Spruce Pine Hosts 4th Annual Alien Festival

4:01 PM EST |June 20, 2025|Lauren Ramsey|Appalachia, Entertainment-Music, Events, News Articles, Religion-Spiritual-Cryptid

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By: Lauren Ramsey, Ashley Reep – Wise News Network

Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)—On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, downtown Spruce Pine, NC was full of UFO fans, curious visitors, and locals for the 4th Annual Spruce Pine Alien Festival. The festival, held from 9 AM until 7 PM, turned Oak Avenue into a lively, mile-long event celebrating everything alien-themed.

A Festival Packed with Vendors

Over 200 vendors set up shop downtown, selling everything from handmade art to earrings. Local businesses were excited to join in the fun, too.

The crowd at the Alien Festival. June 14th, 2025. By: Lauren Ramsey (WNN)

Visitors at the festival shopped at different booths. These booths offered everything from alien-themed T-shirts to cool jewelry and key chains. Some even had products made from hemp. Local restaurants and shops got into the festival spirit. Some downtown businesses stayed open later which brought in a steady flow of customers.

There were quite a few diverse vendors at the event. Among those present were Disinform Brand Tees & Hoodies, which sold alien-themed clothes. The Saranghae Studio which had its unique celestial gifts and jewelry. Hempy Daze which sold hemp products, and The Traveling C Turtles Laserworks which showcased hand-crafted laser designs.

Alien Fun Overtakes Spruce Pine

Although rain was initially predicted, the sun was out most of the day, providing great weather for the outdoor festival. The area quickly came alive with people dressed in creative alien costumes. Stitch and Angel from Disney’s Lilo and Stitch franchise made an appearance, taking photos with visitors throughout the day.

Stitch and Angel taking a photo with a visitor. June 14th, 2025. By: Lauren Ramsey (WNN)

Music, Costume Contests and More

The Milky Way Stage was the festival’s main stage; it was kept busy all day with live music. Bands such as Baked Wizards, Black Feather, Greystoke, and YesterYear played different kinds of music that kept everyone on their feet.

The Baked Wizards performing on stage. June 14th, 2025. By: Lauren Ramsey (WNN)

There was also a costume contest around noon. Many people, young and old, showed up in costumes ranging from classic grey aliens to iconic sci-fi characters, showing off their detailed costumes to judges and a cheering crowd.

Some of the participants of the costume contest. June 14th, 2025. By: Lauren Ramsey (WNN)

Live Coverage and Eyewitness Accounts

WNN went live throughout the festival, streaming updates throughout the day. A highlight from one of the lives was an interview with Musician Tee Kae, who said aliens had abducted him. He claims the aliens abducted him on his sailboat in Pasadena, Maryland, in 2023. Details of his experience can be heard in his recent EP, “A-Files,” which he made after other news outlets censored him. To Learn more about TK click here.

Tee Kae speaking with WNN’s Rusty Wise. June 14th, 2025. By: Lauren Ramsey (WNN)

The Spruce Pine Alien Festival was a big hit once again this year. It offered a mix of fun times, community spirit, and some elements of mystery. It is a favorite yearly event in Mitchell County, and many are looking forward to next year’s alien invasion!

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