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Festivals, Fairs, Craft Shows and Much More!
2008
Dates are tentative and subject to change.
March 1st & 8th - Diamond K Dance Ranch in Maggie Valley will have
The Full House Band. Come on out and join in the line dancing,
clogging or just listen to the music in a non-alcoholic, family fun
establishment. For more information call 926- 7735
March 7th – 9th: Hart Theater will present “The Lonesome West” At the
14th-16th Performing Arts Center located at 250 Pigeon Street in
Waynesville. Always a great evenings entertainment.
For reservations call: 456-6322
March 15th & 22nd: Diamond K Dance Ranch in Maggie Valley will have the
Full House Band performing for Saturday night entertainment.
Country & Western music, clogging, line dancing. Come on out
and have a good time. For more info call 926- 7735
March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day Party & Buffet from 6-9PM at the Maggie Valley Club,
Pin High Bar & Grille. Call 926-1616 for more information.
March 22nd: Easter Egg Hunt at The Maggie Valley Club, 2PM, activities on the lawn.
Call 926-1686 for more information.
March 22nd: Great Smoky Mountain Railroad “Peanuts Easter Beagle”
Departs from Dillsboro and follows the Tuckasegee to Bryson City where refreshments are served. Children can seek out bunnies carrying brightly
colored eggs. Call 800-872-4681 for more information.
March 22nd: Easter at Lake Junaluska. Easter Egg hunt for ages 3 – 12.
11am-noon at Stuart Auditorium Call 452-2881.
March 23rd: Easter Sunrise Service at Lake Junaluska 6:30 A.M. Call 452-2881
for more details.
March 23rd: Easter Sunday Brunch at the Maggie Valley Clubs Renaissance
Restaurant. 11-2PM Call 926-1616 for more information.
March 27th: Mélange of the Mountains: A culinary gala held in Waynesville at
the Balsam Mountain Inn. 5:30 – 8:30PM. Tickets are $40.00.
Call 456-3021 for more information.
March 28th- 30th: Spotlights Youth Theater presents “The Spell of Sleeping Beauty”
at Haywood Community College Auditorium in Clyde.
7pm on Friday & Saturday, 3pm on Sunday. 456-8983
March 29th: “Ramp it Up” at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds.
Held during the Cherokee’s trout season opening, this gathering
includes music, senior games, craft exhibitions, trout fishing and
ramps. Call 800-438-1601 for more information.
April 26, Sat – “Quick Draw” - Waynesville
April 5—Linda Davis
Eaglenest Entertainment 828-926-9658
Through her music, motivational messages, inspiration, and encouragement to anyone who crosses her path, giving back is what Davis seems to do best. "I'm a glass half-full kind of girl. I can see the future and I can't wait," Davis said.
April 25 -27-- Cherokee Survivors Motorcycle Rally
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds 865-497-1054
Live music, vendors, bike games
April 25 -27--Thunder in the Smokies Motorcycle Rally
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 828-246-2101
Motorcycle show, vendors, bike games, live music
April 25 -27--19th Annual 9-Ball Shootout
Haywood County Fair Grounds 828-456-3138
This is an annual fundraiser pool tournament for billiard officianados from all across the US & Canada. Wheelchair Tournament starts Friday. The regular Tourney is on Saturday & Sunday at the Haywood County Fairgrounds
April 26—Biltmore Estate Wine Dining Train
Great Smoky Mtn. Railroad 800-872-4681
A special Gourmet Dinner Train pairing premium wines of the Biltmore Estate. Departs Dillsboro Depot.
May – October--- Mountain Bingo Bonanza
Maggie Valley Community Pavilion 828-926-8021
Every Thursday, enjoy an evening of Bingo.
May 2 – Opening day of Ghost Town in the Sky
May 2 & 3 – SSR Fanatics Rally in the Valley
Maggie Valley Inn-Laurel Park Inn – 828-926-1700
Over 100 SSR’s converge on Maggie Valley for the weekend.
