Oct 6–Oct 11
Community
Brews & Bingo at Quill’s Canteen
Quill's Canteen at Fontana Village · Fontana Dam · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
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91 upcoming events
Oct 6–Oct 11
Community
Karaoke at Quill’s Canteen
Quill's Canteen at Fontana Village · Fontana Dam · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 6–Oct 11
Live Music
Live Music at Quill’s Canteen
Quill's Canteen at Fontana Village · Fontana Dam · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 6–Oct 11
Community
Trivia Tuesday at Quill’s Canteen
Quill's Canteen at Fontana Village · Fontana Dam · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 8
Fundraisers
Night of Worship 25th Anniversary Fundraising Event
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts · Franklin · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 8Worth the drive
Community
NCNPS 75th Anniversary celebration
Highlands Biological Station · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 8–Oct 10
Agriculture
Championship Walking Horse Show
McGough Arena · Fletcher · Henderson County
Source: WNC Agricultural Center
Oct 8 · 6:00 PM
Community
Inaugural Fall Night of Worship
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4eGG5YqQqWxcEEJK9 Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin, N.C. · Franklin · Macon County
Source: Jackson County Chamber / MountainLovers
Oct 9Worth the drive
Community
The Barricade Boys
Highlands Performing Arts Center · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 9Worth the drive
Community
Crafting Wild Creatures
Highlands Biological Foundation · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 9
Community
Bird in Hand
Mountain Layers Brewing Company · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 9–Oct 10Worth the drive
Community
15th Annual Fall Pottery Show
The Bascom ~ A Center for Visual Arts · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 9–Oct 11
Community
Autumn Rails
Expo Building · Fletcher · Henderson County
Source: WNC Agricultural Center
Oct 10
Community
Live From the Gorge
Nantahala Outdoor Center · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 10Worth the drive
Community
Amazing Moths
Highlands Biological Foundation · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 10Worth the drive
Community
Native Bee Walk with John Kotab
Mountain Retreat and Learning Center · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 10 · 2:00 PM
Community
Second Saturday Shop and Sip
5 Wofford · Murphy · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 10 · 3:00 PM
Live Music
Murphy Music and Brews
110 Valley River Ave · Murphy · Cherokee County
Source: Cherokee County Chamber events
Oct 11Worth the drive
Community
Viny & Vibes: 70's
Oak Steakhouse Restaurant · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 11
Community
Anna Victoria
Mountain Layers Brewing Company · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 12Worth the drive
Community
Chef Michael Izzard + Highlander Mountain House
Highlander Mountain House & Ruffed Grouse Tavern · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 14Worth the drive
Community
Science & S’mores: What Do Insects Have to Do With Climate?
Highlands Biological Foundation · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 15
Community
Paint and Sip
Mountain Layers Brewing Company · Bryson City · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
Oct 15–Oct 18
Community
Seeds and Sprouts
Expo Building · Fletcher · Henderson County
Source: WNC Agricultural Center