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

Hundreds of world-champion dancers will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes in drum, song and dance. Traditional, Fancy Shawl, Grass, Two Step, Jingle and the Daniel French Memorial dance competitions. Craft and food vendors on site. Admission fee; free parking. More info

An Appalachian Evening Concert series featuring bluegrass & gospel headliners Balsam Range.  Silent Auction to benefit programs at The Center. More info

A full week of fun featuring rides every day, arts and crafts, motorcycle vendors, custom painting/trim, food, bands, DJ's and karaoke, raffles, prizes, and more!

Check out our website at www.cherokeecountycycles.com

Climb aboard the wagon ride at Smokemont Riding Stables for a Ranger-guided tour of the old Oconaluftee Turnpike. Limit 6 people. Fee paid at the stables.

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Riding Stables phone number: 828-497-2373

Bring a blanket or chair and sit back as you listen to stories of the Smokies. Accessible to persons using wheelchairs.

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This event is Free.

Of course you do! What is a carbon footprint? Join a ranger to learn how to leave a light footprint and help protect the park and the planet for future generations.

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This event is Free.

If you have ever wondered what kind of tree it is or how old it is or will it grow at your house, this time with a ranger will help you better identify trees in the park, where they went, and why they are here now. Basic tree identification skills will be taught.

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This event is Free.

Be inspired by the beauty of the Smokies and create a piece of art to take home!

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This event is Free.

Explore Smokies nightlife. Limited to 25 participants. Call 828/497-1904 up to four days in advance for reservations.

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This event is Free.

Stop taking everything for granite. Learn how these mountains were born and how they have changed over time.

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This event is Free.

The Rock and Raft music series will heat up your summer: get great deals on afternoon raft trips, and stay to enjoy a cool Asheville-based band every Saturday in June!

For more information on this and other events sponsored by the NOC, please click here or call 888-905-7238.

We end the June schedule with The Barefoot Movement, a trio of immensely talented musicians from North Carolina and Tennessee whose music successfully melds Americana influences with the invigoration of acoustic modern rock and jazz. Their sound simultaneously captures the rustic beauty of old Southern front porch Bluegrass improvisation while being immediately accessible to the modern era. To hear some of their unique sound, check out www.barefoot-movement.com

Music in the Mountains Free Evening Concert Series is held every Saturday evening beginning June 2 and ending October 27. Sponsored by the Swain County Chamber of Commerce and the Swain County Tourism Development Authority, the goal is to provide a fun, family atmosphere for both locals and visitors and to promote the local talent and musicians to be found in Bryson City, Swain County, and the Great Smoky Mountains.