On-Going Cullowhee: Migration of the Scotch-Irish People traces migration of early settlers of the Appalachian Mountains. Mountain Heritage Center, Western Carolina University. 704/227-7129.

May 8-Sept. 4 Canton: Pickin’ in the Park- bluegrass, country & western bands. 7-10 p.m. 828/646-3411.

May 1-July 11 Asheville: Blue Spiral I gallery features Albert Paley’s metal sculpture, a group landscape show and Paul Sumner’s wood sculpture. 828/251-0202.

May 15 Brasstown: Little Tennessee River Ramblers perform at the John C. Campbell Folk School. 828/837-2775 or 800/folksch.

May 22-24 Asheville: Alfresco Jazz at Biltmore House. 800/542-2961.

May 27-June 6 Flat Rock: Jupiter in July plays at the Flat Rock Playhouse, state theater of North Carolina. 828/693-0731.

May 30 Kings Mtn. National Military Park: Hammer dulcimer and classical guitar concert of traditional and Appalachian music. 864/936-7921.

May 30 Asheville: How did our mountains form? Dr. Steve Yurkovich explores the topography of Western NC at the Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum. 828/254-7162.

June 1-Aug. 22 Greensboro: 100 teapots from the Norwich Castle collection and 100 teapots by contemporary North Carolina potters. North Hill Center for North Carolina Art. 336/333-7460.

June 6 Valdese: Fun fishing at McGalliard Falls. 828/879-2132.

June 6 Asheville: Clay Day at the Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway. 828/298-7928.

June 6 Landis: 17th annual Heritage Day. 828/857-2411.

June 7 Morganton: Festival on the Square. Downtown. 828/433-7282.

June 7-12 Winston-Salem: Daily Life in Early Salem: A Step Back in Time and Moravian Music in Early Salem. 336/721-7300.

June 11 Shelby: Alive After 5! concert of beach music and shagging. 704/484-3100.

June 12 Asheville: Turn of century technology exhibit opens at Biltmore House. 800/542-2961.

June 13-21 Pisgah National Forest: Happy Trails Week at the Cradle of Forestry. 828/877-3265.

June 14-20 Brasstown: Wildcrafting—Foraging and Folklore by Ila Hatter at John C. Campbell Folk School. 800/365-5724.

June 18 Asheville: American Realism: from the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art. Asheville Art Museum. 828/253-3227.

June 18-22 Shelby: Talley’s Folly, a summer theatre production at Cleveland Community College, 704/487-1920.

June 18-20 Bakersville: 52nd annual Rhododendron Street Festival. Downtown, free. 828/688-3456. Also 3rd annual Roan Moan Bike Race. 828/688-3456.

June 19-26 Earthaven Ecovillage: Ecovillage Building Jam. 828/298-2399.

June 20 Kings Mtn. State Park: The Catawba Indians Nation drummers and dancers share their culture. 803/222-9300.

June 3 Greensboro: Midday Melodies-ensembles from the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra perform. 800/488-0444.

June 20-21 Flat Rock: The Sound of Music plays at the Flat Rock Playhouse, state theater of North Carolina. 828/693-0731.

June 20-21 Asheville: 2nd annual Gem & Mineral Show at the Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum. 828/254-7162.

June 20-Aug. 1 Greensboro: Eastern Music Festival. 37th annual classical music festival with renowned guest artists. Guilford College and other venues. 336/333-7450.

June 26-27 Morganton: Sunfest downtown. 828/438-5280.

June 27-28 Kings Mtn. National Military Park: 18th Century Craft Guild of North Carolina members portray local 18th century artisans and farmers. 864/936-7921.

June 28-July 4 Brasstown: Dayhiking in the Southern Appalachian Mts. by Sharon Chiong at John C. Campbell Folk School. 800/365-5724.

July 1-11 Flat Rock: The Affections of May plays at the Flat Rock Playhouse, state theater of North Carolina. 828/693-0731

July 2-4 Asheville: Mountain Dance & Folk Festival returns to an open-air format with more than 400 performers. 828/626-FOLK.

July 3-5 Earthaven Ecovillage: Straw Bale Building workshop. 828/298-2399.

July 5 Valdese: Trail of Faith grand opening. 800/635-4778.

July 5-18 Brevard: 11th annual Transylvania Fine Art & Craft Exhibition. Juried. 828/884-ARTS.

July 9-12 Grandfather Mountain: 43rd annual Highland Games. 828/733-1333.

July 15-26 Flat Rock: The Will Rogers Follies plays at the Flat Rock Playhouse, state theater of North Carolina. 828/693-0731

July 17-Aug. 8 Valdese: From This Day Forward outdoor drama. 828/874-0176.

July 30-Aug. 2 Bakersville: 41st annual NC Mineral & Gem Festival at Pinebridge Coliseum. 800/227-3912.

July 13-26 Waynesville: Folkmoot USA brings folk groups from around the world to the North Carolina Mountains. 828/452-2997.

July 18 Little Switzerland: Tall Tales, Mountain Yarns and Railroad Lore story-telling festival at Riverside Park. 828/765-7351.

Nov. 1-Dec. 31 Chimney Rock: Nature’s Noel—series of workshops on how to decorate in environmentally-friendly ways. 800/277-9611.

Nov. 11-Dec. 31 Asheville: Christmas At Biltmore Estates. 800/543-2961.