Bryson City - Events In North Carolina

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January 2010

January	Shake off the winter doldrums and enjoy a fantastic winter getaway! Hike the trails and see unobstructed vistas. Relax and unwind. The Folkestone Inn is open all year.
Flora & Fauna in January	In bloom: Witch-hazel's bright yellow flowers linger from December. Listen for the winter wren's long melodious song. Spotted salamanders lay their eggs in ponds and pools. Male deer drop their antlers. Black bears are in their winter dens.

February 2010

February	Shake off the winter doldrums and enjoy a fantastic winter getaway! Hike the trails and see unobstructed vistas. Relax and unwind. The Folkestone Inn is open all year.
February 12-13 Folkestone Inn	Friday & Saturday nights, February 12 & 13. The package includes two nights room accomodations for two adults with breakfasts; champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries in your room on arrival; and a four-course, gourmet dinner on Saturday February 13. Main Level King - $475 plus taxes (only 1 available) Balcony Level Queen - $450 plus taxes Main Level Queen - $425 plus taxes Garden Level Queen - $375 plus taxes For information or to make reservation, call 828-488-2730 or 888-812-3385 OR visit our Reservations page.
February 19 Smoky Mtn Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance. Michael Flatley, creator and director of this award-winning international dance phenomenon, proved his vision that hearts and minds, united through music and dance, cross all traditional boundaries. His Lord of the Dance continues to shatter box office records all over the world, leaving audiences breathless and clamoring for more. More info
February 20 Bryson City Presbyterian Church	Annual Chocolate Cook-Off. Enjoy mini-tastings of some of the area's best chocolatiers. Benefits the Bryson City Library. 2 - 4:30 pm. More info
February 26 Smoky Mtn Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Aaron Tippin. Apart from writing and recording songs and wowing crowds with his live appearances, Tippin even runs his own record label. He travels all over the world entertaining our military troops; and "personifies the spirit of America through his music." More info
Flora & Fauna in February	In bloom: Red maple and spicebush bloom. Trailing arbutus, daffodils, and periwinkle will bloom in mild weather. Listen for the spring peepers and chorus frogs calling from wetlands. Mourning doves are courting. Wood frogs lay their eggs -- watch for them on warm rainy nights. Black bear cubs are born.

March 2010

March 12 Smoky Mtn Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Randy Travis. Like the Beatles in rock, he marks a generational shift in country music. When his Storms of Life came out in 1986, country music was still wallowing in the post-urban cowboy recession, chasing elusive crossover dreams. Travis brought the music back to its basics, sounding like nothing so much as a perfect blend of George Jones and Merle Haggard. More info
March 19 Smoky Mtn Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Blind Boys of Alabama with the Fairfield Four. Old-time Gospel music circles are often marked by rigid conservatism and the dismissal of popular music. The Blind Boys, by contrast, shun worldliness yet eagerly embrace the world, bringing spiritual music to secular audiences in order to spread their message. More info
March 20-21 Nantahala Outdoor Center US 19 West	Bank of America US Whitewater Open. Watch world-class paddlers compete in downriver wildwater as well as canoe and kayak slalom competitions. More info
March 27 Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds	Ramp Festival & Trout Season Opener. Feast on succulent trout and pungent wild onion/garlic-like ramps. Honor the Cherokee elders on their special day. Pitch horseshoes and make that iron ring! Whether you compete for big prizes or just admire the masters, you’re in for big fun. Held during Cherokee’s trout season opening, this gathering includes music, senior games, craft exhibitions, and the chance to head home with a full creel. More info

Flora & Fauna in March

In bloom: Sharp-lobed hepatica, bloodroot, spring beauty, trout lily, early meadow rue, jack-in-pulpit bloom in mild weather. Redbud and serviceberry trees bloom along Little River Road.

Louisiana waterthrush, black an white warbler, and black-throated green warbler arrive in Park. Elk shed their antlers. River otter pups are born. Bears emerge from their winter dens.

