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2006 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Repeating Events
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May 05 - December 01: Art After Dark
More than a dozen fine galleries & studios remain open until 9pm on the first Friday evening of each month May - December, offering demonstrations, special showings, refreshments & music.
Location: Main Street and Historic Frog Level Wyanesville Time of event: 6-9
Contact Info: Downtown Waynesville Association 828-456-3517, downtownwaynesville@charter.net
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May 05 - December 01: Art After Dark
More than a dozen fine galleries & studios remain open until 9pm on the first Friday evening of each month May - December, offering demonstrations, special showings, refreshments & music.
Location: Main Street and Historic Frog Level Wyanesville Time of event: 6-9
Contact Info: Downtown Waynesville Association 828-456-3517, downtownwaynesville@charter.net
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June 02 - September 29: Pickin In The Park
Clogging, jamming, picking & singing on outdoor stage every Friday June - Sept.
Location: Canton Recreation Park Time of event: 7pm
Contact Info: Town of Canton 828-646-3412
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July 07 - Aug 28: Mountain Street Dance
Put on your cloggin' and square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoedown with live music and dance teams every Friday evening! A family event that is a Waynesville tradition.
Location: Main Street in front of County Courthouse Time of event: 6:30-9pm.
Contact Info: Downtown Waynesville Association 828-456-3517, downtownwaynesville@charter.net
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February 11: A Taste of Chocolate
An evening of Chocolate delights, music, great door prizes & a silent auction to benefit the Haywood /Jackson CountyVolunteer Centers. Amatuer & professional chefs as well as B&B Innkeepers vie for awards with fantastic chocolate desserts.
Location: Laurel Ridge Country Club Pavillion, Waynesville, Time of event: 7-9
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February 19: Heritage of America Band Concert
Military Band from Langley Air Force Base in Virginia perform classical, popular & patriotic music.
Location: Tuscola High School Auditorium Waynesville, Time of event: 3pm
Contact Info: Haywood Arts Council 828-452-0593, info@haywoodarts.org
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February 19: 11th Annual Maggie Valley Chili Challenge
Contestants vie for being the best. Many varieties for the tasting, music, dancing, & trophies awarded.
Location: Diamond K Dance Ranch, Maggie Valley, Time of event: 5-9pm.
Contact Info: Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce 828-926-1686, 800-624-4431, cmaggie@maggievalley.org
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February 25: Mardi Gras Party
Come celebrate Fat Tuesday with Cajun fare & Zydeco music.
Location: Folkmoot Friendship Center, Waynesville, Time of event: 7pm
Contact Info: Haywood Arts Council 828-452-0593, info@haywoodarts.org
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March 05: Cataloochee Ski Area's Spring Frolic Beach Blast
Come and hang out with the Beachcombers at Cataloochee! Wacky Contests, tropical drinks, races & beach music.
Location: Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley
Contact Info: Cataloochee Ski Area 828-926-0285, 800-768-0285, ski@cataloochee.com
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March 23: Melange of the Mountains Culinary Gala
Experience the taste of numerous area restaurants in a beautiful atmosphere under one roof. Live music compliments wine tasting, coffee tasting, & assorted foods tantilize your palet.
Location: Balsam Mountain Inn, Waynesville,
Contact Info: Haywood Chamber 828-456-3021, chamber@haywood-nc.com
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April 08: Doc Watson & David Holt Concert
Location: Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska, Time of event: 7:30pm
Contact Info: Haywood Arts Council 828-452-0593
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April 16: Easter Sunrise Service
Enjoy this community sunrise service at Lake Junaluska. Breakfast follows at Lambuth Inn.
Location: Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center Time of event: Sunrise
Contact Info: Lake Junaluska Conference Center 828-452-2881, 800-222-4930, info@lakejunaluska.com
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April 21 - April 22: Spring Rally in the Valley
Gene Lummus & Carolina Harley Dealers Association present 2 days & nights of music, games, motorcycle vendors, food, beer.
Location: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Town: Maggie Valley
Contact Info: Carolina Harley Dealers Association 828-926-1686, 800-624-4431, cmaggie@maggievalley.org
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April 28 - April 30: Thunder in the Smokies Rally
Motorcycle show, vendors, bike gamnes, live music. Malt beverages will be served.
Location: Maggie Vallley Festival Grounds Time of event: 9am-11pm
Contact Info: Handlebar Corral Promotions 828-926-5597
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April 29: Quick Draw
Artists start & complete a work of art in one hour while spectators observe first hand. Cocktail social preceeds the event. Meet & chat with artists during hors d' oeuveres buffet. Afterwards, work is auctioned to highest bidder & artists donate 1/2 of the sale price to benefit young artists in schools.
Location: Waynesville Country Club Time of event: 5:30-9pm.
