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

An Applachian Evening Concert Series featuring The Kruger Brothers. Original music for banjo, guitar and bass - from bluegrass to classical. Pre-concert dinners are available; reservations required. More info

These family-oriented art shows feature a small number of artisans providing demonstrations of their work in an interactive environment. Visitors are invited to create their own art piece with instruction from the demonstrating artisans.  Art Samplers Artisan activities may include drum-making, thrown pottery, gourd painting, lampwork glass beads, jewelry making, weaving and more. More info

Jakleg plays an Appalachian-influenced version of Southern Rock & Roll. Mountain born and raised band members Mike, Scot, Darrell, and Allen play a mixture of rock and roll, rock-a-billy, hard-driving blues, rock ballads, and some other stuff that's just not real easy to pigeon-hole. For Music in the Mountains Jakleg will be performing a toned down acoustic style.

This event is Free.

Festival showcasing mountain heritage. Folk-life demonstrations, music, food, crafters and more. 828-524-3161.

The music of the Grascals is a bond forged at the intersection of personal friendships, shared professional resumes, and an appreciation for the innovative mingling of bluegrass and country music that has been a hallmark of the Nashville scene for more than forty years. Among the most beloved and acclaimed bands on today’s bluegrass scene, The Grascals have won SPBGMA’s Bluegrass Band of the Year award in 2010, the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Emerging Artist of the Year award in 2005 and the Entertainer of the Year honor in both 2006 and 2007. More info

Everybody is welcome to participate in these social, begginer-friendly races on the Nantahala Bridge Gates. Meet friends, get your heart rate up and improve your kayaking to boot!

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

This week's featured artist is Jakleg, a favorite local band featuring Scot Warf, Mike Jones, Darrell Phillips, and Scott King. Featuring a unique Southern Appalachian Rock sound - the band goes acoustic for Music in the Mountains. To hear Jakleg, check out their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jakleg/144304962249311?sk=wall

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 friendly 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.

Singer-Songwriter Randy Flack performing live on stage at the Wildwood Grill.

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

Elvis is in the building once again as we host the 5th annual Ultimate Elvis Contest at Harrah's Cherokee. An internationally sanctioned contest licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises where 16 Elvis Tribute Artists will compete for prize money and 1 of 24 spots in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Graceland. Preliminary rounds will take place in the Entertainment Lounge on July 19 & 20. The top 5 Elvis Tribute Artists will then move on to compete in the main event with a live band on Saturday, July 21. More info