April 2010

April 3 - May 16 Biltmore Estate Asheville	Festival of Flowers. April is the start of Spring and this event showcases the region's beauty--especially the stunning tulip display in the Walled Garden. For information, call 800-543-2961 or visit the Biltmore website.
April 3 Dillsboro	Easter Hat Parade. Parade starts at Dillsboro Town Hall at 2 pm. Calling all ladies, gentlemen, children and dogs. Grab your hat and join in the fun during Dillsboro’s delightfully unpretentious Easter Hat Parade. Join the ugly, big or best hat contest. They’ll be plenty of prizes. Antique cars lead the parade.
April 10 Nantahala Outdoor Center US 19 West	Flint Ridge Trail Run. Gain 1,000 feet in the first mile of this spring rae on NOC's Flint Ridge Trail.. More info
April 10 Whittier Main Street exit 72 off Hwy 74	Green Thumb Day. Get into spring and take home bedding plants and hanging baskets, as well as local arts and crafts. Contact Gloria Nolan 828-497-2393 for more information.

April 11-12 Nantahala Outdoor Center and Tsali Recreation Area	Knobscorcher Mountain Bike Race. Compete in the Southeastern Regional Championship (SERC’s) second qualifying race. Held at the Tsali Recreation Area. More info
April 17 Monteith Farmstead Dillsboro	Appalachian Growers Fair. A unique fair celebrating farmers and growers. There will be an open-air plant and produce market. Crafters and artisans will be demonstrating and selling. And there will be plenty of music, and food too.
April 17 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	3 Redneck Tenors. Buckle up for a musical extravaganza (which is Italian for super buffet). These boys are actually classically trained artists from Broadway and world opera stages cleverly disguised as mullet-wearing Billy Joe, Billy Bob and Billy Billee. The program includes some great humor and fun all hosted by the Colonel who also happens to sing in a few of the numbers. More info
April 17-18 Nantahala Outdoor Center	Dagger Freestyle Shootout & Demo Days. In 2010 the Shootout is one of the first events in the National Freestyle Points Series, promising even more big-air tricks on the Nantahala wave. Add our beginning-of-season sale, Demo Days, for one great weekend. More info
April 18 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	The Raleigh Ringers. Truly unlike any other advanced handbell organization, but the best way to find that out for yourself is to get tickets to attend one of their awe-inspiring live shows! Formed in 1990 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Raleigh Ringers are now well-known across the globe. More info

April 24 Main Street Sylva	Greening Up The Mountains Spring Festival. Tthe festival begins with a 5K run/walk and continues through the day with local artisans, children’s activities, heritage craft demonstrations, heritage walk, music and food vendors.
April 25-26 Nantahala Outdoor Center US 19 West	Outfitter's Store Demo Daze. Imagine spring training and opening day all in one weekend! All boats in NOC’s demo fleet will be available for free test – paddling. Pool rolling, free instruction clinics and specials on ’09 gear round out the weekend. More info
April 30 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Ray Stevens. Multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and two-time Grammy winner Ray Stevens is celebrating 50 years in the music business this year. From his comedy hit, "The Streak" to the socially aware "Mr. Businessman" to his Grammy award winning pop standard "Everything is Beautiful," Stevens continues to showcase his observant and witty songwriting. More info
Flora & Fauna in April	In bloom: trout lily, jack-in-pulpit, squirrel corn, dutchman's breeches, columbine, trilliums, blue sage, black haw, fringed phacelia, fire pink, indian paintbrush, magnolia, solomon's seal, violets, bluets, trailing arbutus, virginia bluebell, wild mustard, ironwood, dogwood, wood sorrel, bleeding heart, silverbell, wild geranium, phlox, redbud, service tree, spring beauty, golden ragwort, meadow rue. The majority of warblers and other neotropical migratory birds arrive in Park.

