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Mountain Music, Dance, Storytelling, 
& Adventures in and around Asheville and Western North Carolina

We can help you make your Southern Appalachian visits more joy-filled and memorable than ever.

Welcome to WNC Mountain Magic

~ We help you make your Mountain Music, Dance, Storytelling & Adventures happen ~
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Thank you for visiting our website.

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This site is, and probably always will be dynamic, a work in progress and it will be changing frequently. Come back often. We are busy working on a Site Guide page. In the meantime, feel free to jump wherever our Webmaster lets you go for now.

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WNC Mountain Magic [Norm Stewart & friends] is a collaborative venture working cooperatively with artists, events, and venues in the Southern Appalachian mountains around Asheville, North Carolina. Our vision is to help travelers to our region access mountain music, dance, storytelling and an amazing array of outdoor adventures to help you make your visit
to our area even more joy-filled and memorable.

We will have a strong focus on folk, traditional, and participatory arts,stuff you can do, not just watch.


For now, you can learn more about this project by joining
our Facebook Group and following us at: WNC Mountain Magic

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Featured Event

54th Annual Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention (A)
54th Annual Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention (A)
Multiple Dates
54th Annual Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention (A)
Fri, Jun 04
Veterans Memorial Park
Celebrate the rich traditions of bluegrass and old-time music during this beloved annual gathering in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
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Explore Our Events

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Music

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Dance

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Storytelling

Anchor Events

  • 54th Annual Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention (A)
    54th Annual Mount Airy Bluegrass & Old-Time Fiddlers Convention (A)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 04
    Veterans Memorial Park
    Jun 04, 2027, 7:00 PM – Jun 05, 2027, 11:00 PM
    Veterans Memorial Park, 691 W Lebanon St, Mt Airy, NC 27030, USA
    Celebrate the rich traditions of bluegrass and old-time music during this beloved annual gathering in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
  • Summer Soiree (A)
    Summer Soiree (A)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 11
    Warren Wilson College
    Jun 11, 2027, 7:00 PM – Jun 13, 2027, 11:00 PM
    Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778, USA
    Sells out early – plan ahead! Dance Thursday at the Old Farmers Ball & at the Monday Night Asheville Dance. Experience one of Asheville's favorite contra dance weekends featuring live music, talented callers, and a welcoming dance community.
  • Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamps: Old-Time & Traditional Week (SA)
    Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamps: Old-Time & Traditional Week (SA)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jun 13
    Maryville College
    Jun 13, 2027, 7:00 PM – Jun 19, 2027, 11:00 PM
    Maryville College, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804, USA
    Spend a week immersed in old-time music with nationally recognized instructors, daily classes, concerts, jam sessions, and a welcoming community of musicians.
  • Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamps: Bluegrass Week (SA)
    Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamps: Bluegrass Week (SA)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jun 20
    Maryville College
    Jun 20, 2027, 7:00 PM – Jun 26, 2027, 11:00 PM
    Maryville College, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804, USA
    Advance your bluegrass skills with a week of intensive instruction, concerts, jam sessions, and nationally recognized instructors.
  • Roanoke Railroader Steam Excursion (A)
    Roanoke Railroader Steam Excursion (A)
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 01
    Grandin Court Baptist Church
    Jul 01, 2027, 7:00 PM – Jul 04, 2027, 11:00 PM
    Grandin Court Baptist Church, 2660 Brambleton Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, USA
    Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend with four days of contra dancing, live music, workshops, and community in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Roanoke, Virginia.
  • Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance October (SA)
    Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance October (SA)
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 01
    Shakori Hills Community Arts Center
    Oct 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – Oct 04, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
    Celebrate four days of music, dance, art, food, and community at this beloved spring festival in the rolling hills of North Carolina.

About Us

WNC Mountain Magic connects you to music, dance, storytelling, and outdoor experiences across the Southeast. From local gatherings to destination events, we help you discover what’s happening and make the most of your trip.


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