TRAVEL GUIDE TO BRYSON CITY AND THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS

THINGS TO DO IN THE SMOKIES

Highlights of the
Bryson City and Great
Smokies Events Calendar

For more information about musical performances in the area, click here.

February
Chocolate Cookoff
Be My Valentine Charlie Brown Train

March
Bank of America US Whitewater Open
Area Wedding Expo

April
Green Thumb Day
Knobscorcher Bike Race

May
West Swain VFD Bass Tournament
Strawberry Jam
Twelve Hours of Tsali
Heritage Festival

June
Music in the Mountains Series
Cherokee Voices Festival
PIoneer Weekend on the Train
Women's Work Festival (GSMNP)

July
Music in the Mountains Series
Freedom Fest
Festival of Native Peoples
Folkmoot
Dinosaur Train

August
Music in the Mountains Series
Childrens Fishing Derby

September
Music in the Mountains Series
Horace Kephart Days
Freestyle Kayaking World Cup
Railfest & Mountain Craft Fair
SE Tribes Celebration
Mountain Life Festival (GSMNP)

October
Music in the Mountains Series
Cherokee Indian Fair
Stecoah Harvest Festival
Maple Leaf Festival
Bryson City Chili Cookoff
Downtown Trick or Treat

November
The Polar Express
WNC Pottery Festival
Mountain Shapes & Colors

December
The Polar Express
Breakfast with Santa
Christmas Parade
Spirit of Christmas

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

Use the mini calendar on the right to bring up the events on an upcoming month or specific date.

Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec

Musical "Annie"
Date(s): Mar 15, 2013 - Mar 24, 2013
When: March 15-17; 22-24
Where: Swain County High School

These seven performances are presented by Swain County High Arts programs which include band, chous, etc. The musical, "Annie," first played on Broadway in 1976 and is based on the comic, "Little Orphan Annie," which came about in 1922. General admission for all the performaces is $10 for adults and $5 for Senior Citizens, Students and Children, and for children under 12 is $3. www.swain.k12.nc.us/cfta ; Phone: (828)-488-7843

 

 

Mingus Mill Demonstrations
Date(s): Mar 16, 2013 - May 15, 2013
When: Daily, 9:00am-5:00pm
Where: Mingus Mill

Enjoy see how people in the past were able to grind up gain and other food products to use them in the food.

Mountain Farm
Date(s): Mar 16, 2013 - May 15, 2013
When: Daily, Dawn to dusk
Where: Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Walk down to the farm for a glimpse into the past. Self-guiding tour that are always avaible and some days you may find demonstrations such as blacksmiths, hearth cooking, gardening, or weaving taking place.

Fontana Classic Bass Tournament on Lake Fontana
Date(s): Mar 16, 2013 - Mar 17, 2013
When: 7am-4pm Daily
Where: Fontana Village Resort and Marina, 300 Woods Rd., Fontana Dam, NC 28733

With the warmer than usual winter it will be time to wet a hook early for some championship bass action on Fontana Lake. This year's purse is is $5,000 with first place garnering $2,000 in prize money and $1,000 for 2nd place. Prize money will also be awarded for third through eight places and $100 each for the biggest small mouth and  large mouth bass. Fontana Village Marina will be hosting the event on their docks located at the west end of Fontana Lake.

For more information contact Fontana Village at 828-498-2129 or visit www.fontanavillage.com

Angelina Ballerina the Musical Live!
Date(s): Mar 16, 2013
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin

Based on the CG-animated series, Angelina Ballerina on PBS KIDS, Angelina Ballerina the Musical is a family-friendly show that will have the entire audience dancing in the aisles. Angelina and her friends, Alice, Gracie, AZ, Viki, and even their teacher, Ms. Mimi, are all aflutter because a special guest is coming to visit Camembert Academy. More info

Fourth of July Freedom Fest
Wednesday, July 4, 2013
Vendor Application

23rd Annual Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Cooker Application    Crafter Application

Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Participant Application

 

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Bryson City - Swain County
Chamber of Commerce
& Visitor Center

210 Main Street
P.O. Box 509
Bryson City, NC 28713

Email

Karen Proctor Wilmot
Executive Director

800-867-9246 toll-free
828-488-3681 local
828-488-6858 fax