May 2010

April 3 - May 16 Biltmore Estate Asheville	Festival of Flowers. April is the start of Spring and this event showcases the region's beauty--especially the stunning tulip display in the Walled Garden. For information, call 800-543-2961 or visit the Biltmore website.
May 11 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Golden Dragon Acrobats. The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. More info
May 18 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Mel Tillis. A country music legend who started performing in the early '50's with a group called The Westerners while serving as a baker in the United States Air Force, stationed in Okinawa. In 1956, Webb Pierce recorded a song written by Mel entitled "I'm Tired", and it launched Mel's musical career. More info

May 28-29 Riverfront Park Bryson City	Heritage Festival Weekend. This two day festival has it all! Friday night entertainment is loaded with local talent featuring an emphasis on old-time gospel. Saturday entertainment is as varied as the region - a highlands pipe and drum corps, classic country and bluegrass, or high energy newgrass. In addition to music, the festival offers local arts and crafts, food and games.
May 23 Snowbird Community Robbinsville	Fading Voices Festival. A celebration of traditional ways of the Snowbird Cherokee Indians. Native American traditions and crafts highlight a way of life that is quickly fading for the Cherokees. Events include a mound walk, signifying the start of a new village and a common place for festivals, ceremonies, and events. Demonstrations include corn grinding, making bread, and using blow guns. Crafts include basket weaving, beadwork, pottery, wood carving, and others. Cherokee hymns, traditional dancing, story telling, and Cherokee language interpretations are part of the celebration, plus games which include stick ball and fish game.
Flora & Fauna in May	In bloom: indian paintbrush, columbine, white azalea, wild iris, bleeding heart, dog hobble, mountain laurel, silverbell, wild crab, cucumber tree, calycanthus, wild geranium, wild orchids (including lady's slippers), painted trillium, magnolia, solomon's seal, bluets, flame azalea Bobcat kittens are born.

June 2010

Every Saturday night beginning June 5 Bryson City Train Depot	Music in the Mountains. Free concert of traditional mountain music. 6:30 to 8:00 pm More info
June 3-5 Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds	Gourd Festival. This event is truly unique! Featuring classes and workshops on all facets of gourd manufacture and design. All this in a fun and lively festival atmosphere. More info
June17-19 Happy Holiday Campground Cherokee	North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival. Three full days of great bluegras. From Ralph Stanley, to Rhonda Vincent, to Raymond Fairchild to Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. For the bluegrass fan. More info
June 19 Dillsboro	Dillsboro Art & Music Festival. Watch artisans demonstrate their craft; Juried show; Wood carving, basket making, quilting, soap & lotion making, Cherokee bead craft, pottery, chain saw carving, and jewely making. Food & music.
June 19 Mountain Farm Museum Cherokee	Women's Work Celebration. The century-old buildings at the Mountain Farm Museum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will come alive as national park staff and volunteers pay tribute to rural women of the past through demonstrations of traditional women’s work. More info
June 18-20 Franklin	Taste of Scotland. Street festival with all day entertainment, clans, authentic Scottish foods, music & dancing, pipe & drum bands, parade, Border Collie demonstrations, crafts, shortbread contest, children’s Highland games and many other contests. Free Admission. 9 am - 5 pm. More info
June 25-26 Stecoah	Artisans Drive-About & Gallery Tour. Visit local artisans in their studios, as well as the Stecoah Gallery. More info.
June 26 Stecoah Valley Center	An Appalachian Evening concert featuring Balsam Range. Bluegrass "dream team" kicks off the summer concert series. 7:30 pm. Dinner seatings at 5:30 & 6:30 pm, with reservations required. More info
Flora & Fauna in June	In bloom: flame azalea (uplands), common elder, hydrangea, mountain oxalis, Allegheny myrtle, magnolia, galax, yellow ragwort, field daisy, spiderwort, beard tongue, goats rue, mountain laurel, butterfly weed, mountain stewartis, black snakeroot, New Jersey tea, wood sorrel, woodland bluets, Canada mayflower, speckled wood lily, and fly poison. Catawba rhododendron reaches its peak of bloom; Rosebay rhododendron booms at the lower elevations. Black bears are breeding. Deer fawns are born.

