BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue Ridge Mountain Life - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blue Ridge Mountain Life REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T000000 DTSTAMP:20260223T154413Z CREATED:20260223T154413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T154413Z UID:10000136-1787961600-1787961600@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:WNC Bigfoot Festival - downtown Marion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/wnc-bigfoot-festival-downtown-marion/ LOCATION:Mica Town Brewing\, Marion\, NC\, 28752.0\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T000000 DTSTAMP:20260217T142729Z CREATED:20260217T140640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T142729Z UID:10000119-1788480000-1788739200@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:North Carolina Apple Festival DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Apple Festival is a long-running Labor Day weekend tradition celebrating Henderson County’s apple heritage. The multi-day event fills downtown Hendersonville with a street fair featuring arts and crafts vendors\, food booths\, live entertainment\, and a festive parade.\nOne of the largest events in the region\, the festival honors local growers and the area’s agricultural roots while offering family-friendly entertainment and community spirit. It draws thousands of visitors each year and is one of Hendersonville’s signature annual events. URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/north-carolina-apple-festival/ LOCATION:Downtown Hendersonville\, Hendersonville CATEGORIES:Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NC-Apple-Festival-1263-CREDIT-Tim-Robison.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T000000 DTSTAMP:20260217T142816Z CREATED:20260217T140640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T142816Z UID:10000120-1789084800-1789862400@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:North Carolina Mountain State Fair DESCRIPTION:Held at the WNC Ag Center\, the North Carolina Mountain State Fair is a ten-day celebration of agriculture\, food\, and family fun. The fair features livestock competitions\, agricultural exhibits\, carnival rides\, games\, and a wide variety of fair food favorites.\nVisitors can explore educational exhibits\, watch live performances\, and enjoy midway attractions while experiencing the rich farming traditions of Western North Carolina. The event blends classic fair excitement with regional agricultural pride. URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/north-carolina-mountain-state-fair/ LOCATION:WNC Ag Center\, Hendersonville CATEGORIES:Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NC-Mountain-State-Fair-966-COURTESY-Visit-Hendersonville-NC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T000000 DTSTAMP:20260216T164506Z CREATED:20260216T163203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T164506Z UID:10000108-1791590400-1791676800@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain DESCRIPTION:A Bavarian-style family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration with music\, food\, kid’s activities\, and Bavarian costumes at Sugar Mountain Resort. URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/oktoberfest-at-sugar-mountain/ LOCATION:Sugar Mountain Resort\, Sugar Mountain CATEGORIES:Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Oktoberfest_Sugar-Mountain.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T000000 DTSTAMP:20260123T172037Z CREATED:20260121T193013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T172037Z UID:10000095-1792108800-1792281600@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:GO Outside Fest DESCRIPTION:The Anthem GO Outside Festival (GO Fest) in Roanoke\, VA\, is a premier three-day October event (Oct 17-19\, 2025) in Elmwood Park and Explore Park celebrating outdoor recreation. It features pro-athlete demos (BMX\, lumberjack)\, gear demos\, live music\, craft beer\, and films\, aiming to connect people with Virginia’s Blue Ridge.  URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/go-outside-fest-2/ LOCATION:Elmwood Park & Explore Park\, Roanoke\, VA CATEGORIES:Festivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T000000 DTSTAMP:20260216T164630Z CREATED:20260216T163203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T164630Z UID:10000109-1792195200-1792281600@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:Woolly Worm Festival DESCRIPTION:Annual fall festival with woolly worm races\, craft and food vendors\, live entertainment\, and children’s activities; nearly 50 years of tradition in Banner Elk. URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/woolly-worm-festival/ LOCATION:Historic Banner Elk School\, Banner Elk CATEGORIES:Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Woolly-Worm-Festival-9155-CREDIT-Todd-Bush-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260710T153422Z CREATED:20260710T153422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T153422Z UID:10000157-1792231200-1792256400@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:2026 Apple Harvest Festival - Waynesville\, NC DESCRIPTION:38th Annual Apple Harvest Festival has been named one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation”\, this annual street festival in charming downtown Waynesville is a delicious way to enjoy the tastes of the fall season. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/2026-apple-harvest-festival-waynesville-nc/ LOCATION:Downtown Waynesville\, NC\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786 CATEGORIES:Festivals,Festivals; Food,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7W7A5506.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Waynesville Association":MAILTO:https://www.downtownwaynesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T000000 DTSTAMP:20260123T171749Z CREATED:20260121T193013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T171749Z UID:10000096-1792800000-1792800000@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Folklife Festival DESCRIPTION:Covering much of the Ferrum College campus and the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum’s living history farm museum\, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has something for everyone. It’s a family friendly affair. Rain or shine\, the festival will go on. As always\, parking is free. Proceeds from the festival help to fund the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum and all of its programs. \nHorse Pulls\, Mule Jumping Contests\, Coon Dog Contests\, Traditional Crafts\, Country Foods\, Blue Ridge Roots Music\, Moonshiner Still & Storytelling\, Kids’ Folk Games\, Custom & Vintage Cars\, Threshing & Baling Demos\, Vintage Tractors & Engines\, Log Skidding Contests and More! URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/blue-ridge-folklife-festival-2/ LOCATION:Ferum College\, Ferrum\, VA CATEGORIES:Festivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T000000 DTSTAMP:20260217T143325Z CREATED:20260217T141535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T143325Z UID:10000122-1794700800-1794700800@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays DESCRIPTION:Home for the Holidays is a seasonal celebration that transforms Henderson County into a festive winter destination from mid-November through New Year’s Day. The event features holiday decorations\, special shopping promotions\, performances\, and family-friendly activities throughout the community.\nFrom tree lightings to seasonal entertainment\, Home for the Holidays invites residents and visitors alike to experience the charm of a small-town Christmas atmosphere in the Blue Ridge Mountains. URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/home-for-the-holidays/ LOCATION:Various Locations (Henderson County)\, Hendersonville CATEGORIES:Festivals,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Hendersonville-Home-For-Holidays-8553-CREDIT-Todd-Bush.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261126T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261126T000000 DTSTAMP:20260123T170954Z CREATED:20260121T193013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T170954Z UID:10000098-1795651200-1795651200@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:Drumstick Dash DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/drumstick-dash-2/ LOCATION:Berglund Center\, Roanoke\, VA CATEGORIES:Festivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T000000 DTSTAMP:20260216T164729Z CREATED:20260216T163203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T164729Z UID:10000110-1796342400-1796515200@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:A Small Town Christmas DESCRIPTION:Holiday weekend of traditional Christmas fun including tree lighting\, cookie decorating\, parade\, train rides\, and other festive activities throughout town. URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/a-small-town-christmas/ LOCATION:Various locations\, Banner Elk CATEGORIES:Festivals,Winter Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/A-Small-Town-Christmas-004a-CREDIT-Halley-Burleson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T000000 DTSTAMP:20260123T170944Z CREATED:20260121T193013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T170944Z UID:10000097-1796342400-1797552000@staging.blueridgemountainlife.com SUMMARY:Dickens of a Christmas DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 11\, and 18th URL:https://staging.blueridgemountainlife.com/event/dickens-of-a-christmas-2/ LOCATION:Downtown Roanoke\, Roanoke\, VA CATEGORIES:Festivals END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR