• Friday April 1 – Emerald village and NC Mining Museum opens for the season
  • Friday April 14 – Switzerland Inn and Swiss Shops open
    Switzerland Café & Switzerland General Store open
Switzerland Café Live Music Events:
  • Saturday May 28th – Bandwagon Fallacy – Rock, country, Original, 2nd level Zack’s Pub
  • Saturday June 11th – 7pm – Ellis "Sonny" Aycock
    Retired small town attorney, organic Farmer, and lover of nature, Ellis lists his musical influences as John Prine, Neil Young, Jerry Jeff Walker and Old Crow Medicine show among others. His original music will soothe your soul and make your feet tap.
  • Saturday June 18th – Bandwagon Fallacy
    Country, Rock & Blues—Roots music. This father/daughter team joins up with other musicians and the resulting sound will move your spirit.
  • Saturday June 25th – 7pm – Juniper
    Back for their 7th year, this duo blends Traditional Celtic, Alternative Folk and Americana music in an eclectic experience which transports their fans into a world of sweet harmonies and moving melodies. Acclaimed musicians & recording artists Frances Pisacane and Jasmine Hart weave a tight musical tapestry from the sounds which have endured and entertained for over five centuries.
  • Saturday July 2nd – 7pm – Ellis "Sonny" Aycock
    See Above
  • Saturday July 9th – 7pm – Bandwagon Fallacy
    See Above
  • Saturday July 16th – 7pm – Chaulk Mountain Connection
    Traditional Country and Rock. This trio has some tight harmonies and a terrific beat that will feed your happy side.
  • Saturday August 13 – 7pm – Ellis "Sonny" Aycock
    See Above
Emerald Village special events:
Special black-light night tours, contests, food, vendors, and more.
  • May 28, 2011 - Miner's Heritage Day
  • July 2, 2011 - Dynamite Day
  • August 6, 2011 - Rockhound Day
  • September 3, 2011 - Gold in the Hills Day at Emerald Village
  • October 15, 2011 - Oktober Flumefest
*Emerald Village Night-time Black Light Tours offered on 5 special Friday & Saturday nights in 2011:
  • May 27 & 28 at 9:00 PM
  • July 1 & 2 at 9:15 PM
  • August 5 & 6 at 9:00 PM
  • September 2 & 3 at 8:30 PM
  • October 14 & 15 at 7:30 PM

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at email us, or use our online request form.