JANUARY

Cataloochee Ski Area.

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285. M

Area’s Military Appreciation Days.

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285. M

FEBRUARY

Area’s Law Enforcement

Appreciation Days.

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285. M

Ski Area’s Fire and Rescue

Appreciation Days.

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285. M

MARCH

Junaluska. 828-454-6738,

800-222-4930. L

Mountains – A Culinary Gala.

828-456-3021. W

Triathlon. 828-400-5868. CL

APRIL

Smoky Mountain 9-Ball Shootout.

828-456-3138. W

Smokies Motorcyle Rally.

828-246-2101. M

MAY

Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals.

423-623-4644. M

Clogging Competition.

304-872-5803. M

Presents “Escanada in da

Moonlight.” 828-456-6322. W

828-456-8691. W

Konstantin Soukavetski Piano

Concert. 828-456-6322. W

Thing” Festival. 828-627-1058. W

828-456-3517. W

in the Valley. 828-926-0201. M

the Shady Ladies. 828-646-0095.

CA

Presents “Outrageous Acts.”

828-456-6322. W

JUNE

Farm Fest. 828-627-6372. W

Smoky Mountain Trout Festival.

828-926-1686. M

Open House & Walking Tour.

828-456-3517. W

Dance. 828-456-3517. W

JULY

Concerts. 828-452-2881. L

Celebration. 828-456-3517. W

828-452-2881 ext. 743. L

828-926-1686. M

Heritage Tour. 800-224-5024. CA

Entertainment Presents Country

Music Legend Gene Watson.

828-926-9658. M

828-648-0500. W

Dance. 828-456-3517. W

Summer Arts & Crafts Festival.

828-926-1686. M

828-452-2997, 877-365-5872.

M, W, CA, CL, L

The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre

celebrates more than two decades

of live theater with a variety of

performances each season.

The spring ramp, a cross between

scallions and garlic, is sought after by

world-class chefs and gourmet cooks.

Winter slopes offer days of snowy fun,

from tubing to downhill skiing.

Families return each year to reconnect

and enjoy wholesome 4th of July events.

828-235-8280. CA

828-452-2997. W

Dance. 828-456-3517. W

Day. 828-452-0593. W

AUGUST

Mater Fest. 828-648-8275. CA

828-456-8062. W

828-400-5868. CA

828-456-3517. W

Concerts. 828-452-2881. L

Valley Moonlight Race.

828-926-1686, 800-624-4431. M

Entertainment Presents 8th

Annual Porter Family Gospel

Explosion in Song. 828-926-9658.

M

Quilt Show. 828-235-8111. CA

Canton Labor Day Celebration &

Parade. 828-648-2363. CA

Theatre presents “Last Night of

Ballyhoo.” 828-456-6322. W

Smoky Mountain Folk Festival.

828-452-1688. L

828-456-3517. W

SEPTEMBER

Smokies Motorcycle Rally.

828-426-2101. M

Western North Carolina BBQ

Festival. 828-926-1686. M

OCTOBER

Show. 828-926-6003. M

presents “Floyd Collins.”

828-456-6322. W

828-452-0593. W

Fall Concert.

828-452-2881 ext. 795. L

Street Art and Craft Show.

828-456-3517. W

& 5K Races. 800-224-5024. CA

Leaves Festival. 828-648-0500. W

Harvest Festival.

828-456-3021. W

Festival. 828-648-5397. CA

Raymond Fairchild Mountain

Music Jamboree. 828-926-9658. M

Arts and Crafts Festival.

828-926-1686. M

Championships of Clogging.

304-872-5803. M

Halloween Fun Fair.

828-648-8275. CA

NOVEMBER

828-456-3517. W

House at Lambuth Inn.

828-452-2881 ext. 743. L

DECEMBER

828-648-8275. CA

Parade. 828-648-2363. CA

Christmas Parade. 828-926-1686.

M

Christmas. 828-456-3517. W

Parade. 828-456-3517. W

Christmas. 828-454-6738

800-222-4930 ext. 784. L

■ Dec. 12-13. Junaluska Singer

828-926-8307 • Waynesville

National Field Archery Association Master

Coaches. Archery pro shop and ranges.

Lessons, tournaments, leagues, service

and repair.

828-648-6320 • Canton

Search for sapphires and other gems. The

world’s largest Blue Star sapphires were

discovered here.

Clyde. 18 holes, par 72. Clubhouse, 9,496

yards of golf in mountain setting.

828-627-1933.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

828-454-0660.

18 holes, par 68. Clubhouse, pro shop,

5,050 yards of golf on 150 acres.

828-456-5777. See ad on page 28.

Waynesville. 18 holes, par 72. Driving

range. A semiprivate golf community.

828-456-3200, 800-769-1177. See ad on

page 2.

18 holes, par 72. Driving range.

Complete golf packages. 828-926-6013,

800-438-3861. See ad on page 47.

Canton. 18 holes, par 72. Driving range.

Complete golf packages.

828-235-8451, 800-553-3027.

27 holes, par 70. Complete golf packages.

828-452-4617. See ad on page 27.

828-452-0861 • Waynesville

To and from Asheville Regional Airport

and special services. Reservations required.

828-648-9903 • Canton

Classes taught by professional biologists

and guides for beginning and advanced

anglers.

828-452-0039 • Waynesville

Half- and full-day trout fishing and float

trips within a 100-mile radius and in the

Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

828-627-1913 • Clyde

Guided camping, fishing and pack trips all

on horseback.

