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Rock The Smokies - Dollywood
2025-08-23 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Dollywood, 2700 Dollywood Theme Park, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863, United States
Dollywood’s Rock the Smokies provides an inspirational way to put an exclamation point on the end of summer. Rock the Smokies features headline performances in Celebrity Theater and several other contemporary Christian artists performing on stages throughout the park.
This year, you will get to worship with Zach Williams, Skillet, Jamie MacDonald, Alexander Pappas, Micah Christopher, Ivey Asher and Sansone!

TICKETS

Ivan Parker - Cherryville, NC
2025-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Shady Grove Baptist Church, 3240 Tryon Courthouse Rd, Cherryville, NC
Ivan Parker will be at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Cherryville, NC on Sunday, August 31 at 10:00AM.
Open to the Public. Love Offering Event.

Car Show - Asheville, NC
2025-09-04 08:00 - 17:00 | New Bridge Baptist Church, 199 Elkwood Avenue, Asheville, NC
6th Annual Car Show featuring Live Gospel Music, Food and Awards. (All Proceeds benefit our Veterans Banquet to be held this year on November 8).

Healthy Relationships with God, Others and Ourselves - Clyde, NC
2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Longs Chapel, 133 Old Clyde Road, Clyde, NC
Women2Women invites you to join us on September 6, at 10:00 am, for our fall women’s wellness workshop: Healthy Relationships with God, Others and Ourselves.
Our speaker is Christian Women’s Life Coach Laura Greer. Pre-registration and payment are required. A midday lunch is included in your registration fee of registration fee of $20 (cash or check)/$23 (online). For more details and to register, go to LongsChapel.com/Events. Register by Sunday, August 24.

Bless That Wonderful Name Singing - Candler, NC
2025-09-07 11:00 - 13:30 | Edgewood Baptist Church, 61 Moody Ave, Candler, NC, 28715
Bless That Wonderful Name Singing at Edgewood Baptist Church in Candler, NC.
September 7 at 11 o’clock lunch will follow

FaithFest 2025 - SOLD OUT
2025-09-12 12:00 - 2025-09-13 23:00 | FaithFest Events Complex, 1600 Industrial Dr., Wilkesboro, NC, 28697, United States
SOLD OUT EVENT
Join us in Wilkesboro, NC for FaithFest 2025 on Friday-Saturday, Sept 12-13, 2025. Enjoy music from some of your favorite Christian artists, great food, and fun activities for the whole family. You’ll hear: Zach Williams, Josiah Queen, Terrian, Phil Wickham, Ben Fuller, Charity Gayle, Cochran & Co., Leanna Crawford and Jason Crabb all in one-jam packed, faith-filled weekend! Greg Laurie will be presenting the Gospel both Friday and Saturday!

Trinity Fellowship Church Block Party - Greer, SC
2025-09-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Trinity Fellowship Church, 3610 Brushy Creek Road, Greer, SC
Join us for a day of free food and fun for the whole family! We will have inflatables, giveaways, and more! You don’t want to miss it!

Community Connect - Knoxville, TN
2025-09-21 10:30 - 16:00 | Eastwood Baptist Church, 2808 French Broad Lane, Knoxville, TN
Everyone welcome. Fun, food, and fellowship. Car show:come show your car. Bounce house: fun for the kids. Yard games: fun for all ages. Free lunch for everyone at Eastwood Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN!

Sacred Songs with Wake Forest Music Scholars - Clemmons, NC
2025-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Clemmons United Methodist Church, 3700 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC
Sacred Songs, featuring Wake Forest Music Scholars
4 p.m. October 5
Enjoy an afternoon of sacred solo and choral music, featuring some of the finest voices
from Wake Forest University’s Presidential Music Scholars and other talented singers,
with Lauren Winkelman at the piano. Bring your family and friends, free to all!

PINK Retreat - Gastonia, NC
2025-09-26 08:00 - 2025-09-27 17:00 | First Assembly in Gastonia, 777 S Myrtle School Road, Gastonia, NC, 28715
This is a statewide event where Ladies will come together to worship the KING! Featuring a very special speaker Tara Lee Cobble, Host of The Bible Recap. This event can be found at wnccog.org. Registration is $75.00, this is a two day event September 26 and 27th. Tara Lee Cobble will be speaking on Saturday the 27th!!

Prayer Vigil for Hurricane Helene - Spruce Pine, NC
2025-09-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Lower Street Pocket Park, Locust Street, Spruce Pine, NC
A Prayer Vigil to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene & its’ devastating effects on our area. A time of prayer, remembrance, thanksgiving, & worship music will be held at the pocket park on Lower Street in Spruce Pine, NC. This will be Saturday, September 27th at 8:00 a.m.