July 2010
Every Saturday night Bryson City Train Depot	Music in the Mountains. Free concert of traditional mountain music. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. More info
Every Saturday night Stecoah Valley Center	An Appalachian Evening concert. An ever-changing schedule of bluegrass, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists. 7:30 pm. Dinner seatings at 5:30 & 6:30 pm, with reservations required. More info
July 1 - July 4 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Inspirations Singing in the Mountains. Famous gospel group invites other top groups for a week-long gospel extravaganza. For information, call 828-497-2060
July 2-4 Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds	July Powwow. Traditional dance, storytelling, entertainment, games, arts and crafts and more are characteristic of this anticipated annual event. A spectacular show of evening fireworks is also featured on the fourth. More info
July 3 Downtown Bryson City	Fourth of July Freedom Fest. Annual event featuring the best fireworks display west of Asheville! 5K race, music, entertainment, food, crafts and free raft rides.
July 13 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers. Over 50 years ago, Larry, Steve, and Rudy Gatlin started singing in their little hometown of Abilene, Texas, and from there went on to make music history. Over the course of a four-decade career that has taken the Gatlin Brothers from dusty Texas stages to White House performances, from Broadway to Grammy Awards to the top of the country charts, there has been one unifying element, music. More info
July 16 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Doc Watson & David Holt. Recipient of the National Medal of Arts, National Heritage Fellowship, and five Grammy Awards, Doc Watson is one of our nation?s musical treasures. Grammy Award-winner David Holt is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, storyteller, historian, and television host. More info
July 16-17 Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds	Festival of Native Peoples and Cherokee Indian Art Market. This event showcases the sublime art of the Cherokees. Other events include traditional dance, storytelling, and entertainment. More info
Flora & Fauna in July	In bloom: bergamot, black-eyed susan, coreopsis, dutchman's pipe vine, flowering raspberry, hercules club, indian pipe, jewel-weed, mountain stewartia, ox-eye daisy, partridge berry, passion flower, phlox (summer), purple-fringed orchis, queen anne's lace, rhodendron (white), sourwood, star grass, trumpet creeper, wild lilies, michaux's saxifrage, butterfly weed, thyme-leaved bluets. Rosebay rhododendron blooms at mid-elevations. Flame azalea blooms on balds early in month, Cucumber trees display showy fruits.

August 2010

Every Saturday night Bryson City Train Depot	Music in the Mountains. Free concert of traditional mountain music. 6:30 to 8:00 pm More info
Every Saturday night Stecoah Valley Center	An Appalachian Evening concert. An ever-changing schedule of bluegrass, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists. 7:30 pm. Dinner seatings at 5:30 & 6:30 pm, with reservations required. More info
August 13-14 Macon County Fair Grounds Franklin	Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival. Friday 11 am - 10 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm. Macon County Fair Grounds. More info
August 14 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Ricky Skaggs. By age 21, he was already considered a "recognized master" of one of America's most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. Now the road has brought him back to where it all began - bluegrass music. More info
August 19-21 Happy Holiday Campground Cherokee	Cherokee Bluegrass Festival. Three full days of great bluegras. From Ralph Stanley, to Rhonda Vincent, to Raymond Fairchild to Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. For the bluegrass fan. More info

Flora & Fauna in August

In bloom: wild asters, whorled wood aster, turk's cap lily, filmy angelica, bee balm,, yellow-fringed orchid, turtle head, mountain nints, betony, crane-fly orchid, mountain bugbane, mountain St. John's wort, cardinal lobelia, monk's hood, meadow beauty, goldenrod, jewel-weed, hercules club, evening primrose, sweet Joe Pye weed, clematis. Witch hobble puts on early fall color; Staghorn sumac displays showy fruits.

Damselflies are often seen flying low over the water.

September 2010

Every Saturday night
Bryson City
Train Depot

Music in the Mountains. Free concert of traditional mountain music. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. More info

September 4-5 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Inspirations Singing in the Mountains. Gospel music in a beautiful mountain top setting featuring well-known groups. For information, call 828-497-2060
September 11 Dillsboro	Fall Festival. .Start the leaf looking season early! Along Front Street catch day-long entertainment by well-known local musicians and storytellers. Artists will demonstrate their crafts. Spend a nostalgic day in beautiful historic Dillsboro.
September 11-12 Nantahala Outdoor Center and Tsali Recreation Area	Tsali Challenge Triathlon. THE race for 'DO-IT-ALL' weekend warriors! Individuals and teams compete in 3-mile lake paddle, 4.5-mile trail run, and a 12-mile mountain bike ride at Tsali Recreation Area. For information, please call 800-232-7238 ext 600 or click here.

