2011 Festivals & Events

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April

2nd – May 15th – Festival of Flowers – Biltmore Estate, Asheville
Welcome spring with thousands of tulips and acres of azaleas at Biltmore. Join us for an estate-wide event celebrating the beauty of George Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre estate, including gardens and landscapes designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscape architecture.

29th – May 8th – “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” – HART Theatre, Waynesville
Main Stage show at HART Theatre One of Off Broadway’s longest running shows, this musical comedy presents . Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit

May

5th – Asheville Tourists – Thirsty Thursday – McCormick Field, Asheville
See the Tourists play the Delmarva Shorebirds and enjoy special discount prices on select draft beers and Pepsi products.

6th – Turtle Island Quartet with Mike Marshall – Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville
Two-time Grammy winning Turtle Island Quartet joins Mike Marshall, a favorite of Asheville classical and bluegrass audiences undertake a musical journey across the American landscape.

6th – Americana Roots Festival – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
The Americana Roots Festival is for adults featuring Americana Roots music, crafts and brewerys. There will be food vendors available for your convenience. Get back to your Americana Roots and have some adult down home fun!

7th – Whole Bloomin’ Thing Festival – Frog Level, Waynesville
The Whole Bloomin Thing Festival is held in Waynesville's Historic Frog level and features local growers, nature-related artists and crafters, health and wellness professionals and alternative energy and eco-friendly vendors. Open to local growers and nature- or garden-related art & craft items, health and wellness professionals and alternative energy and eco-friendly vendors.  Also, food vendors.

7th – The 22nd Annual Great Smoky Mountain Trout & Heritage Festival – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
The Trout Festival is alcohol free.  Mountain music and everything trout!  Educational tent, fly-fishing demos, kids’ activities, music, craft vendors, "Trout Race" and more! Famous fried trout dinners too!  Wholesome fun for the entire family.

7th – Stompin’ Ground Clogging Competition – Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley
Sanctioned America's Clogging Hall of Fame competition.

7th – The Paul McKenna Band – Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville
One of the hottest, fastest-rising young groups in Scotland, and their contemporary approach to traditional instrumentation have already have already earned raves as the “best band of its generation.”

7th – Asheville Symphony: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 – Asheville Civic Center
We are honored to invite Konstantin Soukhovetski back to the Thomas Wolfe stage for a triumphant return, this time with one of the most impressive and difficult concertos in the repertoire. Made famous in the movie Shine, Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto is the epitome of all that we love about Russian music: great melodies, overwhelming keyboard virtuosity, and dazzling climaxes that tear the roof off the house.

12th – Asheville Tourists – Thirsty Thursday – McCormick Field, Asheville
See the Tourists play Greenville Drive and enjoy special discount prices on select draft beers and Pepsi products.

13th – 14th – The Asheville Ballet presents Carmen and Ballet: The Beautiful Journey – Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville
The Asheville Ballet presents a double bill: Bizet’s “Carmen” and “Ballet: The Beautiful Journey.”

13th – 15th – Thunder in the Smokies Spring Rally – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Come ride the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Enjoy Tour Rides, Music Concerts, Bike Builders, Bike Games, Bike Show, Prizes, Vendors and much more during our three-day rally!  All bikes and ages welcomed. 

14th – Branson on the Road – Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
BRANSON ON THE ROAD is the kind of show you thought was long gone in this day of overproduced music, overused special effects and performers singing to tracks. In the same tradition as the traveling road shows during the glory days of the Grand Ole Opry, the Louisiana Hayride and the first Branson music shows, the award-winning Branson On The Road keeps you tapping, laughing and smiling. Young and old cheer for more at the end of each performance. You'll leave with a smile on your face and humming a tune under your breath.

18th – June 12th – Chicago – Flat Rock Playhouse, Flat Rock
Murderers become celebrities, celebrities get away with murder, and money-hungry lawyers play the press for fools. It sounds like today, but we’ve got nothing on 1920s Chicago.

