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Yancey County Emergency Management​​​

A small town with big adventures and wide open spaces, Burnsville is Home of Mt. Mitchell—the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Burnsville and Yancey County offer fresh mountain air, endless outdoor experiences, iconic American charm, and starry, dark skies. Stroll down Main Street, visit local artists, meander through the countryside, and make lasting memories in the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

 

Welcome to the official tourism website for Burnsville, North Carolina. View pages for things to do, check out visitor information to start planning your getaway to Yancey County.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Yancey County Farmers Market 
Saturdays, seasonally  |  8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
322 West Main Street
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Riddle Fest 
Saturday, October 19
Seminar  |  3 PM
Live Performance  |  7 PM 
Burnsville Town Center 
 
Trick or Treat on Main Street 
Thursday, October 31  |  4-6:30 PM
Main Street
 
Toe River Arts Fall Studio Tour
November 8 - 10 | 10:30 AM - 5 PM
Yancey and Mitchell Counties
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Rotary Club Veterans Day Flag Display
November 2 - November 16
Burnsville Town Square
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Veterans Day Program
Monday, November 11  |  11 AM
Burnsville Town Square
 
Holly Jolly Christmas Craft Show
Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30
Friday  |  11 AM - 4 PM
Saturday  |  9 AM - 3 PM 
Burnsville Town Center
 
Christmas Parade
December 7  |  1 PM
Main Street
 
Please check the event host’s website for schedule, cost (if any), and details. For edits, please email us

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