September 18 Mountain Farm Museum Cherokee	Mountain Life Festival. A sorghum syrup demonstration using horse-powered crane mill & wood-fired cooker. Hearth cooking, soap making, hominy making, cornshuck crafts, apple butter & cider, traditional music. For information, call 828-497-1900
September 18-19 Train Depot Bryson City	Railfest. Special train excursions, arts & crafts, entertainment, motor car and equipment display. Three days of railroad fun! 8 -Hour Roundtrip Photo special. 26th Annual Fireman's Day; 5th Annual Mountain Craft Fair. For information, please call 800-872-4681 or click here.

September 24-26 Nantahala Outdoor Center US 19 West	NOCtoberfest. Featuring the Tour de Nantahala Road Ride, this fall festival will keep you entertained with a 5k trail run, special German cuisine featured at the NOC family of restaurants, pumpkin games and more! More info
September 25 Western Carolina University Cullowhee	Mountain Heritage Day. Three music stages at the Mountain Heritage Center showcase old-time, bluegrass, gospel, and shape-note music at this large one-day event. Craft booths and lots of traditional foods. More info

Flora & Fauna in September

In bloom: asters, blue gentians, gerardia, fleabane, yarrow, New York Ironweed, jewelweed, boneset, sunflowers, lobelias, golden aster, pink turtlehead, love-vine, Canada goldenrod, black-eyed susan, yellow-fringed orchid

Displaying early fall color: flowering dogwood, black gum, sourwood, yellow birch, American beech, pin cherry

Peak of fall songbird migration is late September; Southbound birds include swainson's thrush, grey-cheeked thrush, Tennessee warbler, magnolia warbler, Cape May warbler, prairie warbler, northern waterthrush

Listen for elk bugling in Cataloochee Valley.

October 2010

Every Saturday night
Bryson City
Train Depot

Music in the Mountains. Free concert of traditional mountain music. 6:30 to 8:30 pm. More info

Daily through October

Fall Spectacular LEAF SEASON! Fall leaf-viewing trains. Autumn is world famous with fall foliage ablaze. Get on board for an unforgettable adventure. The Nantahala Gorge Excursion departs daily (9am and 2pm) from Bryson City Train Depot. This is a 4.5 hour, 44 mile round trip excursion with highlights of the Fontana Lake Trestle, Tennessee River, Nantahala Gorge and Horseshoe Curve. For reservations, call 800-872-4681. More info

October 6-91
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds

Cherokee Indian Fair. Traditional arts and crafts, dancing and food. Stickball and archery competition. Grandstand entertainment and midway. For more information, call 800-438-1601 or click here.

October 10 Whittier, Main Street Exit 72, off Hwy 74	Maple Leaf Festival. Hosted by the Whittier Community Club and Whittier Information & Historical Center. Area artists and crafters, holiday exhibits, flea market, food, live local entertainment from 10am to 4pm. For more information, call Gloria Nolan 828-497-7589.
October 15-16 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Inspirations Fall Color Festival. Gospel music in a beautiful mountain top setting. For more information on the Inspirations and other groups singing, call 828-497-2060.
October 16 - 18 Stecoah Valley Center	Harvest Festival & Antique Tractor Show. Our 3 day celebration begins at 6pm Friday evening with an old – fashioned bonfire. Saturday is a full day of food, crafts, and entertainment. The Country Fair will offer competitions and exhibits of jams, jellies, pies, cakes, quilts, needlework, and much more. Free Gospel singing on Sunday afternoon. More info

October 16 Bryson City Train Depot	Chili Cook Off. .A traditional cook-off with prizes awarded in both professional and amateur classes, showmanship, and, of course, people’s choice! Between chili samples, enjoy the music or the many local arts and crafts. This event is a favorite year after year!
October 29 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	Rhonda Vincent & Gene Watson. Bluegrass being the family business, waking up each morning to the sounds of music, and spending each afternoon and evening playing the music her family plotted as their destination before she was even born. More info

Flora & Fauna in October

In bloom: White wood aster, bee balm, mountain gentian, heart-leaved aster, wide-leaved sunflower, coneflower. An amazing variety of mushrooms can be seen in the park this month.

