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| 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 |
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 7
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 13 - 15
Folkestone Inn |
Our Valentines Day Package includes a room for 2 nights for 2 people, breakfast each morning, wine and cheese reception on Friday, 4- course dinner Saturday, flowers and champagne in your room. Prices:
Garden Level Queen — $375.00
Main Level Queen — $400.00
Main Level King — $450.00
Upper Level Queen — $425.00
For information or to make reservation, call 828-488-2730 or 888-812-3385 OR visit our Reservations page. |
| 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 21-22
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 28
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds |
Ramp Festival. This festival highlights two of our mountain delicacies: trout and pungent, wild onion/garlic-like ramps. Held in conjunction with trout season opening on the Qualla Boundary, the festival includes music, our fourth annual horseshoe competition, a barbeque cook off and a trout-and-ramp feast! 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 4 - May 17
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 4
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 4-5
Nantahala Outdoor Center
US 19 West |
US Junior Whitewater Team Trials. This competitive event is for paddlers under 18. The top 3 to finish go on to compete in the Junior World Championships. More info |
April 11
Whittier Main Street
exit 72 off Hwy 74 |
Green Thumb Day. Get into spring and take home bedding plants and hanging baskets, as well a local arts and crafts. Contact Gloria Nolan 828-497-2393 for more information. |
April 11
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 11
Nantahala Outdoor Center
US 19 West |
NOC Duck-Athlon. This new, Nantahala – based triathlon combines trail running, mountain biking, and a downriver duck race! You won’t want to miss this great competition! More info |
April 11
Monteith Farmstead
Dillsboro
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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, local food, beer and wine too. |
April 24-26
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds |
Thunder in the Smokies Rally. Spring motorcycle gathering featuring live entertainment, great food and beverage, bike contests, competitive events, product/accessory displays and sales. |
April 24-26
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds |
Cherokee Survivors Harley Rally. Entertainment, swap meet, and bike show. For more information, call 800-438-1601 or click here. |
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 |
| 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.
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April 4 - May 17
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 15-17
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds |
Cruise the Smokies Rod Run. The Rod Run features more than 500 classic and customized automobiles built before 1972. More info |
May 22-23
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. For more information call 828-488-3681. |
May 22-23
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds |
Memorial Day Powwow. A full weekend of native dance, food, arts, crafts, and entertainment - an excellent introduction to the Cherokee culture. More info |
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.
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Every Saturday night beginning June 6
Bryson City
Train Depot |
Music in the Mountains. Free concert of traditional mountain music. 6:30 to 8:30 pm |
June 5-7
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
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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 |
June 15
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Cherokee |
Great Smoky Mountains National Park 75th Anniversary Celebration. Programs and exhibits will celebrate Smoky Mountain life from the Cherokee through park establishment. A ground breaking ceremony will symbolically initiate the construction of a new Oconaluftee Visitor Center and history cultural museum. More info |
June18 - 20
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 20
Mountain Farm Museum
Cherokee |
Women's Work Festival. A well deserved tribute to the hardworking rural women of the past. Live demonstrations of traditional tasks including candle making, soap making, hearth cooking, and other such “chores”. Artifact and photo exhibit. |
June 20
Stecoah Valley Center |
Mountain Music Championship. This annual event features individual competitions in fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and guitar during the day followed by a band competition in the evening. A full day of mountain music at its best! More info |
June 20
Dillsboro |
Dillsboro Heritage 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 20
Franklin
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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. |
June 27 - August 29
Saturday Nights
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 |
June 29 - July 4
Inspiration Park,
Hyatt Creek Road,
Bryson City |
Inspirations Singing in the Mountains. Famous gospel group invites other top groups for a week-long gospel extravaganza. For information, call 828-497-2060 |
| 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. |
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Every Saturday night
Bryson City
Train Depot |
Music in the Mountains. Free concert of traditional mountain music. 6:30 to 8:30 pm |
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 |
June 29 - July 4
Inspiration Park,
Hyatt Creek Road,
Bryson City |
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 4
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 11-12
Festival Grounds
Maggie Valley |
Maggie Valley Arts and Crafts Festival. Juried craft show attracting over 150 skilled crafters, food vendors, attendees from around the southeast. Enjoy mountain music, and booth prizes. |
July 16-18
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
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Festival of Native Peoples and Cherokee Art Market. This event showcases the sublime art of the Cherokees. Other events include traditional dance, storytelling, and entertainment. More info |
July 22-25
Macon County Community Building US 441 South
Franklin |
Annual Macon County Gemboree. One of the largest and oldest gem & mineral shows in the Southeast. Sponsored by the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Hours 10am to 6pm Thursday-Saturday, 12 noon to 5pm Sunday. Contact 800-336-7829. |
July 31 - August 1
Nantahala Outdoor Center |
NOC/Dagger Freestyle Shootout. This event offers the opportunity to compete against kayaking’s rising stars for major prizes, or simply be a spectator to the coolest moves on the water! 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. |
Every Saturday night
Train Depot
Bryson City |
Music in the Mountains. Free concert of traditional mountain music. 6:30 to 8:30 pm |
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 7-8
Macon County Fair Grounds
Franklin |
Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival. Friday 12 noon - 9 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Macon County Fair Grounds. Contact 828-524-3161. |
August 20-22
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.
