunday of the month.

Every month, there will be a new theme of multiple pours (around $50/person), and the owner/ host will enjoy sharing good bourbon and education, announced each month on Facebook (and email list if added).

Alleghany Farmers Market

185 E. Whitehead St. - Sparta, North Carolina, 28675 | Starts: 9:00 AM | Ends: 1:00 PM

Every Saturday!

West Jefferson Walking Food Tour

Downtown West Jefferson - at Caboose 194 BackStreet, West Jefferson | Starts: 2:00 PM | Ends: 4:15 PM

A Taste of the High Country Walking Food Tour, West Jefferson, is a blend of food, history and fun.

Not only will you taste delicious foods but you will learn about many cultural insights and historical tales along the way.

These tours are every Saturday through October 24th.

Tour includes: 3 indoor/seated tastings & 2 on-the-go tastings.

Capacity: 10 hungry people (All ages are welcome).

The cost is $65.00

Please visit website to register and for more details.

Gallery Crawl

Downtown West Jefferson | Starts: 5:00 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Gallery Crawl returns to downtown West Jefferson on the second Friday of the month June-October.

Join us 5-7pm for a walking tour of downtown galleries, shops and restaurants with the best in art, music an food,

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information email [email protected] or call 336-846-2787.

Check out our website for a walking map!

Old Barn Winery July Music Lineup

Old Barn Winery - 2152 Beaver Creek Sch Rd, West Jefferson | Starts: 12:00 AM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Jonathan Birchfield Trio - 2nd
Soul’d Out - 2nd
Will Massey - 3rd
Shelby Rae Moore Band - 3rd
Those 3 Guys - 4th
Camel City Yacht Club - 4th
Euphoria - 4th
Adam Church Band - 5th
Jerry G - 10th
Edward Main - 11th
Sassafras - 11th
BRB - 12th
Wayward Blues - 17th
Scott Carter - 18th
Black Pearl - 18th
Tin Can Alley - 19th
Mark Bumgarner - 24th
Clear Water - 25th
Zeb Spencer - 25th
Those 3 Guys - 26th
The King Bees - 31st
Visit website for details!

Night Hike on the Mountain

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area - 1481 Mt Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson | Starts: 8:30 PM | Ends: 9:30 PM

Join a Park Ranger for a guided night hike out to Luther Rock at Mount Jefferson SNA.

This FREE program has a limit to 15 participants so call the office at (336) 246- 9653 or send us an email at [email protected] to register.

Rain or thunderstorms will cancel this program.

On the Border-THE ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE

Saloon Studios - 313 Old West Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

Not just any musician can nail the 5-part harmonies with the likes of Glenn Frey and Don Henley or pull off the talk-box guitar solos of Joe Walsh. But with dedication, 70’s costuming, a surplus of musical chops, On the Border -The Ultimate Eagles Tribute pulls it off, treating fans to an authentic concert experience while journeying through The Eagles’ songbook. The band covers every hit, from ballads such as “Desperado” and “Lying’ Eyes” to rave-ups such as “Life in the Fast Lane” and “Heartache Tonight”. 

More Information Here

Boonedocks Brew Haus - DJ KD

Boondocks Brew Haus Event Center & Brewery - 302 S Jefferson AVE West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 8:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

DJ KD crafted a dynamic and engaging way to mix and serve you the best hip-hop, R&B, dance, throwbacks, crowd favorites and beyond.

Known for reading the room and blending genres seamlessly.

Blueberry Bash at The Old Store

The Old Store at Grassy Creek - 710 Grassy Creek Road, Grassy Creek, NC 28631 | Starts: 2:00 PM | Ends: 4:00 PM

Get ready for a berry good time!

We’re teaming up with Imagination Ashe to celebrate their 20th anniversary with our 2nd Annual Blueberry Bash—an afternoon packed with family fun, fresh-picked joy, and a splash of creativity.

Enjoy live music, storytelling from local favorites (including Jeff Dryer and Sheriff Phil Howell), games, bubbles, sweet treats, and more surprises—including our antique popcorn wagon.

Bring the whole family and settle in for a fun summer afternoon at The Old Store.

Leather and Lace Saloon Music Fest

Leather and Lace Saloon - 566 Tayson Rd, Sparta, NC | Starts: 11:00 AM | Ends: 2:00 AM

Tickets at gate: $20 per person

18+ event

12:00 - Bullhead Mountain Boys & Jake Cox

2:00 - Pressley Laton Band

4:00 - Gearshot

6:30 - Heart on Fire

8:30 - Rare Form

10:30 - Adam Church

Vendors, Food Trucks, and more!

Backstreet Concert Series: Wild Mountain Magic

Downtown Backstreet Park - 2nd Ave, West Jefferson | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Piano/vocal duet, playing music from the 30's & 40's, pop, soft rock, light jazz and Broadway.

