North Carolina Bluegrass Festival

The festival is being held at the Tom Johnson Camping Center, 1885 US 70 W. in Marion, NC on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Admission charged

McWhirther 50th Anniversary

McWhirter Pottery "TURNING" 50: Second generation potters Pete & Kim McWhirter invite you to join them at McWhirter Pottery for their 50th Anniversary Celebration Fri.,Sat,Sun, September 6th, 7th, & 8th from 10 am to 5 pm each day. McWhirter Pottery was established in 1963 by Kore and Jim McWhirter. The original shop was located in […]

Orchard Chili Cookoff 6 – 8 pm

If you'd like to enter your wonderful chili in the contest, please Email Us at altapass.orchard@gmail.com with the name of your chili and whether it is mild, medium, or hot. CHILI COOKS GET IN FREE, and winners will receive cash prizes and trophies. Others pay $20, or $10 for children 12 and under, and all […]