Monthly Calendar of Events in Bryson City and the
Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

What a sweet way to support your local library! Area chocolatiers compete for prizes and you get to sample these delectable goodies all made from scratch. Fundraiser for the Friends of the Marianna Black Library. $6 admission. $1 off for Friends of the Marianna Black Library members. Kids under 6 are free. Contact the library for more information at 828-488-3030. 

Applications for chocolatiers are due by February 4th and may be downloaded by clicking here.

Beginning Saturday, February 11, this is a three day class on Saturdays in February (Feb. 11, 18 and 25) In this Winter Craft Series class you will learn the basics of piecing a quilt top using a sewing machine, including how to properly use a rotary cutter to cut your fabric. Students should be comfortable using a sewing machine. For more information, or to register for the class, please log onto the Stecoah Valley Center's website by clicking here, or call the Stecoah Gallery at 828-479-3364.

As part of the Classic Movies Series at the Marianna Black Library, "Roman Holiday" featuring Audrey Hepburn will be playing at 4:00 p.m. For more information on this or other programs offered through the Marianna Black Library, please click here; or call 828-488-2382.

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR) is pleased to announce the PEANUTS™ Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Excursion and Valentine Sweetheart Train. Passengers will join Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy for old fashioned Valentine's Day fun based on the popular television episode titled by the same name. This special event train will depart the historic Bryson City depot and travel along the Tuckasegee River to Dillsboro for a 1 1/2 hour layover. Enjoy special Valentine's activities as well as a relaxing afternoon in the quaint town of Dillsboro.

For more information on this and other events with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad or to book this excursion, please click here or call 800-872-4681,

Instructor Rob Withrow will bring mugs pre-prepared for you to add your own face design - a self portrait; a caricature; your favorite animal; something whimsical - the choice is yours to create. After the class, Rob will take your creation back to his studio, add a handle, glaze and fire it. He will then bring the finished mugs back to Stecoah for you to pick up (usually takes a week). Participants will need to wear clothes they don't mind getting messy and/or bring an apron. Please call ahead to register for the class. Tuition is $25.

For more information on this and other classes and events being held at the Stecoah Valley Center, please click here or call 828-479-3364.