Saturdays in Sparta 2026 presents XcentriX

Crouse Park - 314 Cherry St, Sparta, NC | Starts: 5:00 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Free Music Event!

Boonedocks Restaurant and Taproom - Wayward Blues

Boondocks Restaurant and Taproom - 108 S Jefferson AVE West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 1:00 PM | Ends: 4:00 PM

Drawing inspiration from a rich blend of early to mid-20th century blues, folk, and rock.

David’s soulful guitar solos and powerful vocals captivate every audience.

Boonedocks Brew Haus - Mountain Mojo Band

Boondocks Brew Haus Event Center & Brewery - 302 S Jefferson AVE West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 8:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

A rock blues band playing hits like Lynard Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Santana, Aerosmith, BB king, and the Allman brothers.

Blue Ridge Opry

Ashe Civic Center - 962 Mount Jefferson Road | Starts: 7:30 PM | Ends: 9:30 PM

Step back in time with a down home classic music variety show.

Blue Ridge Opry comes to the Ashe Civic Center with host Kelley Breiding and special guests Jim Lloyd, Jimmy Tremor, Kilby Spencer, Emily Spencer and more!

Tickets available at www.ashecountyarts.org.

For more information call 336-846-2787 or email [email protected]

Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention

Ashe County Park - Rain or Shine | Starts: TBD | Ends: TBD

Backstreet Concert Series: Kelly & Ian Snider

Downtown Backstreet Park - 2nd Ave, West Jefferson | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Old time tunes and songs.

Boonedocks Brew Haus - CJ Ballard Band

Boondocks Brew Haus Event Center & Brewery - 302 S Jefferson AVE West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 8:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

Southern-fried rock and soul band.

PANDORA’S BOX – THE ULTIMATE AEROSMITH TRIBUTE

Saloon Studios - 313 Old West Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

Come get a dose of some hard driving, melodic Rock and Roll with Pandora’s Box: “The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute”. It would be hard to find a more qualified group of Veteran Stage Performers to bring you this mesmerizing, high energy journey through 40 plus years of the top power hits from one of rocks’ most influential bands.  Recreating your favorite Aerosmith tunes, “Walk This Way”, “Sweet Emotion”, “Dream On” and more.

More Information Here

Fly Around Music & Arts Festival

Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts and Old Orchard Creek - 9710 NC-194, Lansing | Starts: 1:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

A celebration of the natural beauty and musical heritage of this special corner of Western NC, carrying forward the spirit of Appalachia.

Year two we're back at Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts and Old Orchard Creek General Store.

Music, crafts & vendors.

No pets, outside food/beverage or weapons. Blankets/Chairs welcome.

Visit Website for Tickets, hours and details for each day.

Backstreet Concert Series: Whitetop Mountain Band

Downtown Backstreet Park - 2nd Ave, West Jefferson | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

A family-based Old Time Music Band with deep mountain roots.

Music on Main 2026 presents Empire Strikes Brass

Main Street in Sparta - Intersection of US21 and NC 18 | Starts: 5:00 PM | Ends: 9:00 PM

Bring a chair, or just your dancin’ shoes, and meet us on Main Street for a night to remember! Empire Strikes Brass is a dynamic BrassFunkRock band from Asheville, North Carolina, known for high-energy live shows, deep grooves, and powerful horn-driven arrangements. Blending New Orleans brass traditions with funk, rock, and jam influences.

More Information Here

Old Barn Winery August Music Lineup

The Lucky Strikes - 1st

Chris Mark's Band - 1st

Shelby Rae Moore Band - 2nd

TropRock in the Mountains - 8th

Adam Church Band - 22nd

Ashe County Studio Tour

Ashe Arts Center - 303 School Avenue, West Jefferson | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 5:00 PM

Ashe County Studio Tour returns August 1-2 inviting visitors to explore the county's vibrant creative community.

The self guided driving tour offers a unique opportunity to step inside working studios and experience the artistic process.

Studios open Saturday from 10-5:00 and Sunday noon to 5:00.

This event is free and open to the public.

Maps are available at the Ashe Arts Center and participating studios.

For more information email [email protected] or call 336-846-2787.

Cool Corner Connection

Old Barn Winery 2152 Beaver Creek School Rd, West Jefferson | Starts: 12:00 PM | Ends: 6:00 PM

Three day Trop Rock Festival details below.

Aug. 7th: 3-6:00pm - Roger Bartlett & Klee Liles

Aug. 8th: 12-6:00pm - Tall Paul & Kristie, John Frinzi, Doyle Grisham

Aug. 9th: 2-5:00pm - Tall Paul & Kristie with surprised guests to join them.

VIP passes are available to purchase in advance $75. Guaranteed shaded seating, premium parking, meal & beverage and etc. Visit the website to purchase.

Proceeds will benefit Musicians Mission of Mercy.