May 2 - 4-- All Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 423-237-1502
Huge Chevy/GMC Truck Show featuring 30 classes of trucks, Show & Shine, Feature Ridey, cash prizes, special awards, "Truck of the Year", vendors, crafts, & music.
May 2 - 4-- Clogging Competition
Stompin Ground, Maggie Valley 304-872-5803
American Clogging Hall of Fame Clogging Workshop and Competition
May 3 & 4—Meet Marvel Comic Superhero’s
Ghost Town in the Sky 828-926-1140
Meet Spider-Man, The Hulk and Iron Man.
Enjoy an Exclusive Lunch With the Superheroes - Saturday or Sunday Only $9.99 per person after cost of admission Advanced Reservations Required
May 4-- Annual Ramp Festival
Legion Field, Waynesville 828-456-8691
Know what a ramp is? Come find out at this festival. Hint: It’s something you can eat.
May 10-- “Whole Bloomin Thing Festival”
Waynesville 828-627-1058
This original gardening festival boasts the best of the area’s growers and artists
May 10–11 –Be a Buckaroo Again
Ghost Town – 828-926-1140
Everyone that shows proof of Haywood County residency will receive a child rate for their ticket for this weekend only. Ticket price will be $22.00 saving $8.00 per ticket.
May 10—Mother’s Day Gourmet Train
Great Smoky Mtn. Railroad 800-872-4681
Evening Gourmet Dinner Train with a special recognition corsage for mothers.
Saturday, May 12 at 7:00 pm - Blazing Bluegrass
Canton, NC - FREE TO PUBLIC
For more information call 828-646-3412
May 23 – 26 - Fri - Mon - SIDEWALK SALES Downtown Waynesville
May 16 -18--Cruise the Smokies- Spring Rod Run
Cherokee Indian Fair Ground 828-497-8122
See more than 500 classic and customized cars built before 1972.
May 16 -23---“The Little Engine that Could”
Great Smoky Mtn. Railroad 800-872-4681
Two 3-Day Weekends! I Think I Can Rail Tour features The Little Engine That Could train rides, characters from the book, games, musical entertainment, petting zoo, video, toy store and more. Bryson City Depot. Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum!
May 23 & 24-- “Percy Sledge”
Eaglenest Entertainment 828-926-9658
Nothing can be more magical than a cool Maggie Valley night, with vintage Corvettes, and the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer PERCY SLEDGE hammering out the best of classic hits.
May 24 - Saturday - BLOCK PARTY, Downtown Waynesville is 'Alive at Night'
May 24 -25—Performances by “Girl Authority”
Ghost Town in the Sky 828-926-1140
No info available yet
May 24 & 25-- “Vettes in the Valley”
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 828-926-0201
Celebrate a great American Classic. Over 430 Corvettes attend for People's Choice Car Show, Poker Rally, Sales Corral, Venders, Corvette Parade, Music, and Entertainment.
May 24 & 25-- Memorial Day Powwow
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds 828-497-8128
Men and women compete for thousands of dollars in performing dances including traditional, grass, jingle, fancy and more.
May 26—Memorial Day Program
Maggie Valley Town Hall 9:30 AM
Bring your old or tattered flags for a flag burning ceremony. The Junior ROTC will also be there.
May 26—Memorial Day Parade
Main Street, Waynesville 2 - 3:30 PM
Come line the streets for this annual event!
May 30—Quilt Art by the Shady Ladies
Canton 828-646-0095
Come see the handiwork of these local ladies.
May 31 –Nashville Recording Artist “The Larkins”
Ghost Town - 828-926-1140
This up and coming sister duo first debuted on the stage of the “Grand Ole Opry”. No additional cost; just Ghost Town admission price.
June 6 -8--Gourd Festival
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds-497-9131 Ext.238
See handpainted gourds, purses made from gourds and much more!
June 7--- Midnight Ramblers
Eaglenest Entertainment 828-926-9658
Teenagers turned to Bluegrass, thats The Midnight Ramblers. Based in Wise, VA the fiery foursome approaches traditional Bluegrass with youthful vigor and bucket loads of musicianship.
