What Makes West Jefferson Special?
While other small towns have grown into cities or simply faded away, West Jefferson has remained the small town that is quintessential Americana. Our town is nestled within the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwest North Carolina. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, West Jefferson not only presents beautiful landscape and cool mountain breezes, but also gives visitors a sense of history as well as a mix of modern culture. Simply stroll about our town and discover what is so special about West Jefferson.
Long celebrated for the arts, West Jefferson is known for its arts district featuring an array of interesting murals, distinctive public art and numerous galleries. In addition to art galleries, West Jefferson offers a bustling downtown district featuring an eclectic selection of boutiques, exceptional eateries, antique shops, coffee and wine shops and even a craft beer brewery.
Some of our largest town attractions include Ashe County Cheese and St. Mary’s Church of the Frescoes.
Upcoming Events
Frontier Day
Start
Sat May 22, 2021 10:00 am
End
Sat May 22, 2021 06:00 pm
Location
Saloon Studios Live
313 Old West Road, West Jefferson
Come out to the Saloon Studios Old West Town for a day of cowboy reenactments of days long ago on the Frontier! Learn about 19th-century firearms, watch a blacksmith forge metal, spinners weave wool, and other artisan crafts.
Cowboy reenactors will entertain with gunfights, historical presentations, and cowboy music. Traditional craftsmen will demonstrate skills from the frontier from blacksmiths to leatherworkers to weavers.
ADULTS $20 | KIDS 12 & under FREE - Tickets available online.
