10th annual
Labor Day Weekend Saturday
Old L&N Depot and Historic Downtown Murphy, NC



Saturday, September 4, 2010 - Free Admission - 10:00 a.m. 'til 4:00 p.m.

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Guided Walking Tours


The Heritage Walk Tours
depart from the Old L&N Depot by the Hiwassee River

Enjoy an approximate 1.5 hour walking tour of historic sites throughout downtown Murphy,
taking in the sights and sounds of the past:

10:30 a.m. - Fort Butler Site & Pyramid Tour

12:30 p.m. - Harshaw Chapel & Cemetery Tour

2:30 p.m. - River Walk Tour

Official tour conductor: Mayor Bill Hughes / Tour Guide: Linda Hurd & volunteer Reenactors

Visit the Heritage Partners' SILENT AUCTION Tent
Opens at 10:00 a.m - Auction Closes at 3:00 p.m.
our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization appreciates your support of current and future projects

FREE FOR THE CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN, WHILE THEY LAST: PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE DELIGHTFUL STORY OF
"BECKY AND THE ROBBER OF BUCKHORN RIDGE," SET IN 1840 VALLEY TOWN. . .

Step inside the CABOOSE at the Old L&N Depot
Open 10:00 a.m 'til 4:00 p.m.
courtesy of the Valley River Model Railroad Club

See the Benton MacKaye Trail Association, Cherokee County Historical Museum,
and Cherokee County Arts Council Exhibits inside the Old L&N Depot

Come to the Henn Theatre on Tennessee Street
1:00 p.m. - The History of Appalachian Crafts
a grant funded presentation by the NC Humanities Council, sponsored by Friends of the Murphy Library

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Arts & Crafts Show


Applications deadlined August 14
for this year's show , and the grace
period has passed. If you'd like to get on our list for next year, please:

Click here
to contact the
Arts & Crafts Show
Coordinator

Arts & Crafts Show
10:00 a.m. 'til 4:00 p.m. at the Old L&N Depot Area by the Hiwassee River:

The Arts & Crafts show features original artwork and hand-made items for sale by over 30 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 10th annual Heritage Walk & Festival welcomes:

Dharma Artisans (Bob & Lynn Gill of Morganton, GA) - winners of the 2009 "Best of Show" award
Sawadee Pottery (Suda & Peter Goundry of Murphy, NC)
Theron Clore Photography
(of Murphy, NC)
Carolina Crafting (Jackie Jentzsch of Brasstown, NC)
Laurel Mountain Beadery
(Laurel Sheperd of Brasstown, NC)
Sweet & Sassy Creations (Joy Howington of Talking Rock GA)
Rock Hollow Crafts (Kim Nelson of Marble, NC)
Murphy Pottery (Roy Bamfield of Murphy, NC)
Appalachian Heritage Crafters (of Murphy, NC)
Baubles & Bangles by Susan (Susan Perry of Murphy, NC)
Creative Woodcarving (Lynn & Priscilla Richardson of Hayesville NC)
Pine Needle Creations (Carmen Haynes of Murphy, NC and Estero, FL)
Tina's Tie Dye
(Tina Rice of Epworth, GA)
Miss White Designs (Gail Nye White of NC and Maitland, FL)
Caring Hands Crochet (Karen Abernathy and Diane Martin of Blue Ridge, GA)
Misty Mountain Quilter's Guild (of Blairsville, GA)
Appleby Pottery (Debbie Appleby of Hayesville, NC)
Cherokee County Master Gardeners (of Murphy, NC)
Mountain Morning Craft Gallery (of Andrews, NC)
Rose Wood Creations
(Janice Rose of Murphy, NC)
Karol's Kountry Kitchen (Karol Marquette of Murphy, NC)
Dee Morton (of Murphy, NC and Sebastian, FL)
Just for Kids (Bonnie & Jerry Wilson of Blairsville, GA)
Collins Bee Farm (Teresa & Greg Collins of Brasstown, NC)
Three Sisters Country Shop
(Alicia Griffith of Cartersville, GA)
Southern Style
(Shawn Woody of Murphy NC)
Mountain Crafts (Judy & George Wilson of Brasstown NC)
Snowbird Mountain Crafts (Marilyn Green & Dean Hine of Murphy NC)
Jedidiah's Hand Hewn Wood Bowls (Jed Green of Murphy, NC)
Garden Artworks (Fred Jackson of Hayesville,NC)
William's Whimsies (William Hoyt of Murphy, NC)

Food Vendors
at the Old L&N Depot Area
Come hungry and ready for pulled pork BBQ, baby back ribs, smoked turkey, fried pies, cookies and brownies (Rib Country BBQ), Italian sausages on hoagies w/peppers & onions (Valley River Model Railroad Club), Vinny's Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Lemonade (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cherokee County), Boiled Peanuts & Pickles & maybe some Pickled Corn on the Cob (Bucky Rose), and more.

Come to the BIG hospitality tent and sit a spell!

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Musicians On Stage

The Bear Notes are returning
this year, along with a host
of talented local area musicians.


Mountain Song Stage
Coordinator


Mountain Song Stage
10:00 a.m. 'til 2:00 p.m. 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.

10:00 a.m. - John C. Campbell Folk School Cloggers

11:00 a.m. - Bear Notes (pictured left)

12:00 Noon - The Blessed Blend

1:00 p.m. - The Dirt Road Rascals

2:00 p.m. - Open for Jamming

Also 'round Cline's Corner: Visit the Cherokee County Master Gardeners,
the Cherokee County Senior Games/Silver Arts, the Valley River Humane Society (animal trailer coming),
the Unaka Community Development group, and the VA Hospital information booths.

Porch Pickers & Singers
at the Old L&N Depot
Walk the tours, shop the Arts & Crafts Show, and enjoy the sounds from the Old L&N Depot
side porch by the railroad cars throughout the day.

10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - Steve Jordan Band

11:00 a.m. - Bobbie Allen

12:00 Noon - Zach Kilmer & Ted Cooley

1:00 p.m. - Dale Michaels & Ralph Kesselburg

2:00 p.m. - Open for Jamming

3:00 p.m. - Steve Jordan Band

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Antique Tractor Show

Antique Tractor Show & Free Hay Wagon Rides
This year you'll find it behind the Old L&N Depot by the River Walk - Railroad Street Park

10:00 a.m. 'til 4:00 p.m.

Neat vintage tractors bring back memories of our agricultural heritage - and the children will love it.

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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. WE SUGGEST YOU PARK IN TOWN AND WALK TO ALL EVENTS- ENJOY!

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.