June 7-- Opening Night “Unto these Hills”
Mountainside Theatre, Cherokee 828-497-2111
See a Cherokee perspective of the Eastern Band’s own history.
June 10 -14- Summerfest Carnival
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds 828-497-8128
Rides, activities for children, and all the things that go along with a carnival atmosphere.
June 13 & 14-- Ole Smoky Spring Farm Fest
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 828-627-6372
Antique Tractor Show at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Displays of antique tractors, hit-and-miss engines, farm equipment, demonstrations
June 14—Father’s Day Beer Dining Train
Great Smoky Mtn. Railroad 800-872-4681
Evening features a special menu paired with four premium beers brewed in the Carolinas. Departs from the Dillsboro Depot at 7:30pm.
June 19 -21--The 34th Annual NC State Bluegrass Festival
Happy Holiday Campground, Cherokee 828-497-7250
Some of the top names in Blue Grass; Raymond Fairchild, Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys and much more!
June 21-- Great Smoky Mtn. Trout Festival
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 828-926-1686
Educational tent, fly-fishing demo’s, kids activities, music, vendors, trout “race”, and more! Famous fried trout dinners too!
June 21—“Spongebob Squarepants”
Ghost Town in the Sky 828-926-1140
Spongebob Squarepants is coming to Ghost Town!
Join Spongebob for lunch - only $9.99 per person (with park admission)
June 21—Studio & Gallery Open House & Walking Tour
Waynesville 828-456-3517
More than a dozen fine galleries & studios remain open until 9pm, offering demonstrations, special showings, refreshments & music.
June 23: A Boot Scootin' Barn Dance featuring Sonoma Road
6:30-8:30 pm at the 30th Signal Armory, Canton - Tickets are $10.00 and children 12 and under are free with paying adult. Tickets available at Canton Area Historical Museum 828-646-3412
June 27, July 11 & 25 & Aug. 8 - Fri nights - 4 MOUNTAIN STREET DANCES. Downtown Waynesville is Alive at Night. Put on your cloggin’ & square dancin’ shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments available. In front of the Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30 -9 pm.
June 27 -29--Smoky Mtn. Motor Classic
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 803-518-7149
Smoky Mtn. version of Black Hills Rally
June 28-- Maggie Valley Civil War Celebration
Maggie Valley Town Hall – Stompin Grounds
See reenactments of Civil War and listen to some of the mountains best storytellers.
July 3 & 4 -- Junaluska Singers Concert
Lake Junaluska 828-452-2881
The Junaluska Singers, a select group of talented musicians, provide music for the various conferences and worship services of the summer season for the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United MethodistChurch.
July 4-- Stars & Stripes Celebration
Waynesville 828-456-3517
Celebrate this holiday with the downtown shops and restaurants. Live music and entertainment, sidewalk sales, refreshments and fun for all ages throughout the downtown area.
July 4-- Red White & Boom!
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 828-926-1686
Am afternoon of family fun and kid’s activities, music, crafts, games and a dazzling display of fireworks.
July 4-- 4th of July Celebration
Lake Junaluska 828-452-2881 Ext. 743
Enjoy a parade, BBQ picnic, magic show, dancers, and mountain music, a children's play area, and fireworks
July 4 -6-- July Powwow & Fireworks Celebration
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds 800-438-1601
Celebrate a special brand of fireworks with a 3-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming, and tribal regalia.
July 5 --- Legendary “ Gene Watson”
Eaglenest Entertainment 828-926-9658
Since 1975, Gene Watson has been an artist who has adhered to, and remained faithful to, a 'hard' traditional country sound. Gene Watson is truly a 'Lone Star Hero', not only within the state boundary of Texas but also around the wider country music world.
