Labor Day Weekend Events: Canton Labor Day Festival

September 5 - 6, 2015   Canton Labor Day Festival  (just west of Asheville)  Now in its 109th year this Festival is the oldest in the South.  A celebration of all things made in the mountains the Festival offers a handcrafted expo where you can meet artisans and buy a piece of their passions. 

Visit the Stroll the tailgate Farmers' Tailgate Market at Sorrells Street Park, while enjoying the live bluegrass melodies of the WNC Bluegrass Jamboree. Meet the heroic farmers and food producers of WNC that put the "A" in Appalachian grown. There will be tastings and planting demonstrations throughout the day. 

Soak in an afternoon reminiscent of Labor Days past, complete with 5 bluegrass bands, clogging performances, and dance performances at Turner Stage.  

Find more Labor Day Weekend events on the NC Event Calendar.