April - May Events
April 24 - Art of Brevard Gallery Walk. Seven art galleries along
with several "art spots" and area restaurants are open from 5-9.
May 16 - Annual Monarch Butterfly Release and Open House at Monarch Natural Healing
May 16 - International Migratory Bird Celebration - Cradle of Forestry. Bird walks, family oriented activities.
May 19 - Bag Lunch at the Transylvania County Library. "Under the Influence: A Southern Appalachian History"
May 23-24- 6th Annual White Squirrel Festival. This two day festival
was voted the Best Spring Music Festival in WNC for 2008 by the
Asheville Citzens Times News Poll and was designated as a Top 20 Event
for May 2009 by the Southeastern Tourism Society.
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Brevard is situated in western North Carolina, about a 45 minute drive from the Asheville Regional Airport, or about an hour from South Carolina's Greenville/Spartanburg Airport. No mater "how" you get here, people find their way to Brevard for lots of different reasons. For many, it's the quieter mountain lifestyle that you can only find in a small town like Brevard. It's the kind of place that makes you feel right at home; where you can walk down Main Street and count on a smile and plenty of friendly conversation.
Brevard has also earned its reputation for the spectacular scenery and is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. The city is located in the heart of Transylvania County - aptly nicknamed, "Land of Waterfalls" because of the over 260
waterfalls that dot the landscape here, making it a beautiful and often dramatic backdrop for
hiking,
mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking. Whether you are looking for trails for
horse back riding, a heart
pounding hike, or a pleasant walk among the native laurels and
evergreens, you are sure to find it here. Over 50% of the land in Transylvania County is dedicated to the National Forest, including the
Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, and
Gorges State Park and each of them offer their own unique experience.
Our mountain streams and rivers also offer up some of the country's best and most scenic
fly fishing. The
French Broad River,
Davidson River,
East Fork French Broad, and
West Fork French Broad are just a few of the spots have fisherman from across the country hooked on the area.
For others, the Brevard area is special because of our unique
white squirrel. Not to be confused with the albino squirrel, legend has it that these unique and protected furry creatures first escaped from an overturned carnival truck some time in 1949 and eventually found their way into the wild here in Transylvania County. Visit us in May and you'll spot more than a few at the annual
White Squirrel Festival. 
Still others enjoy the rich arts and entertainment choices. Among them is the famed
Brevard Music Center. At the
Brevard College,
Blue Ridge Community College, the County's brand new 35,000 square foot public library, and the variety of art galleries.
For most people, though, especially those who are discovering Brevard for the first time, it's the small town charm that makes this place so special. All you have to do is take a walk down Main Street and you'll be greeted with a smile and friendly conversation. With the vast array of outdoor activities, entertainment options, shopping, sight seeing and dining out, there are plenty of things to do here. But Brevard it's also the kind of place where you can enjoy year round southern hospitality, four distinct but gentle seasons, and a more relaxed mountain lifestyle.
Whether you are interested in relocating or simply looking for a vacation get-away in the mountains, we invite you to experience the Brevard area for yourself. Come for a visit and you might find that you never want to leave.
Want to learn more?
RECREATION AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES www.mtbikewnc.com/trailheads/dupont.html www.hikewnc.info/ www.blueridgeparkwayusa.com/BRAsheville.htm www.ncwildlife.org/ www.dupontforest.com www.cs.unca.edu/nfsncwww.ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/gorg/home.html www.cradleofforestry.com/ www.brevard.edu/www.blueridge.edu THINGS TO DO www.brevardmusic.org www.flatrockplayhouse.org www.brevardnc.org www.blitmore.com www.earthshinemtnlodge.com
LOCAL ART GALLERIES
www.redwolfgallerync.comwww.dergara.comwww.bluewoodgallery.comwww.drewdeanegallery.com For a complete listing of area artists and studios visit the Transylvania County Arts Council at
www.tcarts.org
GOOD EATS www.blueridgegrown.com/markets.htm www.poppiesmarket.com/ McCall Farm
Farm fresh vegetables. Sweet corn straight from the field.
Located in Penrose on Crab Creek Rd. 828-884-4054
COUNTY GOVERNMENT FACTS AND FIGURES www.transylvaniacounty.org/
PLACES TO STAY Pisgah Inn The Partridge Nest Hampton Inn Brevard
800 Forest Gate Center Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28768
Tel: 1-828-883-4800
Fax: 1-828-877-5884
Holiday Inn Express
1570 Asheville Hwy.
Brevard, NC 28712
Hotel Reservations: 1 888 HOLIDAY (888-465-4329)
Hotel Front Desk: 1-828-862-8900
Cabin rentals, camping-cabins, rv & tent campground:
http://www.headwatersoutfitters.com/adventure_village.html
TENNIS & FITNESS
Brevard Racquet Club
MEDICAL Transylvania Community Hospital
Pardee Hospital
Mission Hospital Park Ridge Hospital
