Note from the owner:
"After coming to Asheville over the last twenty years, and having traveled extensively, I find this place to be among the most beautiful places I have ever seen."

"From time to time I will add a special place or experience here for your consideration."

Rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing is all as close as the French Broad River, which is a class II-III river. As no experience is required, it is a perfect - first time - adventure that the whole family can enjoy. There are several outfitters to service your needs, the closest is SOUTHERN WATERWAYS. Various outfitters have age and weight restrictions for young children, so be sure to ask about their policies if you are taking little ones along.

ASHEVILLE OUTDOORS is a wonderful website in which they describe and rate various hiking trails, cycling routes, fishing spots, horseback riding, golf courses and ski slopes. Some of the best trails for hiking and camping are off the Blue Ridge Parkway, for a guide to these see: www.ncnatural.com

THE NORTH CARLOINA ARBORETUM is a 434 acre public garden located within Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest. As a center for education, research, conservation, economic development, and garden demonstrations it offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages. Stop by the Information Desk at the Visitors Education Center (VEC) to pick up a brochure listing current programs, tours and workshops. Open all year, except New Year's Day & Jan 2nd, Christmas Day & Dec 26, & Thanksgiving Day & the day after. On other holidays the property will be open but the greenhouse will be closed.

ROCK 'N' WATER offers whitewater rafting and tubing for the whole family, guided trips for fishing, mountain biking, and horse back riding. Mars Hill about a 50 minute drive from the house.

Capture the beauty of Western North Carolina from a bird's eye view with ASHEVILLE HOT AIR BALLONS.

There are 4 public golf courses within a 25-35 minute drive of Highwoods:
GREAT SMOKIES GOLF RESORT 1 Holiday Inn Dr., Asheville 254-3211
18 holes over 5,600 yards, par 70. 14 miles east.
GROVE PARK INN 290 Macon Ave., Asheville 800-438-0050
Award winning course, 18 holes over 6,600 yards, par 70. 17 miles east.
ASHEVILLE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE 226 Fairway Dr., Asheville 289-1867
18 holes over 6,356 yards, par 72. 19 miles east.
LAKE JUNALUSKA GOLF COURSE 756 Golf Course Rd., Waynesville 456-5777
18 holes over 5,744 yards, par 70. 19.5 miles west.

If this is your first trip to the area you might want to consider a day trip to take in a few of the many waterfalls in the area. There are three in Buncombe County that are relatively close to one another:

Glassmine Falls Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile marker 361.2 it is just a short drive north of the FOLK ART CENTER. To get to Walker Falls continue another 6.25 miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and turn left onto FR 63 and continue 6.3 miles to SR 2173 (becomes FR 74) turn right onto 2173 & drive 5.25 miles. The falls will be on the left. Douglas (Carter Creek) Falls is a little further along SR 2173 at the end of the road. All are Handicapped Accessible.

For some of the prettiest waterfalls in the area you will want to drive down to Transylvania County. A third of the county is covered by National Parks and boasts of 250 waterfalls. Some are a short or moderate walk, whiles others take several hours to make the round trip hike. See www.goasheville.com for a list of some of the best falls in that area.

Be sure to spend a little time discovering Asheville. It is has an attractive downtown area, friendly to pedestrian traffic. A good place to start is the GROVE ARCADE PUBLIC MARKET with over 50 locally owned shops and restaurants. The kids will love the activities and shops catering to their interests on Wall Street and adults will find the boutiques along the short walk charming. At www.ashevilledowntown.org you will find more that will tantalize all your senses in the downtown districts. There are more restaurants, boutiques and several great galleries in the Biltmore Village just outside the entrance to the Biltmore Estate. New Morning Gallery is a personal favorite.

See the best of Asheville on board a vintage trolley and enjoy the fully narrated TROLLEY TOUR covering all major points of interest in Asheville including: the Grove Park Inn, Biltmore Village, the Grove Arcade, the Montford Historic District, the downtown shopping and restaurants district, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the Asheville Museum and Art Gallery district, the Asheville Chamber and Visitors Center and much more!

For beer enthusiasts Asheville also hosts several fine local breweries. At ASHEVILLE PIZZA and BREWING COMPANY you can also take in a $2 movie. The FRENCH BROAD BREWING CO. offers live music. Or leave the driving to someone else and join the ASHEVILLE BREWS CRUISE .

There are many great places to eat in Asheville! Please see our DINING PAGE devoted to dining places you must add to your destination list. If you find another that is really special please let us know so that we can share it with others.

