NC Gold Festival fun for all the family. Edutainment about gold mining, gold panning, history of gold in our area, kids inflatable and special activities, Vendors of gold jewelry, Vendors of Food, demonstrations of dredging, Big and Valuable Treasure Hunt, Musical entertainment on Friday night and all day Saturday. Old Fort NC. June 3rd and 4th. call or email for vendor application. Only 25 miles from Asheville with a historical attendance of 3 to 4,000. 50 to 75 vendors