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HAYWOOD COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS!

Festivals, Fairs, Craft Shows and Much More!

2009 Calendar year! (scroll by town)



DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE ASSOCIATION

Jan-May, Third Thurs each month, MUSIC WORKS, Enjoy a variety of instrumentals at lunchtime, Charles Alley, Director. 12noon-1:45, Grace Episcopal, 394 N. Haywood St.

April 25, Sat “Quick Draw” Highly motivated live auction artists start & complete a work of art for sale. Silent auction items available also. Fundraising efforts support local ART teachers who inspire seniors to pursue art in college.

May-Nov, First Friday each month, the original “ART after DARK”

May 9, SatWHOLE BLOOMIN’ THING FESTIVAL, Showcase of local artists & growers, 9-4, Historic Frog Level

May 23, Sat - BLOCK PARTY, Downtown is Alive at Night

June 20, Sat – 14th annual DOWNTOWN STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR

June 19, July 17, Aug 14DOWNTOWN DRIVE-IN MOVIES 

June 12, 26, July 10 & 24 & Aug. 7, Fri nights - 5 MOUNTAIN STREET DANCES 

July 4, Sat - STARS & STRIPES CELEBRATION   

July 17, Fri - FOLKMOOT USA PARADE 

July 25, Sat - INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL DAY

Aug 8 - DOWNTOWN DOG WALK

Aug 29 & 30 – 37th annual SMOKY MOUNTAIN FOLK FESTIVAL

Sept 5 - Sat. - BLOCK PARTY, Downtown is Alive at Night

Oct 10, Sat – 26th annual CHURCH STREET ART & CRAFT SHOW

Oct 17, Sat – 21st annual APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL

Nov 22, Sun - "HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE”  

Dec 7, Mon - Waynesville CHRISTMAS PARADE

Dec 5 & 12, Sat evenings - “A NIGHT before CHRISTMAS"

 

MAGGIE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2009 Event Calendar Festivals, Craft Shows, Ralleys and More!

 

March 27 – 29---King Midas and the Touch of Gold
Haywood Community College Auditorium, Clyde 828-456-8983
Performed by Haywood County’s premier youth theater organization. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the event.

March 28-- KOA Fishing Tournament
Cherokee 828-497- 2511

March 28—Ramp it Up
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds  800-438-1601

March 28—Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration “Music of the Mountains”
Sugarland Visitor Center 865-436-1291
Musical traditions of the Southern Appalachian mountains. Free Event. Open to the public. 10am – 5pm

April 3 – 12—The Drawer Boy
Waynesville HART Theatre 828-456- 6322

April 4—Lake Junaluska  Duathlon
Lake Junaluska 828-400-5868
18 mile bike leg sandwiched between two – 2.2 mile races on the path around the lake. Race begins at 9AM.

April 11 & 12—Easter at Lake Junaluska
Lake Junaluska 828-452-2881
Saturday Easter egg hunt, egg decorating contest, Sunday Sunrise Service.

April 11 & 12—“Peanuts Easter Beagle”
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. 800-872-4681
Departs from Bryson City to the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Photo Opportunities, bunnies with brightly colored eggs.

April 22 – 26---Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration “Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage”
Gatlinburg, TN. Mills Conference Center 865-436-7318 Ext. 222
Educates participants on the flora, fauna and culture of the park.

 April 24-26-- Cherokee Survivors Motorcycle Rally       
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds  865-497-1054
Live music, vendors, and bike games

April 24-26--Thunder in the Smokies Motorcycle Rally
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds  828-246-2101
Motorcycle show, vendors, bike games, live music

April 24-26--20th 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. 

April 25—Haymed Triathlon
Waynesville Fitness Center. 828-400-5868
300 yard pool swim, 11.5 mile bike ride and 5k run.

April 25--- Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration “ National Junior Ranger Day”
Sugarland, Oconaluftee and Cades Cove Visitor Centers 865-436-1200
Special activities for kids and their families. Free Event. 10am – 2pm.

May – October--- Mountain Bingo Bonanza
Maggie Valley Community Pavilion  828-926-8021
Every Thursday, enjoy an evening of Bingo.

May 1—Ocunaluftee Indian Village
Cherokee 828-497-2111
Opening Day

May 1—Art After Dark
Waynesville 828-456-3517

 

May 1 & 2 – 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 1 - 3-- 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 Rides, cash prizes, special awards, "Truck of the Year", vendors, crafts, & music.

May 1 - 3-- Clogging Competition
Stompin Ground, Maggie Valley  304-872-5803
American Clogging Hall of Fame Clogging Workshop and Competition

May 1 – 10—“Honk”
Waynesville, HART Theatre 828-456-6322

May 2 ---“BSA Freedom Train”
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 800-872-4681
Celebrate our precious freedom & a portion of the ticket sales benefit Daniel Boone Council Boy Scouts of America departing Bryson City at 10:30am.