6th Annual Retro Car Show & Then Some - Greer, SC
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Peoples Baptist Church, 310 Victor Ave Ext, Greer, SC
Fun filled day of cars, trucks, food and entertainment!
Join us for a day of fun, food and fellowship.
Free to Attend!
Only $25 if you would like to enter a vehicle.
1st 25 registered vehicles receive a case of soda!
Car registration will be from 10am-11am.
Unique trophies for winners!
Lunch: Chicken Tenders, Fries & a Drink for $8! Can’t beat that price anywhere!
Bake Sale – YUM to the next degree!
Cars, trucks, bikes and more…all shined up and ready for you to stare

Polk County Strong Fair - Mill Spring, NC
2025-09-27 10:00 - 21:00 | Polk County Middle School, 321 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring, NC
This all-day event will feature: A barbecue fundraiser , Fashion Show with local boutiques A vendor market with small businesses and artisans Live music including the Liberty boys gospel quartet and entertainment throughout the day Children’s activities, raffles, and car show Stories of strength and hope from our community
All proceeds go to the Polk County Baptist Association’s disaster relief fund, helping families in Polk County and surrounding areas recover from Hurricane Helene.

Grandparenting Matters - Gastonia, NC
2025-10-01 08:30 - 15:00 | Legacy Church – Gastonia, 2316 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC
Grandparenting Matters is a one day seminar designed to encourage, equip, and empower grandparents to embrace their God-given role with purpose and passion. Whether you’re a seasoned grandparent or just stepping into this new chapter, this event offers practical wisdom and biblical insights to help you make a lasting spiritual impact on your grandchildren’s lives.

Craft Fair - Asheville, NC
2025-10-04 09:00 - 15:00 | New Bridge Baptist Church, 199 Elkwood Avenue, Asheville, NC
Craft Fair held inside Newbridge Fellowship Hall – all items completely handcrafted by local artisans.

Big Daddy Weave, Megan Woods, David Leonard - Kannapolis, NC
2025-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Kannapolis Performing Arts Center, 415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Kannapolis, NC
Join Big Daddy Weave, Megan Woods, and David Leonard for an evening of vibrant worship and intimate storytelling, crafting a space for faith, renewal, and connection. Whether you’re drawn by the soul‑stirring ballads, worship anthems, or the warm camaraderie of the live performance, this concert promises to speak to both the heart and the spirit.

A Night of Worship with Matt Papa - Hickory, NC
2025-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3710 N Center Street, Hickory, NC
Join us at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church for an evening filled with soul-stirring music and heartfelt praise. Get ready to experience the powerful lyrics and melodies of Matt Papa as we come together to lift our voices in worship. Doors will open at 6:15 pm if you purchase an early entry ticket, and 6:30 pm for a general admission ticket. We hope you can join us!

A Night in Bethlehem-Live Nativity - Marion, NC
2025-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Grace Baptist Church, 930 Shady Lane, Marion, NC, 28751
A Night in Bethlehem-Live Nativity
Join us in celebrating the joy of the season. Witness the story of Christ Birth come to life at A Night in Bethlehem – Live Nativity. The first weekend in December you can enjoy Hayrides, live animals, free hot chocolate and popcorn! This is a walk through nativity but golf carts will be available for those that need them.

Hope Women's Center 5K WalkRun For Life - Pickens, SC
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Pickens Doodle Trail, 415 E Cedar Rock St., Pickens, SC
Our annual Walk For Life 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This is a timed race starting and finishing at Doodle Park in Pickens, SC. The race will be ran on a Certified Course. The 5K Run/Walk is family friendly for all ages and a great way to involve your family in supporting the sanctity of life!
We are a pregnancy care center serving families in Pickens County and surrounding areas during and after pregnancy. We believe that life begins at conception and that salvation

Mountain Glory Festival - Marion, NC
2025-10-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Marion, Main Street, 28752
Each year, the Mountain Glory Festival brings the streets of Marion to life with live music, handcrafted artwork, delicious food, and family fun. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
2025 Mountain Glory Entertainment
City Stage – North Main Street
11:00 AM – Greg Conley
12:00 Noon – Addie’s Chapel Gospel Choir
2:00 PM – Das Oompapas
Family Stage – Courthouse Lawn
10:00AM – Little Miss McDowell, Valerie Foster
10:30AM – The Dance Box
11:30AM – Le Petit Dance Studio
12:30PM – Above the Barre Dance Academy
1:30PM – Best Dressed Pet Contest
2:00PM – The Young Bohemians Youth String Band
3:00PM – McDowell High Titan Chorus
Craft Vendors
Browse booths showcasing handcrafted items, including pottery, jewelry, woodwork, and textiles by talented artisans.
Kid-Friendly Fun
Kids can enjoy games, inflatables, face painting, and activities throughout the downtown area. McDowell Tech Community College hosts a kids area on the Courthouse Lawn with spin art, a fishing booth, and make your own tutu.
To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/mtngloryfestival

