annual event
Labor Day Weekend
All Events in Historic Downtown Murphy, NC

10th annual coming
Saturday, September 4, 2010

Free Admission
10am-4pm

celebrating the history, artistry and craftsmanship, music, and agricultural heritage of Cherokee County- North Carolina's first, last and finest place to be.

The Heritage Walk Tours
depart from the Old L&N Depot by the Hiwassee River
Enjoy a walking tour of historic sites throughout downtown Murphy, taking in the sights and sounds of the past. And, The Murphy River Walk now connects Konehete Park with the historic downtown, running from Konehete Park all the way in to the Old L&N Depot. Tour schedules to be announced.

Food Vendors

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for application-
print & send
by August 14

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to contact the
Arts & Crafts Show
Coordinator

Arts & Crafts Show
Old L&N Depot Area by the Hiwassee River:
The Arts & Crafts show features original artwork and hand-made items for sale by local and regional area artisans. For your yourself or a friend or family member, how sweet to find unique things from our talented artisans you just can't find anywhere else. Bring your gift list, and create smiles for yourself and those you love!

The 9th annual Heritage Walk & Festival welcomed the following artists & crafters -
congrats to Dharma Artisans for "Best of Show 2009":

Dharma Artisans (Bob & Lynn Gill, Morganton GA); Mountain Morning Craft Gallery (Andrews NC); Wildlife Plasties (Don & Cheryl Harding, Murphy, NC); Sawadee Pottery (Suda & Peter Goundry, Murphy NC); Carolina Beauty (Bobbie Allen, Murphy NC); Appleby Pottery (Debbie Appleby, Hayesville NC); Eden's Gems (Karen S. Hollenbeck, Murphy NC); Sherrill's Shirt Savers (Sherrill Knighton, Blairsville GA); Theron Clore Photography (Murphy NC); Carolina Crafting (Jackie Jentzsch, Murphy NC); J & J Jewelry (Joy Howington and Jenny Young, Talking Rock GA); Ronne Barton (Murphy NC); Howard Arrowood (Murphy NC); A Memory Captured (Tim Griffin, Morganton GA); All Dolled Up (Gale Sicard, Lexington NC); Rock Hollow Crafts (Kim Nelson, Marble NC); Murphy Pottery (Roy Bamfield, Murphy NC); Gunter Family Crafts (Wanda Gunter, Marietta GA); Williams Whimsies (William Hoyt, Murphy NC); Eye Of The Wood (Alex Peers, Warne NC), Bangles and Baubles by Susan (Susan Perry of Murphy NC), Creative Woodcarving (Lynn & Priscilla Richardson of Hayesville NC), Cabin Fever Krafts (Michael Coffey of Murphy NC),Claire Creations (Claire Groff of Murphy NC), Beyond the Lens-Photographic Expressions by Lorraine Cook (of Murphy NC), Collins Bee Farm (Greg Collins of Murphy NC), Janet Fillyaw (of Murphy NC), Simplygourds & Whimsical Felt (Libby Whitmire of Candler, NC), Pine Needle Creations (Carmen Haynes of Murphy, NC and Estero, FL), and artist Richard Greene (of Murphy, NC).

Food Vendors
Old L&N Depot Area by the Hiwassee River
Come hungry and ready for pulled pork BBQ, baby back ribs, smoked turkey, Italian sausages w/peppers & onions, grilled burgers and dogs, funnel cakes, fresh lemonade, boiled peanuts, shaved ices, baked goods, ice cream, and and other tasty treats! Can't decide? Take home supper too!

Musicians On Stage

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Contact the
Mountain Song Stage
Coordinator

Mountain Song Stage
In town at Cline's Corner - Valley River Avenue & Hickory Street
Accomplished and delightful musicians all, the magical harmonies and instrumentation these talented people bring to the festival stage are just wonderful. From banjos to bag pipes and all the strings in between, you'll enjoy the traditional sounds of our mountain music heritage. And, watch for the return of the Heritage Cloggers too.

And. . .elsewhere in the historic downtown:

Museum Heritage Day
The Cherokee County Historical Museum celebrates its annual Heritage Day with exhibits and special events. Be sure to stop by the Museum, next to the Courthouse on Peachtree Street in historic downtown Murphy.

Farmers Market
A growing season every Saturday event, you'll find locally grown produce, plants and more in the pocket parks, right in the center of town. Local area crafters who are regulars at the weekly Farmers Market in town will also be there.

Enjoy the charming shops and eateries in historic downtown Murphy while you're here - it's great to support our local small business owners who offer what can't be found elsewhere. It's a 4-block area easy to walk, and sure to please!

Return Home
Heritage Partners

Directions: from the 4-lane (64/74/129/19) turn at McDonalds onto Hiwassee Street and follow over the Hiwassee River bridge to the Old L&N Depot on your left and the town center ahead.

Travel and Visitors Info : Visit the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center
Located in the farthest western corner of NC, Murphy is an approximate 2-hour drive from the Asheville, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Chattanooga areas. We're also close (like 20-30 minutes) to the charming mountain towns of Andrews, Brasstown/Warne and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville and Blue Ridge GA; and Copper Hill/Ducktown TN.