WILDFLOWERS - A Tribute to Tom Petty

Saloon Studios - 313 Old West Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

The Wildflowers, the premier Tom Petty Tribute band have become one of the most popular tribute shows across the southeast US, and quickly gaining recognition in other regions. Equipped with decades of experience and a passion for Tom Petty’s magic way with songs, The Wildflowers bring music lovers of all stripes what they adore, those iconic songs such as “Free Fallin”, “Don’t Back Down” and many more.

More Information Here

Saturdays in Sparta 2026 presents a Rock Band Showcase

Crouse Park - 314 Cherry St, Sparta, NC | Starts: 6:00 PM | Ends: 9:00 PM

Gearshot and Biggins will be playing on the stage at Crouse Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us for an evening of rock music from some of our favorite local bands.

More Information Here

Backstreet Concert Series: The Lucky Strikes

Downtown Backstreet Park - 2nd Ave, West Jefferson | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Motown, classic R & R 50's - 80's.

Backstreet Concert Series: Those 3 Guys

Downtown Backstreet Park - 2nd Ave, West Jefferson | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

70's, 80's, and 90's Americana Music.

Backstreet Concert Series: Mountain Laurels

Downtown Backstreet Park - 2nd Ave, West Jefferson | Starts: 5:30 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM

Celtic and Appalachian Music weaving ancient traditions into a vibrant contemporary sound.

Landslide- A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Saloon Studios - 313 Old West Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

Landslide will take you on a ride back in time to an era when the greatest music in rock was being made and the careers of the legends, we all love today were born! Paying homage to one of the greatest and most popular bands in music history recreating the hits from yesteryear.  You’ll experience the most authentic performance that will make you want to dance and sing to your favorite Fleetwood Mac hits such as Go Your Own Way, Dreams and Rhianon.

More Information Here

Music on Main 2026 presents Della Mae

Main Street in Sparta Intersection of US21 and NC 18 | Starts: 5:00 PM | Ends: 9:00 PM

Della Mae is a world-renowned, grammy-nominated, all-female string band that brings a contemporary, hard-driving edge to traditional bluegrass.

September Local Opener Bands (5-7pm): The Justin’s, Jack Hinshelwood Trio, Vocal Tribute Band, Resonate, Mark Briggs.

Rain locations will be announced later.

More Information Here

DEF LEGGEND-TRIBUTE TO DEF LEPPARD

Saloon Studios - 313 Old West Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

The band is the most authentic Def Leppard Tribute in the world.  They provide an experience of sight and sound that will make you think you are hearing Def Leppard themselves.  The next best thing to “Def Leppard” is an honor Def Leggend never takes for granted and work tirelessly to earn show after show.  No one leaves a Def Leggend performance without believing they have just seen the best “Def Leppard Tribute Experience” in the world!

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West Jefferson Antiques Fair

Downtown West Jefferson | Starts: 8:00 AM | Ends: 8:00 PM

The West Jefferson Olde Time Antiques Fair will take place in West Jefferson along the beautiful streetscapes. Numerous antique vendors set up during this fair and one can find a variety of items including vintage furniture, coins, glassware, quilts, refurbished antiques, pottery, silver, vintage signage and much more!

Friday September 18th - 1-8:00pm

Saturday September 19th - 8am - 5:00pm

Free Admission!

2026 Blue Ridge Mountain Heritage Festival

Intersection Main & Whitehead - 58 South Main Street Sparta, North Carolina, 28675 | Starts: 10:00 AM | Ends: 4:30 PM

FREE family friendly event.

As the days grow shorter and the crisp air of fall settles in, the Blue Ridge Mountain Heritage Festival in downtown Sparta, NC, brings the community together on the third Saturday of each September. This festival has celebrated our rich mountain heritage for three decades with local and regional handmade arts and crafts, delicious food, and music and dance performances showcasing our community's diversity.

Shot Thru the Heart- A Bon Jovi Experience

Saloon Studios - 313 Old West Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | Starts: 7:00 PM | Ends: 11:00 PM

Shot Thru the Heart® is a professional tribute band that pays homage to the music and showmanship of Bon Jovi, one of the greatest rock bands to ever take the stage. Providing a high-energy concert experience and playing only the greatest hits and staying true to the original recordings like “You Give Love A Bad Name”, “Wanted Dead or Alive”, and “Living On A Prayer”. They are the real-deal! The music and vocals are live with meticulous attention to detail that clearly sets them apart from the competition.

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High Country Honey Festival

Ashe Ag Center - 162 Agriculture Way, Jefferson | Starts: 9:00 AM | Ends: 5:00 PM

Judging Honey, Crowning Queens, Loving Honeybees!

Judging of local and state honey.

Crowning the first NC Honey Queen in almost 50 years.

There will be 3 live bands performing throughout the day.

Will be 12+ food trucks.

Free honey tasting!

There will be over 100 vendors, selling honey products arts, crafts & more.

Admission: $5 - children 6 and under are FREE.

Visit the website for more information and vendor or sponsor opportunities.