Upcoming Events
Open Forge at Night Owl
Come see us anytime between 4-8pm to make your own horseshoe knife. Only $30 per person, each session only takes approximately 30 minutes, no need to sign up, ages 8 and up. Due to scheduling conflict we've had to cancel this month's "Get Hammered", we apologize for any inconvenience. Shoot us a message for additional information.
*Limit 2 people per 30 minute class session.
Get Hammered
Do you know where you’ll be April 27th from 6 - 10pm? We do, and it’d be a lot cooler if you came too! We’ll be at Night Owl’s first Get Hammered Saturday of 2024!
Come hang out at your local blacksmith shop with us while we rock with The Ruff’tons, and chow down on delicious Carolina-style & New York-style dawgs from Jakey Dawgs. We’ll be offering hands-on Blacksmith Demos from our favorite Forged In Fire Champion, Ice Cold Beer, Yummy Wine, the greatest company around, and so much more!
Food Art & Brew Friday
A collaboration of local businesses, artists and other area residents to provide entertainment and access to the arts while increasing the vitality and visibility of the Off Main Business District on a monthly basis. Come out and enjoy live art exhibits, live music, food & brew!
Custom Knife Class
FULL: This 8 hour class includes lunch from Main Street Market in Rutherfordton! As always, class sizes are limited to ensure that you receive a unique hand's on experience. You leave with a finished blade on the day of your class! Check availability here.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
FULL: This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
FULL: This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
WNC Bigfoot Festival
For years, Bigfoot 911 has explored the Mountains of Western North Carolina and beyond searching for the illusive Bigfoot. After several close encounters with Sasquatch, the non-profit group was inspired to hold the first WNC Bigfoot Festival in 2018 for believers and non-believers alike in the group’s hometown of Marion, N.C.
During the first three WNC Bigfoot festivals, more than 70,000 people enjoyed Bigfoot activities, educational panels and more. Whether you’re interested in learning more about the mysterious creature, trying food inspired by Sasquatch, or you want to try your hand at the Bigfoot Calling Contest, there’s something for everyone planned during the 2024 WNC Bigfoot Festival.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
Foxfire Blacksmithing Hammer-In
Join us for this community event for both blacksmiths and the general public! Walk through the Foxfire Museum and visit with blacksmiths from throughout Southern Appalachia. Learn about the craft and artistry behind smithing and maybe even try it out! No registration required; admission to event included with general admission to the museum.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
Denton Farmpark Threshers' Reunion
The LARGEST Antique Tractor and Engine Show in the Southeastern US!
Home of the Handy Dandy Railroad!
July 2nd – 6th 2024
Food Art & Brew Friday
A collaboration of local businesses, artists and other area residents to provide entertainment and access to the arts while increasing the vitality and visibility of the Off Main Business District on a monthly basis. Come out and enjoy live art exhibits, live music, food & brew!
Food Art & Brew Friday
A collaboration of local businesses, artists and other area residents to provide entertainment and access to the arts while increasing the vitality and visibility of the Off Main Business District on a monthly basis. Come out and enjoy live art exhibits, live music, food & brew!
Night Owl at The Cleveland County Fair ‘24
Come see us at the Cleveland County Fair! We will be performing live demonstrations and will have inventory available for purchase. Purchase tickets at the gate or get them online here. For more information visit the fair’s website at http://www.clevelandcountyfair.com/ .
Food Art & Brew Friday
A collaboration of local businesses, artists and other area residents to provide entertainment and access to the arts while increasing the vitality and visibility of the Off Main Business District on a monthly basis. Come out and enjoy live art exhibits, live music, food & brew!
Hartsquare 39th Living History Festival
To enter Hart Square Village on festival day is to enter the early 1800s. Hart Square bustles with over three hundred knowledgeable artisans and historic demonstrators dressed in period clothing. Our artisans truly bring the village to life by sharing the craftsmanship and subsistence of Carolina's pioneers. Visitors will witness everything from flax making, cotton baling, and tinsmithing to apple butter making and the sweet sounds of old time music.
Hart Square Village is the nation's largest collection of historic log structures. On festival day, all 103 historic structures will be open!
North Carolina artist Bob Timberlake says, "I've visited Colonial Williamsburg, almost grew up in Old Salem, and I've seen other restored places all over North America, and nothing compares with Hart Square Village just south of Hickory."
We boast the most talented and authentic demonstrators in the country and know you will agree with us when you join us at the 37th Annual Living History Festival.
Saturday October 22nd, 2022 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets are $45 a person (capacity: 3,000)
Children 12 and under are free
This is a rain or shine event
*A Membership is not required to purchase event tickets.
More info available here.
