SMOKIN' HOT SUMMER FUN

SMOKIN’ HOT

JUNE Wanderland Kids Festival

Summer Splash

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Darnell Farms

June 14, 2025

Darnell Farms

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Craft vendors, water inflatables, water slip n slides, food trucks, water balloons, water guns, live music, and much more!

Upper French Broad Riverfest

June 21, 2025

Rosman

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Join us at Champion Park for a free, family-friendly festival with live local music and hands-on educational activities from many local businesses! Colonial Acres Farm will have native plants for sale and Land of Sky will have EVs on display! All of our hosts/ partners will have interactive displays and educational opportunities related to the French Broad River. There will be free tubing for everyone, food trucks and more.

June 21, 2025

Nantahala Outdoor Center Learn More

Join us for a fun-filled day for kids of all ages, featuring carnival rides like the Musical Chair Swing, live music from Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, face painting, fairy hair, chalk art, and more! Enjoy hands-on activities, explore a local artisan market, and celebrate with your family in a vibrant, festive atmosphere.

Thunder in the Smokies Rally

June 27-29, 2025

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

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Join thousands of bikers as they roll into Haywood’s Great Smoky Mountains for the busiest motorcycle weekend of the year! Cruise winding mountain roads and show off your ride during the judged Bike Show. Compete in the fun-loving Bike Games for cash prizes of up to $1000. Rock out at nightly concerts, shop bike vendors, and fellowship with an expansive rider community. This is the oldest and longest currently running rally in Western NC—come get into the rumbling tradition!

4th of July Events

• Brevard Fireworks Extravaganza

• Bryson City Freedom Fest & Fireworks

• Hayesville Parade & Freedom Festival

• Waynesville Stars & Stripes Celebration

• Lake J Independence Day Celebrations

• Backyard 4th in Maggie Valley

• Graham County Heritage Festival in Robbinsville

• July 4 Fireworks Festivities in Downtown Sylva

• Fireworks Over Franklin

Sweet Corn Festival

July 5-6, 2025

Darnell Farms

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This is a 2-day event, fresh roasted corn all weekend long! Food trucks, vendors, live bands, demonstration artist, hands on kids activities, bounce houses (weather permitting), corn eating contest, and much more.

SUMMER FUN

Summer Street Dance

July 18, 2025

Downtown Waynesville

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Swing, stomp, and spin along with our mountain community at Waynesville’s Summer Street Dances, a cherished tradition brimming with Haywood hospitality! Dance your way into the 100+ year history of families gathering to watch traditional dance teams, listen to live bluegrass, and cut the rug—or, in this case, the street. There will be three dances this summer, all free events, with performances from local dance teams.

Front Street Arts

& Crafts Festival

July 19, 2025

Dillsboro

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The Front Street Arts & Crafts Show features some of the best regional artisans. There are over 40 booths to display the handmade craftsmanship of artists from around the region, along with family entertainment and festival food!

Hillbilly Jam

July 25-26, 2025

JULY

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

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Kick up your heels at Hillbilly Jam, a boot-stompin’ shin-dig in the heart of Maggie Valley! This celebration of all things country offers a wild mix of entertainment, southern food, and authentic crafts. Challenge your friends at cornhole, check out the classic Car & Bike Show, and meet the stars of Discovery Channel hit, Moonshiners. Don’t miss James Hatfield of the original Hatfields and McCoys, flaunting his Feudshine Spirits pride.

Uncorked

July 26, 2025

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Learn More

Passengers will enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride in our First Class. Passengers on this specialty car will enjoy an exclusive sampling of cheeses and a surf and turf meal prepared fresh. We have carefully selected our wine samples to accompany the meal.