Festivals
Fill Your Calendar With Family Fun
Search our list of festivals and celebrations to plan your vacation around a signature event or browse things to do in Bryson City this weekend. You’ll find visitor favorites like Freedom Fest, Fourth of July fireworks and much more.
Upcoming Festivals
Fall on the Farm
Darnell Farms Fall Hayride Experience 2024 (Hayrides will not operate on Monday and…
Sunflower Hippie Festival
Hey there, Hippies! Join us on for our **Sunflower Hippie Festival**! It will be a…
Nanty Fest 2024
Join the boater and local community for our annual festivities celebrating the Upper…
Mountain Heritage Day
Mountain Heritage Day SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, September 28, 2024 – Western…
The 112th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair
Experience the vibrant culture and traditions of the Cherokee people at the 112th…
Riverside Artisan Market
From the regional crafters to local guide artisans, set up on the riverbanks of the…
Guest Appreciation Festival (GAF)
Come and join us at GAF 2024 for an exciting weekend full of fun and adventure! The…
Qualla - Ween 2024
Spend Halloween weekend in the Cultural District of Cherokee, NC! Qualla-Ween Events…
Plow Days Festival
Come out to Darnell Farms for this spectacular 2 day event with plow demonstrations…
Mountainside SHREDnanigans
7 Moons FUNdraiser, a grassroots effort to help build a skills park in Cherokee! Kid…
Ice Skating at The Yard
During the holiday and winter season, The Yard is transformed into a synthetic ice…
Santa's Workshop
Vendors for Christmas shopping, stocking stuffers and so much more, hot chocolate…
More Bryson City Events
Fall Events
Cool mountain air, colorful leaves, gatherings around the fire pit - find fall events…
Christmas & Holiday
The Christmas holiday season is extra special in Bryson City. A drive-thru light…
Annual Events & Festivals
From celebrations for all holidays and the Polar Express to craft fairs, markets…
Railroad Events
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, one of Bryson City’s signature attractions…
Labor Day
Labor Day Weekend is perfect for late summer getaway packed with adventure.
Concerts & Live Music
Catch some authentic Appalachian live music at our Farmers Market, or pull up to the…
4th of July
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Bryson City with fireworks, festivals, patriotic…
Valentines Day
Spend a romantic weekend in Bryson City. From cozy cabins to train excursions, to a…
Spring & Easter
Visit Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains for events and things to do.
Strawberry Jam
A spectacular half marathon and 5K run with a Smoky Mountain setting at Darnell Farm…
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