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.