54 upcoming events
Festivals, fairs, ranger programs and outdoor events in the mountains around our campgrounds. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
Oct 5–31, 2026
Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock, NC
Ghost Train is Tweetsie Railroad's Halloween celebration in Blowing Rock, held on Fridays and Saturdays through Saturday, October…
Oct 5–11, 2026
Grandfather Mountain, Linville, NC
Fall Color Ramble is a short guided nature walk at Grandfather Mountain near Linville, offered daily through Sunday,…
Oct 6–10, 2026
Old Acquoni Expo Center, Cherokee, NC
The 114th Cherokee Indian Fair runs Tuesday, October 6 through Saturday, October 10 at the Old Acquoni Expo…
Oct 6, 2026
Parade Day opens the 114th Cherokee Indian Fair on Tuesday, October 6 in Cherokee, with the Cherokee Indian…
Oct 6, 2026
Mount Mitchell State Park, Burnsville, NC
A ranger-led Fall Leaf Hike takes place on Tuesday, October 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Mount…
Oct 6, 2026
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
Park rangers host a Native Plant Gardens Volunteer Day on Tuesday, October 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.…
Oct 7, 2026
Gorges State Park – Grassy Ridge Access & Visitor Center, Sapphire, NC
All About Arachnids is a ranger-led hike on Wednesday, October 7, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Gorges…
Oct 8, 2026
Old Acquoni Expo Center, Cherokee, NC
Children’s Day is part of the 114th Cherokee Indian Fair, held in Cherokee on Thursday, October 8. The…
Oct 9–30, 2026
Silvermont Park, Brevard, NC
Pumpkin Fest is a family-friendly Halloween celebration at Silvermont Park in Brevard, held on Friday and Saturday evenings…
Oct 10–11, 2026
80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC
The 5th Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival is a free, two-day community celebration on Saturday, October 10 and…
Oct 10–11, 2026
Sugar Mountain Resort, Sugar Mountain, NC
Sugar Mountain Resort's Oktoberfest is a family-friendly Bavarian-style festival on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026.…
Oct 10, 2026
Gazebo on the Square, Downtown Franklin, Franklin, NC
Pickin' on the Square is a free evening of live music at the Gazebo on the Square in…
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