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How is it
already May? It seems like just yesterday I was trying to find a
pair of gloves to wear on a chilly winter’s hike, and the next
thing you know it’s nearly time to pull out the bathing suit for my
first turn down Sliding Rock this season. We’re not quite at
full-on summer yet, but on a clear day, you can see it from
here.
What does that mean in Transylvania County? Well, lots of fun for
sure. We’ve got some of our favorite local festivals, live music,
glorious art, long, lazy evenings, sunny days for all your
expeditions and ample opportunity to explore what all those April
showers did to both the May flowers and the waterfalls (hint: it’s
pretty spectacular). Come enjoy this back half of spring with us,
and plan for all your adventures ahead this summer,
Catch you on the trail,
The Adventurist
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Clean-Up Crew
Annual French Broad River Clean-Up
Headwaters Outfitters, Rosman
Saturday, May 18
9am-3pm
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As the old
adage says, “No good deed goes unfed.” Join Headwaters Staff of
volunteers in this annual event to pick up trash on and along the
French Broad River and enjoy breakfast and lunch (as well as
some gorgeous riverside scenery) for your worthwhile endeavors.
Canoes and trash bags provided. BYO: sturdy gloves, river shoes and
trash-handling tools.
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Beautiful Things
Art in the Park
Gorges State Park
May 18-19
9am-4pm
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The high
elevation, winding, scenic trails, and storybook waterfalls have
long made Gorges a popular destination among those looking for the
art of nature. This fine art show hosted at Gorges visitors center
will focus on wildlife and nature and feature works from some of
Western North Carolina’s most talented artists. Painting by Sue Gouse
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Compose Yourself
Songsmith Gathering
Brevard Music Center
Saturday, May 18
11:30am-10:30pm
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Now in its
second year, the Songsmith Festival brings a two-stage line-up of
some of the great songwriters across genres for a full-day of
unforgettable performances at the scenic Brevard Music Center. This
year’s line-up includes David Crosby, Mipso, Hush Kids, Sarah
Siskind and many more. A wide variety of food and beverage options
will also be available to keep you going throughout this
extraordinary event. Pictured:
David Crosby
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When It Rains, It Pours
Waterfalls & Wine
Pisgah Field School
Saturday, May 24
11am-3pm
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Explore
Pisgah National Forest’s most magnificent waterfalls on this
informative tour. And after you’ve whetted your appetite on the
history and unique geology at a few of Transylvania County’s most
spectacular landmarks, come back to downtown Brevard to sample some
wine at Broad Street Wines.
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A Whiter Shade of Tail
The White Squirrel Festival
Downtown Brevard
May 24-26
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While
there’s never a bad time to be a white squirrel, late May in
Brevard is basically peak season for appreciation of Transylvania
County’s fluffiest mascot with three-days of incredible live music
by the likes of Sister Sparrow, Jamie Laval, Clint Roberts, Po
Ramblin’ Boys, Lovers Leap, Chatham Rabbits and so many more at
what just might be the best free street festival in Western North
Carolina. And while you might come for the tunes, stick around for
the memorial parade, the road race, the photo contest, delicious
food, beer, and plenty of stuff for the kids.
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Nocturama!
Things That Go BUMP in the Night
Pisgah National Forest
Saturday, May 29
8:30-10:30pm
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What lurks
in the shadows once the lights go low? Could it be an owl? A
coyote? A firefly? All three? Naturalist Bryan Suson can help you
riddle it all out on this enjoyable family-friendly late-night trek
through Andy Cove. Kids are warmly welcome. But please leave the
pets at home
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Transylvania County Library
May 10-11
7:30-9pm
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