For more than 50 years, Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Days has celebrated the music, stories and traditions of Southern Appalachia. This year’s weeklong festival returns Sept. 21-26 with live entertainment, cultural experiences, educational programs and family-friendly activities across campus and throughout the region. Mountain Heritage Days serves as a celebration of Appalachian heritage and […]
Crank up the tractor and grab a banjo, Mountain Heritage Day is back
September 22, 2016 by
Mountain Heritage Day will return for its 42nd year this Saturday, Sept. 24. The long-standing event is packed with Southern Appalachian-infused music, dancing, arts, food, and culture. Located at WCU’s intramural fields from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mountain Heritage Day will have free admission and parking as WCU opens their doors to all to […]





