Okay Murphy, it’s time to get ready for this weekends Fall Festival! One of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region, the Fall Festival is a celebration of our rich Appalachian heritage.

Fine craft, craft-making demonstrations, music and dance performances, kids' activities, tasty food, and a visit to the John C. Campbell Folk School’s Craft Shop and History Center make the annual Fall Festival a great way to begin the autumn season!

Check out this link to the Fall Festival Program to plan your weekend.

October 1 - 2, 2011  
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
Admission:Adults: $5.00, Kids 12-17: $3.00, Under 12: Free           
Location:Folk School Campus                                               

Handmade Craft for Sale
Over 200 juried and non-juried craftspeople will offer their handcrafted items for sale including jewelry, woodturning, pottery, weaving, ironwork, photography, rugs, woodcarvings, furniture, paintings, baskets and much, much more.

Craft-Making Demonstrations
You’ll be fascinated by over 40 demonstrations of traditional and contemporary craft. See how to throw a clay pot, turn a wood bowl, spin wool into yarn or create a fine Windsor chair.

Mountain Life Area
Visit our Mountain Life Area and watch traditional exhibitions such as blacksmithing, corn meal grinding and fly tying.

Kids' Activities
Fall Festival is a great family outing. Kids will particularly enjoy: Face Painting Pony Rides, Wagon Rides, Drum Circle, and the Humane Society’s Pet Adoption Booth.

Live Music & Dance on Two Stages
Tap your toes or stomp your feet to the sounds of old-time, bluegrass, folk, gospel and Celtic music both Saturday and Sunday. Dancers will delight you with clogging, Morris, Garland, and Rapper Sword performances.

Lee and I will be there so look for us or check back for our blog and photos from all the fun, food, music and crafts we saw at the 2011 Fall Festival!

Lee & Carol Barbour ~ Mountain Living Team
www.MurphyMountainLiving.com

You know, there are a few nail salons in Murphy and I’ve been to them all, but I’ve got to say that Murphy Nails & Toes is by far my favorite. They have a great location just down from the McDonald's on the way into downtown Murphy, NC and owners, Tommy and Kim Bui, have done a great job in decorating and creating a relaxing atmosphere too.

I stopped in the other day and honestly I could have sat in that spa pedicure chair for the rest of the day! Trish did a fabulous job with my manicure and pedicure and I was so pleased with the color she helped me pick out. For some reason that always seems to be the hardest part for me - other than taking the time to pamper myself a little more often.

They of course offer Acrylic, Pink & White Solar and Gel nail services and waxing along with manicure and deluxe spa pedicures for women and men.

So I’ve got to say that Murphy Nails & Toes is my official favorite place for a pedicure and manicure in Murphy, NC now. If you haven’t visited them in their new location, please do the next time you need a little pampering too.

Murphy Nails & Toes ~ 828-835-7409 ~ 554 Hwy 64 West, Murphy, NC
Open Monday - Saturday 9am  to 7pm  Appointment & Walk-ins Welcome

Lee & Carol Barbour
"The Mountain Living Team"
info@mountainlivingteam.com