Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Michael C. Hardy is an award-winning historian and author based in western North Carolina, renowned for his extensive work on the American Civil War and the history of the Old North State. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Hardy […]
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Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Tonja Smith will be signing and selling copies of her books “The Adventures of Bailey, Bleecker, and Banjo: Linville Gorge” and “I Believe I Can,” books 1 & 2 of The Painted Series. About The Painted Series:Vibrant, careful strokes of
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Special Event: Charlie McKinney Reunion Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27, 2025 Time: details coming soon! Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE If you have ever taken a wagon ride at the Orchard, you have probably heard the stories about Charlie McKinney, the first settler on the land that now includes the Orchard at
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Every Thursday from 1 PM to 3 PM, the Orchard at Altapass hosts a lively Music Jam at its scenic pavilion, inviting musicians and music lovers alike to join in a celebration of community and sound. This weekly event welcomes everyone to bring their instruments, share their voices, or simply soak in the traditional mountain
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Pipes on the Parkway Saturday, June 7, 2025 Noon – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Join us for the 3rd annual Pipes on the Parkway on June 7th, from noon to 4 PM, at The Orchard at Altapass, where the rich Scots-Irish heritage of our region comes alive through the soulful sounds
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Gospel Hymn Sing Sunday, May 25, 2025 3 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE We are so excited to kick off our 2025 music season with the Gospel Hymn Sing, where the voices of our local area churches will unite in celebration of faith and song. Set in our music pavilion
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We are absolutely thrilled to host this year’s Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Festival, Bluegrass at Altapass. This pre-opening event will be full of music and fun for the whole family! There will be music from 10 AM to 5 PM, a clogging workshop, guitar drawing, and our General Store will be open, serving warm apple
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There is something for everyone this week at the Orchard at Altapass–apples, books, music, and more! We’re open Wed-Sun, 10 AM-5 PM and located at 1025 Orchard Rd., Spruce Pine (mm328.3 off the Blue Ridge Pkwy). For more information on upcoming events, visit – https://www.facebook.com/TheOrchardatAltapass/events – www.altapassorchard.org
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The Orchard is pleased to welcome well-known local author and historian Michael C. Hardy on August 31 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Michael will join us to sign his book Hidden History of the Toe River Valley. The Orchard at Altapass hours are Wed – Sun, 10 AM- 5 PM with U-Pick Apple Tours
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***UPDATE: WE ARE SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE OVTA DINNER AT THE ORCHARD WILL BE CANCELLED DUE TO THE SEVERE WEATHER THAT IS EXPECTED IN OUR AREA. The Overmountain Victory Trail will have its annual dinner at the Orchard this year on September 27, at 6 PM. Focused on the history of the Overmountain Victory,
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