What's Happening In and Around Burnsville

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

JUNE 23, 2020

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Holstein, Robert & Kathleen

Marco's Lawn Care

Jim Hughes & Associates Surveying Coldwell Banker King

Loafer's Glory Rafting & Tubing

Levin Glass

 

 

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Chamber activities and events. We are updating the website and event listing often with the most current information.

2020 Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair

A final decision regarding the viability of holding the 2020 Mt. Mitchell Craft Fair will be made after June 26th, the day the Governor of North Carolina issues guidelines regarding Covid-19 public safety. The board of directors and the Craft Fair committee have been exploring alternatives. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate the path forward. 

Old Timey Fall Festival Cancelled until 2021
It is with deep regret that the Committee for the Old Timey Fall Festival of the Yancey/Burnsville Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel the festival for 2020.
The increase in the Covid-19 cases in North Carolina and Yancey County makes it impossible to hold this event. The public safety has to be our first concern.
We would like to thank all of the shops, restaurants, other businesses and community-minded people who have helped put this event on each year. They have helped us acquire local talent on the stage, offer games and events and advertise the festival. We felt that we could not seek donations to put on the festival this year as many have suffered the hardship of not being able to operate normally.
We considered putting on the festival, but with public distancing, use of masks for vendors, and the wonderful crowd we usually attract, it would not work at this time.
We thank the community for understanding that this is not being taken lightly, we all look forward to the Old Timey Fall Festival 2021. This is the first time in the long history of this event that we cannot put on this wonderful day on the Square for the local community.
We hope to see you all again at the 2021 Old Timey Days!

OPEN HOUSE
546 Scronce Creek. Last time this home and spectacular property caused a bidding war. AND IT'S GOTTEN SO MUCH BETTER since then. Come see what all the excitement is about! Open House Sunday June 28th from 2-4 p. Fully Updated MID CENTURY MODERN on 2.5 acres with exceptional views. Look for Deb d'Aquin sign.

Contacts:
Nealy Andrews, Executive Director (nealy@toeriverarts.org)
Brady Connelly, Marketing & Communications Coordinator (brady@toeriverarts.org)
828.765.0520
toeriverarts.org
@toeriverarts
For Immediate Release: June 5, 2020
Toe River Arts Reopens June 11, 2020
Spruce Pine, NC - Toe River Arts will reopen both its Spruce Pine and Burnsville locations to the public June 11, 2020, resuming normal hours (Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30 AM to 5 PM). Guests can once again peruse and purchase handmade wares from the local artist community. Guests who visit the Spruce Pine location will also be able to preview artwork that will be featured in an upcoming online auction to help raise funds lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep all visitors and staff safe, visitors will be required to wear a face covering and sanitize their hands upon entering.
Toe River Arts has made great strides within the last few years to reassess programming and artistic endeavors to ensure the organization is truly fulfilling its mission. The organization has wonderful partners in both the town of Burnsville and Yancey County. Since 2006, Toe River Arts has occupied office space and featured the work of local artists at 102 West Main Street in Burnsville. In July Toe River Arts will turn the upper floor into artist studio spaces. Artists who are members of Toe River Arts with studio space in the Burnsville location will have access to the gallery space, as well as unlimited access to their studio space. Toe River Arts will feature artist demonstrations and continue to sell artist’s work in the gift shop.
Anyone interested in renting a studio space should contact Nealy Andrews at nealy@toeriverarts.org for more information.

1025 Orchard Road Spruce Pine, NC 28777 828-765-9531