828-648-3524 • Canton

Schedule a gourmet lunch, llama trek on

36 acres or just go for a hike with a llama

on a lead.

828-246-0306 • Waynesville

Offers fly-fishing and fly tying classes, and

guiding services. Only full service fly shop

in Haywood County.

828-926-1401, 800-868-1401 • Maggie Valley

Two-hour and all-day rides for adults and

children over 6. Reservations required.

See ad on page 46.

828-926-0331 • Waynesville

Two- to four-hour and day rides, stables,

trips to the Great Smoky Mountains

National Park.

828-627-1913 • Clyde

Hourly and all-day rides, children of all

ages welcome.

828-926-0718 • Waynesville

Guided mountain tours.

Call individual venues for music/

entertainment schedules.

828-456-4750 • Waynesville

828-926-2333 • Maggie Valley

828-926-8822, 888-622-7469 • Maggie Valley

828-926-7735 • Maggie Valley

828-926-9658 • Maggie Valley

828-400-0382 • Waynesville

828-926-9336 • Maggie Valley

828-926-1730 • Maggie Valley

See ad on page 37.

828-452-4228 • Waynesville

828-454-5002 • Waynesville

828-456-1796- • Waynesville

828-926-1288 • Maggie Valley

828-926-8180 • Maggie Valley

828-926-3255 • Maggie Valley

828-926-1901 • Waynesville

828-646-3412 • Canton

Displays and extensive artifacts about the

settling of Canton and the Pigeon River

area. Special display of the Champion

papermill history.

828-456-6307 • Waynesville

A 117-year old landmark and working mill

reminiscent of the days when friends and

family gathered to grind their meal and corn.

828-926-1901 • Waynesville

Displays of regional history from

the Native Americans through the

mountaineering days.

828-452-1551 • Waynesville

A unique collection of pottery, quilts,

baskets, woodworking, 19th century crafts.

828-627-2300, 877-620-2300 • Clyde

The museum is the county’s oldest

home and highlights Haywood County’s

rich history displaying two fascinating

architectural styles.

828-926-6266, 877-786-9886

Maggie Valley

More than 250 rare antique motorcycles

and automobiles, plus memorabilia and

historical exhibits. This museum has

received acclaim as the premier collection

of rare motorcycles worldwide.

828-586-3510, 800-572-3510 • Whittier

Kids and their families and friends are our

specialty, not a sideline. The focus of our

trips is for you to have a fun family adventure.

Our trips are not wild or crazy; they are fun

and family oriented. See ad on page 46.

828-488-6345, 800-468-7238

Bryson City

Thrill to the challenge and excitement of

whitewater rafting on the most popular

river in the Southeast. See ad on page 46.

828-235-8460 • Canton

Kayaking and tubing on a mild and clean

section of the Pigeon River. Swimming at

Big Rock swimming hole and picnicking

on the banks of the river.

828-926-9463 • Waynesville

A vertical wind tunnel/skydiving

simulator and concessions.

828-452-0011 • Waynesville

Three half pipes, 12,000 square feet of

ramps, lessons, full skate shop.

828-646-3411 • Canton

Pigeon River Scenic Walking Trail,

playground, swimming pool.

828-926-1140, 800-446-7886

Maggie Valley

WNC’s first family theme park. Featuring a

mile high roller coaster, staged gunfights,

live music and shows, crafts, food and lots

more fun. See ad on page 42.

Indoor track/pool, basketball, racquetball,

full-service exercise floor, children’s

programs.

828-456-2030 • Waynesville

Pools, water park, basketball, gym,

racquetball, playground, tracks, two

game rooms and child care.

828-926-3129 • Maggie Valley

Distinctive mountain crafts, homemade

fudge and souvenirs. See ad on page 39.

828-452-2101 • Waynesville

Traditional housewares, comfortable

clothing, old-fashioned candy. See ad on

page 27.

Individuals 16 and older are required to

have a valid fishing license, $20 per year

for North Carolina residents. Nonresidents

may purchase a ten-day license for $10 or

an annual license for $30. Trout stamps,

an additional $10, are required to fish on

any state-supported streams. On the

Cherokee Indian Reservation, no license

is required, only a $7 daily tribal permit.

Contact local outfitters for expert guide

service in hooking the area’s river trout.

828-627-6404 • Clyde

828-926-0313 • Maggie Valley

828-926-3635 • Maggie Valley

828-648-9903 • Canton

Bridal Veil’s water cascades over the road.

U.S. 64.

Accessible by a hiking trail, Cullasaja’s 250

feet of water is visible from U.S. 64.

Walk underneath this 75-foot cascade.

U.S. 64.

The 85-foot falls are visible from the road.

U.S. 276.

Take a glide down this natural water slide.

U.S. 276.

U.S. 64 passes right over the 125-foot falls.

At 411 feet, Whitewater is the highest

cascade in the eastern United States.

U.S. 64.

828-926-5227, 888-257-5227 • Maggie Valley

Chapel ceremonies, gazebo and waterfall

weddings and reception area.

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285

Ski Report–828-926-3588, 800-768-3588

Maggie Valley

Fourteen slopes and trails, skiing and

snowboarding, lessons and rentals, kids

ski free program.

828-926-0207 • Maggie Valley

Ski, snowboard and accessory rentals

and sales.

828-926-0285, 800-768-0285

Maggie Valley

Sit back and enjoy the tow to the top, and

then get ready for the slide of your life.

826-926-3631, 888-921-7669 • Maggie Valley

Maggie Valley’s newest attraction–Fun for

children–age 6 and up to 120 pounds.