On Fridays our local newspaper, the Asheville Citizen Times, publishes a special section "Take Five" highlighting events for that weekend and the following week.


Jan – Dec NORTH CAROLINA STAGE COMPANY: Asheville's professional theatre company invites you to live in the moment with their plays. This year's productions are a wonderful sampling of everything NC Stage does best - poignant drama, hilarious comedy, a twist on an American classic, the best Shakespeare around, and something to make you puzzle and ponder and laugh all at the same time.

Jan – Dec THE ORANGE PEEL: preformances change often, you might catch a show on Mondays-Saturdays, or you might not, but if you hit it right you won’t be disappointed, Asheville.

Jan – Dec THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTIANS RAILROAD: is truly spectacular with 53 miles of track, two tunnels and 25 bridges. Choose from a variety of round trip excursions departing from depots in Dillsboro and Bryson City. For a unique dining experience enjoy a romantic evening aboard the Gourmet Dinner Train departing every Saturday evening or participate in an entertaining and suspenseful performance aboard the Mystery Theatre Dinner Train departing on select Friday evenings May through September with additional departures in October and November. Throughout the year there are special events that will delight children. Dillsboro is less than an hour west of Highwoods.

Jan – Dec FELMET ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIONS AUCTION: monthly auction of estate & consigned quality merchandise on the 2nd Thursday each month at 6:00pm, Waynesville, 828-456-2815.

Jan – Dec DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE: provides year round entertainment including OFF BROADWAY SHOWS, THEATRE PRESENTATIONS, SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS, MUSIC AND DANCE PRODUCTIONS and more. Some shows run 2 to 5 nights, while others are just one-night stands, all are terrific.

Jan – Dec Jazz enthusiasts should check out the WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JAZZ SOCIETY to see if they are performing during your stay.

Jan – Dec 3 Saturdays only (except 4th Saturday in Sept) CAROLINA MOUNTAIN WOODTURNERS, world-renowned woodworkers demonstrate their techniques, sharing traditions and innovations in woodturning.

Feb 1 – May 25 GET THE MESSAGE, from a cocked eyebrow to the front page news, experience the dynamic variety of tools people use to communicate. Try your brush at virtual cave art, signal a crane operator, puzzle over expressions, send a message in Morse, and more! Designed for interaction, these hands-on experiences invite you to explore the subtle structures we use when sending and receiving information.

Feb 7 – 23 Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings the ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE: presents Match.

Mar 7 – 23 Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 2:30pm matinees ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE: presents Schoolhouse Rock Live.

Apr 3 – 26 Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings the ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE: presents Kimberly Akimbo.

Apr 4 ART WALK: over 30 downtown galleries will be participating this year, pick up a Downtown Gallery Guide with a map to help you along the way at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place. 5:00-8:00pm, Asheville.

Apr 5 - May 18 FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS: Biltmore's gardens, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, are alive with color as spring arrives. Enjoy special events and the beauty of tulips, azaleas, and countless other flowers.

May 2-4 French Broad River Festival: where music, art and adventure meet.

May 2 – 18 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE: presents The Philadelphia Story.

May 9 – Oct 18 Daily 9-5 OCONALUFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE: Experience Cherokee village life in the 1750s. Visit the council house, ceremonial grounds, and sweat lodge, where you’ll learn of the Cherokee way of life and the seven-clan society. See traditional potters, basket weavers, blowgun marksmen, mask-makers, bead-workers, arrowhead knappers, and craftsmen making great canoes by ancient methods. A life so peaceful you may not want to return home.

May 24-26 WINERY’S SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKENDS: make summer memories with the Winery's Summer Weekends. Enjoy soloist performances in the wine bar, and cool off with complimentary wine seminars and wine tasting. For tips on how to incorporate fresh flavors into your summer cuisine, sit in on our fun-filled cooking demonstrations.

May 30-June 1 MOUNTAIN SPORTS FESTIVAL.

June 6 ART WALK: over 30 downtown galleries will be participating this year, pick up a Downtown Gallery Guide with a map to help you along the way at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place. 5:00-8:00pm, Asheville.

June 6 – Dec 5 first Friday of each month ART AFTER DARK: more than a dozen fine galleries & studios, offering demonstrations, special showings, refreshments & music 6-9pm, Main Street and Historic Frog Level at downtown Waynesville, 828-456-3517.

