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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profiles
CURRENT Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Profiles
The Yellow Transparent tree bears earlier than most other Blue Ridge Mountain heritage trees with the fruit becoming ripe as early as July depending on elevation.
If there were a discussion about heritage apples that were made for these mountains, the list would have to include the Jonathan.
One of the truly great heritage Blue Ridge apples is the Old Fashion Winesap, often called simply Winesap.
This crab’s flesh is white and flaunts a pleasing mixture of both sweet and tart.
The Rome, also known as Rome Beauty or even Roman Beauty, will never be known for eating out of hand.
The Yellow Transparent tree bears earlier than most other Blue Ridge Mountain heritage trees with the fruit becoming ripe as early as July depending on elevation.
If there were a discussion about heritage apples that were made for these mountains, the list would have to include the Jonathan.
One of the truly great heritage Blue Ridge apples is the Old Fashion Winesap, often called simply Winesap.
This crab’s flesh is white and flaunts a pleasing mixture of both sweet and tart.
The Rome, also known as Rome Beauty or even Roman Beauty, will never be known for eating out of hand.
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Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
The Mountain Q&A
Vic Isley: President & CEO of Explore Asheville
“At my core, I’m a proud Carolina girl, foodie, travel and music lover, and farmer’s daughter.”
September 1, 2026
