Shelton House - History, Heritage, & Crafts

08/09/2026

🎉 **IT’S HAPPENING TODAY!** 🎉

Make plans to spend your Sunday celebrating 150 years of history, heritage, art, and mountain music at the **Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Fair**! Join us at the beautiful Historic Shelton House in Waynesville from **11 AM–4 PM today, Sunday, August 9.** Admission is FREE!

Browse incredible handmade work from talented local and regional artists, explore unique creations in the Haywood Market inside the Shelton Barn, enjoy traditional craft demonstrations, grab a bite from local food vendors, and take a self-guided tour through the historic Shelton House. 🌿🏡

🎶 **TODAY’S FRONT PORCH MUSIC:**

🕛 **12 PM–1 PM:** Ginny McAfee
🕐 **1 PM–2 PM:** Doug & Emily Trantham
🕑 **2 PM–3 PM:** Ben Sidle & David Russell
🕒 **3 PM–4 PM:** JackaBo Bluegrass

Bring the family, support local artists, enjoy the music, and help celebrate a very special piece of our Appalachian heritage! 💙🏔️

📍 **Historic Shelton House Campus**
49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC

🌐 **More event details:** www.shelton-house.org
📧 **Questions?** [email protected]

08/08/2026

🎉 **TODAY IS THE DAY! CELEBRATE 150 YEARS AT THE BLUE RIDGE HERITAGE FAIR!** 🎻✨

The wait is over! Gather up your friends and family for an unforgettable weekend packed with mountain culture, handcrafted treasures, and incredible live music. The **Historic Shelton House is turning 150**, and we’re kicking off the milestone with our annual **Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Fair**! 🎨🏡

📍 **Historic Shelton House Campus** (49 Shelton St, Waynesville, NC)
🗓️ **Saturday, Aug 8:** 9 AM – 4 PM
🗓️ **Sunday, Aug 9:** 11 AM – 4 PM

🌟 **WHAT’S IN STORE:**
🎨 **Juried Arts & Crafts:** Shop unique, handmade creations from top local artisans.
🧺 **The Haywood Market:** Discover amazing local makers inside the historic Shelton Barn!
🏛️ **FREE Museum Tours:** Step back in time with a self-guided tour of the house.
🪓 **Craft Demos & Local Eats:** Watch traditional artisans at work and grab tasty bites from local vendors!

🎵 **FRONT PORCH LIVE MUSIC LINEUP:**

**Saturday, August 8:**

🎻 **12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:** Sadie Wicker & Friends
🎸 **1:00 PM – 2:00 PM:** Ben Sidle & David Russell
🪕 **2:00 PM – 3:00 PM:** Lorraine Conner & Friends
🎶 **3:00 PM – 4:00 PM:** Mindframe
🪕 **4:00 PM – 5:00 PM:** Cold Mountain Bluegrass

**Sunday, August 9:**

🎤 **12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:** Ginny McAfee
🪕 **1:00 PM – 2:00 PM:** Doug & Emily Trantham
🎸 **2:00 PM – 3:00 PM:** Ben Sidle & David Russell
🪕 **3:00 PM – 4:00 PM:** JackaBo Bluegrass

🎟️ **Admission is FREE!** Come soak in the tunes, shop local, and help us celebrate 150 years of Appalachian heritage! 💛

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🌐 **Full Details:** www.shelton-house.org

📧 **Contact:** [email protected]

08/07/2026

🎉 **Celebrate 150 Years of the Historic Shelton House!** 🎉

Join us for the **Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Fair** on **Saturday, August 8 (9 AM–4 PM)** and **Sunday, August 9 (11 AM–4 PM)** at **49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC**!

Enjoy a weekend filled with:
🎨 Local artists & handcrafted treasures
🪕 Traditional craft demonstrations
🍔 Delicious food vendors
🏛️ FREE self-guided museum tours
🧺 The Haywood Market featuring local makers

🎵 **CHECK OUT OUR LIVE MUSIC LINEUP:**

**Saturday, August 8:**

* 🎻 **12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:** Sadie Wicker & Friends
* 🎸 **1:00 PM – 2:00 PM:** Ben Sidle & David Russell
* 🪕 **2:00 PM – 3:00 PM:** Lorraine Conner & Friends
* 🎶 **3:00 PM – 4:00 PM:** Mindframe
* 🪕 **4:00 PM – 5:00 PM:** Cold Mountain Bluegrass

**Sunday, August 9:**

* 🎤 **12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:** Ginny McAfee
* 🪕 **1:00 PM – 2:00 PM:** Doug & Emily Trantham
* 🎸 **2:00 PM – 3:00 PM:** Ben Sidle & David Russell
* 🪕 **3:00 PM – 4:00 PM:** JackaBo Bluegrass

Bring your family, shop local, soak in the tunes, and help celebrate 150 years of history, craftsmanship, and Appalachian heritage!