June 7 & 8 TOE RIVER STUDIO TOUR: About an hour north of Asheville, tucked in the lush green mountains is one of the finest collections of artists and craftsmen in the world and the acclaimed Penland School of Crafts. A unique blend of contemporary and traditional cultures. More than 100 fine artists and crafts people in every medium open their studios for a free, self-guided cultural adventure.

June 13 – Sept 28 TOYS: THE INSIDE STORY , if your parents never let you break open your Etch A Sketch® to find out how it works, or if you've been wondering how to stop your toddler's push toy from making such an infernal racket, you'll love Toys: The Inside Story.

June 13 - Aug 30 7:30pm nightly except Sundays UNTO THESE HILLS: an outdoor drama depicting the tragic and triumphant story of the Cherokee Indians from 1540 to 1883, Cherokee, NC.

Mid June - mid Oct 8am-noonTAILGATE FARMER'S MARKET, every Wednesday & Saturday, N. Main St., Waynesville. 828-456-3517

June 14th BLUFF MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL: enjoy a day of bluegrass, dancing and a silent auction in Hot Springs, NC.

June 14 & 15 RIVER DISTRICT ARTISTS STUDIO STROLL: The Studio Stroll is your chance to tour the studios, meet with the artists and purchase artwork. Within just a few blocks are dozens of eclectic mix of creative artists - from traditional to cutting-edge.

June 25 - Aug 6 THE BREVARD MUSIC FESTIVAL: seven weeks of a summer music series featuring over eighty concerts presented by young musicians, esteemed faculty and renowned guest artists, Brevard, NC, about an hour from the house.

July – Aug Fridays only: For a true taste of Asheville, stop by the DRUMMING CIRCLE on Friday nights in Pritchard Park downtown on Patton Avenue at College Street. Join folks of every age and description. Watch people dance to the thunderous rhythm of the dozens of drums. Or better yet, join in! See the individuality and diversity of Asheville.
And: Locals and visitors alike gather “along about sundown,” or at seven o’clock for those who wear a watch. Musicians and dancers from across Western North Carolina gather on these Saturday nights to share the region's stirring Southern Appalachian mountain culture and traditions-with each other and visitors from around the world-at the SHINDIG ON THE GREEN. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and stake out a spot on the "green." But don't sit in your chair the entire time. Performers go on stage for just two numbers each, so the real jewel is the clusters of musicians that get together for informal jam sessions under the trees and on the sidewalk. Anyone can join in! Learn some new moves at one of the street dances.

July 3 & 4 JUNALUSKA SINGERS: preform their RED, WHITE & BLUE CONCERT, concerts start at 7:30pm in the Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska.

July 4th FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS: will be held at Asheville, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Canton & Clyde.

July 4-6 WINERY’S SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKENDS: make summer memories with the WINERY'S SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKENDS. Enjoy soloist performances in the wine bar, and cool off with complimentary wine seminars and wine tasting. For tips on how to incorporate fresh flavors into your summer cuisine, sit in on our fun-filled cooking demonstrations.

July 4-6 JULY POWWOW: On the first full weekend in July our special brand of fireworks happen as a two-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming and tribal regalia. Dance competitions kick the excitement up even higher. Cherokee, NC.

July 5 – 20 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE: presents I Hate Hamlet.

July 10-13 GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES: a celebration of Scotish dance, music & athletics, Linville, NC, about an hour and a half from the house.

July 17-19 July 4-6 FESTIVAL OF NATIVE PEOPLES: This year our annual gathering of tribes from throughout the Americas takes its rightful place as the finest showcase of native dance, art, and culture in the southeast. The Festival of Native Peoples is an exposition of non-competitive dance, storytelling, and song performances expressing the collected history, culture, tradition, and wisdom of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. And for 2008, juried artists and artisans will return to Cherokee to display, show, and sell their beautiful work. The Cherokee Festival of Native Peoples is a unique event that is not to be missed. Cherokee, NC.

July 17-20 THE CRAFT FAIR OF THE SOUTHER HIGHLANDS: note that this event held at the Asheville Civic Center.

July 25-27 BELE CHERE: A free 3-day street festival in downtown Asheville. 6 stages with music of all kinds, arts & crafts, a children's area, food from around the world and around the corner, events, and interactive events! The largest free street festival in the Southeast!

August SUMMER EVENING CONCERTS: Enjoy star performances on the South Terrace, while savoring breathtaking sunset views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Past performers include Alison Krauss, Bruce Hornsby, and Tony Bennett.

Aug 1 ART WALK: over 30 downtown galleries will be participating this year, pick up a Downtown Gallery Guide with a map to help you along the way at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place. 5:00-8:00pm, Asheville.

