Oct 10, 2026
Pickin on the Square
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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Local Festivals in Western NC
12 of 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.
October 2026
Oct 15–31, 2026
Legendary Fears: Spearfinger’s Awakening
Oconaluftee Indian Village, Cherokee, NC
Legendary Fears: Spearfinger’s Awakening runs on select nights this fall at Oconaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee: October 15-17,…
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Oct 15–31, 2026
Legendary Fears: The Sgili (Ghost) Hunt
Mountainside Theatre, Cherokee, NC
Legendary Fears: The Sgili (Ghost) Hunt runs on select nights this fall at Mountainside Theatre in Cherokee: October…
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Oct 16–17, 2026
Cherokee Fall Rod Run
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds, Cherokee, NC
The Cherokee Fall Rod Run is a two-day vintage vehicle show on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October…
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Oct 17, 2026
Valle Country Fair
The Valle Country Fair is a fall fair in Valle Crucis on Saturday, October 17, 2026, described by…
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Oct 24, 2026
WNC Truck Show
Old Acquoni Expo Center, Cherokee, NC
The WNC Truck Show is a custom truck gathering on Saturday, October 24 at the Old Acquoni Expo…
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Oct 24, 2026
Bands and Brews
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co., Franklin, NC
Bands and Brews is a day of live music and barbecue at Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. in downtown…
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November 2026
Nov 11, 2026
Veterans Day Program
Legends at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, Lake Lure, NC
The Veterans Day Program is a military appreciation ceremony in Lake Lure on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at…
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December 2026
Dec 2, 2026
Lighting Up Lake Lure
Lighting Up Lake Lure is a community holiday lighting ceremony in Lake Lure on Wednesday, December 2, 2026,…
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Dec 4, 2026
Festive First Friday and Solar Tree Lighting
Downtown Boone, Boone, NC
Festive First Friday and Solar Tree Lighting is a free holiday evening in Downtown Boone on Friday, December…
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Dec 5, 2026
Christmas Parade & Light Up the Night
Downtown Brevard, Brevard, NC
Brevard's Christmas Parade rolls down Main Street on Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. Heart of…
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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,…