Memorial Day Weekend Event: Pack Suare Park Grand Opening

May 28   Asheville  North Carolina,   Pack Square Park Grand Opening   Official opening of Pack Square Park’s Grand Opening Season. aAfull evening of ceremonies, performances and special surprises in Roger McGuire Green at the east end of the new park in the heart of downtown Asheville.

Couple's Retreat at Snowbird

Nov 6-8, Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters, 75 May Johnson Way, Andrews NC. Christian couples retreat. The cost will be $260 per couple. This will include lodging, 5 meals, a steak dinner,4 sessions, a day full of extreme recreation, live worship band, and an impact on your marriage that will last a lifetime!  Snowbird wilderness Outfitters is a high adventure Christian Wilderness camp on the cutting edge of student ministry. Website: http://www.swoutfitters.com

Open House Luncheon in Maggie Valley

Event: Smoky Mountain Retreat Open House and Luncheon
Time/Place: Oct 23, 11:30AM-2:30PM, Smoky Mountain Retreat between Maggie Valley and Waynesville NC. Preview a new, gated community with 8 models on 80 acres at 4000 feet elevation. Common areas include hiking trails, pond, campfire site, gazebo. Minutes to Laurel Ridge Club with memberships available for homeowners

Full Scream Ahead on the Tweetise Railroad- Bryson City

Event: Tweetsie Railroad's Ghost Train Halloween Festival
Time/Place: Oct 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock NC. Advanced tickets recommended. Safe, scarey fun including: Ghost Train rides, Haunted House, Halloween Shows, 3-D maze, trick or treating and NEW THIS YEAR - Freaky Forest. Read more and purchase tickets...

Mountain Bike Stage Race at Pisgah Mountain

October 15-18 BREVARD Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race. If you're a serious mountain biker, this is your kind of event. This four day competition covers 130 miles and 31,000 feet of elevation gain. With $15,000 in prize money, the PMBSR is the richest cash purse stage race in the country, drawing championship riders from such far-flung locales as South Africa and Guatemala.
Visit website for all the info.
http://www.blueridgeadventures.net/stage/main.html

Quilt Show in Maggie Valley

High Country Quilt Show
Time/Place: October 1-3, Maggie Valley Town Hall
A quilt show featuring both newly made quilts and antique quilts. Enjoy a luncheon too!
Contact: 828-926-4427

NC Vineyards' Tours and Tastings- Yadkin Valley

Wine News: Harvest Time is Ripe with Tours
News Event: NC Vineyards' Tours and Tastings
Time/Place: Through November in the Yadkin Valley
Wine lovers rejoice! If you love wine and you love the NC mountains, this is YOUR time.Whether you prefer white or red, Merlot or Muscadine, North Carolina’s wineries and vineyards will have the perfect pairing for your taste buds. Come explore the scenic beauty of our wine country, taste the fruits of our vineyards, and stay for a picnic or perhaps some live music. Enter the sweepstakes for 10 weeks of giveaways!
Contact: 336-793-4488
Website: http://www.yadkinwinetours.com/

Photo Op Special from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad- Bryson City

September 20 in Bryson City enjoy the scenic beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains on an 8 hour, 71 mile roundtrip excursion from Bryson City to Andrews, NC. Trip includes two photo run-bys and layover in Andrews and a picnic lunch is provided.Ticket prices include admission to the Smoky Mountains Model Trains Museum. Call for reservations and details: 828-488-7000.
Website: http://www.gsmr.com/

Overmountain Victory Celebration- Spruce Pine

September 17-20 at the Museum of NC Minerals Spruce Pine NC.
A revoluntionary war re-enactment and encampment on the grounds of the Museum of NC Minerals in Spruce Pine. Events features costumed reenactors demonstrating traditonal crafts and other activities including candlemaking, spinning, tomahawk and skillet tosses and skirmishes. Also featuring a candlelight tour. FREE
828) 765-2761

Tryon Fall Classic Horse Show at FENCE

September 18-20 enjoy a competetive horse show. Admission is free and spectators welcome. Fence, Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, is a 300 acre nature education and recreation center, offering 6 miles of hiking and riding trails.
An equestrian center with stabling for 300 horses and a variety of family-oriented nature education programs, outdoor concerts and more.
Contact: 828-859-9021
Website: http://www.fence.org

Sept 14th Final Hot Summer Night- Lake Lure

September 14 from 6PM-9PM at the Lake Lure Community Center dance the night away to country bluegrass music at the final Hot Summer Nights Street Dance.
Contact: (828) 625-2725
Website: http://www.hickorynut.org

5th Annual Elk Knob Headwaters Community Day- Boone

September 12 at Elk Knob State Park near Boone NC. Festivities begin at 11:00am, lunch at noon, with the activities lasting until...Music performances all day and activities include: Horse-drawn Wagon Rides, Pottery, Apple Cider Press, Applebutter, Corn Shuck Dolls, Spinning, Quilting, Grist Mill, Woodcarving, Oral Traditions, Old-time Games, and Environmental Programs. Sponsored by the Elk Knob Community Heritage Organization & Elk Knob State ParkFor details:
(828) 297-7261
http://ekcho.shutterfly.com.

