Events
Please join us at one of our events – learn a new skill, enjoy some music or have some fun!
Music on Main 2026 presents 8 Track Minds
Music on Main is back for another summer of fun! Bring a chair, or just your dancin’ shoes, and meet us on Main Street for a night to remember! 8 Track Minds returns to take you back to the 1970s with spot-on renditions of classic pop, rock, and disco hits. July Local Opener Bands (5-7pm):...
Taste of the Arts presents a Wet Felting Scarf Adventure
Ever wondered how delicate silk and rugged wool can fuse together to create a fabric that’s incredibly soft, lightweight, and drapes beautifully. Welcome to the world of wet felting. You will select from a variety of colors of all natural fibers and wet felt a scarf of your own design, approximately 60″ long and 6″...
Creative Appalachian Skills & Traditions Camp (C.A.S.T)
Explore traditional Appalachian skills every Friday in July – jam making, biscuit baking, butter churning, quilting, foraging, paper making and pottery crafting! This camp is co-sponsored by Alleghany JAM and the Alleghany Arts Council. This camp is open to children from 9-14 and runs from 9am to noon. Cost is $100 for all 5 sessions,...
Music on Main 2026 presents The Entertainers
Music on Main is back for another summer of fun! Bring a chair, or just your dancin’ shoes, and meet us on Main Street for a night to remember! The Entertainers are the ultimate masters of Beach Music and R&B—perfect for a summer night. July Local Opener Bands (5-7pm): Bullhead Mountain Boys, Toe Possum, Maggie...
Saturdays in Sparta 2026 presents XcentriX
XcentriX is a high-energy variety act that covers everything from classic rock to modern favorites. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a summer afternoon of great music!
Taste of the Arts presents a Botanical Lampshade workshop
Transform a basic light fixture into a glowing work of art! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the delicate craft of botanical decoupage, using real dried flowers and foliage to design a one-of-a-kind statement piece that brings a touch of nature indoors. Whether you’re going for a whimsical wildflower look or a minimalist herbarium aesthetic,...
Music on Main 2026 presents Empire Strikes Brass
Music on Main is back for another summer of fun! Bring a chair, or just your dancin’ shoes, and meet us on Main Street for a night to remember! Empire Strikes Brass are a powerhouse, ten-piece brass-funk-rock collective from Asheville that will have the whole town grooving. August Local Opener Bands (5-7pm): None of the...
Taste of the Arts Presents Basket Weaving
Join Mary Allen as you learn the art of basket weaving by making a small 6″ x 10″ market basket. Classes will be held on Mary’s screened porch in Glade Valley. (Address and directions will be provided after registration) All supplies except those noted below will be provided. You will need wear old clothes and...
Saturdays in Sparta 2026 presents the Back to School Bash
Join us for our 3rd Annual Back to School Bash in the park! There will be hands-on crafts, yard games, karaoke, hot dogs and more! And it’s all for free! This event is geared towards children and teens but any age is welcome to join in on the fun.
Saturdays in Sparta 2026 presents a Rock Band Showcase
Gearshot and Biggins will be playing on the stage at Crouse Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us for an evening of rock music from some of our favorite local bands.
Music on Main 2026 presents Della Mae
Della Mae is a world-renowned, grammy-nominated, all-female string band that brings a contemporary, hard-driving edge to traditional bluegrass. September Local Opener Bands (5-7pm): The Justin’s, Jack Hinshelwood Trio, Vocal Tribute Band, Resonate, Mark Briggs. Rain locations will be announced later.
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