Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center

Weave your own heritage basket. This 14” x 9” carrier tray offers versatile utilitarian applications: great for plates, picnic fare, hors d’oeuvres, or desserts. Your ancestors would be proud of your functional and beautiful creation. No experience necessary; Instructor Tami Watson patiently guides you through the ins and outs. Taught by Tami Watson Tuition: $36 Register by Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The heartfelt tunes of Buncombe Turnpike began in the fall of 1997, when lead singer and bass player Tom Godleski began the band. Buncombe Turnpike makes waves on the air and on the stage with a playlist that ranges from traditional and contemporary bluegrass to gospel and hand-crafted Buncombe Turnpike originals. With their crowd-pleasing demeanor, seasoned musicianship, and powerful vocals, this Asheville-based band continues to make a name for themselves among many types of bluegrass liste

Stories & Seeds Speaker Series with a Light Lunch – FREE Tammy Holloway, Clerk of Court, with accounts of county life over the years You are invited to gather with others in the community to hear local stories by local people. They’ll talk about historical, cultural, agricultural topics. Then we’ll share a light lunch. You need to RSVP so we know how much food to prepare. Donations are not required but requested.

Using flowers from Stecoah community, you’ll create natural greeting cards. You’ll learn how to dry the flowers and press them into gorgeous expressions of affection. Taught by Blair Collins Register by Thursday, August 6

Well-crafted music and lyrics, flawless harmonies, intricate instrumentation, and original storytelling A.T. and Lauren Cason {Songs of the Folk} are lifelong musicians who perform original American folk and blues songs that harken back to the roots music of the American South as well as the 1960s Folk Revival artists of NYC’s Greenwich Village. It’s Simon & Garfunkel mixed with early Dylan, with a touch of Leonard Cohen and a helping of true Piedmont blues fingerstyle guitar from

The Stecoah Valley Center is hosting Jeeps, Peeps, and Pickleball to raise funds for court grounds keeping and maintenance. Join in the competitive fun as a player and/or spectator. Jeep Show: Registration is $50 and includes 2 entries for the Pickleball Tournament. When registering, the Jeep owner needs to provide the names of the 2 players. (Names can be changed until tournament start time.) Jeeps will park in front of the gym. Please be parked by 7:45am. Then check in at

The piano rarely plays a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music and is seldom the lead instrument. Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive two-handed style, much influenced by the mountain flat-picked guitar tradition, is breathtaking in its speed, precision, and clarity. Jeff Little is an award-winning musician from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Jeff, as well as his trio, stay busy traveling the countr

Every third Tuesday we host fiber friends group at the Stecoah Valley Center. Come join in an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Officially starts at 3 but feel free to come early. Bring your current WIP and or latest finished project for show and tell. All fiber arts welcome. For more information, please call 828-479-3364 or email [email protected].

Even if you wouldn’t call yourself a painter, you’ll leave this class with something colorful and personal. Instructor Barbara Brook guides you through simple painting techniques to create beautiful, nature-inspired designs. (Many patterns to choose from.) Each participant will paint four coffee cups – to share or to keep as reminders of their creativity. Tuition $25 Register by Monday, August 17

Traditional bluegrass music at its best! Seth Mulder & Midnight Run was born in the holler of Tennessee’s first legal moonshine distillery, where the spirit of tradition still runs strong. Since forming in 2018, the band has been on a mission to blend the roots of traditional bluegrass with the energy of modern performance, crafting a sound that is both deeply authentic and refreshingly original. With a knack for breathing new life into forgotten covers (their electrifying