Aug 2-3 WINERY’S SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKENDS, make summer memories with the Winery's Summer Weekends. Enjoy soloist performances in the wine bar, and cool off with complimentary wine seminars and wine tasting. For tips on how to incorporate fresh flavors into your summer cuisine, sit in on our fun-filled cooking demonstrations.

Aug 2-3 VILLAGE ART & CRAFT FAIR: Held on the grounds of the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village near the entrance to the Biltmore Estate, the fair hosts 125 artists from 20 states representing the full spectrum of craft media - jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metals, two-dimensional art and more.

Aug 10 JUNALUSKA SINGERS: preform their SUMMER CONCERT, concerts start at 7:30pm in the Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska.

Aug 22-24 GOOMBAY: African-Caribbean style festival featuring a variety of entertainment - drums, dancers, gospel, contemporary - and activities geared for families. Vendors offer everything from tempting ethnic foods to crafts from developing nations, corner of Eagle & Market Sts., Asheville.

Aug 29 & 30 SMOKY MT. FOLK FESTIVAL: this festival offers 2 nights of the finest traditional music and dance of the Southern Appalachian region, includes fiddlers, banjo players, string bands and square dancing teams, Lake Junaluska

Aug 30-Sep 1 WINERY’S SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKENDS, make summer memories with the Winery's Summer Weekends. Enjoy soloist performances in the wine bar, and cool off with complimentary wine seminars and wine tasting. For tips on how to incorporate fresh flavors into your summer cuisine, sit in on our fun-filled cooking demonstrations.

Sept 1 – Oct 31 RIVER SCULPTURE FESTIVAL: The City of Asheville, North Carolina is pleased to announce the second annual RiverSculpture Festival, an exciting contemporary outdoor sculpture exhibition on the beautiful grounds of French Broad River Park.

Sept 5-14 NC MOUNTAIN STATE FAIR : WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, 828-687-1414.

Sept 12-13 CAROLINA MOUNTAINS LITERARY FESTIVAL: Readers and writers alike will love this literary festival. The weekend will provide intimate settings for novice writers and fans to listen to panel discussions, converse with authors, participate in workshops, and have books signed. Burnsville, NC

Sept 14 THE LEXINGTON AVE. ARTS AND FUN FESTIVAL: a truly unique all local music and arts event, where the creative strut their stuff and the rest of us revel and gawk, and even inspired, there will be 2 stages, food and beer, arts and craft vendors, kids area, dancing, and more! Asheville 11:00am-10pm

Sept 20 & 21 SOUTHERN HIGHLAND GUILD , presents Heritage Weekend, a weekend of traditional crafts, music and storytelling.

Oct 1 – Jan 25 CURIOUS GEORGE, based on the beloved “Curious George” books and the new Curious George PBS Kids series from WGBH Boston. With 2,500 square feet of fun and meaningful activities, the exhibit will pique visitors’ curiosity and engage children in key math, science, and engineering experiences.

Oct 3 ART WALK: over 30 downtown galleries will be participating this year, pick up a Downtown Gallery Guide with a map to help you along the way at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place. 5:00-8:00pm, Asheville.

Oct 4 – 27 Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE: presents Ruthless.

Oct 7-11 ANNUAL CHEROKEE INDIAN FAIR: This nearly century-old October celebration includes artwork, crafts, agricultural items and traditional food items made by local artisans. Vendors from throughout the region participate in craft sales, and top entertainment complements the visual feast.

Oct 10 & 11 JUNALUSKA SINGERS: preform their FALL CONCERT, concerts start at 7:30pm in the Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska.

Oct 16-19 THE CRAFT FAIR OF THE SOUTHER HIGHLANDS, note that this event held at the Asheville Civic Center.

Nov 7- Jan 4 CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE and CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVENINGS.

Nov 8 & 9 RIVER DISTRICT ARTISTS STUDIO STROLL: The Studio Stroll is your chance to tour the studios, meet with the artists and purchase artwork. Within just a few blocks are dozens of eclectic mix of creative artists - from traditional to cutting-edge.

Nov 30 – Dec 21 Sunday afternoons: join the SOUTHERN HIGHLAND GUILD , for their Holiday Celebrations, for free musical performances. On December 7 and 21, there will be opportunities for children to create holiday presents and decorations from 1pm to 4pm. Call for specific performance information.

Dec 12 & 13 JUNALUSKA SINGERS: preform their Appalachian Christmas, concerts start at 7:30pm in the Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska.