September 12th Pickin' on the Square- Franklin

September 12 at 6:30 PM in downtown Franklin NC. Free Admission. Live music and dancing. Bring your own chair. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin. http://www.franklin-chamber.com

Annual Labor Day Concert- Marion

September 7 from 6PM-8PM at the Historic Marion Depot, Marion NC. Annual Concert at the Historic Marion Depot on the lawn. Bring chair or a blanket and enjoy. In case of rain, the concert will be inside the depot.
(828) 652-2215
http://www.downtownmarion.org/

September 4th Sylva After Dark

September 4 from 6PM-9PM in Downtown Sylva. Sylva After Dark - Galleries and merchants stay open after regular hours - shop dine and stroll through downtown Sylva for a delightful evening. Participants: Gallery One, It's by Nature, Restaurant 553, The Nichols House, Lily's Treasures, Paupo's Wine Shop and Bar. http://www.downtownsylva.org

Sept 3rd Great Smoky Mountains Bed and Breakfast Tour- Waynesville

September 3 in Waynesville NC. Six Waynesville, North Carolina bed and breakfast inns are opening their homes for touring in conjunction with Haywood County’s Play in the Park Week to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The tour will start at Herren House and then go onto Oak Hill on Love Lane, Andon-Reid Inn, Windover Inn, Brookside Mountain Mist and end at Grand View Lodge where there will be a reception. All six bed and breakfast inns have a rich history, facts and time related stories to tell along with a tour of the home. The self-guided tour will be held on September 3, 3–6pm. There will be a reception at the end of your tour at Grand View Lodge between the hours of 4pm-6:30pm. http://www.downtownwaynesville.com

Last Week For 12th Annual Cashier’s Designer Showhouse

One more week to visit Cashier's Designer Showhouse! Located at 1903 Highway 107 South, in Cashiers NC. This year's Showhouse brings many parts of the community together including 28 interior designers, landscapers and artists with the focus: "everyday green living".

This house will delight! If you visit the house, you are guaranteed to leave feeling inspired and wanting to rush home to start re-decorating!" Also visit the green market across the street where the designers will sell their wares at the store in the Zackary-Tolbert House. "I love finding new ways to re-purpose old items. One of my favorites to date is the beautiful chandelier in my store that was made from an old wine barrel-it's stunning!" Get your tickets now; the showhouse closes September 6! Tickets, which are available for purchase at the Showhouse or in advance by calling (828) 743-7710, cost $25 each.

Sangria Saturday & Sunset Grillfest- Mount Airy

August 29 beginning at 5PM at Round Peak Vineyards, Mount Airy NC enjoy the LAST Sunset evening of the summer and the spectacular sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains! We'll have our favorite Sangria's all day long, then at 5 pm we are firing up the grills, so bring your favorite grill items! We'll provide the sides, and BBQ for those that don't want to grill! 10% off on bottles of wine opened to enjoy on the back deck. https://www.roundpeak.com/

2009 Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad- Lake Lure

August 27-30 2009 Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad in Lake Lure. Named a "Top 20 Event for the last two years by the Southeast Tourism Society, The Olympiad is Lake Lure's premier festival. Athletes can compete in golf, tennis, swimming, cycling, running or the triathlon. There are also events for children, family fun and entertainment. The Olympiad opens with a water ski show and closed with fireworks. http://www.hickorynutolympiad.com/

August 20th Beach Party- Downtown Concert Series inNorth Wilkesboro

August 20 at 5:30 PM in downtown north Wilkesboro enjoy an evening at the beach in Downtown North Wilkesboro with Billy Scott & The Party Prophets. The party will be held on the corner of Tenth and Main Streets in the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Park. There is no admission charge so bring your lawn chairs and relax while the band plays, let us help to start your weekend off early. Food and beverages will be sold by Key City Grille. Fun for the whole family, everyone is invited.
http://www.north-wilkesboro.com/