Dragon Boat Race and Festival
May 10, 2008
Form a team or come and watch. Either way, you’ll see why dragon boat racing is the fastest growing water sport in the world! It’s a sport for both the young and old, the occasional calorie burner, or the weekend warrior. All teams will have a chance to learn and practice the basics of paddling a dragon boat the week before race day. It’s very similar to paddling a canoe, but ten people paddle while one teammate is beating out a cadence on the dragon drum. Sounds like fun? It is!
Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival
Date: June 13-15, 2008
The Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival has earned the reputation as one of the finest food festivals in the country. Interestingly, one of the main reasons for this is that it's not just about food. One component that helps sets the event apart from other outdoor food festivals is its prestigious arts and crafts show, the Foothills Craft Fair. Celebrating its 13th year during the 2006 Festival, this fair has become known for the range and quality of items for sale. The show is juried to bring the best contemporary and traditional crafts as well as fine art.
Harvest Home Celebration
Date: September 7–October 21, 2008
Location: Biltmore
Mark the change of seasons with our Harvest Home Celebration. Join us as we celebrate our Appalachian heritage with craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, and dance on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Annual Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad - http://www.hickorynutolympiad.com/
Date: September 4-7, 2008
Location: Chimney Rock Park
A three-day outdoor sports festival involving all kinds of fun competitive sporting events throughout the 5-town Hickory Nut Gorge area. As one of the sponsors, the Park will host speed rock climbing on Saturday, Sept. 8 on our stunning cliffs or on our 32-foot climbing tower.
