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Sparta NC Top Festivals and Events


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.