Presentation: African American History in Western North Carolina with Ann Miller Woodford
Presentation: African American History in Western North Carolina with Ann Miller Woodford.
August 12, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.
Join us for a presentation on African American History in Western North Carolina with Ann Miller Woodford. This talk explores the people, stories, and contributions that have shaped the region’s history and culture.
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Folk School Stories: Celebrating 100 Years
Join us in conversation with archivists, folklorists, historians, musicians, Folk School friends and Brasstown regulars as they share snapshots of Folk School history and discuss how the Folk School has made an impact on their lives, our community, and beyond.
Audience: Faculty & Staff. General Public. Student. Cost: FREE. Folk School Locations: Keith House: Community Room, 1 State Rd 1565, Brasstown, NC 28902.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.
Presentation: Appalachian Heritage Collection Highlights with Susanna Pyatt
Presentation: Folk School Archives Collections Highlight with Susanna Pyatt
August 19, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.
Join us in the Keith House Community Room for an engaging presentation with Folk School Archivist Susanna Pyatt. Susanna will explore the Appalachian Heritage Collection and its significance within the Folk School Archives.
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Folk School Stories: Celebrating 100 Years
Join us in conversation with archivists, folklorists, historians, musicians, Folk School friends and Brasstown regulars as they share snapshots of Folk School history and discuss how the Folk School has made an impact on their lives, our community, and beyond.
Audience: Faculty & Staff. General Public. Student. Cost: FREE. Folk School Locations: John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902. Price: FREE.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.
Folk School 50th Annual Fall Festival
The Folk School Fall Festival returns this year on October 3 and 4, bringing more than 13,000 visitors from across the Southern Appalachian region to celebrate the spirit of community and creativity.
The festival will feature three outdoor vendor areas–both juried and non-juried–set against the backdrop of the Folk School’s 270-acre campus. This year, enjoy 240 craft vendors, 27 food vendors, and nearly 75 makers demonstrating traditional and contemporary crafts across multiple locations. Two music and dance stages will showcase dozens of local and regional performers.
Tickets purchased in advance are $12 for adults (18 and up), $10 for ages 12-17, Seniors (65+), and veterans and free for children 12 and under. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the festival gates. Gate admission tickets are $15 for adults (18 and up), $12 for ages 12-17, Seniors (65+), and veterans, and free for children 12 and under.
Fall Festival commemorative t-shirts and items will be available to purchase from the…
Audience: Faculty & Staff. General Public. Student. Cost: 12. Folk School Locations: John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – Sunday, October 4, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.folkschool.org.