Events


Craft Nights at Buckeye Recreation Center
Craft Nights at Buckeye Recreation Center

Join us for a fun and creative evening with our craft nights!

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking for a relaxing way to unwind, this is the perfect opportunity to explore your creativity & learn new techniques! All supplies are provided, and you'll leave with a beautiful handmade project to call your own. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!

We typically have craft nights once a month. We range from easy DIY crafts to baking classes. All craft nights are BYOB. Fees range from $5-$15. Check out our current programs below. 

For questions on Craft Nights, we encourage you to reach out to Program Coordinator Matt Robinson @ Mrobinson@townofbeechmountain.com | 828-387-3003

Session Session Dates Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Chocolate Chai Loaf 01/09/2026 1330 Pine Ridge Road 12/14
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Chocolate Art 02/13/2026 1330 Pine Ridge Road 12/14
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Pretzels 03/13/2026 1330 Pine Ridge Road 10/14
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Pasta 04/10/2026 1330 Pine Ridge Road 14/14
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Apple Roses 05/08/2026 1330 Pine Ridge Road 6/14
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Guided Hikes
Guided Hikes

An Outdoor NC Trail Town, explore the outdoors, meet new people, and discover local trails with our friendly, community-led guided hikes. These hikes are a great way to connect with nature and neighbors alike. Meeting at 10AM, be prepared to hit the trails and Hike On! For questions regarding trail systems such as difficultly & terrain, we encourage you to reach out directly. 

Hikes are free to attend - Registration is helpful, but not required.

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
New Year Hike 01/01/2026
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1330 Pine Ridge Road 0/0
Holiday Market - Vendor Application
Holiday Market - Vendor Application

This year's Holiday Market will be on Saturday November 29th from 10am - 4pm at Buckeye Recreation Center, 1330 Pine Ridge Road, Beech Mountain, NC. 

With your vendor registration, you will get a 10x10 space in our indoor facility. Power is limited, but available. 
You may set up your vendor space on either Friday, November 28th from 12pm—7pm, or Saturday, November 29th from 7am—9:45am, or use both times if necessary. Your booth must be ready by the time of the Market, which opens at 10am Saturday.

Per your application, you are only allowed to sell items that were disclosed on your application. We reserve the right to ask you remove unauthorized items at the Market. Just as a reminder, you may not break down until after the market closes at 4pm. 

We will carefully assigned spaces based on electric requests, maintaining vendor diversity, and other special needs from your vendor applications.

Staff will be available during the Market to relieve you for breaks, if necessary. Just ask!

If you have never been to the Buckeye Recreation Center before, we do not recommend using solely GPS to navigate here. 

For questions with Holiday Market, we encourage you to reach out to

  • Assistant Director Kate Prisco @ kprisco@townofbeechmountian.com | 828-387-3003
Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Holiday Market 2025 11/29/2025
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1330 Pine Ridge Rd. 29/40
Holiday Market 2026 - Vendor Application TBD
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