🎟️ **Admission is FREE!**

🌐 Learn more at **www.shelton-house.org**

08/06/2026

🎨🎶 **Celebrate 150 Years of the Historic Shelton House!** 🏡✨

Join us for the **Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Fair** on **Saturday, August 8 (9 AM–4 PM)** and **Sunday, August 9 (11 AM–4 PM)** at **49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC**.

Enjoy a weekend filled with:
🎨 Local artists & handcrafted treasures
🎻 Live Appalachian music
🧺 Traditional craft demonstrations
🌮 Delicious food vendors
🏛️ FREE self-guided museum tours
🛍️ The Haywood Market featuring local makers

Bring your family, shop local, enjoy great music, and help celebrate 150 years of history, craftsmanship, and Appalachian heritage!

📍 Admission is **FREE!**

Learn more at www.shelton-house.org.

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

🎉 **DON'T MISS OUT: 2026 BLUE RIDGE HERITAGE WEEKEND AT SHELTON HOUSE!** 🪕✨

If you’re in Waynesville on **August 8–9**, your weekend plans just got a serious upgrade! We're celebrating 150 years of mountain magic, and missing it is NOT an option! 🥳🔥

Check out what you’ll miss if you stay on the couch:

🎨 **EPIC CRAFTS & CREATIONS!**

Browse scores of juried mountain artists + the ALL-NEW Haywood Market inside the historic barn! 🪵🛍️

🪕 **PORCH JAM SESSIONS!**

Grab a lawn chair and soak up *free* live bluegrass, old-time, and acoustic beats all day long! 🎻🎶

🏛️ **FREE MUSEUM TOURS!**

Explore 150 years of cool heritage and new exhibits for ZERO bucks! 🆓✨

🍔 **YUMMY LOCAL EATS!**

Tasty food, epic mountain vibes, and fun for the whole squad! 🍦☀️

🎟️ **ADMISSION IS 100% FREE!**

📅 **Sat, Aug 8 (9 AM–4 PM) & Sun, Aug 9 (11 AM–4 PM)**

📍 **Shelton House** | 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC

🌐 **Full Music Lineup:** www.shelton-house.org

Grab your chair, gather your crew, and come party like it’s 1876! 🪕❤️

08/04/2026

🥳 150 YEARS IN THE MAKING & IT’S THIS WEEKEND ONLY! 🎻🔥

Miss this and you'll be hearing about it all summer! The historic **Shelton House** is throwing a massive **150th Anniversary Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend**, and the whole town is heading over. Don't be the only one who missed it! 🎟️🏔️

💥 THE HIGHLIGHTS:

🎨 **Juried Outdoor Art Fair & NEW Haywood Barn Market** — Shop one-of-a-kind handmade finds!
🔨 **Live Craft Demos** — Watch real mountain artisans at work.
🏠 **FREE Museum Tours** — Explore the historic 1875 estate & new exhibits!
🍔 **Local Food Vendors** & awesome community vibes.

🪕 LIVE FRONT PORCH MUSIC (BRING A LAWN CHAIR!):

🪕 **Saturday (12–5 PM):** Sadie Wicker & Friends, Ben Sidle & David Russell, Lorraine Conner, Mindframe, Cold Mountain Bluegrass
🪕 **Sunday (12–4 PM):** Ginny McAfee, Doug & Emily Trantham, Ben Sidle & David Russell, JackaBo Bluegrass

Admission is **FREE**! Grab your crew and be part of mountain history! 🏃💨👇

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📍 **WHERE:** Shelton House | 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC

📅 **WHEN:**

**Saturday, Aug 8:** 9 AM – 4 PM *(Music until 5 PM)*
**Sunday, Aug 9:** 11 AM – 4 PM

🌐 **INFO:** www.shelton-house.org | 📧 [email protected]

08/03/2026

🚨 ONCE IN A CENTURY & A HALF: DON'T MISS THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! 🎻✨

History only happens once—and this weekend, the historic **Shelton House** is pulling out all the stops for its **150th Anniversary Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Fair**! 🎟️🏔️

Don't miss Waynesville's premier cultural event of the year:

🎨 **Juried Outdoor Art & Craft Fair** featuring top regional artisans
🛖 **NEW Haywood Market** inside the historic Shelton Barn
🏠 **FREE Self-Guided Museum Tours** & reinstalled historic exhibits
🪕 **Live Front Porch Bluegrass** all weekend long
🍔 **Local Food Vendors & Community Partners**

Admission is **FREE**, but this milestone celebration only comes around once every 150 years—make sure you're part of mountain history! 🏃💨

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📅 **WHEN:**

**Saturday, Aug 8:** 9 AM – 4 PM
**Sunday, Aug 9:** 11 AM – 4 PM

📍 **WHERE:** Shelton House | 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC

🌐 **MORE INFO:** www.shelton-house.org | 📧 [email protected]

07/30/2026

One week from Saturday!

05/01/2026

Beautiful blooms for the first day of the season! Come see us Thursday-Saturday from 10-3, or wander the ground whenever you please 🌸