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Every Saturday night
Bryson City
Train Depot |
Music in the Mountains. Free concert of traditional mountain music. 6:30 to 8:30 pm |
September 2
Oconaluftee Visitors Center |
Great Smoky Mountains National Park 75th Anniversary. A "rededication" of the park, reminiscent of Franklin D. Roosevelt's historic 1940 park dedication speech, will be enacted at the Rockefeller Memorial at Newfound Gap with live broadcasts at the park's entrances and in gateway communities. |
September 5 - 6
Inspiration Park
Hyatt Creek Road |
Inspirations Singing in the Mountains. Gospel music in a beautiful mountain top setting featuring well-known groups. For information, call 828-497-2060 |
September 6 - 7
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. |
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September 11 - 13
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
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Cherokee Survivors Motorcycle Rally.Entertainment, swap meet, and bike show. For more information, call 800-438-1601 or click here. |
September 18-19
Festival Grounds
Maggie Valley |
Fall Rally In The Valley. The Carolina Harley Dealers Association.Entertainment, retail product deals, bike competition, food and beverage. |
September 18-20
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 19
Train Depot
Bryson City |
Fireman's Day Festival. A full day of festivities in the mountain tradition. Music, crafts, entertainment, barbecue, "Miss Flame" Contest, and parade of area fire trucks and emergency vehicles with sirens at full blast. |
September 19
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 19
Dillsboro |
Antiques Fair. Start the leaf looking season early. Antique objects for sale including carnival glass, vintage jewelry, baskets, dough bowls, quilts, pottery, watering cans, copper, both large and small antique furniture, and more. |
September 25-26
Festival Grounds
Maggie Valley |
WNC BBQ Festival. Lip smackin BBQ from all over the USA can be found hee. Get in on the fun, be a judge at the People's Choice of the Wine & Swine competitions. More info |
September 26
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.
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Every Saturday night
Bryson City
Train Depot
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Music in the Mountains. Free concert of traditional mountain music. 6:30 to 8:30 pm |
Daily through October
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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. |
October 7-11
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
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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 16-17
Inspiration Park
Hyatt Creek Road |
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 - 18
Franklin |
18th Annual LeafLooker's Gemboree. The hills are alive with more than fall color as gem & mineral dealers from across the United States converge on Franklin to sell their wares. Sponsored by Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin & Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Hours: Friday & Saturday -10 am to 6 pm; Sunday - noon to 5 pm. For information, call 800-336-7829. |
October 17
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 24-28
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 |
| 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.
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| November |
Polar Express. Departing from the Bryson City Train Depot. More info
Several of the Folkestone Inn rooms can accomodate a third person -- perfect for a special holiday getaway AND the opportunity to give your child the fantasy gift of the Polar Express. |
November 6 -8
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds |
Cruise The Smokies Fall Rod Run. More than 800 of the nation’s hottest looking classic cars. The Rod Run, also held each spring in Cherokee, features a busy vendor area, swap meet, and daily entertainment. More info |
November 7 - January 3
Biltmore Estate
Asheville |
Christmas at Biltmore. America's largest home glimmers with holiday decor and beautiful treasures. More info |
November 7
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. |
November 14
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 |
| 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 |
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| December |
Polar Express. Departing from the Bryson City Train Depot. More info
Several of the Folkestone Inn rooms can accomodate a third person -- perfect for a special holiday getaway AND the opportunity to give your child the fantasy gift of the Polar Express. |
November 7 - January 3
Biltmore Estate
Asheville |
Christmas at Biltmore. America's largest home glimmers with holiday decor and beautiful treasures. More info |
December 4-5 & 11-12
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 5
Bryson City |
Breakfast with Santa. Hometown Santa experience features photos with Santa and breakfast at a nominal cost.
Swain County Fire Department . |
December 5
Bryson City |
Holiday 5K run. |
December 5
Bryson City
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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 12
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 19
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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Folkestone Inn
Bed & Breakfast
Steve & Eva Clayton
Owners/Innkeepers
101 Folkestone Road Bryson City, NC
28713-7891
Toll-free 888-812-3385
828-488-2730
Fax 828-488-0722
We had such a fantastic getaway! The food, atmosphere, staff -everything was wonderful. Thank you so much for a great long weekend! We'll be back...with friends next time!
Michael & Tara
Mebane, NC
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