The White Squirrel Festival – “Where Music Meets the Mountains”
This May festival features three days of free concerts on Main Street in downtown Brevard, plus several blocks of food vendors, artists, craftsmen and kid’s activities. Other activities include a 5k & 10k Fun Run, Photo Contest and Memorial Day Parade. For more information visit www.whitesquirrelfestival.com
Assault on the Carolinas Bike Ride
This April event is an annual fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest where all proceeds are donated to local charities. There are three thrilling route options – 100K, 60K, and 40K. All races start and end in downtown Brevard. In addition the event includes live music and street vendors.
Fourth of July Celebration
The day long festival features a 5K & 10k run, live music, classic automobile show, fine arts and crafts and a grand fireworks display at Brevard College at 9:30 pm.
Brevard Music Center Festival and Events
Every summer from June through August the Music Center hosts over 80 concerts featuring the best new musicians as well as some international sensations. For more information visit www.brevardmusic.org/festival/
Mountain Song Music Festival
This September three-day music festival is held at the renowned Brevard Music Center. Enjoy the music of the Steep Canyon Rangers and other great folk, fiddle and fun music. Tickets sell out quickly. For more information visit www.mountainsongfestival.com
Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race
An annual five day single-track endurance event in September through Pisgah National Forest that covers 195 miles and includes the most rugged trails in the East.
Forest Festival Days
Held each October in the Cradle of Foresty, this day long festival celebrates forest life and the history of forestry with exhibitions and arts and crafts demonstrations.