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About the North Carolina - Western Mountains

Western North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountains are a grand and glorious place to explore. Plan a getaway to a serene spa or country inn. Whitewater rafting runs the range from serene to heart-stopping; biking and hiking trails prove that enchanted forests don’t just exist in fairy tales. Golf holes beckon with vertical drops off the tee of up to 400 feet.

Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America’s most visited national park.

Small towns, historic sites, fine art and craft, scenic vistas, and friendly people make Western North Carolina a place you will want to visit time and time again.

'Wilderness is necessity'

by John Muir, Founder of the Sierra Club.

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The Appalachian Farm in Photographs Tim Barnwell has spent a lifetime exploring the southern Appalachian region, documenting the farm culture, visiting with and photographing the people of its isolated mountain enclaves. Here farmers, t... [read more]

Old Fort Mountain Music Every Friday evening for more than a decade, folks have gathered to hear and play bluegrass and traditional mountain music. Nobodys paid, everyones welcome and coffee and sodas are still just a quarte... [read more]

Simon Says Guided Bird Walk Summer Birding Summer is a time of frenzied activity for many resident birds. Park Ornithologist Simon Thompson will point out Downy, Hairy and Pileated Woodpeckers who will be noisily feeding their young. Both the ... [read more]

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad's Peanuts™ Easter Beagle Express The train will travel along the Tuckasegee River, cross over the Fontana Lake Trestle and into the Nantahala River Gorge for a 4 ½ hour journey. Celebrate springtime aboard this festive Holiday event.... [read more]

Dillsboro Easter Hat Parade Parade starts from Dillsboro Town Hall at 2:00 pm. Calling all ladies, gentlemen, children and dogs. Grab your hat and join in the fun during Dillsboro’s delightfully unpretentious annual Easter Hat P... [read more]

Festival of Flowers Discover Biltmore’s gardens, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, alive with vibrant spring colors. Enjoy special events surrounded by the beauty of tulips, azaleas, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. [read more]

Easter Sunday From colorful Easter egg hunts with the Easter Rabbit, to storytelling and magic shows, your family will find fun at every turn this Easter. On the Front Lawn * Easter egg hunts: 11:0... [read more]

Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival The art of wine is celebrated in mountain style during the Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival, in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Featuring wineries from throughout NC, and fine cuisine created by Blowin... [read more]

DILLSBORO APPALACHIAN GROWERS FAIR A unique fair celebrating farmers and growers at Monteith Park. There will be an open-air plant and produce market, seed exchange, horticultural demonstrations and educational programs of interest to ... [read more]

Greening Up the Mountains & Ducks on the Tuck Make a weekend of it! The afternoon after Greening Up the Mountains (a day-long street festival Saturday April 24th in our sister town of Sylva), hundreds of rubber duckies will off Dillsboro’s Scott... [read more]

Summer Evening Concerts Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains serve as the back for an amazing musical experience. Biltmore Concert Series is held on evenings, June–October Experience the exhilaration of a live co... [read more]

Music in the Mountains Regional talent is showcased in a relaxed, outdoor venue. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of great music. [read more]

Music on Main Street Music On Main Street presents an outstanding free concert every Friday evening in the summer at the Visitors Information Center, located at 201 South Main Street. Music On Main Street showcases a dive... [read more]

Shindig on the Green Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets for good times at the 42nd. summer season of Shindig on the Green at our temporary location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Mart... [read more]

Fabulous 4th Metric Century Bike Tour Welcome to the Foot Hills of Western North Carolina A challenging course for riders, rain or shine. Registration at 6am at the Tryon Middle School, Harmon Field Road ride starts at 8 am.. Applicati... [read more]

Fireworks Extravaganza Weekend long event. Live Music, BBQ cook off, Mini-Golf, fishing, swimming to name a few fun things going on at the resort. Regesterd Guest admission Free!to "Fireworks Show" show starts at dusk sunda... [read more]

RDU Tennis Camps for Kids RDUTennis has teamed up with the Chetola Resort located in the High Country’s most beautiful town in Blowing Rock,NC. Camp Dates Include: July 5-9, July 19-23, and Aug 2-6 Ages 5-14 Welcome Cam... [read more]

Art & Master Crafts Festival Featuring some of the finest artists and craftspeople from the Southeast. Purchase current work or place custom orders. [read more]

Folkmoot USA Folkmoot USA, North Carolina's Official International Festival, is a two-week celebration of the world's cultural heritage through folk music and dance. Held each summer across the beautiful mountains... [read more]

Annual Quilt Show Western North Carolina’s rich cultural heritage comes to life on August 7, 8 and 9 at The North Carolina Arboretum as it hosts the Asheville Quilt Guild’s Annual Show. The popular show is a judged ... [read more]

