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the high mountains of North Carolina and home to the storied peaks of Grandfather Mountain, Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain – also some of the High South’s most popular playgrounds!
With the highest county seat in North Carolina (Newland, elv. 3,589 ft.) and the highest incorporated town east of the Rockies (Beech Mountain, elv. 5,506 ft.), Avery County is the place to come to clear your head and get above the rush of daily life.
Contact our Chamber of Commerce today for help in planning a visit to our distinctive destination where you’ll find amazing restaurants, charming inns, historic resorts, great golf, sensational snow and some of the most spectacular scenery known to man. 800-972-2183.
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86th Annual Singing on the Mountain
June 27, 2010
Grandfather Mountain
| The "Singing" is a day-long gathering held out-of-doors in a meadow at the base of Grandfather Mountain. Music begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day, with a break at mid-day for the sermon. Many families bring lawn chairs and picnics and make a day of seeing old friends and enjoying performances by top Southern Gospel groups.www.grandfathermountain.com
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54th Annual Highland Games
Let the games begin from Thursday July 8 thru July 11
Grandfather Mountain
| 4 days of Celtic Clans, Scottish bagpipes will echo through McRae Meadows, at the base of Grandfather Mountain. A weekend so full of family fun and excitement that you’ll be longing for the mother country, even if you aren’t Scottish.
Visit www.gmhg.com for events, schedules and locate your clan or call 828-733-1333
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19th Annual Avery County Fine Art and Master Craft Festival
July 17 & 18
Banner Elk Elementary School
| 80 juried artists will be showcasing their expertise on the lawn of the Banner Elk Elementary School on Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 10-4. Many of these are artists have traveled the world mastering their art or perfecting their craft from one generation to another. This is a free family event.
Call the Chamber 898-5605 for more information
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