May 3-- 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 9-- “Whole Bloomin Thing Festival”
Waynesville  828-627-1058
This original gardening festival boasts the best of the area’s growers and artists

May 10—Mother’s Day Brunch
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 800-872-4681

May 15 - 17--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 --- Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration
Cosby Campground amphitheater and picnic area. 865-436-1291
Honoring the heritage of the Cosby community. A family oriented day of arts & crafts, educational, heritage and educational. 10am – 4pm Free Event and open to the public.

 May 16—Eddie Miles
Eaglenest Entertainment 828-926-9658
A Salute to Elvis and Country Legends 7:30PM

May 16 & 17, 23 & 24--- “The Lone Ranger Excursion”
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 800-872-4681
This exciting event will feature a train robbery & gunfight. Lone Ranger & Tonto will ride the train on the return trip passing out silver bullets to the children.

May 16 & 17 --- Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration “ DLIA Citizen Science Event”
TBA 865-430-4757
Celebration of 10 years of Citizen Science in the Smokies. Free Event.

May 22 – 24—Murder by Natural Causes
Haywood Community College Auditorium, Clyde 828-456-8983
Performed by Haywood County’s premier youth theater organization. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the event.

May 22 – 24 –4x4 Truck Show
Cherokee Indian Fair Ground 800-438-1601

May 23—Block Party
Waynesville  828-456-3517
Downtown is Alive at Night

 

May 23 & 24-- “Vettes in the Valley”
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds  828-926-0201
Celebrate a great American Classic. Over 400 Corvettes attend for People's Choice Car Show, Poker Rally, Sales Corral, Venders, Corvette Parade, Crafts, Music, and Entertainment.

May 22 - 24-- 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 25—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 25—Memorial Day Parade
Main Street, Waynesville  2 - 3:30 PM
Come line the streets for this annual event!

June  5 – Art After Dark
Waynesville 828-456-3517

June 5 - 7--Gourd Festival
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds-497-9131 Ext.238
See hand painted gourds, purses made from gourds and much more!

June 5 - 14—“The Immigrant”
Waynesville, HART Theatre 828-456-6322

June 5-- Opening Night “Unto these Hills”
Mountainside Theatre, Cherokee  828-497-2111
See a Cherokee perspective of the Eastern Band’s own history.

June 5 & 6-- 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 12-- Mountain Street Dance
Main Street, Waynesville  828-456-3517
Put on your cloggin’ & square dancin’ shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! In front of the Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30 -9 pm.

June 12 – 14—Gospel Jubilee Weekend
Cherokee Indian Fair Ground 800-438-1601
Local and International groups will gather to share the “Good News” through song at the first Gospel Jubilee Weekend.

June 13 --- Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration
Cades Cove 865-436-1200
All Day Free Event

June 14---  Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration
Park Headquarters 865-436-1200
All Day Free Event

June 15--- Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration
Oconaluftee Visitor Center 800-436-1200
All Day Free Event

 June 16 - 20- Summerfest Carnival
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds  828-497-8128
Rides, activities for children, and all the things that go along with a carnival atmosphere.

June 19—Downtown Drive-In Movies
Waynesville 828-456-3517

 

June 20-- 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 20—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 20--- Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration “Women’s Work Festival in Oconaluftee” NC Mtn. Farm Museum865-436-1200
Learn of the past roles that rural women held in the family and community. Free Event and open to the public. 10am -4pm.

June 21--- Father’s Day Brunch
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 800-872-4681

June 26 & 27--The 35th 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 26-- Mountain Street Dance
Main Street, Waynesville  828-456-3517
Put on your cloggin’ & square dancin’ shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Refreshments available. In front of the Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30 -9 pm.

June 26 -28-- 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.

June 27-- 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. 10am-5pm:

July  2 – 4 -- 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 3—Art After Dark
Waynesville 828-456-3517

July 4-- Stars & Stripes Celebration
Waynesville  828-456-3517
Celebrate this holiday with the downtown shops and restaurants.

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 & 5-- Freedom Festival
Waynesville  828-648-0500
Indoor show featuring all handmade items from over 50 local artists and craftsmen.

July 10-- Mountain Street Dance
Main Street, Waynesville  828-456-3517
Put on your cloggin’ & square dancin’ shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Refreshments available. In front of the Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30 -9 pm.

 

July 10-August 2nd—“The Producers”
Waynesville, HART Theatre 828-456-6322

July 11 & 12-- 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 16 - 18---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 16 - 26--- 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. Most programs at 7:30pm, some 2pm matinees.

July 17-- 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 17—Downtown Drive-In Movies
Waynesville 828-456-3517

July 24-- Mountain Street Dance
Main Street, Waynesville  828-456-3517
Put on your cloggin’ & square dancin’ shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Refreshments available. In front of the Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30 -9 pm.