Contact Info: Quick Draw Committee 828-627-9005, schminsk@bellsouth.net
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May 05 - May 07: 16th Annual Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals
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.
Location: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Time of event: 8am-6pm
Contact Info: Smoky Events/Auto Shows.cc 828-926-0201, charlie@autoshows.com
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May 27 - May 28: 2nd Annual Vettes in the Valley
Celebrate a great American Classic. Over 130 Corvettes attend for People's Choice Car Show, Poker Rally, Sales Corral, Venders, Corvette Parade, Crafts, Music, and Entertainment.
Location: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Time of event: 9am-5pm
Contact Info: Smoky Events 828-926-0201, mhamel@g-h-o-s-t.org
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June 03: Mountain Echos: A Homecoming
Celebration of reminiscing through stories and music. Festival will feature local storytellers and musicians, crafts, and food. Lots of activities for children.
Location: Haywood Community College, Clyde Time of event: 10am - 8pm
Contact Info: Haywood Community College 828-627-4544, lbleatherwood@haywood.edu
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June 10 - June 11: Spring Farm Fest
Display of antique tractors, engines, and farm equipment. Demonstrations. Kids pedal tractor pull and tractor parade.
Location: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Contact Info: Ole Smoky Antique Tractor Association 828-627-6844
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June 10 - June 12: Towne Square's 2nd Anniversary Celebration
Come help us celebrate our second year of business. Doorprizes, storewide sales, free food.
Location: Towne Square / Main Street Waynesville Time of event: 10 am - 6 pm
Contact Info: Towne Square 828-454-0235, townesquare@aol.com
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June 10 - June 11: Spring Farm Fest
Displays Antique tractors,farm equipment, demonstrations, crafts, concessions. Parade of Tractors and children's Pedal Pull
Location: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Time of event: Days
Contact Info: Ole Smoky Antique Tractor Association 828-627-6844
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June 11 - June 12: Down Home in the Smokies
A huge herutage festival with non-stop bluegrass and country music, food, basket makers, candle makers, glass blowers, arts and crafts, and much more.
Location: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Time of event: 9 am - 6 pm
Contact Info: Maggie Valley Chamber 828-926-1686, cmaggie@maggievalley.org
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June 17: Annual Downtown Gallery and Studio Walking Tour
A free walking art tour in downtown Waynesville. Enjoy art demonstrations and refreshments. See and talk to artists as they work in their shops while other regional artists sell their artwork. Studios will be on view to the public during business hours. Refreshments.
Location: Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level Time of event: 10am-5pm
Contact Info: 828-456-3517, dwa@asap-com.com
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June 23 - June 04: Mountain Street Dances
Friday evenings starting at 6:30pm, enjoy traditional live mountain music, clogging demonstrations, audience participation, and refreshments.
Location: Main Street in front of County Courthouse, Waynesville, Time of event: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Contact Info: DWA 828-456-3517
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June 24 - June 25: 16th Annual Great Smoky Mountain Trout Festival
Family oriented, two day event. Wildlife & wilderness demonstrations, with hands on instruction.Watch the areas heritage come alive while you enjoy a delicious trout dinner! Don't forget to buy tickets for the wooden trout race.
Location: Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley Time of event: 10 am - 5 pm
Contact Info: Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce 828-926-1686, 800-624-4431, cmaggie@maggievalley.org
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June 25: Cold Mountain Heritage Tour
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: Self-guided Heritage Tour. 4pm-8pm at Riverhouse Acres: BBQ, hamburgers, hot dogs, hush puppies & storytelling. Bring your instruments for a Pigeon Valley Bluegrass Jamboree!
Location: Various Sites in the Pigeon River Valley of Haywood County, Bethel Time of event: 10:00am-4:00pm
Contact Info: Bethel Rural Community Organization 800-224-5024, infobethelcomm@bethelcomm.org
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July 01 - July 02: 22nd Annual Freedom Festival Arts and Crafts Show
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. Concessions available. Free parking.
Location: Haywood County Fairgrounds Lake Junaluska, Time of event: 9am-5pm.
Contact Info: 828-648-0500, showdirector@braca.org
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July 04: Junaluska Singers Concert
"Red, White, and Blue Review" with the Junaluska Singers
Location: Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska, Time of event: 7:30pm.
Contact Info: Lake Junaluska 828-452-2881, info@lakejunaluska.com
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July 04: Independence Day Celebration
Enjoy a parade, BBQ picnic, magic show, dancers, and mountain music, a children's play area, and fireworks after the Junaluska Singers Concert. $10 for the concert and $6 for lunch.
Location: Lake Junaluska Time of event: Starts at 11am and fireworks are at 9:30pm.
