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Fairview Kids’ Makers Market

We are back again after Helene canceled our fall event and our local kids are excited to share their creations again! The Fairview Kids Maker’s Market was created to give our kids, specifically aged 12 and under, an opportunity to showcase their creative talents and an outlet to learn entrepreneurship through public speaking, marketing, and product creation. Skills that aren’t readily taught to this age group.

Our spring event will be back at the non-profit Root Cause Farm and will have live music, a scavenger hunt, vendor prizes, and a food truck.

Thank you for coming to support these kids after such a stressful fall and winter season!

Kids Safety Party

Let’s come together to #Educate, # Empower, & #Elevate local children in a time when they need our support the most!
We will be encouraging kids with ideas pertaining to:

– The Super Power of “NO!”
– Trusted Adults
– Surprises vs. Secrets
– Personal Boundaries
– Body Safety
– How to respond when exposed to “Bad Pictures”

This Safety Party will feature:

– A bounce house for little kids.
– Games
– Crafts
– Stories
– & More

Join local non-profits:

– Legacy of Hope International
– Life 107
– Third Talk.

Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will host its first Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Sunday, June 11, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., in cooperation with the Black History Collective of Henderson County. The event will be held at the amphitheater and feature poetry, music, and art demonstrations. A shuttle will transport people from the Main parking lot to the amphitheater, which has bench seating. Visitors are also welcome to bring lawn chairs.

Juneteenth marks the June 19, 1865, date when enslaved people in Texas learned of their emancipation. Recognized by Texas as a state holiday since 1980, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. To learn more, visit https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/juneteenth.htm.

Presenters include Antoine Fletcher from the African American Experiences in the Smokies Project; Christopher D. Sims, a poet, activist and spoken word performer; and Crystal Cauley, a creative writer, spoken word poet and African American advocate.

In addition, visitors can view new outdoor exhibits throughout the park which feature pre-Sandburg history. Many of the site’s historic structures were built in the 1800s, partially through the labor of enslaved Africans. After emancipation, many continued working at the site and nearby. The new outdoor exhibits, online information, and the site’s first community Juneteenth festival help recognize this history.

“Telling the stories of African American residents and workers honors their lives and promotes Sandburg’s legacy as the poet of the people, as a Civil War historian, and as a civil rights champion,” said Superintendent Polly Angelakis.

Shuttle and Parking

There are three parking options available: the Main parking lot, located on Little River Road 1/10 mile from Greenville Highway; the Village of Flat Rock Parking lot on Greenville Hwy; and the Hikers’ parking lot, located approximately 1 mile down Little River Road. Visitors with accessibility needs should pull into the Main parking lot and stop by the accessible parking spaces where a ranger will provide assistance. Other non-accessible parking lots are available in Flat Rock. For all festival, accessibility, shuttle, and parking information visit https://www.nps.gov/carl/planyourvisit/juneteenth.htm.

June 11 Sandburg Home Tours

During the festival free, first come, first served tours of the Sandburg Home will be available at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are available in the Visitor Center/Park Store in the ground floor of the Sandburg Home. The Visitor Center/Park Store will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information on non-festival house tour reservations, please visit www.recreation.gov.

Front Lake Dam Failure

The failure of Front Lake dam blocked normal visitor access routes. Visitors can either walk the .7 mile steep uphill detour into the park or take the park shuttle, which runs from the Main parking lot into the park on Thursdays thru Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors with mobility concerns are strongly encouraged to visit when the shuttle is running. For limited accessibility options on other days, visit https://www.nps.gov/carl/planyourvisit/parking.htm.

The Sandburg Home and Park Store/Visitor Center are open Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Access to the goat farm is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Access to grounds, trails, and the farm is free. Leashed pets are allowed on trails and grounds. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. For park updates and all parking options visit www.nps.gov/carl or follow the park on Facebook.

HELP HONOR THE LAST DAY OF THE CANTON MILLWORKERS!

The Town of Canton invites EVERYONE to come out and honor the American Millworker as the final employees (representing all workers past and present) walk through the Shute (the long entrance at the front of the mill facing Bridge Street) for the final time.

“We encourage everyone to make signs of support and help us applaud all the workers for their dedication and years of service not only to this mill but this community. These workers have helped to instill the grit and grace that will be evident in this Milltown Strong town for generations to come.”
♥️ Everyone is encouraged to tie a red, white, and blue patriotic ribbon on their trees, cars, doors, mailboxes, etc. in support for all the workers in both mill locations.
Everyone is welcome to stand on Bridge St. (which will be closed from the Lamp Factory to Newfound St.) and the section of road in front of the shute.

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Two Year Anniversary Celebration

Join us on June 17th in celebrating a major milestone: two years of the S&W Market being open! We couldn’t have done it without you! Please join us in commemorating this special occasion together. Drop by at any time between 12 PM and 5 PM to join in the fun – free entry.

Prepare yourself for a day filled with live music and delectable treats from our fantastic vendors. Here’s a sneak peek:

  •   The Hop: 2 flights for $10
  •   Buxton Chicken Palace: 2 fried chicken sliders for $2.
  •   Farm Dogs: Two hot dogs for $10
  •   Bun Intended: Two buns for $10
  •   Highland Brewing: A beer and shot for $10
  •   Mikasa Criolla: Two empanadas and a soda for $10
  • ️  Gourmand: $2 off any sandwich
  •   Live music from Daniel Shearin of River Whyless from 1 pm – 4 pm

Fairy Market

This event is open to the public, and there is no fee to attend.

Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a variety of captivating activities. Highlights of this year’s Magical Fairy Market include:

  • Face Painting
  • DIY Fairy Garden
  • Zentangle
  • Dulcimer Lessons
  • Story Time

The Fairy Market will also offer a unique shopping experience. Explore a wide selection of whimsical items, including crowns, unicorn horns, gnome hats, wings, wands, and limited jewelry.

There will not be timed entry to the fairy trail this year. All access is first come, first serve. Parking is limited. Please observe parking signs, please do not park on Zeb Corn Road.

Donuts with Dad

Join us on Father’s Day for Donuts with Dad! This yearly event was popular last year, so don’t miss it! Free coffee and donuts with Open Play admission, plus a free Father’s Day craft!

Old Fort Trails & Trains Festival

June 5th-7th

2025 marks the 3rd year of Trails & Trains and we’re coming at you with a jam-packed weekend of events and celebrations! Come see outdoor vendors, participate in multiple outdoor recreation events, check out our film festival, and so much more.

Visit the link above for the full schedule of events

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