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
NOC Spring Fling
The annual kick off to the adventure season and the Upper Nantahala / Cascades River…
Spring Thang 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live music, great food, and mountain vibes…
J Creek Cloggers and Hillary Klug, Featuring the Darnell Family
BREAKING NEWS! A Once-in-a-Lifetime Show at Darnell Farms! For the first time ever…
Riverside Artisan Market
Riverside Artisan Market at NOC Join us monthly on the banks of the Nantahala River…
Railfest
Join us for Railfest, a three-day celebration of railroading heritage in the heart of…
Womens Paddlefest 2025
Mind Body Paddle and NOC host this annual weekend retreat for women paddlers to enjoy…
Fourth of July at Fontana Village
Join us for an Unforgettable Celebration at Fontana Village! JULY 4th, 5th, 6th FREE…
Great Smoky Mountain Veg Fest 2025
Come Veg Out With Us – A Fun, Family-Friendly Summer Festival! Join us for a…
More Bryson City Events
Spring & Easter
Visit Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains for events and things to do.
4th of July
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Bryson City with fireworks, festivals, patriotic…
Labor Day
Labor Day Weekend is perfect for late summer getaway packed with adventure.
Fall Events
Cool mountain air, colorful leaves, gatherings around the fire pit - find fall events…
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…
Concerts & Live Music
Catch some authentic Appalachian live music at our Farmers Market, or pull up to the…
Learning Experiences
Immerse Yourself in the Arts, Crafts, and Culinary Traditions of Bryson City
Christmas & Holiday
The Christmas holiday season is extra special in Bryson City. A drive-thru light…
Valentines Day
Spend a romantic weekend in Bryson City. From cozy cabins to train excursions, to a…
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