The town of Sparta is home to events that draw in visitors from around the world!  View the 2022 Sparta NC Top Festivals and Events:

JUNE

• Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
  June 3-4, Sparta
  The Blue Ridge Fiber Fest brings together farmer, vendors and fiber artists for a celebration of the fiber arts. Dozens of classes will be available - knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, basket marking and more. Demonstrations will include both traditional and modern fiber techniques as well as farming operations.

JULY

• Fourth of July Celebration
  July 2-4, Sparta
  Enjoy an old-fashioned hometown parade July 2at 2pm on Main Street. Fireworks will follow on July 4th at dark.
  
  
• Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention
  July TBA, Sparta
  On Friday night and during the day Saturday, the audience will see and hear a variety of bands and individual contestants who come to the stage when they are ready to play, in no particular order.  You never know who's coming next! The Saturday night show is 100 percent hot pickin' bands.

SEPTEMBER

• Mountain Heritage Festival
  September 17, Sparta
  Vendors line historic Main Street, Sparta, NC, in celebration of our rich mountain heritage, offering local and regional handmade and homemade arts and crafts.  Find a wide range of foods and enjoy music and dance throughout the day at the Main Street Stage.

NOVEMBER

• Christmas Parade
  November 26, Sparta
  Enjoy an old-fashioned hometown parade.  
  
  

ONGOING EVENTS

• Music on Main
  TBA, Sparta NC
  Listen to live music.  Bring a chair for music at some locations For more information: Click HERE
  
  
• Saturdays in the Park
  Saturdays May-August, Sparta NC
  Live outdoor music - bring a chair or blanket! For more information: Click HERE
  
  
• And the Beat Goes On
  TBA, Sparta NC
  An indoor live music series that showcases the art of songwriting by featuring known and less familiar singer/songwriters who demonstrate the unique emotional power of song.