Visit Weaverville, North Carolina
September 20
Art in Autumn
Weaverville Art in Autumn 2008 is the second annual outdoor arts and crafts
festival sponsored by the Weaverville Business Association. This year Art in Autumn has expanded to include a diverse range of over 100 juried artists and craftspeople. The festival also boasts an exciting array of food and live music. Indulge your senses, explore the creativity
of the artistic spirit, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of a street festival in
downtown Weaverville, NC.
Admission and parking are
free.
www.artinautumn.com
More Events ...
Both Weaverville and the Reems Creek Valley have been a beacon to yearning souls since pioneers began settling in what was still Cherokee territory in the 1700s. The natural beauty of the area, the healthful climate and its proximity to Asheville's urban attractions have made Weaverville the perfect blend of small town and big city.
Like Asheville, Weaverville in the 1800s was home to grand hotels, such as the Dula Springs Hotel and Blackberry Lodge, where Low Country visitors could escape the heat and pestilence of Southern summers. Author O. Henry spent some of his last days here, regaining his health before returning to New York City and squandering it again. Weaverville College, later renamed Weaver College, contributed a defined element to our small town for 60 years until it closed in the '30s. The creation of Lake Louise, then known as Lake Juanita, in 1910 made Weaverville an idyllic destination in the country. A year earlier an entrepreneur by the name of Rex Howland built a trolley line that could carry hotel guests and day visitors the six miles from Asheville to Weaverville's downtown for 35 cents, and in only 45 minutes.
Regrettably, Howland's trolley line ceased operation little more than a decade later, but Weaverville's reputation as a resort destination was established.
Six generations of native Weaverville natives have been joined by transplants who share their town pride. Our town of 2,500 boasts several active civic groups, including those dedicated to beautification. Since 1990, the city has been named a Tree City
USA every year. Today visitors come for our personal lifestyle as well as for the healthful mountain air and scenery. The grand hotels are gone, but the bed and breakfasts are thriving. The arts are blossoming as never before. Good food, good music, good shopping and a good rest are the legacy of Weaverville's evolution.
With a tradition of hospitality, you will find a fun event and a lot to see and do whatever season you visit Weaverville. Please explore our site to see all Weaverville has to offer. You can find out a bit more about weaverville, browse through our business directory, get maps and directions, or find out about some of the area's attractions. Enjoy!
Site sponsored by the Weaverville Business Association
©2005 - 2007
Featured in: SmallWander.com
Southern Living
|