Flower Carpet Fredrick Law Olmstead, of Central Park fame, began the tradition of beautifully landscaped gardens and natural forests on the estate. This year, Biltmore continues to expand this legacy with an imagi... [read more]

North Carolina Apple Festival The festival not only features a street fair with arts & crafts vendors but it includes continuous live musical entertainment, apple growers and their apples, children’s & youth activities, special ex... [read more]

Daniel Boone Days "Come celebrate Boone on September 4 & 5, 2009, at Daniel Boone Days—the High Country’s newest festival. Daniel Boone Days has something for everyone, and its aim is to provide educational, cultural a... [read more]

Mile High Kite Festival A September(Labor Day weekend) favorite that offers kite enthusiasts the rare chance to fly a kite at a mile above sea level. Richmond Air Force, Wings Across Carolina Kiting and Okra Society Kiting C... [read more]

North Carolina Mountain State Fair The 2009 NC Mountain State Fair opens Friday, Sept. 11-got your tickets??? You can buy discounted advance gate and ride tickets at all western NC Ingles stores and at the WNC Ag Center and WNC Farmers... [read more]

Art in Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival Weaverville's third Annual Art in Autumn outdoor arts and crafts festival takes place September 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain or shine, for one full day Main Street in Weaverville, NC will be transf... [read more]

Art at the Park Jackson County Green Energy Park, Dillsboro. Ages 3 & Up, free and open to the public. Art at the Park includes horticulture workshops for the adults, and art activities for young and old alike. T... [read more]

Dillsboro Fall Festival Start the leaf looking season early! Along Front Street antique objects for sale will include carnival glass, vintage jewelry, baskets, dough bowls, quilts, pottery, watering cans, copper wares, large... [read more]

Guest Appreciation Festival at the NOC! We're already gearing up for this year's Guest Appreciation Festival, where we say "Thanks!" for loving the outdoors and for sharing that love with us at NOC. While we don't have everything finalized ... [read more]

Heritage Crafts Weekend The North Carolina Arboretum celebrates Southern Appalachian traditions during Heritage Crafts Weekend. The event, now in its fourth year, features craft demonstrations and juried crafts vendors, plan... [read more]

Fall at Biltmore—A Sure Bet for Beauty You'll find every kind of fall beauty you could hope for at Biltmore. All in one place and close to home. Enjoy fall gardens bursting with thousands of colorful mums, pastoral and mountain views, vibr... [read more]

Haunted Scare Trail Haunted Trail Rides. Open to the Public. Month long event. Every night in October Music Hall/Haunted house, Movie Theater .Only Horer shown here. 1 1/2 mile trail ride of Screems, Haunting, Gooles. T... [read more]

Folk School Fall Festival One of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region, Fall Festival is a celebration of our rich Appalachian heritage. Fine craft, craft-making demonstrations, music and dance performa... [read more]

Annual Apple Harvest Festival 21st Annual Apple Harvest Festival set in Downtown Waynesville, NC The 222nd annual Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2010 in Historic Do... [read more]

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands The Craft Fair is an event where visitors come to craft a collection, connect with tradition, and invest in regional culture. The Craft Fair takes place in beautiful downtown Asheville at the Civic Ce... [read more]

Candlelight Christmas Evenings Experience a rare evening visit of Biltmore House during Candlelight Christmas Evenings. Firelight and candlelight fill the house with a warm glow and accent delicate ornaments and priceless treasures... [read more]

Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Visit - Feel transported to a traditional Christmas the minute you enter Biltmore House. This year, the house is decorated with rich colors bringing the warmth of the holidays home. Be inspire... [read more]

WNC Pottery Festival The sixth annual Western North Carolina Pottery Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in Dillsboro, N.C. This juried festival showcases more than 40 master potters demonstrating a variety of ... [read more]

Highlands Culinary Weekend The 4th Annual Highlands Culinary Weekend, created by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, promises to be one of the highlights of the season in Highlands. Join us and enjoy our majesti... [read more]

River District Artists Studio Stroll During the Studio Stroll, artists of the River Arts District welcome you into their studios to talk with them, see their latest artwork, watch demonstrations, and experience for yourself the magic hid... [read more]

Winter Guided Mountain Hikes Winter Guided Hikes Hike Dates: November 24 – Westerly Hills Trail – 4.5 miles December 22 – Wild Iris Trail – 1.6 miles December 29 – Red Fox/Arrowhead Trail - 1.6 miles January 19th – Smoketree... [read more]

Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries Journey back to the days of yesteryear as Dillsboro presents its annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries. Experience the magic as the entire town is transformed into a winter wonderland of lights, ca... [read more]

Christmas Candlelight Stroll The Weaverville Business Association invites you to enjoy the sights and sounds of a small-town Christmas in downtown Weaverville during the 6th Annual Christmas Candlelight Stroll on December 11, 200... [read more]

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