19th – Asheville Tourists – Thirsty Thursday – McCormick Field, Asheville
See the Tourists play the Rome Braves and enjoy special discount prices on select draft beers and Pepsi products.

20th – Asheville Tourists – Family Feast Day – McCormick Field, Asheville
Enjoy great specials at our concession stands. Bring the family out to see the Tourists play the Lexington Legends and take part in great discounts at our concession stands!

20th – 21st – American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Fun, food, music & games; overnight team event to raise money in the fight against cancer.

21st – The Osmond Brothers – Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
The Osmonds perform all styles of music from barbershop, pop, rock, country, and jazz! Their close harmonies cannot be matched by any other group. They have sold millions of albums and have several gold and platinum records to their credit. They have broken records for sell out performances once held by the Beatles and Elvis, and won numerous awards including the People's Choice Award, and Best Vocal Group and Best Show in Branson Missouri. They have a huge loyal fanbase from all over the world who have followed the Osmonds from the very beginning!

28th – Main Street Block Party – Downtown Waynesville
Downtown is Alive at Night, dancing in the street with live bands, children’s area, eats & treats, restaurants open, music begins at 7pm, a portion of Main Street is closed.

28th – 29th – The 7th Annual Vettes in the Valley – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Celebrate a great American Classic. Over 400 Corvettes attend for Judged, People’s Choice Car Show, Road Rally, Vendors, Entertainment, Silent Auction and Door Prizes; Specialty Trophies and Friday night "Meet & Greet" for registered participants; NCCC Non-points Sanctioned event.

June

2nd – Asheville Tourists – Thirsty Thursday – McCormick Field, Asheville
See the Tourists play the Augusta Green Jackets and enjoy special discount prices on select draft beers and Pepsi products.

2nd – 3rd –Ballet Conservatory of Asheville presents Coppelia – Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville
Featuring dancers from the Pre-Professional division, the production tells the delightful story of a girl and boy who fall in love, a mysterious toy maker and a magical toyshop.

3rd – Asheville Tourists – Fireworks – McCormick Field, Asheville
Bring the family out to see the Tourists play the Augusta GreenJackets and see the largest and best fireworks display in Western North Carolina!

3rd – 4th – Ol’ Smoky Tractor Club Spring Farm Fest – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Educational Antique Tractor and Engine Show with parts vendors; flea market with crafts; tractor rides for kids throughout the day.  A parade of 30 tractors drive through the town of Maggie Valley on Friday and Saturday. Concession food provided by the Ole Smoky Tractor Club.  Free Admission.

4th – Asheville Lyric Opera presents Taste of Opera – Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville
Asheville Lyric Opera's 3rd Annual Taste of Opera, features a night of incredible food from Asheville's most delicious restaurants and music performed by Asheville's biggest stars.

5th –Jazz Series 2011: The Tierney Sutton Band – Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville
In 2009 vocalist Tierney Sutton and Band received their third Grammy Nomination for Best Vocal Jazz Album for the acclaimed recording, Desire. This nomination is the latest honor to come from a 17-year collaboration that garnered a JazzWeek Award for Vocalist of the year, consecutive nominations for Jazz Journalist Association Awards, multiple top-rated recordings on jazz radio, and critical praise throughout the world.

10th –“The Return” Beatles Tribute – Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
The Return, recognized as one of the premier Beatles tribute bands in America, currently contains the youngest lineup of superb musicians paying tribute to the legendary group. They are considered by many critics to be the most realistic cast paying tribute to the "Fab Four." Every detail from The Beatles' early live performance years has been studied and carefully recreated. From the mop-top haircuts and English tailored suits, to the actual instruments and stage equipment, The Return's authenticity gives new audiences and many older fans a performance unlike any they have ever witnessed.

11th – Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration – Downtown Waynesville
Protecting and preserving mountain history through a heritage themed festival.  A full day celebration of traditional mountain craft, food, and entertainment.  Demonstrations of Appalachian life skills & crafts, storytelling, mountain music & clogging, home-style food vendors.

11th – 12th – The Lone Ranger – Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City
America’s favorite legend brings law and order to the mountains of western North Carolina at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad this June. During the ride, The Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto will save the train from outlaws who intend to rob the baggage car that is carrying a shipment of gold! There will be an array of cowboy and western activities at the depot for people of all ages.

23rd – Asheville Tourists – Thirsty Thursday – McCormick Field, Asheville
See the Tourists play the Rome Braves and enjoy special discount prices on select draft beers and Pepsi products.

23rd – 26th – Guys and Dolls – Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
As the curtain rises on this classic salute to Broadway in Frank Loesser's musical take on gambles, night club singers and missionaries in 1940's New York, there is no doubt the audience is in for a hilarious ride. Full of some of the most colorful characters ever written for the stage, Guys and Dolls celebrates musical theatre comedy at its best. A full two-act production.

24th – Mountain Street Dances – Downtown Waynesville
Downtown is Alive at Night. Put on your cloggin' & square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments available, in front of the historic Haywood County Courthouse.

24th – Asheville Tourists – Family Feast Day – McCormick Field, Asheville
Enjoy great specials at our concession stands. Bring the family out to see the Tourists play the Rome Braves and take part in great discounts at our concession stands!

July

1st – 4th – Red, White & Boom! – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Gather the crew, grab your blankets and chairs and head to Maggie Valley for this annual celebration! Enjoy a weekend of family-fun, games, delicious food and live entertainment with a dazzling display of fireworks launched directly over the festival grounds on July 3!

4th – Stars & Stripes Celebration – Downtown Waynesville
Main Street, shops & restaurants open, sidewalk sales, live music & entertainment, refreshments, fun for all ages throughout the downtown area.  11am-3pm.

7th – Asheville Tourists – Thirsty Thursday – McCormick Field, Asheville
See the Tourists play the Augusta GreenJackets and enjoy special discount prices on select draft beers and Pepsi products.

8th – Asheville Tourists – Family Feast Day – McCormick Field, Asheville
Enjoy great specials at our concession stands. Bring the family out to see the Tourists play the Augusta GreenJackets and take part in great discounts at our concession stands!

9th – 10th – Maggie Valley Summer Arts & Crafts Festival – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Join over 100 craftsmen for this long running event which boasts crafters and artisans from all over the United States.  Juried craftsmen supply wares from the most affordable handicrafts to more expensive museum quality items.  Chainsaw Artist demonstrations and a variety of foods are also on site.  Free Parking and Free Admission.

15th –“Take Me Home:” the Music of John Denver starring Jim Curry – Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
Jim Curry began his music career writing and performing the opening song, "The Time of Your Life" for his senior play. The song was then voted to be the 1975 class song and Jim was awarded a Rotary Scholarship to study music in college. Even at this early stage in his life Jim's natural voice resembled that of singer/songwriter John Denver. Embracing the similarities, Jim continued to sing and specialize in the songs of John Denver, sharing John's positive messages of love, humanity and environmental awareness.

20th – August 14th –Hairspray – Flat Rock Playhouse, Flat Rock
Take a trip to the 60s and fall in love with Tracy Turnblad, a rotund teen, obsessed with dancing and determined to stand up for her beliefs. Piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance.

21st – Asheville Tourists – Thirsty Thursday – McCormick Field, Asheville
See the Tourists play the Kannapolis Intimidators and enjoy special discount prices on select draft beers and Pepsi products.

22nd – Folkmoot USA Parade – Downtown Waynesville
Main Street, Dancers and musicians from around the world will parade down Main Street to the Haywood County Courthouse for the opening ceremonies of FOLKMOOT USA.  1pm.

22nd –Mountain Street Dances – Downtown Waynesville
Downtown is Alive at Night. Put on your cloggin' & square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments available, in front of the historic Haywood County Courthouse.

22nd – Asheville Tourists – Fireworks – McCormick Field, Asheville
Bring the family out to see the Tourists play the Kannapolis Intimidators and see the largest and best fireworks display in Western North Carolina!

22nd – 31st – Day Out With Thomas – Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City
The world's favorite engine will arrive to Bryson City for two(2) three day weekends! Enjoy a 25-min ride with Thomas™ as your engine! New for 2011 unlimited one day ride pass $30.! Sir Topham Hatt™ will be on hand to greet passengers. Have fun with story-telling, music, Imagination Station and bouncy houses.

29th - Biltmore Concert Series: Faith Renewed Christian Weekend - Natalie Grant with comedian Jeff Allen - Biltmore House, Asheville

29th – 31st – The 33rd Annual Bele Chere Festival – Downtown Asheville
Bele Chere means "beautiful living" and comes from an ancient Scottish dialect. It is an annual street festival with a wide variety of arts, music, food, beverages, events, and children’s activities that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

30th - Biltmore Concert Series: Faith Renewed Christian Weekend - Michael W. Smith - Biltmore House, Asheville

 

 

30th – International Festival Day – Downtown Waynesville
Main Street, Haywood County Arts Council and FOLKMOOT USA join together to present a daylong extravaganza of music, dance, crafts and food from around the world.  10am-5pm.

30th – Lee Greenwood and Louise Mandrell – Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
Few artists have ever written a song that has become more a part of America's cultural landscape than Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." If he'd never written or recorded another hit, Greenwood would have secured his place in music history with that powerful inspiring ballad.
Louise Mandrell is living proof that when you combine God-given talent with hard work, you get an entertainer who exemplifies the word "multi-talented." In an industry where success in just one area typically defies the odds, Louise has managed to stake her claim on a wide swath of show-biz territory.

31st - Biltmore Concert Series: Faith Renewed Christian Weekend - Sunday Worship with Will Graham - Biltmore House, Asheville

August

4th – Asheville Tourists – Thirsty Thursday – McCormick Field, Asheville
See the Tourists play the Charleston RiverDogs and enjoy special discount prices on select draft beers and Pepsi products.

5th - Biltmore Concert Series: Smokey Robinson - Biltmore House, Asheville

4th – 7th – Narnia – Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Based on the Chronicles of Narnia written by C.S. Lewis, this faithful adaptation about four young children who stumble into a magical world through a wardrobe has been enjoyed by generations as a classic of literature. Told with a mix of live actors and puppets, Narnia will transport the audience to the most magical place they have ever been. A full two-act production.

5th – Mountain Street Dances – Downtown Waynesville
Downtown is Alive at Night. Put on your cloggin' & square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments available, in front of the historic Haywood County Courthouse.

5th – Asheville Tourists – Fireworks – McCormick Field, Asheville
Bring the family out to see the Tourists play the Hickory Crawdads and see the largest and best fireworks display in Western North Carolina!

6th – Downtown Dog Walk – Downtown Waynesville
Courthouse lawn, Proceeds support the proposed Sarge's Adoption Center in Haywood County.

11th - Biltmore Concert Series: Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones - Biltmore House, Asheville

12th - Biltmore Concert Series: Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas - Biltmore House, Asheville

18th – Asheville Tourists – Thirsty Thursday – McCormick Field, Asheville
See the Tourists play the Rome Braves and enjoy special discount prices on select draft beers and Pepsi products.

18th – September 11th – The Mousetrap – Flat Rock Playhouse, Flat Rock
No one is above suspicion. Millions have been delighted by the longest-running show of the modern era. Prepare to be fooled by Agatha Christie, the “Queen of Crime” herself. Just don’t reveal her famously kept secret ending.

19th – Asheville Tourists – Family Feast Day – McCormick Field, Asheville
Enjoy great specials at our concession stands. Bring the family out to see the Tourists play the Rome Braves and take part in great discounts at our concession stands!

20th – Blue Ridge Breakaway – Bicycle Ride – Lake Junaluska
Take your passion for cycling to a new level during the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce's 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Breakaway. The ride features 4 routes throughout Haywood County with one traveling 32 miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway.  There will be something for everyone!

26th – The Boxcars/Balsam Range: An Evening of Great Bluegrass – Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
The Boxcars bring together some of the finest musicians, singers and writers to form a powerhouse band.
Balsam Range - From deep in the Appalachians where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Blue Ridge comes the Balsam Range band, creatively blending Bluegrass, Folk, Gospel and Jazz into a new American acoustic music experience.

27th – Maggie Valley Moonlight Race sponsored by Mission Health System – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Registration will occur Friday, August 26, 2011 from 4pm to 6pm.  The event is an 8K road race that begins at 8:30pm on Saturday, August 27, 2011.  The race will start and finish at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.  All pre and post race activities will take place inside the Festival Grounds. 

27th - Biltmore Concert Series: The Beach Boys - Biltmore House, Asheville

September

2nd – 3rd – The 40th Annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival – Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska
Two evenings filled with hundreds of talented artists providing the best in Mountain Music & Dance. "Open tent" begins at 5pm on Fri & Sat, the Main Stage Show follows at 5:30pm. Tickets available at the Junaluska Administrative Office,  Haywood County Arts Council & at the door.

3rd – Main Street Block Party – Downtown Waynesville
Downtown is Alive at Night, dancing in the street with live bands, music starts at 7pm, children's area, eats & treats, restaurants open, a portion of Main Street is closed.

3rd - Biltmore Concert Series: Styx - Biltmore House, Asheville

3rd – 4th – Maggie Valley Labor Day Weekend Craft Show – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Talented artists and crafters from throughout the Southeast present a variety of unique handmade crafts and jewelry.  Food vendors available.

9th – Marty Stuart – Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
Since starting out singing gospel as a child, the bluegrass stint with Lester Flatt in the '70s, the six years with Johnny Cash in the '80s, and coming up with his smash "hillbilly rock" hits of the '90s, the four time GRAMMY-winner, platinum recording artist, Grand Ole Opry star, country music memorabilia preservationist, stylist, designer, photographer, songwriter, all around renaissance man, charismatic force of nature, and (first of all, perhaps), leader of the extraordinary, versatile touring and recording band The Fabulous Superlatives, Marty Stuart has shown a showman's zest for every conceivable flavor of country music.

9th – 11th – Thunder in the Smokies Fall Rally – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Come ride the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy Tour Rides, Music Concerts, Bike Builders, Bike Games, Bike Show, Prizes, Vendors and much more during our three-day rally! All bikes and ages welcomed.

16th – 17th – Fall Rally in the Valley presented by the Carolina Harley Davidson Dealers Association – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Two days and nights of music, games, motorcycle vendors, bike show, Harley Davidson merchandise, food and entertainment.

23rd – Josh Kelley – Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
After spending the majority of the past decade as a successful pop and adult contemporary artist, Josh Kelley returns to the Southern sound he's loved since childhood with his upcoming MCA Nashville country release. While it may be his official debut into the country genre, Josh's previous hits, have always contained discernible country flair.

October

5th – 30th – Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story – Flat Rock Playhouse, Flat Rock
This is going to be one big party, folks. It’s a live music extravaganza! In three years he changed the face of popular music forever. Jump to your feet and rock along with Buddy, the Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens and more.

7th - Biltmore Concert Series: Eddie Money - Biltmore House, Asheville

7th – 30th – Peanuts: The Great Pumpkin Patch Express – Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City
Upon arrival, passengers will be greeted and have a photo opportunity with Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Snoopy. Activities to enjoy at The Great Pumpkin Patch will include: campfire marshmallows, a coloring station, temporary tattoos, trick or treating, bouncy house, hayrides and live musical entertainment. And kids, don’t forget to wear your Halloween costumes!

8th – The 28th Annual Church Street Art & Craft Show – Downtown Waynesville
Main Street is transformed into an art & craft marketplace for this one-day event; widely known as one of the finest juried art shows in the region. Live mountain music & clogging, entertainment, food.

8th – 9th – Maggie Valley October Leaves Craft Show – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Talented artists and crafters from throughout the Southeast present a variety of unique handmade crafts and jewelry.  Food vendors available. 

