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 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

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.

Todd Summer Music Series - Burnett Sisters

Cook Memorial Park - 3865 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd, NC 28684 | Starts: 6:00 PM | Ends: 8:00 PM

FREE

Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Food, snacks and beverages for sale.

For more info, visit our Facebook page or toddnc.org

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.

Todd Summer Music Series - Jeff Little Trio

Cook Memorial Park - 3865 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd, NC 28684 | Starts: 6:00 PM | Ends: 8:00 PM

FREE

Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Food, snacks and beverages for sale.

For more info, visit our Facebook page or toddnc.org

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!

More Information Here

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.

More Information Here

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.