July 24 – August 2--- “Day Out With Thomas”
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 800-872-4681
Nine fun filled days of Thomas The Tank Engine, petting zoo, storytelling and live entertainment.

July 25-- International Festival Day
Waynesville  828-452-2997
The day will include visiting countries’ troupes selling handmade craft items from their native lands.

August 1-- Lake Logan Triathlon
Canton  828-400-5868
International distance triathlon

August 1 -- 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 7-- Mountain Street Dance
Main Street, Waynesville  828-456-3517
Put on your cloggin’ & square dancin’ shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Refreshments available.              In front of the Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30 -9 pm.

August 7 --- Art After Dark
Waynesville 828-456-3517

August 8 – Downtown Dog Walk
Main Street, Waynesville   828-456-3517
Courthouse lawn. Proceeds go to support the proposed Sarge’s Adoption Center in Haywood, 9:30-1 pm 828-508-3300

August 14 & 15--- The Porter Family
Eaglenest Entertainment 828-926-9658
Gospel explosion in Song. 6PM

August 14 – 16—Volkswagon Car Show
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds 800-438-1601

 

August 14—Downtown Drive-In Movies
Waynesville 828-456-3517

August 21 & 22—Fines Creek Bluegrass Jam
Clyde.  Two nights of bluegrass music. Ten different musical groups to perform.

August 21 & 22-- Cruso Friendship Quilt Show
Canton  828-235-8111
Handmade quilts, new and old, wall hangings made by ladies of the community.

August 21 – 23---“Dog Days of Summer”
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 800-872-4681
All owners will ride an open air car on the train at a discounted rate when accompanied by mans best friend!

August 28-30—Valley Classic Auto Show
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 828-734-9126

August 28 – September 6--- “Walking Across Egypt”
Waynesville, HART Theatre 828456-6322

September 2-- Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration “Rededication”
Newfound Gap and Park Gateway Entrances 865-436-1200

September 4—Art After Dark
Waynesville 828-456-3517

September 4 & 5--- Annual Smoky Mtn. Folk Festival
Lake Junaluska  828-452-1688
The 38th Annual festival will offer two nights of the finest traditional music and dance of the Southern Appalachian Region.

September -5—Block Party
Waynesville  828-456-3517
Dancing in the street with live bands performing 60’s & 70’s music and classic rock, music starts at 7 p.m., children’s area, eats & treats, restaurants open, a portion of Main Street is closed

September  11 - 13---Thunder in the Smokies Motorcycle Rally
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds  828-426-2101
Motorcycle show, vendors, bike games, and live music.

September 11 - 13-- Cherokee Survivors Motorcycle Rally
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds  865-977-5858

September 12 ---Bellamy Brothers
Eaglenest Entertainment 828-926-9658
8PM show

September 18 & 19-- Fall Rally in the Valley
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds  828-298-1683
Two days and nights of music, games, motorcycle vendors, food and beer.

September 19 --- Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration “Mountain Life Festival” Cherokee Mountain Farm Museum 828-497-1904
A celebration of the fall harvest. Free Event and open to the public.

September 18- 20--- “Railfest 2009”
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 800-872-4681
Railroad enthusiasts and history buffs world wide will gather for here days of railroad fun.

September 21 - 28—Haywood County Fair
Haywood County Fairgrounds
A major event with lots of exhibits, contests, and fun for the entire family.

 

September 25 & 26--- 6th Annual Western NC BBQ festival
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds  828-926-1686
Taste some of the best  mouth-watering lip-smakin’ barbeque in all of Western NC. Live entertainment, arts & crafts and kid’s activities.

September 26— Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang Meet
Eaglenest Entertainment  828-926-9658
Over 100 Mustang enthusiasts gather in the Valley for this weekend event.

September 26—Blue Ridge Storyfest
Lake Junaluska  828- 452-2881
All day story telling festival featuring members of the Asheville Story Telling Circle.

October 1 - 3-- High Country Quilt Show
Maggie Valley Town Hall  828-926-6003
Enjoy luncheon and quilt show featuring new and antique quilts.

October 1 – 30—October Leaf Season
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 800-872-4681
Western North Carolina mountains are ablaze with brilliant fall foliage.

October 2—Art After Dark
Waynesville 828-456-3517

October 2 – 4, 9 – 11, 16 – 18, 23 – 25---PEANUTS- The Great Pumpkin Patch Express
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 800-872-4681
Meet Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy. Select your own pumpkin, enjoy hayrides, hay bale maze, storytelling and live entertainment.

October 2 – 18--- “Jane Eyre: The Musical
Waynesville, HART Theatre 828-456-6322

October 3 & 4 -- Run to the Valley Rod Run
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds  704-483-8112
1972 and earlier vintage classic and hot rods.  50/50 drawing,  door prizes, vendors available.