July 5 and 6 -- Cold Mountain Heritage Tour
Canton 800-224-5024
Celebrating the rich Civil War era historical sites, particularly drawing attention to the connection between Bethel & Cold Mountain. "Inman" of the book & movie was born, lived, murdered & buried in Bethel. Cold Mountain community was essentially a fictionalized name for actual events that occurred in Bethel. Nine sites are featured on the tour. 10am-5pm.
July 5 & 6-- Freedom Festival
Waynesville 828-648-0500
Indoor show featuring all handmade items from over 50 local artists and craftsmen including wood, fabric, needlework, painting, candles, beadwork, basketry, pottery, floral, soaps, and more.
July 11-- Mountain Street Dance
Main Street, Waynesville 828-456-3517
Put on your cloggin’ & square dancin’ shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments available. In front of the Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30 -9 pm.
July 12--- “Care Bears”
Ghost Town in the Sky 828-926-1140
The Care Bears are coming to Ghost Town!
Join the Care Bears for lunch - only $9.99 per person (with park admission)
July 12 & 13-- Maggie Valley Arts & Crafts Festival
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 828-926-1686
Hundreds of talented artisans from throughout the Southeast present a varied collection of arts, crafts & unique merchandise.
July 14 - 27--- Folkmoot USA
County Wide 828-452-2997
A truly exciting and unique way to see the world! NC's Official International Festival, Folkmoot USA, has more than 350 folk dancers travel here from 10 countries. This colorful and entertaining event which has been named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast for 16 years. Most programs at 7:30pm, some 2pm matinees.
July 17 -19---Festival of Native Peoples
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds 828-497-8128
An exposition of non-competitive dance, storytelling and song performances expressing the collected history, culture tradition and wisdom of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
July 18-- Folkmoot Parade
Main Street, Waynesville 828-452-2997
Main Street comes alive with color and music, when the newly arrived teams strut their stuff down Main Street to the Haywood County Courthouse.
July 18-- Old Crab Day
Cruso Community 828-235-8280
Elect a new CRAB. Bake sale and barbeque dinner.
July 18 -20-- Mini Truck Southeastern Nationals
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds – 423-623-4644
New location, great new show site, with new sponsors.
Hundreds of mini trucks compete for 12 specialty awards.
July 21 – Folkmoot Under the Stars
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds – 828-452-2997
Enjoy two performances by international groups. Bring blankets and chairs and order a gourmet picnic. Special activities for the kids.
July 25-August 3—“Day out with Thomas”
Great Smoky Mtn. Railroad 800-872-4681
For nine fun-filled days, Thomas fans will meet Sir Topham Hatt and ride the train. The event, anchored in the town of Dillsboro, Includes Live entertainment, petting zoo, story telling, video viewing, interactive play center and more
July 25-- Mountain Street Dance
Main Street, Waynesville 828-456-3517
Put on your cloggin’ & square dancin’ shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments available. In front of the Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30 -9 pm.
July 26-- International Festival Day
Waynesville 828-452-2997
The day will include visiting countries’ troupes selling handmade craft items from their native lands.
August 1 -3-- The 5th Annual Mater Festival
Canton 828-648-8275
Tomatoes are everywhere! A fun weekend of crafts, antiques, live music, and dancing. Covered wagon rides. Antique car show. Kids and teen fun zone. Miss Tomato Princess Contest. Chainsaw competition. Tomato Bash Contest. Fried Green Tomatoes and lots of other food and fun.
August 2—“Curious George”
Ghost Town in the Sky” 828-926-1140
Curious George is coming to Ghost Town!
Join Curious George for lunch - only $9.99 per person (with park admission)
August 2-- Haywood Book Mania
Waynesville 828-456-8062
This year’s Book Mania has over 50 authors committed already Attendees will be able to browse through non-fiction works, poetry, literary novels, mysteries, cookbooks, children’s books and more.
August 2-- Lake Logan Triathlon
Canton 828-400-5868
International distance triathlon
August 7 -- Talking Trees Trout Derby
Cherokee 828-497-8122
Fly-tying exhibitions, fish-cleaning stations, food, music and door prizes. Trophies will be awarded. Free.
