Dear Traveler,

As Spring 2021 has sauntered sunnily into Summer, I’m hearing the laughter, music and joy that comes with people stepping back out into the world again.  While Transylvania County’s abundant natural resources have been a source of adventure and respite for folks throughout a lot of last year, it’s only been recently that many of Brevard’s and Transylvania County’s beloved events and activities have twinkled back to life.  And we’re very excited to report it is indeed lively out there.

We warmly invite you to get out and experience all that this extraordinary place offers in this most glorious summer season. There are lots of wonderful things to discover, no matter your pleasure.
 
The fun is back and I can’t wait to see you at one of these excellent events! 

 -The Adventurist

Firecracker 5K
Railroad Depot Park, Downtown Brevard
Saturday, July 3
8-10 a.m.

Kick off your Independence Day weekend by celebrating life, liberty and pursuit of a personal best time on this fun, scenic 5K race through historic downtown Brevard, the Lumberyard District, and the Sylvan Valley.

The time-honored spectacle of booming cannons sending up sparkling displays into the night sky returns this July 4 to delight both the free and the brave. Brevard College will be closed to the public for viewing this year, so patriots wanting to catch the show may do so from both the Ingles parking lot, the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd parking lot across the street, and other spots around town. 

O say can you see that there is...

After a long hard week, nothing quite says Friday like a serene, five-mile paddle trip up the French Broad... except maybe a serene five-mile paddle trip up the French Broad that ends at the Oskar Blues taproom. Shuttle and kayaks included.

Promenad-ers and dosey-do-ers looking to strut their stuff can shuffle on down to downtown Brevard, where they’ll find toe-tapping mountain melodies, an experienced caller and a block-long dance floor under the stars.  These free, locally loved events are sure to make you shake a leg, even if you have two left feet.

Grab your partner and head

The sweet, symphonic sounds once again swell from the stages at the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Fans of symphony, opera, and chamber music will find much to enjoy at the 85th Summer Festival Season under the stars in their open-air Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. 

BMC and Mountain Song Productions Concert Series
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium
Sundays, 7:30pm

This year, BMC is collaborating with Mountain Song Productions for a concert series within the festival. The series will feature extraordinary performances on Sunday evenings at 7:30 throughout July with amazing artists including Fireside Collective, Darrell Scott, and Bruce Hornsby. Local superstars Woody Platt and Shannon Whitworth kick things off on Sunday, July 11. 

Also of note in July: