Sep 2–Nov 2 · Starts 10:00 AM
Arts & Culture
Go With the Flow: Art Exhibit
Haywood Handmade Gallery · Waynesville · Haywood County
Source: Visit Haywood
The regional calendar
What’s happening around the mountains
Haywood and Buncombe lead this source-backed calendar, followed by neighboring North Carolina counties and selected day trips. Always confirm final details with the organizer.
Coverage standard: Official organizers and venues outrank tourism calendars, local-media calendars and aggregators. Past events leave this list automatically; cancelled and uncertain items are held back.
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Upcoming events
Each listing links to its strongest available source.
30 upcoming events
Oct 1–Nov 21
Community
Kids' Elections
Canton Library - 11 Pennsylvania Avenue Canton NC 28716 · Canton · Haywood County
Source: Haywood County public calendar
Oct 9–Oct 11 · Starts 9:00 AM
Community
Southeastern All Truck Nationals
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds · Maggie Valley · Haywood County
Multi-day event; daily hours vary. See the official schedule.
Source: Town of Maggie Valley festival calendar
Oct 9 · 10:00 AM
Community
Greenies Gardening: Vermicomposting
Canton Library - 11 Pennsylvania Avenue Canton NC 28716 · Canton · Haywood County
Source: Haywood County public calendar
Oct 9 · 3:30 PM
Community
Youth Chess
Canton Library - 11 Pennsylvania Avenue Canton NC 28716 · Canton · Haywood County
Source: Haywood County public calendar
Oct 10 · 10:00 AM
Arts & Culture
43rd Annual Church Street Art & Craft Show
1 S Main St · Waynesville · Haywood County
Source: Downtown Waynesville Commission
Oct 10 · 10:30 AM
Live Music
Saturday Live Music - May Through November
North Main Street · Waynesville · Haywood County
Source: Downtown Waynesville Commission
Oct 11 · 1:00 PM
Fundraisers
FUR of WNC Barnyard BBQ Blast Fundraiser
2436 Jonathan Creek Rd. Waynesville · Waynesville · Haywood County
Source: Haywood County Chamber community calendar
Oct 9 · 5:30 PM
Community
Cake & Cocktails: Exhibition Opening + 30th Birthday
No on site parking available · Asheville · Buncombe County
Source: Asheville Area Chamber community events
Oct 10–Oct 11 · Starts 9:00 AM
Festivals
5th Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival
Downtown Asheville at 80 Court Plaza, right in front of the City Hall Building and the Courthouse. · Asheville · Buncombe County
Source: Asheville Area Chamber community events
Oct 9 · 1:30 PM
Arts & Culture
Free Friday Films
Jackson County Public Library, Genealogy Room · Sylva · Jackson County
Source: Jackson County Chamber / MountainLovers
Oct 4–Oct 9Worth the drive
Community
CoCreators of a Delightful Expedition: Beauty, Breath, Bliss
Mountain Retreat and Learning Center · Highlands · Macon County
Source: Highlands Chamber / Visit Highlands
Oct 6–Oct 11
Community
Board Game Night at Quill’s Canteen
Quill's Canteen at Fontana Village · Fontana Dam · Swain County
Source: Explore Bryson City
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
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–Oct 10
Agriculture
Championship Walking Horse Show
McGough Arena · Fletcher · Henderson County
Source: WNC Agricultural Center
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