August 8-- Mountain Street Dance
Main Street, Waynesville 828-456-3517
Put on your cloggin’ & square dancin’ shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments available. In front of the Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30 -9 pm.
Aug. 9 – 3rd Annual Downtown Dog Walk
Main Street, Waynesville 828-456-3517
Courthouse lawn. Proceeds go to support the proposed Sarge’s Adoption Center in Haywood, 9:30-1pm 828-508-3300
www.sargeandfriends.org
August 10-- Junaluska Singers Concert
Lake Junaluska 828-452-2881
The Junaluska Singers, a select group of talented musicians, provide music for the various conferences and worship services of the summer season for the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the
United Methodist Church.
August 15 – Moonlight Street Dance
Ghost Town Parking Lot – 828-926-1686
Put on your cloggin’ and square dancin’ shoes. Enjoy an old fashion hoe-down!
August 16 -- The 30th Annual Maggie Valley Moonlight Race
Maggie Valley 828-926-1686
Join over 1,000 runners in this popular 8k evening road race. Also a 5k walk and a one mile fun-run.
August 16---The Porter Family
Eaglenest Entertainment 828-926-9658
The Porter Family had early beginnings in West Virginia, where the love of sharing The Gospel through music was born.
August 22 & 23-- Cruso Friendship Quilt Show
Canton 828-235-8111
Handmade quilts, new and old, and wall hangings made by ladies of the community.
August 21- Sept.1-- Annual Labor Day Celebration & Parade
Canton 828-648-2363
Music, rides for kids, rodeo, food vendors.
August 29 & 30--- Annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival
Lake Junaluska 828-452-1688
The 37th Annual festival will offer two nights of the finest traditional music and dance of the Southern Appalachian Region.
August 30 - Sat. - BLOCK PARTY! Downtown Waynesville is 'Alive at Night', dancing in the street with live bands performing 60’s & 70’s music and classic rock. Music starts at 7pm. Children’s area, eats & treats, the restaurants are open. A portion of Main Street is closed.
August 29 & August 30 – Fri & Sat – 36th annual SMOKY MOUNTAIN FOLK FESTIVAL. Two full evenings, celebrating our mountain folk music. Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska, call 452-1688.
October 11- Sat – 25th annual CHURCH STREET ART & CRAFT SHOW. Main Street Waynesville is transformed into an art and craft marketplace for this one-day event; widely know as one of the finest in the region. Live mountain music and clogging, entertainment and food. 10am - 5pm. Click here for more information or to download a vendor application.
October 18- Sat - 20th annual APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL. Main Street Waynesville. Live mountain music & dance, craft & demonstration booths, apples, cider, fresh fried pies and other apple delicacies. 10am - 5pm.
September 26 & 27-- Fifth Annual WNC BBQ Festival - Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. This KCBS sanctioned event presents some of the tastiest, mouth-watering, lip-smackin' barbeque in all of WNC.
First Friday of the Month- Art After Dark. Downtown Waynesville Art Studios and Galleries remain open until 9 pm with special showings, refreshments and entertainment.
October 18 & 19--Maggie Valley Fall Arts & Crafts Festival - Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Over 100 talented artisans from throughout the southeast present a varied collection of arts, crafts & unique merchandise. 9AM - 5PM
November 23 - Sun - "Holiday Open House”. An Holiday Tradition on Main St. Waynesville. Enjoy the sights, scents & sounds as the holiday season begins in our festively decorated shops and galleries. 12 noon – 5 p.m.
December 1 - Mon - Waynesville Christmas Parade - Main Street. 4 pm.
December 6-- Maggie Valley Christmas Parade. Ghost Town parking lot to the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. 6PM. Theme TBA
December – 6 & 13, Sat evenings - “A Night Before Christmas". Come share our Holiday Tradition. Caroling, live Music, a live Nativity, Pictures with Santa, old-fashioned wagon rides, storytelling, poetry and more. Main Street Waynesville is lined with hundreds of luminaries. Shops and restaurants remain open till 9 pm.
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