Contact Info: 828-452-2881, info@lakejunaluska.com
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July 04: Maggie Valley July 4th Festival & Fireworks Celebration
Enjoy a professional fireworks display above Eaglenest parking lot. There will be entertainment beforehand with food, games, prizes and contests.
Location: Eaglenest Entertainment Maggie Valley, Time of event: 3pm - 10:30pm
Contact Info: 828-926-9658, 800-624-4431, selina@eaglenestnc.com
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July 04: Stars and Stripes Celebration
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.
Location: Main Street Waynesville, Time of event: 11am-3pm.
Contact Info: 828-456-3517, dwa@asap-com.com
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July 08 - July 09: Maggie Valley Arts and Crafts Festival
Local/regional homemade arts and crafts, live entertainment,and food. Free parking on site
Location: Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley Time of event: 9am-4pm.
Contact Info: Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce/CVB 828-926-1686, 800-624-4431, jaredb@maggievalley.org
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July 15: People's Concert
Celebrating all types of music, including: Raggae, country, bluegrass, jazz and the good ole' oldies! There will be arts and crafts, a children's area and refreshments.
Location: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley Time of event: 12pm - 8pm
Contact Info: Season to Season Promotions 828-627-1461
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July 17 - July 30: NC International Folk Festival - Folkmoot USA
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 will be the 22nd year of 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.
Location: Various locations
Contact Info: 828-452-2997, 877-365-5872, info@folkmoot.com
July 27 - July 30: Folkmoot USA
Worldwide rhythms, timeless costumes make this opening of world - renowned folkdance. An event not to miss! More than 300 performers from 10 countries entertain, educate and enthrall.
Location: Western North Carolina
Time of event: Various Times and Locations
Contact Info: NC International Folk Festival, Inc. 828-452-2997, 1-800-FOLKUS, info@folkmoot.com
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August 04 - August 05: 3rd Annual Mountain Nater Fest
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.
Location: Historic Downtown Canton Time of event: Friday: 6pm, Saturday: all day
Contact Info: FOCUS on Greater Canton Area 828-648-2572
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August 05: Haywood High Country Book Fair
Over 50 authors participating, visit with them, autpgraphed books available for purchase.
Location: Haywood County Justice Center Time of event: 9 am - 5 pm
Town: Waynesville
Contact Info: Osondu Booksellers 828-456-8062
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August 12: Wings & Strings Festival
Will Feature a variety of national, regional and local music on two stages. Local and regional arts & crafts and buffalo style wing cook-off!
Location: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds Time of event: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Season to Season 828.627.1461
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September 30 - October 01: Maggie Valley Sidewalk Craft Fair
Crafters & vendors selling their goods along the sidewalk.
Location: Along Highway 19 in Maggie Valley Time of event: 9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info: A Holiday Motel 828-926-1186, holidaymotel@charter.net
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October 07 - October 29: Fall Parade of Homes
Saturdays & Sundays throughout the month of October - showcasing some of the best built homes in Haywood County.
Location: Throughout Haywood Time of event: Sat:10am-5pm/Sun:1-5pm
Town: Home Builders Association of Haywoo
Contact Info: Home Builders Association of Haywood County 828-454-0221, hbahaywood@myexcel.com
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November 04 - November 05: Maggie Valley Sidewalk Craft Fair
Crafters & vendors selling their goods along the sidewalk.
Location: Along Highway 19 in Maggie Valley Time of event: 9:00am-5:00pm
Contact Info: Maggie Valley Lodge Association 828-926-1186, holidaymotel@charter.net
November 24: Christmas Open House at Lambuth Inn
Open house and dinner with all Christmas decorations on display.
Location: Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska Time of event: 5:00 pm
Contact Info: Lake Junaluska Conference Center 828-452-2881, info@lakejunaluska.com
November 25 - December 16: Pictures With Santa
Santa will be available for pictures every Saturday from mid-November to mid-December.
Location: Towne Square, Waynesville Time of event: 12-4pm
Contact Info: Towne Square 828-454-0235, townesquare@aol.com
November 27: Waynesville Christmas Parade
Enjoy a charming Holiday Parade with a ton of local creativity. The parade will include 3 bands, fire trucks, horses and organziations from throughout the town!
Location: Main Street - Downtown, Waynesville Time of event: 4:00 pm
Contact Info: Downtown Waynesville Association 828-456-3517, downtownwaynesville@charter.net
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December 08 - December 09: Appalachian Christmas
Junaluska Singers Christmas Concert- 7:30pm Friday & Saturday at 2:30pm. Craft show-Harrell Center- 9:00am Saturday. Christmas Entertainment- 7:30pm Sat. $11 per person.
Location: Lake Junaluska Time of event: Friday Dec. 8th 7:30 pm / Saturday Dec 9th 2
Contact Info: Lake Junaluska Conference Center 828-452-2881, info@lakejunaluska.com
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