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West Jefferson’s Florence Thomas Art School carries on the legacy of one of Ashe County’s most talented artists.

Local crafter Becky Rose will be sharing the art of creating corn husk dolls at the Museum of Ashe County History. Join her on Saturday, January 18th from 11am - 1pm and learn all about this historic and practice creating a corn husk doll with your own hands.

This holiday season Tweetsie Railroad becomes a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights and an incredible evening train ride. Santa awaits in his gingerbread house, fun filled snow globes that you can play in, a live Christmas show and so much more!

On Friday, December 6th, from 5pm to 7pm, the “Arts District” of downtown West Jefferson will come alive with folks strolling the streets and getting in the holiday spirit. Galleries and shops will be decked out in their best holiday attire for the annual gallery crawl. You’ll enjoy displays, artwork and more.

Halloween is almost here and if you love to get spooked, head over to the Haunted Factory in West Jefferson!

The Ashe County Corn Maze in West Jefferson, NC, has quickly become a family tradition. It is a perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy.