The day will feature kid-friendly house tours and activity stations. This event is part of national Junior Ranger Day, an event to encourage youth to learn about America’s National Parks and how they belong to them too!
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Sandburg Summer Stage: Rootabaga Express! Children’s Play
From June 13 through July 27 (there will be no plays on July 4 and July 7)
FREE summer children’s plays return on Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. Apprentice actors from the Flat Rock Playhouse Vagabond School of the Drama will perform “Rootabaga Express!,” a musical adaptation of Carl Sandburg’s children’s books, Rootabaga Stories.
The free 30-minute shows are appropriate for all ages and are held at the amphitheater, weather permitting. Young visitors who attend the plays can earn a limited edition Rootabaga Junior Ranger badge. Rootabaga Ranger activity sheets will be available at the amphitheater. Once completed, kids can get their Rootabaga Ranger badge at the amphitheater, Sandburg Home, or farm. A free shuttle, donated by the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara, runs daily from 9:40am to 4:20pm and makes stops in the main parking lot, goat barn, and near the Sandburg Home. Visitors with mobility concerns are strongly urged to visit when the shuttle is running.
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Carl Sandburg Music Festival
**NOTE: Limited Parking. Please carpool or take a ride share or taxi.**
This free festival is supported by the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara, the Arts Council of Henderson County, and America’s National Parks (park store manager). It highlights the Pulitzer Prize winning poet’s other legacies as music collector and children’s author and the Sandburg family’s love of square dancing.
Visitors may bring lawn chairs, food, and non-alcoholic drinks. Light snacks and water will be sold in the Park Store/Visitor Center in the Sandburg Home. Due to expected crowds, pets will not be allowed at performances. In case of severe weather, the event will be canceled. Check this page and our website for updates.
Amphitheater
- 10a.m: Jennifer Armstrong kicks off festivities with storytelling for kids of all ages.
- 12p.m: Laura Boosinger celebrates the music of Appalachia through old-time banjo, guitar, Appalachian dulcimer, and fingerstyle Autoharp.
- 2p.m: Mac Arnold plays the Blues with Austin Brashier and Max Hightower.
Barn Garage
- 10:45am to 12pm: Walter Puckett calls Mountain Circle Square Dances. A festival first. Come dance!
Barnyard
- 12pm to 2pm: Steve and Jean Smith play mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer.
Parking, Shuttles, Accessibility:
- Three parking lots have shuttle service:
- Wheelchair-Accessible Shuttle: The park’s main parking lot has the only wheelchair-accessible and passenger shuttle. This lot is located on Little River Road, across from Flat Rock Playhouse.
- Passenger-Only Shuttle: Flat Rock Playhouse (enter via Little River Road).
- Passenger-Only Shuttle: Flat Rock Village Hall, 110 Village Center Drive.
- Parking lot *without* a shuttle: The hikers’ lot (located ½ mile drive from the main lot). Park and walk .4 to .7 mile to festivities.
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Student Poetry Contest Celebration
Young poets from Elementary School through High School will be recognized for their writing achievements and each student will present their winning entry. The 2016 poetry contest theme is “Legacy”. Program will be held at Blue Ridge Community College, Patton Building Room 150.
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Singing in the Park
JULY 2nd: This outdoor concert is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket and a friend, and listen to something new at Singing in the Park. We may have some surprises for you.
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ALO Presents “The Magic Flute” stage production
Asheville Lyric Opera is proud to present the revival of its national award winning production of The Magic Flute on April 8 & 9 at 8pm and April 10 at 3pm.
This production will feature a distinguished cast of performers bringing their talent to Asheville from all across the U.S. Witness this amazing night of excitement as we journey through the magic of Mozart’s masterpiece.
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ALO Presents “The Magic Flute” stage production
Asheville Lyric Opera is proud to present the revival of its national award winning production of The Magic Flute on April 8 & 9 at 8pm and April 10 at 3pm.
This production will feature a distinguished cast of performers bringing their talent to Asheville from all across the U.S. Witness this amazing night of excitement as we journey through the magic of Mozart’s masterpiece.
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10th Annual May Faire
We welcome Spring with our annual May Faire celebration! May Faire is a time for joyful community gathering in honor of Spring’s beauty. We invite the entire Asheville community to join us in the festivities!
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Family Story Time (all ages)
Join us for family storytime Wednesdays at the Fletcher library. All ages are welcome to come enjoy stories, songs, and a craft.
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Toddler Time (18mos-3yrs)
Join Ms. Kathy for a special story time for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Activities include stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Toddler Time is sure to enhance a lifetime love of reading. Storytime lasts approx. 20-30 min.
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