14th - Biltmore Concert Series: Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute with Ed Sullivan - Biltmore House, Asheville

14th – 15th – The 5th Annual Mountain Music Jamboree – Eaglenest Entertainment, Maggie Valley
Two-day indoor musical celebration of our rich mountain heritage.

14th – 16th – The 3rd Annual ‘Vairs in the Valley – Smoky Falls Lodge, Maggie Valley
3rd Annual Corvair Car/Truck Show featuring all models and years (1960 - 1969) of one of the most unique vehicles ever built by Chevrolet.  This show is sponsored by North Carolina Mountain Corvair Club and the North Carolina Chapter of the Corvair Society of America (CORSA).  Friday night 50th Birthday celebration for the 1962 Convertible, Monza Spyder and Fitch Sprint.  Saturday People's Choice Car show, Corvair Valve Cover Races, Corvair Games and Door prize drawings.  Open to the public.  50/50 Raffle Tickets (winner will be drawn at the awards ceremony on Saturday evening, registration is required).  Sunday morning's Scenic Drive on the Parkway is a parade of Corvairs.

15th – The 22nd Annual Apple Harvest Festival – Downtown Waynesville
Main Street. Live mountain music & dance, craft & demonstration booths, apples, cider, fresh fried pies and other apple delicacies. 10am-5pm.

15th – 16th – Maggie Valley Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show – Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
The second juried craft show of the year is a long running favorite of the leaf peepers.   Crafters from all over the southeast gather at the Maggie Valley festival grounds to show off their unique wares.  Always a great selection of seasonal items, yard art, jewelry, paintings, and much more. Chainsaw art demonstrations and a variety of food also on site. Free Parking and Free admission.

21st - Biltmore Concert Series: The Chairmen of the Board and the Embers - Biltmore House, Asheville

22nd – Stompin’ Ground Clogging Hall of Fame – Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley
National clogging team and individual competitions.

31st – Treats on the Street – Downtown Waynesville
Downtown merchants offer treats to young children. 5pm – 7pm.

November

3rd – 6th – Wizard of Oz - Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
The classic MGM film is brought to life on stage complete with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and Toto too! Including "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead" and "If I Were the King of the Forest", the Oscar winning score will have the audience singing dancing and clicking their heels all the way home. A full two-act production.

3rd – 20th – Doubt – Flat Rock Playhouse, Flat Rock
A deeply principled nun suspects a popular priest of improper conduct. Her allegations could destroy lives. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a perfect show for lovers of powerful drama. The second act begins when you leave the theatre and examine your own doubts.

4th – December 24th – The Polar Express – Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City
Get into the Christmas Spirit by enjoying a 1 hour and 15 minute round-trip journey to the "North Pole" Read along with the magical story and meet Santa himself! Guests will receive warm cocoa and special treats.

20th – Holiday Open House – Downtown Waynesville
A Holiday Tradition on Main Street. Enjoy the sights, scents & sounds as the holiday season begins in our festively decorated shops and galleries.  Noon-4pm.

27th – Great Russian Nutcracker presented by the Moscow Ballet - Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is acclaimed for exquisite classically trained Russian dancers and spectacular sets and costumes.Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blend with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a memorable holiday treat for all. The cast of 40 professional dancers for each tour, over 200 elaborate costumes and 10 sets make this production one of the most elaborate to be seen!

30th – December 22nd – Plaid Tidings – Flat Rock Playhouse, Flat Rock
The four lads from Forever Plaid drop in from heaven to perform their Christmas special. It’s full of the Plaid’s trademark arrangements that seamlessly flow from Christmas standards to pop songs.

December

3rd – Maggie Valley Christmas Parade – Maggie Valley
The parade will run through Maggie Valley starting at the Ghost Town parking lot, ending at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Starts at 6pm.

5th – Waynesville Christmas Parade – Downtown Waynesville
Main Street. 6pm.

10th – “A Night Before Christmas” – Downtown Waynesville
 

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