Dec 12, 2026
Christmas at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Gardens
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Education Center, Lake Lure, NC
Christmas at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Gardens is a holiday event for families and children on Saturday,…
Events in Western NC
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.
December 2026
Dec 12, 2026
The History Lake James: From Native Lands to Modern Recreation
Lake James State Park, Nebo, NC
This ranger program at Lake James State Park in Nebo is on Saturday, December 12, from 10:00 to…
Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Beech Mountain Resort
Beech Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain, NC
Beech Mountain Resort hosts a New Year's Eve party on Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 7 p.m. to…
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Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
New Year’s Eve at Sugar Mountain
Sugar Mountain Resort, Sugar Mountain, NC
Sugar Mountain Resort rings in the new year on Thursday, December 31, 2026, with an alpine torchlight parade…
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January 2027
Jan 9, 2027
Quest of the White Wolf
Rumbling Bald Mountain / Lake Lure Green Space, Lake Lure, NC
Quest of the White Wolf is a pair of trail running races, a 25K and a 50K, in…
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Jan 28–31, 2027
Ice Fest Weekend 2027
Multiple locations in Waynesville, Canton, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska and Clyde, Waynesville, NC
Ice Fest Weekend is a four-day winter festival spread across Haywood County towns, running Thursday, January 28 through…
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Western NC at a glance
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