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Are you an antique fan? Then don’t miss The 5th Annual Ashe County Olde Time Antiques and Collectibles Fair, happening on Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th. The fair will be taking place throughout the beautiful streets of historic downtown West Jefferson. Since its inception, this fun festival-like fair has grown to include over 75 vendors. You’ll be able to browse for treasures such as vintage furniture, coins, glassware, quilts, refurbished antiques, pottery, primitives, silver vintage signage, and much, much more. Besides hunting for collectibles, you’ll be able to enjoy live music provided by an array of bluegrass and other types of regional and local acts, so you may want to bring a chair! Different food venders will be offering kettle corn, funnel cakes and other fun fare. The Jefferson Farmers Market will also be participating in the event, along with local businesses and restaurants. What a great way to enjoy an early fall weekend!

No home captures the spirit of mountain living more than a log cabin home! What’s more, Western-style homes built with massive Engelman Spruce logs, produced in Canada. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers total seclusion with a creek and seasonal views. It also adjoins North Carolina State Game Lands and is just 15 minutes from West Jefferson!

Mark your calendars! The Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival, a beloved fall tradition for many families, is fast approaching, beginning September 23rd and running through October 31st on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Soak up the relaxed splendor of mountain living in this immaculate 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath estate-style home tucked away on 19 private acres with mountain views, woodlands, and a majestic rushing creek.

Calling all lovers of reading and writing! As summer slowly fades into fall, welcome the new season with On the Same Page Literary Festival, to be held on September 13th-17th in West Jefferson. An impressive line-up of authors includes Georgann Eubanks, Jeremy Hawkins, Charlie Lovett, Diane Chamberlain, Sarah Shaber, and Darnell Arnout, Kevin Morgan Watson, to name a few.

One of the first things you’ll notice as you drive the Blue Ridge Parkway toward West Jefferson is arresting Mount Jefferson. Towering more than 1,600 feet above the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountain landscape, this iconic mountain reaches 4700 feet in elevation. Mount Jefferson is a treasured national natural landmark with a rich history. What better way to discover the rugged natural beauty of the High Country than to take a one on one of the mountain areas five hiking trails that offer a glimpse into the rare geology and plants native to the area. Hiking trails range from a child-friendly TRACK trail to a strenuous scramble along the mountain’s ridgeline. You’ll enjoy incredible scenic vistas and be able to escape the summer heat at the areas picnic grounds with shelter that offer cool temperatures and breezes.