Fall colors peak at the higher elevations early in the month; at the lower and mid-elevations in the second half of the month.

Listen for ruffed grouse drumming. Tree crickets can be heard in the lowlands at night.

November 2010
November 5- January 2 Biltmore Estate Asheville	Christmas at Biltmore. America's largest home glimmers with holiday decor and beautiful treasures. More info
November 6 Dillsboro	WNC Pottery Festival. Showcasing the work of more than 35 highly skilled potters from throughout the eastern US. The event is juried and the lineup of potters is quite impressive. More info
November 13 Almond School US Hwy 19 West	Mountain Shapes and Colors Art Show and Sale. Indoor showcase for local artists and artisans. Original paintings, silver jewelry, hand thrown pottery, hand woven baskets, turned wood, and wearable art.
November 26 Folkestone Inn	Thanksgiving at the Folkestone Inn. Leave the cooking to us...join us at the Inn for a bountiful Thanksgiving Feast. Two night minimum. For information call 828-488-2730 or 888-812-3385
November 26-27 Stecoah	Artisans Drive-About & Gallery Tour. Visit local artisans in their studios, as well as the Stecoah Gallery. More info.
Flora & Fauna in November	In bloom: Nodding lady's tresses, tall rattlesnake root, southern harebell Fall colors on oaks at the lower elevations; Spiny fruits on sweetgum trees. Winter wrens may be singing; flocks of pine siskins may be seen. Brook trout are spawning by month's end; monarch, sulfur, and buckeye butterflies are on the wing

December 2010
November 5 - January 2 Biltmore Estate Asheville	Christmas at Biltmore. America's largest home glimmers with holiday decor and beautiful treasures. More info
December 3-4 & 10-11 Dillsboro	Lights & Luminaries. Experience the magic as the entire town is transformed into a winter wonderland of lights, candles, laughter and song. 2500 luminaries light your way to shops and studios. Shopkeepers provide live music and serve holiday treats with hot cider and cocoa. Carolers sing and Santa visits with children at Town Hall.
December 4 Bryson City	35th Annual Bryson City Christmas Parade. Billed as “the biggest little Christmas parade in the Smokies”, this event lives up to the title! Complete with clowns, an old time boom bah band, floats, homecoming queens, marching bands and of course, Santa. You don’t want to miss this vanishing slice of Americana!
December 11 Bryson City	Spirit of Christmas. A true Christmas experience! Luminaries line historic Everett Street, the signature hemlock is lit with memorial lights, carolers and musical artists abound, and a living nativity proceeds up the avenue. Photos are available with Santa and Mrs. Claus, children can post letters to Santa, and many shops offer special “event” discounts. A wonderful addition to your holiday plans.
December 17 Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin	The Oak Ridge Boys. With that unmistakable four-part harmony, they have produced dozens of hit songs - including "You're the One in a Million," "I'm Settin' Fancy Free," "Sail Away," and, of course, "Elvira," - earned just about every industry accolade available, including Grammy, Dove, ACM, and CMA awards, and won millions of fans worldwide. More info
December 18 Mountain Farm Museum Cherokee	A Mountain Homecoming. Demonstrations of crafts past, live music, refreshments, and walking tours of the Mountain Farm Museum are just a few of the reasons to attend this annual event! A real “old-time” Christmas celebration!
Flora & Fauna in December	In bloom: Witch-hazel. Christmas ferns remain green through the winter Watch for purple finches feeding in tuliptrees. Listen for eastern screech owls calling at dusk. Black bears enter their winter dens.

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