News & Events


Thank you – High Country Tree Service!

December 29th, 2011 Photograph by:  Dan Bennett

Love our lights in downtown, then thank High Country Tree Service, Inc. for installing them, two years running…

High Country Tree Service offers total tree care and removal. Their services include: view pruning, tree removal, tree health improvement, and stump grinding. Click here for more information.

Twilight Tour Vendor Applications Ready!

November 15th, 2011 holly2

Come out and help us celebrate Twilight Tour…we have moved the festival into the daylight!

Applications are now downloadable, click here the logo for more information.

theophilus’ Special Halloween Surprise!

October 18th, 2011 Surprise time!

One of our downtown businesses has a special surprise in store for everyone at Halloweenfest!

Be on the look out…you never know who might be “hanging” around.

We sure hope you like it!

White Squirrel Counters Needed

October 17th, 2011 Small Squirrel Spotter

The annual White Squirrel count is coming up for the Fall. We need folks to walk our town and count squirrels while they forage for winter! There are 36 sectors within a 3 mile radius downtown. Each sector is small enough for a very easy walk, with varied terrains. Also, this is a great time to be outside during the beautiful Fall weather. Within Transylvania County there are approximately 1,000 white squirrels, so let’s make they are still out there!

Web Series Casting Call!

August 19th, 2011 Web Series Casting Call!

Did you miss the auditions last time…well here you go…one more time just for you! Do you love Brevard? Do you think Brevard is one of the coolest small towns in America?!? We are having a casting call for Transylvania County’s new, creative web series! Come tell your story, laugh with us, share your special talents! Be yourself, have fun, and tell us why you love Brevard and Transylvania County. Click on the image for more details and audition requirements.

Transylvania County is 150!

August 15th, 2011 newtc150

The Transylvania County 150th Birthday Celebration will begin at 10 am on Saturday, September 3rd on Main Street in downtown Brevard. The day’s many signature activities will run until 5 pm and will be followed by a special concert and fireworks extravaganza on the campus of Brevard College from 7 – 10 pm. Don’t forget to also check out the Farm Fair and Founders’ Day Fair too!

Downtown Open Late – Saturdays

June 15th, 2011 Too hot during the day?

Too hot during the day? Come out Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Eat out and stroll through your walkable downtown…make us your “after-dinner destination.” Check out the full listing of all businesses that are open late!

Assault on the Carolinas

March 25th, 2011 Check them out!

Saturday – April 9, 2011

More than 600 riders are expected to join the 12th Annual Assault on the Carolinas through the scenic mountains and valleys of North and South Carolina. This family-friendly event starts and finishes in downtown Brevard and includes three different course options to serve riders of all levels.

Check out our awesome Heart of Brevard member specials!

White Squirrel Festival Volunteers Needed!

March 22nd, 2011 Woody the White Squirrel

Want to help at the White Squirrel Festival or the Squirrel Box Derby? We need volunteers for the: Information Booth, Saturday Beer Garden **must be at least 21 years of age, Stage Support, T-shirt Sales, or the Squirrel Box Derby. Please contact the Heart of Brevard: 828.884.3278 or email.

Number 7 Arts 12th Anniversary Celebration

March 21st, 2011 number7

Please join Number 7 Arts – Fine Arts & Crafts Cooperative for their 12th Anniversary Celebration:

We’re Celebrating our 12th Anniversary! Please join us this Friday Evening 5pm-7pm March 25th 2011 at Number 7 Arts (12 East Main Street Brevard, NC) for our Anniversary Reception. Wine and Fine Refreshments will be served …and meet our artist members and volunteers.

St. Patrick’s Day Specials & Events

March 15th, 2011 happyStPatricks

The Heart of Brevard invites you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Brevard!

Check out the 1st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party on West Main Street – Participating Shops Open Late ~ Till 8pm. Don’t forget to check out other Downtown Business specials…Show Your Irish Pride, Get Your Green On!

Click here to view all specials and events!

White Squirrel Festival Vendor Applications

January 24th, 2011

Vendors:

The applications are available for download.
Festival Applications page will have the PDF applications.
Questions? Email me

FYI: All craft vendors – your items have to be hand-made.

Thanks!

America’s Coolest Small Towns

March 24th, 2010 Patriotic Elk at Courthouse

We are the Number One town in the South-East…good job!

Thanks to all who voted and to Budget Travel for having this competition.

Banff Mountain Film Festival

March 3rd, 2010 BanffLogo_001

Experience the adventure of adrenaline-packed action sports, mountain expeditions, remote cultures, and the world’s last great wild places – all brought to life on the big screen – when the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Brevard College’s Porter Center for Performing Arts Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19.

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