Dec 13-15 ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE: presents The Santaland Diaries – on the Mainstage.

Dec 31 DOWNTOWN COUNTDOWN: Family magic and fun to countdown the new year on New Year's Eve, Asheville, 828-259-5800

Dec 31 ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL: bring in the New Year with Towne Square! There will be food, music, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight, at Towne Square in Waynesville.



NOTE: The following 2007 events will probably be repeated (or something similar) in 2008, but their calendars have not been updated yet.

April - June Saturdays only SIGNS OF SPRING along the FRENCH BROAD RIVER: a beautiful 8 mile (3 hour) guided canoe trip on the river, Rosman, NC, about an hour and 20 minutes from the house.

May – Sept DOWNTOWN AFTER FIVE: Every 3rd Friday of the month, free concert series. Features live music, beer, soft drinks & food on Pack Square downtown.

May - Sept, Fridays only DISCOVERY AT DUSK: slip your canoe into the tranquil waters of the French Broad River in Western NC and ease your way downstream as the days light fades to dusk. Your guided trip covers 8 river miles and ends at sunset, Rosman, NC, about an hour and 20 minutes from the house.

May - Oct FIRST FRIDAY@FIVE: many of the River District's art studios and galleries will open their doors from 5 to 8pm on the first Friday of each month, most studios will serve refreshments, Asheville.

May - Nov SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES, 3rd Sunday each month, free concerts, Waynesville Public Library, 3:00pm. 828-456-3517

May 25-28 SIDEWALK SALES, downtown Waynesville, highlighted by a BLOCK PARTY on Saturday evening. 828-456-3517

June 10 WESTFEST: features an array of pallet tantalizing food and drink, music, and special fun for children of all ages, not to mention interactive booths. There is even the Wachovia 5k Fun Run, martial arts demonstrations, and karaoke…Haywood Street, West Asheville.

June 16 DOWNTOWN STUDIO & GALLERY TOUR, Waynesville. 828-456-3517

June 15-July 8 Fridays – Sundays SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK presents ROMEO and JULIET: NC’s longest running Shakespeare Festival in an open-air amphitheater in the historic Montford district, admission is free, bring a blanket, a sweater or jacket, bug spray or citronella candles, and a picnic basket (optional), drinks and snacks sold at concession stand, Asheville 7:30pm.

June 22 MOUNTAIN STREET DANCE, Waynesville. 828-456-3517

June 23 GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN TROUT, WILDLIFE & HERITAGE FESTIVAL: not the same old Trout Festival! This environmental and educational event features children's activities, live entertainment, crafts and a variety of food. A trout dinner is also served during the event. The festival includes a trout race, fly-casting, and numerous environmental programs geared toward youth. More than $1,500 in cash prizes is awarded to the trout race winners, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, NC, 800-624-4431.

July 6 & 20 MOUNTAIN STREET DANCE, Waynesville. 828-456-3517

July 7 & 8 MAGGIE VALLEY'S ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: hundreds of talented artisans from throughout the Southeast present a varied collection of arts and crafts for your shopping pleasure. Food vendors & music, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 9am-4pm

July 20 – Aug 12 Fridays – Sundays Montford Park Players presents CYRANO DE BERGERAC : by Edmund Rostand (English translation by Brian Hooker), in an open-air amphitheater in the historic Montford district, admission is free, bring a blanket, a sweater or jacket, bug spray or citronella candles, and a picnic basket (optional), drinks and snacks sold at concession stand, Asheville 7:30pm.

July 16-29 FOLKMOOT USA: a two week long international folk music and dance festival, venues held in various WNC comunities including Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley & Asheville.

Aug 2-4 MOUNTAIN DANCE & FOLK FESTIVAL: the oldest continuing celebration of traditional music and dance in the nation freaturing Southern Appalachian performers, Diane Wortham Theatre, downtown Asheville 7:00 - 10pm

Aug 4 annual Haywood High Country BOOK FAIR, Justice Center, Wayneville. 828-456-3517

Aug 3-5 ASHEVILLE QUIT SHOW: over 200 quilts, vendors, demonstrations, and boutique, held at the NC Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way, Asheville.

Aug 3-24 MOUNTAIN STREET DANCE: Friday evenings 6:30-9:00pm, enjoy traditional mountain music, clogging demonstrations, audience participation, and refreshments, Main Street in front of County Courthouse, Waynesville, 828-456-3517.

