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THINGS TO DO IN THE SMOKIES Highlights of the
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Tailgate Farmers Market
Date(s): Sep 03, 2010
When: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Valley Village Shopping Center, US 19 West
You'll find locally grown produce and other edibles, plants, flowers, crafts and more at the market. Every Friday May 7 - October 29. Parking lot next to Fred's & SuperSaver Foods. Hank Williams Jr.
Date(s): Sep 03, 2010
Where: Harrah's Cherokee Casino Event Center
Country music icon to open Harrah's new event center in Cherokee. Have a blast singing along to some of Hank Williams, Jr.'s greatest hits like "Family Tradition", "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound", "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" and many more! 1-800-HARRAHS. More info LakeAlooza
Date(s): Sep 03, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010
Where: Fontana Village Resort
First annual Great Smoky Mountains lake party! Parties, activities, live entertainment & fireworks. More info. Music in the Mountains-The Rib Tips
Date(s): Sep 04, 2010
When: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot
Regional talent is showcased in a relaxed, outdoor venue located in the heart of historic downtown Bryson City. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of great music. Free admission. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot, Everett Street. Saturday evenings, June 5 - October 30. The Rib Tips Unique music played on fiddle, washbaord, guitar, and washtub bass. Maggie Valley Labor Day Weekend Craft Show
Date(s): Sep 04, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010
When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
Handmade crafts and food vendors. A fabulous fireworks display will be held on Sunday night. 828-497-9425, www.maggievalleycraftshows.com Inspirations Labor Day Festival
Date(s): Sep 04, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
September 4 - 1:00 p.m. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com Lady Antebellum
Date(s): Sep 04, 2010
Where: Harrah's Cherokee Casino Event Center
Country music award winning trio. Enjoy the music of this popular group as they sing hits like "I Run to You", "Need You Now" and "American Honey". 1-800-HARRAHS. More info P.A.W.S. 7th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
Date(s): Sep 04, 2010
When: Saturday, September 4, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Lands Creek Log Cabins-Harmony Hall
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. All proceeds will benefit P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter, a no-kill, non-profit organization. For more information contact pawsbrysoncity@yahoo.com or call 828-333-4267. 29th Annual Fireman's Day
Date(s): Sep 04, 2010
When: Saturday, September 4
Where: Bryson City Fire Station, Main Street
Fire truck rides all day! BBQ or hot dog lunch from 11 a.m. until it's all gone. Call 736-9850 to get lunch delivered. Kids games throughout the day. Crafters. Sparky will be making an appearance! 8:15 Registration for 5K run 9:00 5K run 9:00-2:30 SWARM 1:00 Miss Flame contest 2:00 Fire truck parade Qualla Arts Open Air Market
Date(s): Sep 04, 2010
When: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Qualla Arts and Crafts
The Qualla Arts Open Air Indian Market returns for an autumn encore. See first-hand the time, patience and talent which go into each piece of authentic Cherokee artwork. Then satisfy your urge to have as your own an heirloom quality art piece, through the purchase of these beautiful works in stone or wood sculpture, bead work, basket weaving. Diary of Anne Frank
Date(s): Sep 09, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
The Diary of Anne Frank accounts the true story of a Jewish girl as she, her family and others hide from Nazis during World War II. More than a war story or a tale of persecution, the diary is amusing, enlightening, and moving as Anne details her feelings about herself and the people she's with, the world at large, and life. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com Tailgate Farmers Market
Date(s): Sep 10, 2010
When: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Valley Village Shopping Center, US 19 West
You'll find locally grown produce and other edibles, plants, flowers, crafts and more at the market. Every Friday May 7 - October 29. Parking lot next to Fred's & SuperSaver Foods. Cherokee Survivors Motorcycle Rally
Date(s): Sep 10, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010
Where: Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds
Three-day swap meet, games, vendors, food and great entertainment. Contact Mr. Leverne Browne 828-977-5858. Music in the Mountains-Heaven Seekers
Date(s): Sep 11, 2010
When: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot
Regional talent is showcased in a relaxed, outdoor venue located in the heart of historic downtown Bryson City. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of great music. Free admission. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot, Everett Street. Saturday evenings, June 5 - October 30. Heaven Seekers Award winning southern gospel group. Tsali Challenge Triathlon
Date(s): Sep 11, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010
Where: Tsali Recreation Area
We've replaced the traditional swim, cycle and run with a lake paddle, a trail run and a mountain bike ride. Team and individual races, held at Tsali Recreation Area. 800-232-7238, www.noc.com Tailgate Farmers Market
Date(s): Sep 17, 2010
When: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Valley Village Shopping Center, US 19 West
You'll find locally grown produce and other edibles, plants, flowers, crafts and more at the market. Every Friday May 7 - October 29. Parking lot next to Fred's & SuperSaver Foods. Dr. Ralph Stanley
Date(s): Sep 17, 2010
Where: Smoky Mtn. Center for Performing Arts, Franklin
After 55 years in the business, he's still the best banjo picker and tenor singer in bluegrass music. He has received many honors as a bluegrass musician, including membership in the Grand Ole Opry. 866-273-2615. More info Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration
Date(s): Sep 17, 2010 - Sep 19, 2010
Where: Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds
This 6th annual Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts celebration will bring together master dancers, craftsmen, artists and athletes from the five main southeastern tribes - Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole and Choctaw. This educational and entertaining event teaches and perpetuates the history and culture of these tribes through live demonstrations of traditional tribal dance, storytelling performances, craft demonstrations, primitive skills encampment and juried competitions. Call 828-497-3481 for details. Music in the Mountains-Rye Holler Boys
Date(s): Sep 18, 2010
When: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot
Regional talent is showcased in a relaxed, outdoor venue located in the heart of historic downtown Bryson City. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of great music. Free admission. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot, Everett Street. Saturday evenings, June 5 - October 30. Rye Holler Boys Bluegrass and gospel by local Bryson City boys. Songs inspired by older bluegrass traditions as well as newer sounds. Mountain Life Festival
Date(s): Sep 18, 2010
Where: Mountain Farm Museum-Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Ever wonder “how did they do that”? Here’s your chance to find out. Demonstrations include soap making, hearth cooking, hominy, apple butter and cider, plus a working cane mill and wood – fired cooker used for the making of sorghum syrup. Railfest
Date(s): Sep 18, 2010 - Sep 19, 2010
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot
All aboard for a full weekend of special train excursions, a Motor Car and equipment display, and a festival atmosphere complete with entertainment including railroad work songs, food, and arts and crafts. 800-872-4681, www.gsmr.com Crosby, Stills & Nash
Date(s): Sep 18, 2010
Where: Harrah's Cherokee Casino Event Center
Legendary rock trio. Enjoy hits like "Southern Cross", "Teach Your Children" and many more! 1-800-HARRAHS. More info Mark Lowry
Date(s): Sep 23, 2010
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin
Mark Lowry has been making people laugh, cry and think for nearly 40 years. Singing publicly and recording albums and videos since age eleven, you could say that Mark has done this most of his life. 828-524-1598 or Toll Free 866-273-4615, www.greatmountainmusic.com Guest Appreciation Festival
Date(s): Sep 24, 2010 - Sep 26, 2010
Where: Nantahala Outdoor Center
NOC's year-end festival comes once a year! Make your plan to stay for an entire weekend of fall paddling, prize winning, gear swapping and live music enjoying! 800-232-7238, www.noc.com Tailgate Farmers Market
Date(s): Sep 24, 2010
When: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Valley Village Shopping Center, US 19 West
You'll find locally grown produce and other edibles, plants, flowers, crafts and more at the market. Every Friday May 7 - October 29. Parking lot next to Fred's & SuperSaver Foods. Music in the Mountains - Larry Barnett & Friends
Date(s): Sep 25, 2010
When: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot
Regional talent is showcased in a relaxed, outdoor venue located in the heart of historic downtown Bryson City. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of great music. Free admission. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot, Everett Street. Saturday evenings, June 5 - October 30. Larry Barnett & Friends |
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