Denton Farmpark County Christmas Train
The Christmas Train was started in 2009 when the Loflin Family had an idea to share the true meaning of Christmas with the community and have a place loved ones can come out and create memories with their family.
When you arrive to the Denton FarmPark for the Country Christmas Train you get to walk down the lighted candy cane path to the train station where we have a live Santa for families to take pictures. You can then get on the Handy Dandy RailRoad and take a ride around our mile in a half track and see some Christmas lights and see a short movie about the True meaning of Christmas. Along the ride you will also see a live nativity scene, Dedication to the military, and even Elves for the children. When you finish the train ride stop by the Gingerbread house to see Laramie’s Cakery for fresh baked goods and gingerbread cookies being made in front of you. Continue down the lighted pathway to see the Grist Mill, a petting zoo, Horse drawn carriage rides, General store, Radio Museum, Church, Shoe shop, Gas station, Myres car shop, Doll Museum, and Coke Museum. We will Have Rides for the kids to enjoy like a Farris Wheel, Swinging tubs, and more. After you see the tiny Christmas village with all the lights, Vendors, and interesting Historical artifacts you can get a tram ride down to the plantation. At the Plantation you will see what life was like a Long time ago. See the Black Smith working in his shop, the plantation house and how people lived and cooked, in the sleeping quarters see how to make how to make candles. When your done, ride the tram back to modern times and follow the path to the Craft barn and finish your night out with some good food and many crafts inside before you head back home!
*We will be adding some things to the Country Christmas train event this year, more vendors, new lights added around the park, and the Adaline Loftin Cabin will now be open near the plantation.
* Gates open @ 4:30, Ticket sales STOP at 8:30 and the Park Closes 30 minutes after the last train ride.
The Goodson Family
Prices:
Santa Pictures– 2 pictures for $15.00 – CASH ONLY. No cell phones allowed outside pocket or pocketbook in the Santa house. Additional photos can be purchased. * It free to just visit with Santa but phones wont be allowed to be out.
Tickets Sales End at 8:30PM !
*Admission includes: Parking, 1 train ride ($10 value), access to all buildings and museums along the lighted pathway, unlimited tram rides to the plantation and back to the village, demonstration viewing, and live entertainment. All other activates (including rides) and shopping are controlled by individual venders and charged accordingly.
Adults: $20
Children 5-11: $6
Children 4 and under are FREE
Groups of 15 or more takes $3 off each adult ticket. * If you Buy in advance, the discount is $5 off each adult in a group of 15 or more!
More info at link below:
https://dentonfarmpark.com/country-christmas-train/
Denton Farmpark County Christmas Train
The Christmas Train was started in 2009 when the Loflin Family had an idea to share the true meaning of Christmas with the community and have a place loved ones can come out and create memories with their family.
When you arrive to the Denton FarmPark for the Country Christmas Train you get to walk down the lighted candy cane path to the train station where we have a live Santa for families to take pictures. You can then get on the Handy Dandy RailRoad and take a ride around our mile in a half track and see some Christmas lights and see a short movie about the True meaning of Christmas. Along the ride you will also see a live nativity scene, Dedication to the military, and even Elves for the children. When you finish the train ride stop by the Gingerbread house to see Laramie’s Cakery for fresh baked goods and gingerbread cookies being made in front of you. Continue down the lighted pathway to see the Grist Mill, a petting zoo, Horse drawn carriage rides, General store, Radio Museum, Church, Shoe shop, Gas station, Myres car shop, Doll Museum, and Coke Museum. We will Have Rides for the kids to enjoy like a Farris Wheel, Swinging tubs, and more. After you see the tiny Christmas village with all the lights, Vendors, and interesting Historical artifacts you can get a tram ride down to the plantation. At the Plantation you will see what life was like a Long time ago. See the Black Smith working in his shop, the plantation house and how people lived and cooked, in the sleeping quarters see how to make how to make candles. When your done, ride the tram back to modern times and follow the path to the Craft barn and finish your night out with some good food and many crafts inside before you head back home!
*We will be adding some things to the Country Christmas train event this year, more vendors, new lights added around the park, and the Adaline Loftin Cabin will now be open near the plantation.
* Gates open @ 4:30, Ticket sales STOP at 8:30 and the Park Closes 30 minutes after the last train ride.
The Goodson Family
Prices:
Santa Pictures– 2 pictures for $15.00 – CASH ONLY. No cell phones allowed outside pocket or pocketbook in the Santa house. Additional photos can be purchased. * It free to just visit with Santa but phones wont be allowed to be out.
Tickets Sales End at 8:30PM !
*Admission includes: Parking, 1 train ride ($10 value), access to all buildings and museums along the lighted pathway, unlimited tram rides to the plantation and back to the village, demonstration viewing, and live entertainment. All other activates (including rides) and shopping are controlled by individual venders and charged accordingly.
