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"Take 'er Easy" Bike Ride
Aug 2 12:00am
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition weekly bike ride. 1-1.5hours; easy pace. Post ride fun: Larkin's. Dinner (and 10 percent discount!) afterward gives the opportunity to eat, drink and tell lies.
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Lake Lure Farmers Market
Aug 3 12:00am
This is a weekly seasonal market, combining an art show with a farmers market.
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Aug 3 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford County Farmers' Market
Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.
Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure – Community Meetings
Aug 4 6:00pm
Location:
Old Rock Cafe
Want to know more about the Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure taking place this September 17-18? Then, come to one of the two upcoming Dirty Dancing Festival community meetings. The first will be Thursday, July 29th at 10:30am at the Holiday Inn Express in Forest City; the second will be Wednesday, August 4th at 6pm at The Old Rock Cafe in Chimney Rock. Learn more about the event, its large anticipated tourism draw, its potential for an strong positive effect on our area and its businesses, and how you can get involved. Please come and bring your questions!
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Group Ride
Aug 5 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition
Weekly ride; 1.5-2hrs; pace varies; course varies. Post ride fun: Barley’s Taproom
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Aug 6 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford County Farmers' Market
Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.
Tri-City Tailgate Farmers' Market
Aug 7 12:00am
This market features locally grown produce, plants and cut flowers, farm fresh eggs, locally raised meats, honey and locally handmade crafts. it is a producer only market.
"Take 'er Easy" Bike Ride
Aug 9 12:00am
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition weekly bike ride. 1-1.5hours; easy pace. Post ride fun: Larkin's. Dinner (and 10 percent discount!) afterward gives the opportunity to eat, drink and tell lies.
Lake Lure Farmers Market
Aug 10 12:00am
This is a weekly seasonal market, combining an art show with a farmers market.
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Aug 10 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford County Farmers' Market
Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Group Ride
Aug 12 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition
Weekly ride; 1.5-2hrs; pace varies; course varies. Post ride fun: Barley’s Taproom
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Aug 13 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford County Farmers' Market
Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.
Pickin` On The Meadows
Aug 13 6:30pm
The music is back! Bring a chair and sit back for a night of music in the mountains.
Tri-City Tailgate Farmers' Market
Aug 14 12:00am
This market features locally grown produce, plants and cut flowers, farm fresh eggs, locally raised meats, honey and locally handmade crafts. it is a producer only market.
Mountain Dulcimer Workshop
Aug 14 10:00am
Location:
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Learn to play the “only American instrument” using traditional strumming and flat-picking techniques. No previous musical experience is necessary. Led by Ken Schoewe of the Mountain Music School in Hendersonville, NC. Instruments are provided.
Hammered Dulcimer Workshop
Aug 14 1:00pm
Location:
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
John Mason, acclaimed hammered dulcimer artist and the Park’s featured musician, will teach participants all about this traditional folk instrument. This is a great family-friendly activity for beginners and intermediates. Limited number of instruments available.
"Take 'er Easy" Bike Ride
Aug 16 12:00am
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition weekly bike ride. 1-1.5hours; easy pace. Post ride fun: Larkin's. Dinner (and 10 percent discount!) afterward gives the opportunity to eat, drink and tell lies.
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Aug 17 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford County Farmers' Market
Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.
Lake Lure Farmers Market
Aug 17 12:00am
This is a weekly seasonal market, combining an art show with a farmers market.
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Group Ride
Aug 19 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition
Weekly ride; 1.5-2hrs; pace varies; course varies. Post ride fun: Barley’s Taproom
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Aug 20 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford County Farmers' Market
Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.
Hot Nights & Cool Rides 19th Annual Car Show-Forest City
Aug 20 6:00pm
Location:
Town of Forest City
In Forest City one Saturday every August, thousands of car lovers cruise in to fill downtown with their love of Cool Rides. This year will be no different. Saturday, August 21st from Noon until 10PM, over 500 car entries are expected to line the streets of Forest City in what is arguably NC’s largest car show. It’s also part of the Endless Summer Event Series in Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills.
Tri-City Tailgate Farmers' Market
Aug 21 12:00am
This market features locally grown produce, plants and cut flowers, farm fresh eggs, locally raised meats, honey and locally handmade crafts. it is a producer only market.
Naturalist Series - Invasive Plants and Pests
Aug 21 10:00am
Location:
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Not all things living in the outdoors would be welcomed by the original inhabitants. Many introduced plants and pests are now considered invasive in our natural ecosystems. Learn what these plants and pests are, the problems they create and why it is important to combat them. Indoor and outdoor sessions.
"Take 'er Easy" Bike Ride
Aug 23 12:00am
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition weekly bike ride. 1-1.5hours; easy pace. Post ride fun: Larkin's. Dinner (and 10 percent discount!) afterward gives the opportunity to eat, drink and tell lies.
Lake Lure Farmers Market
Aug 24 12:00am
This is a weekly seasonal market, combining an art show with a farmers market.
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Aug 24 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford County Farmers' Market
Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Group Ride
Aug 26 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition
Weekly ride; 1.5-2hrs; pace varies; course varies. Post ride fun: Barley’s Taproom
6th Annual Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad
Aug 26 - Aug 29
This four-day sport and community festival features dozens of events and activities.
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Aug 27 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford County Farmers' Market
Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.
Tri-City Tailgate Farmers' Market
Aug 28 12:00am
This market features locally grown produce, plants and cut flowers, farm fresh eggs, locally raised meats, honey and locally handmade crafts. it is a producer only market.
4th Annual Race to the Rock (5K Run or 7K Cycling Time Trial)
Aug 29 6:30am
Location:
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Take the challenge! The Park’s winding entrance road averages an uphill climb of 7%, but the views from the finish line are well worth the effort. Part of the 5th Annual Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad, medals are awarded in age groups.
"Take 'er Easy" Bike Ride
Aug 30 12:00am
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition weekly bike ride. 1-1.5hours; easy pace. Post ride fun: Larkin's. Dinner (and 10 percent discount!) afterward gives the opportunity to eat, drink and tell lies.
Lake Lure Farmers Market
Aug 31 12:00am
This is a weekly seasonal market, combining an art show with a farmers market.
Rutherford County Farmers Market
Aug 31 12:00am
Location:
Rutherford County Farmers' Market
Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.
