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

The facilities at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds where the event is held lends itself well to a bunch of enthusiastic gourd artists.  Everywhere you look, there’s nothing but gourding activities going on.  Classes, demonstrations, inspiring displays of finished art, vendors with everything from A-to-Z and back again, and piles and piles of top-quality raw gourds to choose from. More info

You'll find locally grown produce and other edibles, plants, flowers, crafts and more at the market. Every Friday, May - October. Parking lot next to the old courthouse on Main Street.

Did you know that the construction of Fontana Dam was a vital World War II effort? Did you know that hundreds of families sacrificed their homes and lifestyles for the construction of Fontana Dam? Learn more about the authentic history of these Appalachian people from authors and storytellers and by visiting the remains of the century old logging town of Proctor. This full weekend includes a boat tour of Fontana Lake; Gary Carden’s one woman play “Birdell”; an evening with Walt Larimore, MD, author of “Hazel Creek”; a walking history tour of Fontana Village; book signing opportunities with authors of regional history; music and more. Great lodging package for a 3-day weekend.

Click here for Fontana Village Resort  Phone: 800-849-2258

Singer-Songwriter Logan Murrell performs live on stage
at the Wildwood Grill

Click here for Fontana Village Resort   Phone: 800-849-2258