Burke County Day for Life Fun Run - Morganton, NC
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Burkemont Baptist Church, 4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC, 28655

Crosslink Pumpkin Patch - Connelly Springs, NC
2025-10-11 12:00 - 2025-10-31 20:00 | Crosslink Pumpkin Patch, 400 Malcolm Blvd, Connelly Springs, NC
We have started our pumkin patch back at Crosslink Church in Connelly Springs NC. We are using all proceeds to help with our missions. We are open Monday through Saturday 12 to 8 and Sunday 12 to 4.

Willie Mason and Friends Gospel Choir at CUMC - Clemmons, NC
2025-10-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Clemmons United Methodist Church, 3700 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC
Willie Mason and Friends -October 12 –
Get ready to raise the roof at CUMC with this dynamic gospel choir from Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. These singers “who love the Lord and each other” have uplifted congregations across Winston-Salem with their joyful, spirit-filled music since 2008! Free and open to all!
Join us for other Community Concerts each Sunday in October at Clemmons United Methodist Church.October 19, Dr. Timothy Olsen, acclaimed pianist • October 26, 3:16 Philharmonics

Sunday Evening Singing - Shelby, NC
2025-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Crest High School Auditorium, 800 Old Boiling Springs Rd, Shelby, NC
From the Heart, Arvie & Bunny, Mason Cole, Lindy Bryson, and Kevin Dedmon. The cost of admission is a donation, and all proceeds will support Crest High School students.

Open House of the North Carolina Baptist on Mission Spruce Pine Rebuild Center - Spruce Pine, NC
2025-10-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Spruce Pine Baptist on Mission Center Rebuild Center, 308 Harris Street, Spruce Pine, NC
October 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the old Deyton Elementary School Building, 308 Harris Street, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. It has been renovated to house and feed groups that come to the area to help in the rebuilding of the community.

Anne of Green Gables - Gastonia, NC
2025-10-17 18:00 - 2025-10-18 20:00 | Gaston Christian School, 1625 Lowell Bethesda Rd, Gastonia, NC
When the aging brother and sister, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they get more than they bargain for. Due to a mix-up, they are instead left with 11-year-old Anne Shirley. Over the course of six years, this romantic, hot-headed, and energetic girl wins their hearts and turns the stodgy, rural Canadian community into a bright world of “kindred spirits.” This swift yet theatrical adaptation of the classic novel is a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

Gaston Christian School Presents: Anne of Green Gables
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Gaston Christian School, 1625 Lowell Bethesda Rd, Gastonia, NC
Join the Gaston Christian School Fine Arts Department for their presentation of the 1908 Lucy Maud Montgomery novel, “Anne of Green Gables”.
When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they get more than they bargain for. Due to a mix-up, they are instead left with 11-year-old Anne Shirley. Over the course of six years, this romantic, hot-headed, and energetic girl wins their hearts and turns the stodgy, rural Canadian community into a bright world of “kindred spirits.” This swift yet theatrical adaptation of the classic novel is an all-ages crowd-pleaser.

CROWDER: Grace & Glory Tour - Knoxville, TN
2025-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States
CROWDER presents The Grace and Glory Tour featuring Passion Music, Louie Giglio, plus Kari Jobe Carnes & Cody Carnes.
It’s going to be a powerful night, bringing songs that have shaped worship movements, like “Grave Robber,” “Glorious Day,” and “The Blessing.” Whether you need a reminder of grace or a moment to soak in His presence, this is where it happens.

Flourish Ladies Retreat - Abingdon, VA
2025-10-18 16:00 - 2025-10-19 12:00 | Highlands Fellowship – Abingdon, 22417 Watauga Road, Abingdon, VA
Get ready to experience your God encounter with dynamic Praise, Worship, Ministry, and Prayer.
Saturday will start at 1:00 with praise and worship, followered by a powerful message presented by Veronica McGlothlin, of Dove Song Ministries. Light refreshments at 4:00
As evening falls we will gather at the beautiful Nicewonder Farms/Vineyards for fellowship.
Sunday start your day with a devo, focusing on wellness of the mind, body and spirit, lead by Linda Stollings