Aug 17 – Sept 2 Fridays – Sundays Montford Park Players presents THE SIGNATURE : by William H. Logan of Hendersonville (a Would Premiere), in an open-air amphitheater in the historic Montford district, admission is free, bring a blanket, a sweater or jacket, bug spray or citronella candles, and a picnic basket (optional), drinks and snacks sold at concession stand, Asheville 7:30pm.

Aug 26 CLASS OF THE 70's: tremendous line-up of perfomers! Including Ambrosia, Gary Wright, Steven Bishiop & John Ford Coley, Eaglenest Entertainment Center in Maggie Valley, 828-926-9658.

Sept 1 WADESTOCK: a day-long, outdoor music fest will feature live performances by some of the region's hottest entertainers. Bring your blankets and chairs! Food and beverages available onsite, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

Sept 1-3 Memorial Day SIDEWALK SALES, Waynesville, highlighted by a BLOCK PARTY, Saturday evening. 828-456-3517

Sept 7-30 Fridays – Sundays SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK presents MUCH ADO ABOUT : NC’s longest running Shakespeare Festival in an open-air amphitheater in the historic Montford district, admission is free, bring a blanket, a sweater or jacket, bug spray or citronella candles, and a picnic basket (optional), drinks and snacks sold at concession stand, Asheville 7:30pm.

Sept 22 FIESTA LATINA: An all day celebration of Latin culture through music, tantalizing food, stroytelling, puppetry, and traditional Latin arts and crafts. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, downtown.

Sept 26-29 TASTE OF ASHEVILLE: over 40 events held at locally owned restaurtants around the city.

Sept 27-Oct 2 HAYWOOD COUNTY FAIR: a traditional county fair with carnival rides and events, Lake Junaluska

Sept 28-29 WNC BBQ FESTIVAL BBQ COOK-OFF: live entertainment featuring John Love and Brent Burns. Arts & crafts, lumberjack shows, food vendors, and dessert contest, BBQ sauce contest, at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

Sept 28-30 GREEK FESTIVAL: Asheville's vibrant Greek community bring authentic foods, music and dancers in native costumes, booths with cultural education and games, and much more to Downtown Asheville's MLK Park.

Oct 4-6 HIGH COUNTRY QUILTERS SHOW: 80+ Quilts on display; theme quilt "Smoky Mountain Splendor" will be drawn for on Saturday. Come enjoy food, vendors, bake sale and well stocked craft room, held at the Maggie Valley Community Center.

Oct 5-14 Fridays – Sundays SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK presents HENRY VI, parts 1, 2 & 3 : NC’s longest running Shakespeare Festival in an open-air amphitheater in the historic Montford district, admission is free, bring a blanket, a sweater or jacket, bug spray or citronella candles, and a picnic basket (optional), drinks and snacks sold at concession stand, Asheville 7:30pm.

Oct 6-27 Saturdays only COLORS OF THE FALL:experience the fall leaf season from the rivers point of view! This guided 3 hour guided canoe trip by will take you down the valley with the explosion of fall color for your entertainment! Rosman, NC, about an hour and 20 minutes from the house.

Oct 13 CHURCH STREET FESTIVAL: Waynesville. 828-456-3517

Oct 20 APPLE FESTIVAL: downtown Waynesville turns into an apple lovers paradise. 828-456-3517

Oct 20-21 MAGGIE VALLEY FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: local and regional handmade arts and crafts, live entertainment, hourly raffles, food, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 9am -4pm.

Nov 15-Dec 3 SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS: On Christmas Eve 1941 the Sanders family returns to Mount Pleasant, NC, for a rousing evening of song and celebration in this sequel to Smoke On The Mountain, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731

Nov 18 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, Main St., Waynesville, noon to 5pm. 828-456-3517

Nov 26 WAYNESVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE: Main Street, Waynesville. 828-456-3517

Nov 30-Dec 2 DICKENS FESTIVAL: Enjoy three days of concerts, refreshments, horsedrawn carriage rides, and strolling vocalists and instrumentalists in costumes of the period, Biltmore Village.

Dec 1 MAGGIE VALLEY CHRISTMAS PARADE: floats, bands, choirs and local businesses parade through Maggie Valley, Mr.& Mrs. Claus kick off the holiday season, starts at 6:00pm at the Ghost Town parking lot to the Festival Grounds.

Dec 8-9 APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS: Junaluska Singers Christmas Concert, less than ten minutes from Timberwolf Creek, these singers are remarkably talented and you won't be disappointed.

Dec 8 & 15 A NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Waynesville. 828-456-3517