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The Area - FoothillsFoothills FestivalsCommunities like Spruce Pine, Little Switzerland, Linville, Morganton, and Lake James are charming mountain communities that are nestled in one of the most pristine regions of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here, elevations rise and fall and you can enjoy numerous outdoor activities and lots of peace and quiet as these areas are usually found tucked away from it all. This region is known for its unique Appalachian mountain culture which historically has relied and thrived on industries and hobbies such as mining, arts and crafts, and bluegrass music. Explore more about Spruce Pine, Linville NC, Little Switzerland North Carolina, and Morganton, and you will find out what makes these small towns and communities so special. We have numerous North Carolina Mountain Web Cams located throughout this region and invite you to take a look at the Spruce Pine Webcam, the Lake James Webcam, and the Morganton NC Cam. We anticipate acquiring and putting up more NC Webcams in this wonderfully rural, remote area. Here is a bit about some of the popular festivals that regularly bring many people to the area. NC Gem and Mineral FestivalThe North Carolina Gem and Mineral Festival is one of the longest running NC Festivals that takes place in the state. Each year, this event takes place in Spruce Pine NC, the Gemstone Capital of the World, and since its inception, numerous crafters, gemologist, jewelers, and others have descended upon this sleepy mountain town to showcase some of their best finds and new technology. Visitors can attend the show and walk through the different tables and exhibits. The festival always takes place at the end of July/beginning of August. Check out the shots from the Spruce Pine NC Web Cam. Historic Morganton Festival
Red White and Bluegrass FestivalThis Morganton NC Festival takes place over the Independence Day holiday and is an annual gathering that brings together food, crafts, and great music, and focuses on celebrating our nation's freedom. The festival takes place at Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton NC. Burke County FairThe annual Burke County Fair comes to Morganton each year in autumn, usually in the middle of October. The fair is a lot like the county and state fairs that you might remember going to as a child. The fair always brings with it lots of food, rides, and, of course, competitions in agriculture, cooking, and gardening. Toe River Storytelling FestivalThe Toe River Storytelling Festival takes place each year in Spruce Pine North Carolina and is an annual gathering of storytellers, craft vendors, and others who enjoy listening to the age old tales that have been passed down through many generations in this region of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Storytelling is an art that many are trying to reclaim and keep alive in this region and this festival is committed to keeping the tradition alive. Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival
In addition to the fantastic shots that you can see from the Western NC Webcams that are located all around Lake James, Morganton, Linville, Little Switzerland, and Spruce Pine NC, click to see the great High Country Cams that are located in high traffic areas such as Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain, and Beech Mountain. We even have fantastic Ski Cams located in the area’s North Carolina Ski Resorts and the resorts found throughout the southeastern region. Our site is ever growing and we hope to provide more resources, information, and great live shots!
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The Historic Morganton Festival has taken place in Downtown Morganton NC for more than 25 years, and is a fun annual gathering that includes craft vendors, delicious foods, fun games, and live music for those that love
The Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival is a unique Spruce Pine NC Festival that takes place in late April. Every year, blacksmiths and other craft vendors set up shop in downtown Spruce Pine to demonstrate the art of blacksmithing and showcase crafts using this medium as well as numerous others that are popular among crafters in Appalachia. 