Adults: $20
Children 5-11: $6
Children 4 and under are FREE
Groups of 15 or more takes $3 off each adult ticket. * If you Buy in advance, the discount is $5 off each adult in a group of 15 or more!
More info at link below:
https://dentonfarmpark.com/country-christmas-train/
Denton Farmpark County Christmas Train
The Christmas Train was started in 2009 when the Loflin Family had an idea to share the true meaning of Christmas with the community and have a place loved ones can come out and create memories with their family.
When you arrive to the Denton FarmPark for the Country Christmas Train you get to walk down the lighted candy cane path to the train station where we have a live Santa for families to take pictures. You can then get on the Handy Dandy RailRoad and take a ride around our mile in a half track and see some Christmas lights and see a short movie about the True meaning of Christmas. Along the ride you will also see a live nativity scene, Dedication to the military, and even Elves for the children. When you finish the train ride stop by the Gingerbread house to see Laramie’s Cakery for fresh baked goods and gingerbread cookies being made in front of you. Continue down the lighted pathway to see the Grist Mill, a petting zoo, Horse drawn carriage rides, General store, Radio Museum, Church, Shoe shop, Gas station, Myres car shop, Doll Museum, and Coke Museum. We will Have Rides for the kids to enjoy like a Farris Wheel, Swinging tubs, and more. After you see the tiny Christmas village with all the lights, Vendors, and interesting Historical artifacts you can get a tram ride down to the plantation. At the Plantation you will see what life was like a Long time ago. See the Black Smith working in his shop, the plantation house and how people lived and cooked, in the sleeping quarters see how to make how to make candles. When your done, ride the tram back to modern times and follow the path to the Craft barn and finish your night out with some good food and many crafts inside before you head back home!
*We will be adding some things to the Country Christmas train event this year, more vendors, new lights added around the park, and the Adaline Loftin Cabin will now be open near the plantation.
* Gates open @ 4:30, Ticket sales STOP at 8:30 and the Park Closes 30 minutes after the last train ride.
The Goodson Family
Prices:
Santa Pictures– 2 pictures for $15.00 – CASH ONLY. No cell phones allowed outside pocket or pocketbook in the Santa house. Additional photos can be purchased. * It free to just visit with Santa but phones wont be allowed to be out.
Tickets Sales End at 8:30PM !
*Admission includes: Parking, 1 train ride ($10 value), access to all buildings and museums along the lighted pathway, unlimited tram rides to the plantation and back to the village, demonstration viewing, and live entertainment. All other activates (including rides) and shopping are controlled by individual venders and charged accordingly.
Adults: $20
Children 5-11: $6
Children 4 and under are FREE
Groups of 15 or more takes $3 off each adult ticket. * If you Buy in advance, the discount is $5 off each adult in a group of 15 or more!
More info at link below:
https://dentonfarmpark.com/country-christmas-train/
Custom Knife Class
FULL: This 8 hour class includes lunch from Main Street Market in Rutherfordton! As always, class sizes are limited to ensure that you receive a unique hand's on experience. You leave with a finished blade on the day of your class! Check availability here.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
Beginners Blacksmithing at Cherry Mountain Farm
In collaboration with Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store:
Night Owl Iron Works was established in 2016 by Jordan Jackson. Focusing on traditional blacksmith techniques and working with the local community Night Owl has found great success providing quality, handmade products for businesses and individuals alike.
In June of 2021, Jordan won the Forged in Fire Championship on The History Channel’s special episode, “Forge of Fear”
Jordon will be offering two different classes:10am – Noon “Forge your own J-Hook” – Each one-on-one session will last approximately 10 minutes. Each participant will leave with their fully finished and usable j-hook which can be used indoor/outdoor. 1pm – 4pm “Forge your own Horseshoe Knife” – Each session will last approximately 30 minutes. Each participant will leave with their fully finished horseshoe knife.
In both classes you will learn basic forging techniques and will have a knife that can last for several generations.
In 2019 Rachel Jackson joined The Night Owl Team and began offering custom leather work.
Focusing on functionality, attention to detail and superior artistry Night Owl Iron Works has continued to grow thanks to a renewed interest in a timeless craft.
After the workshop, take a stroll around the farm to see the friendly Kune Kune pigs, goats, dogs, and horse that call Cherry Mountain Farm home and definitely don’t forget to do a little shopping at the on-site general store which is bursting with all kinds of goodies, gifts, and knick knacks.
Craig and Debbi have over a decade of experience as farmers and have put a lot of love and care into what they do.
Learn more about Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store Here.
