The 38th annual Mountain Heritage Day saw a mild stretch of rain early in the morning but went onto see fair skies for the majority of the day. The day featured a combination of old-time mountain fair, traditional Appalachian folk showcases, and music that went on for the whole day. The exact attendance for the […]
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Bluegrass bands draw large crowds at Mountain Heritage Day
October 2, 2012 by John-Luke Carter
Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Community, Home Tagged With: Balsam Range, bluegrass, Local Music, Mountain Faith, Mountain Heritage Day
A day of heritage
October 2, 2012 by James North
The 38th annual Mountain Heritage Day kicked off Saturday, Sept. 28 at Western Carolina University. The day consisted of music, food, and performances that celebrated the heritage sewn through Western North Carolina. Events started early with a 5K race at 8 a.m. Other events included a chainsaw competition, the Cherokee game Stickball and Fish, and […]
Filed Under: Campus News, Community, Featured, Home, Navigation Tagged With: Cherokee, Cherokee Stickball, cloggers, Fish, food, Heritage, live music, Mountain Heritage Day, Music, Stickball