The beloved White Squirrel Weekend combines a stellar live music line-up, a smorgasbord of tasty offerings from vendors and local craft breweries and an assortment of treasures from craft & retail vendors into one fantastic event.

Celebrate Independence Day with Shindig on Main July 4, 2025 | Starting at 12 PM | Downtown Brevard Celebrate Independence Day in the heart of downtown Brevard with Shindig on Main, a vibrant, family-friendly event beginning at 12 PM on Friday, July 4. This year’s festivities will include the Transylvania Cruisers Classic Auto Show, a […]

Join us for the fifth annual Brevard Plein Air Festival — a week-long celebration of live painting, local landmarks, and creative energy right here in Transylvania County. What’s plein air? It simply means “painting outside.” Throughout the week, you'll see artists set up their easels all over the county — from downtown sidewalks and favorite […]

Experience the exclusive unveiling of exceptional artwork at the Fifth Annual Brevard Plein Air Festival’s Patron Preview Party, held at the historic Trust Center located at 67 West Main Street, Brevard, NC. This ticketed event offers art enthusiasts and collectors the first glimpse of the competition’s finest pieces, curated by thirty talented artists from across […]

As part of our annual Brevard Plein Air Festival, we’re hosting a fall Makers Market Street Festival. This market aims to celebrate our local creators and will run alongside the Brevard Plein Air Wet Paint Show & Sale, with food vendors, live music, and incredible craft and artistry available for purchase! The Wet Paint Show […]

Count Dracula may not live full-time in Transylvania County, but we’re pretty sure he clears his schedule every year for Heart of Brevard’s Halloweenfest! Held annually on the Saturday before Halloween in downtown Brevard, this fangtastic celebration is packed with FREE family-friendly fun. Enjoy bounce houses, our beloved costume competition and parade, the Magic Book […]

Heart of Brevard’s Light Up the Night tree lighting celebration brings the magic of the season to downtown Brevard! This festive community tradition transforms downtown into a sparkling winter wonderland, complete with twinkling lights, glowing snowflakes, and beautifully decorated storefronts. Gather with family and friends for the official tree-lighting ceremony, and enjoy live music, holiday […]