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

An Official NC State Championship event. Authentic, mouth-watering BBQ, live entertainment, a car show, crafters and tastin' tent. Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center, Franklin. More info

An Applachian Evening Concert Series featuring The Kickin' Grass Band and their rootsy, Americana style. Pre-concert dinners are available; reservations required. More info

Come, have a flashback. Welcome babyboomers, colorful people, children, families, flower children and interesting, fun people of all kinds. Cash prizes hourly and Best Of Show awards. More info

After 55 years in the business, Dr. Ralph Stanley is still one of the best banjo pickers and tenor singers in bluegrass music today. As a recording artist, he has performed on more than 170 albums, tapes, and CDs, performing many songs written by himself and with his brother, the late Carter Stanley. Ralph has played throughout the United States and in many countries around the world, including several tours of Japan. In addition to the many honors Ralph has received as a bluegrass musician, he also holds membership in the Grand Ole Opry.

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Two-time Emmy winning comedian, NY Times bestselling author, Grammy nominee, 2009's GLAAD Vanguard recipient and 2011 Trevor Project Life Award honoree Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer with rapid fire wit. She has been making audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders. She has had recurring roles on ER, Seinfeld, Suddenley Susan and Law & Order SVU plus numerous HBO and Bravo comedy specials. More info

Local musician Larry Barnett is a moving force in the Bryson City scene as owner of Grandpa's Music and the organizer of the local music jams that take place every other Thursday at the library, not to mention the many bands he plays in, including this week's featured artist Larry Barnett & Friends.

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 of Bryson City, Swain County, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Live 50's-70's classics on stage at the Wildwood Grill Stage.  Visit the act's website here.

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