October 7 & 8--- Open Studio Tour
Waynesville  828-452-0593
Enter the studio of local artists and watch them create their art.

October 6 -10--- 97th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds  828-497-8128
Opening day parade, midway, fireworks, traditional Cherokee food and competitions for basket makers, carvers, quilters and more.  Entertainment in the amphitheater. 

October 10-- Church Street Arts & Crafts Show
Waynesville  828-456-3517
Main Street 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.

October 15 - 17-- AHTA Big Rig Show
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds  828-586-2709
An interactive display in a fun, family environment.  More than 100 trucks will be on display from the antique and working class.

October 17—The 21st  Annual Apple Harvest Festival
Waynesville  828-456-3021
Enjoy arts and crafts, live entertainment, local merchants, great food and apples, downtown Waynesville, 10am-5pm, free

October 17-- North Hominy Apple Festival
Canton  828-648-5397
Buy some homemade apple pies. See 100 gallons of apple butter cooking.  Have a country breakfast.  Community Center

 

October 17 & 18-- Maggie Valley Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds  828-926-1686
Hundreds of talented artists from throughout the Southeast present a varied collection of arts, crafts & other merchandise.

October 23 - 25--- World Championship Clogging
Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley  304-872-5803
Individual and teams competition.

October 23----Iron Horse
Eaglenest Entertainment 828-926-9658
Great Bluegrass music that appeals to all ages. 7:30PM show.

November 6—Art After Dark
Waynesville 828-456-3517

November 6 – 8 ---Cherokee Fall Rod Run
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds  828-497-8122
Features more than 500 classic and customized cars built before 1972.

November 6 – December 23—The Polar Express
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad  800-872-4681
The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs Bryson city for the journey to our North Pole. Meet Santa, enjoy caroling, hot cocoa and a special treat.

November 6 – 8---Snow White
Haywood Community College Auditorium, Clyde 828-456-8983
Performed by Haywood County’s premier youth theater organization. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the event.

November 13 – 22—“Hamlet”
Waynesville, HART Theatre 828-456-6322

November 22---Holiday Open House
Waynesville  828-456-3517
A Holiday Tradition on Main St. Enjoy the sights, scents & sounds as the holiday season begins in our festively decorated shops and galleries. 12 noon – 5 p.m.

November 27 & 28—Crafts & Greens Fair
Maggie Valley Town Hall  828-926-9926
See local exhibitors show their handmade crafts.

December 5--- Children’s Shopping Spree with Santa
Maggie Valley Town Hall  828-926-9926
Affordable gifts for children to purchase.  Gift wrapping available.  Meet Santa in person!

December 5--- Camp Santa
Canton  828-648-8275
River Park in downtown Canton.  Free Ice Skating and pictures with Santa.  Crafts and Food.

December 5--- Christmas Parade
Highway 19, Maggie Valley  828-926-1686
Lighted nighttime parade runs from Ghost Town to Maggie Valley Festival grounds.

December 5 & 12-- A Night Before Christmas
Waynesville  828-456-3517
Come share our Holiday Tradition. Caroling, live Music, a live Nativity, Pictures with Santa, old-fashioned wagon rides, storytelling, poetry and more. Main Street is lined with hundreds of luminaries. Shops and restaurants remain open till 9 pm.

December 7 -- Christmas Parade
Waynesville  828-456-3517
Main Street, 4pm

December 12---Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration “Festival of Christmas Past”
Sugarlands Visitor Center 865-436-1291
Enjoy a celebration of Christmas and winter in the Smokies. Free Event and open to the public. 9am -4pm

December 18—Holiday Season Begins
Cataloochee Ski Area  800-768-0285
Holiday rates apply everyday during the holidays through January 2, 2009. Enjoy night skiing under the stars every night beginning December 18, with the exception of Christmas Eve- even on New Year’s Eve.

December 19 --- Great Smoky Mtns. National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration “Holiday Homecoming”
Oconaluftee Visitor Center 828-497-1904
Free Event and open to the public. 10am – 2pm

December 25—Merry Christmas! Ski and Ride with Santa
Cataloochee Ski Area  800-768-0285
Cataloochee opens for skiing & riding with Santa at 1PM.
Make us part of your family’s Christmas Day celebration and join us for turkey & all the trimmings in the lodge. Open until 10PM.

December 31 – New Year’s Eve Gala
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad  800-872-4681
Our last excursion of the season. An evening of dining, dancing and live entertainment. Boards at 8:45 pm and returns at approximately 12:30am.

December 31--- New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds  828-497-8122

 

 Dates are tentative & subject to change.
* Every attempt has been made to cover all events in the area.  

 

 

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