Open Forge at Night Owl
Come see us anytime between 4-8pm to make your own horseshoe knife. Only $30 per person, each session only takes approximately 30 minutes, no need to sign up, ages 8 and up. Due to scheduling conflict we've had to cancel this month's "Get Hammered", we apologize for any inconvenience. Shoot us a message for additional information.
*Limit 2 people per 30 minute class session.
Food Art & Brew Friday
A collaboration of local businesses, artists and other area residents to provide entertainment and access to the arts while increasing the vitality and visibility of the Off Main Business District on a monthly basis. Come out and enjoy live art exhibits, live music, food & brew!
Railroad Spike Knife Class
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
2-Day Damascus Workshop
This 2-day workshop includes lunch from Main Street Market in Rutherfordton! This class is scheduled for Friday AND Saturday from 9am to around 5pm. As always, class sizes are limited to ensure that you receive a unique hand's on experience. You leave with a fully finished damascus knife on the second day.
*We recommend that participants be at least 14 years old. For safety purposes a parent or guardian is required to stay with anyone under the age of 18 for the entire duration of the class.
Schedule classes or check availability here.
2-Day Damascus Workshop
This 2-day workshop includes lunch from Main Street Market in Rutherfordton! This class is scheduled for Friday AND Saturday from 9am to around 5pm. As always, class sizes are limited to ensure that you receive a unique hand's on experience. You leave with a fully finished damascus knife on the second day.
*We recommend that participants be at least 14 years old. For safety purposes a parent or guardian is required to stay with anyone under the age of 18 for the entire duration of the class.
Schedule classes or check availability here.
Tomahawk Class
This 8 hour class includes lunch from Main Street Market in Rutherfordton! As always, class sizes are limited to ensure that you receive a unique hand's on experience. You leave with a finished tomahawk on the day of your class! Check availability here.
FULL: Tomahawk Class
This 8 hour class includes lunch from Main Street Market in Rutherfordton! As always, class sizes are limited to ensure that you receive a unique hand's on experience. You leave with a finished tomahawk on the day of your class! Check availability here.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
FULL: This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
FULL: Railroad Spike Knife Class
UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS FULL
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
FULL: Railroad Spike Knife Class
UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS FULL
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
FULL: Railroad Spike Knife Class
UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS FULL
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
FULL: Railroad Spike Knife Class
UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS FULL
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
2-Day Damascus Workshop
This 2-day workshop includes lunch from Main Street Market in Rutherfordton! This class is scheduled for Friday AND Saturday from 9am to around 5pm. As always, class sizes are limited to ensure that you receive a unique hand's on experience. You leave with a fully finished damascus knife on the second day.
*We recommend that participants be at least 14 years old. For safety purposes a parent or guardian is required to stay with anyone under the age of 18 for the entire duration of the class.
Schedule classes or check availability here.
FULL: Custom Knife Class
UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS FULL
This 8 hour class includes lunch from Main Street Market in Rutherfordton! As always, class sizes are limited to ensure that you receive a unique hand's on experience. You leave with a finished blade on the day of your class! Check availability here.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
Railroad Spike Knife Class
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
Angler's Choice Open House
Angler's Choice is back with our annual Open House in Spindale, NC. This will be a two-day event, 12 pm to 5 pm Friday and 9 am to 3 pm Saturday! This is an indoor event with vendors, seminars and free refreshments. Pets on leash are welcome.
Custom Knife Class
This 8 hour class includes lunch from Main Street Market in Rutherfordton! As always, class sizes are limited to ensure that you receive a unique hand's on experience. You leave with a finished blade on the day of your class! Check availability here.
FULL: Railroad Spike Knife Class
UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS FULL
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
FULL: Railroad Spike Knife Class
UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS FULL
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
FULL: Railroad Spike Knife Class
UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS FULL
This hands on class lasts approximately 3 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished railroad spike knife! Class size are limited so that you each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike! Check availability here.
Custom Knife Class
This 8 hour class includes lunch from Main Street Market in Rutherfordton! As always, class sizes are limited to ensure that you receive a unique hand's on experience. You leave with a finished blade on the day of your class! Check availability here.
Details:
This hands on class lasts approximately 8 hours, and you will leave with your fully finished handforged knife with a wooden handle! We provide lunch and all materials. Class sizes are limited so that each student receives instruction tailored to your skill level. This is a fun class for beginners and experts alike!
*We recommend that participants be at least 14 years old. For safety purposes a parent or guardian is required to stay with anyone under the age of 18 for the entire duration of the class.
FULL: Tomahawk Class
This 8 hour class includes lunch from Main Street Market in Rutherfordton! As always, class sizes are limited to ensure that you receive a unique hand's on experience. You leave with a finished tomahawk on the day of your class! Check availability here.