Discover Burke County

Discover Burke County Burke County Tourism Development Authority Morganton, NC. Hailed as, "The Trailhead of Western North Carolina", centrally located in Burke County.

Our Visitor's Center is full of information about unique attractions and activities in the area. Stop by and visit us! Important Links: https://linktr.ee/discoverburkecounty

09/06/2026

This T-Shirt Friday, we’re taking the Morganton Festival to Discover Burke County!

Burke County Tourism is the go-to resource for finding all the things that make our community worth exploring—from local restaurants and shops to outdoor adventures, attractions, events, and places to stay. They help visitors and locals alike discover new places, make plans, and experience everything Burke County has to offer.

And what better way to discover Burke County than by coming to the Morganton Festival?! 🎶🎡

We’re excited to celebrate everything that makes our community such a special place to live, work, visit, and play!

📅 September 11 & 12
📍 Downtown Morganton

Come discover the festival for yourself with a weekend full of food, music, rides, games, local crafts, drinks, and FUN for the whole family!

There’s something happening around every corner this Labor Day weekend in Burke County! 🎶Highlights this weekend kick of...
09/03/2026

There’s something happening around every corner this Labor Day weekend in Burke County! 🎶

Highlights this weekend kick off tonight with Poetry Open Mic Night at the Burke Arts Council. On Saturday, head to Town of Hildebran for the Royal Park Festival from 11 a.m.–9 p.m., featuring vendors, food trucks and live music—or feel the excitement of race day at HorsePower Park NC! 🏁

Then, wind down the weekend at Perry's Berry's Vineyard & Winery Sunset Celebration on Sunday from noon–8 p.m. Shop local vendors, soak in the views and enjoy live music from Brandon Bethel from 5–7 p.m. 🌅🫐

Check out the guide below where you’ll find even more events and live music happening throughout the county. Check out this week’s full lineup and start planning your weekend in Burke!

Our director Ed had fun helping Silver Fork Winery pick Chambourcin grapes for an upcoming bottling. It is now fermentin...
09/02/2026

Our director Ed had fun helping Silver Fork Winery pick Chambourcin grapes for an upcoming bottling. It is now fermenting at Silver Fork but there is plenty of great wine ready to enjoy now! Go spend some time there and enjoy the weather and mountain views.

The “ber” months are here, and September is kicking off fall in a big way in Burke County! 🍎🎃This month’s Burke Buzz is ...
09/01/2026

The “ber” months are here, and September is kicking off fall in a big way in Burke County! 🍎🎃

This month’s Burke Buzz is packed with things to see, taste and explore—including the Morganton Festival, new moonshine releases at South Mountain Distilling Company, apple picking at Apple Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, family fun at Henry River Farms, a volunteer opportunity with Discover Burke County and Catawba Riverkeeper, and even more events you won’t want to miss.

Click the link to read your guide to making the most of September, then sign up for the Burke Buzz to have local happenings and seasonal inspiration delivered to your inbox each month!



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From porches and patios to fairgrounds and festivals, there’s plenty happening This Weekend in Burke!Our featured event,...
08/28/2026

From porches and patios to fairgrounds and festivals, there’s plenty happening This Weekend in Burke!

Our featured event, Play Music on the Porch Day, fills Downtown Morganton, with live music tomorrow from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Catch 15 bands performing at businesses and residences throughout downtown!

☀️ Kick off the weekend tonight at The Olive of Morganton’s End of Summer Bash from 5–10 p.m.
🎡 Enjoy the final nights of the Drexel Fair tonight and tomorrow
🇺🇸 Celebrate America 250 in the Town of Valdese Saturday from 5–8 p.m. with games, historical meet-and-greets, patriotic music and crafts
🎸 Catch SideTracked Brewery’s first outdoor band since the renovation of its back patio
🎵 Experience this month’s Live at the Morganton Music Patch
🍻 Finish the weekend with a Sunday craft fair and live music at Linville Falls Winery

Make your plans, gather your crew and enjoy a music-filled weekend in Burke County!

We are deeply saddened by the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton. Her music, generosity and unmistakable spiri...
08/26/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton. Her music, generosity and unmistakable spirit touched generations—and her remarkable story includes a special connection to Burke County. ❤️

Did you know that Dolly performed at East Burke High School in 1976, shortly after being named CMA Female Vocalist of the Year? She shared the bill with fellow country music legend Merle Haggard, and tickets cost just $5, $6 or $7!

Were you at this unforgettable show? We would love to hear your memories— Share them with us in the comments.

Thank you to local historian Dalton Walters for sharing these newspaper clippings.

Rest in peace, Dolly. Your music and legacy will live on. 🦋

🎡🎨🎶 It’s another packed Weekend in Burke!The Drexel Fair kicks off this weekend with all the classic fair fun, while Dow...
08/20/2026

🎡🎨🎶 It’s another packed Weekend in Burke!

The Drexel Fair kicks off this weekend with all the classic fair fun, while Downtown Morganton, Art Crawl gets things started tonight with local art, creativity, and plenty to explore. 🎨✨

Add in live music happening around the county and Saturday morning stops at both the Morganton Farmers Market and Drexel Farmers Market, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy Burke County this weekend! 🍅🥕🎸

Grab your friends, make a plan, and come see what’s happening in Burke! 💙

Come join us at the Visitor Center tomorrow night (Thursday 8/20) from 5pm-7pm on Downtown Morganton, Third Thursday Art...
08/19/2026

Come join us at the Visitor Center tomorrow night (Thursday 8/20) from 5pm-7pm on Downtown Morganton, Third Thursday Art Crawl. We will have local photographer Cathy Anderson Lee showcasing some of her adventure photography work as well as her other breathtaking pieces. There are many other great artists located around downtown so plan on visiting other shops as well. We will have some food and drinks and an opportunity to see the visitor center after our normal hours. Hope to see you here!

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Morganton, NC
28655

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