Rutherford County Events Feed

"Take 'er Easy" Bike Ride

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 2, 2010 12:00 am

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

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 3, 2010 12:00 am

This is a weekly seasonal market, combining an art show with a farmers market.

Rutherford County Farmers Market

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 3, 2010 12:00 am

Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.

Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure – Community Meetings

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0100

Start: August 4, 2010 6:00 pm

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 29^th 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

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 5, 2010 12:00 am

Weekly ride; 1.5-2hrs; pace varies; course varies. Post ride fun: Barley’s Taproom

Rutherford County Farmers Market

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 6, 2010 12:00 am

Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.

Tri-City Tailgate Farmers' Market

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 7, 2010 12:00 am

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.

Live Music at the Tiki Bar

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 7, 2010 12:00 am

Live music.

"Take 'er Easy" Bike Ride

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 9, 2010 12:00 am

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

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 10, 2010 12:00 am

This is a weekly seasonal market, combining an art show with a farmers market.

Rutherford County Farmers Market

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 10, 2010 12:00 am

Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.

Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Group Ride

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 12, 2010 12:00 am

Weekly ride; 1.5-2hrs; pace varies; course varies. Post ride fun: Barley’s Taproom

Rutherford County Farmers Market

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 13, 2010 12:00 am

Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.

Pickin` On The Meadows

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:30:00 +0100

Start: August 13, 2010 6:30 pm

The music is back! Bring a chair and sit back for a night of music in the mountains.

Tri-City Tailgate Farmers' Market

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 14, 2010 12:00 am

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.

Live Music at the Tiki Bar

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 14, 2010 12:00 am

Live music.

Mountain Dulcimer Workshop

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100

Start: August 14, 2010 10:00 am

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

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Start: August 14, 2010 1:00 pm

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

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 16, 2010 12:00 am

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

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 17, 2010 12:00 am

Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.

Lake Lure Farmers Market

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 17, 2010 12:00 am

This is a weekly seasonal market, combining an art show with a farmers market.

Banfi Wine Tasting

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0100

Start: August 18, 2010 6:00 pm

Banfi Wine Tasting

Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Group Ride

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 19, 2010 12:00 am

Weekly ride; 1.5-2hrs; pace varies; course varies. Post ride fun: Barley’s Taproom

Rutherford County Farmers Market

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 20, 2010 12:00 am

Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.

Hot Nights & Cool Rides 19th Annual Car Show-Forest City

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0100

Start: August 20, 2010 6:00 pm

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.

Live Music at the Tiki Bar

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 21, 2010 12:00 am

Live music.

Tri-City Tailgate Farmers' Market

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 21, 2010 12:00 am

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

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100

Start: August 21, 2010 10:00 am

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

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 23, 2010 12:00 am

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

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 24, 2010 12:00 am

This is a weekly seasonal market, combining an art show with a farmers market.

Rutherford County Farmers Market

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 24, 2010 12:00 am

Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.

Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Group Ride

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 26, 2010 12:00 am

Weekly ride; 1.5-2hrs; pace varies; course varies. Post ride fun: Barley’s Taproom

6th Annual Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0100

Start: August 26, 2010 9:00 am

This four-day sport and community festival features dozens of events and activities.

Rutherford County Farmers Market

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 27, 2010 12:00 am

Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.

Tri-City Tailgate Farmers' Market

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 28, 2010 12:00 am

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.

Live Music at the Tiki Bar

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 28, 2010 12:00 am

Live music.

4th Annual Race to the Rock (5K Run or 7K Cycling Time Trial)

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:30:00 +0100

Start: August 29, 2010 6:30 am

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

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 30, 2010 12:00 am

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

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 31, 2010 12:00 am

This is a weekly seasonal market, combining an art show with a farmers market.

Rutherford County Farmers Market

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

Start: August 31, 2010 12:00 am

Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season.