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
Easter EGGstravaganza on the Farm
This annual event is an extremely popular and free to the community Easter Egg Hunt…
2024 Eclipse at NOC
Experience the Great American Eclipse celestial event with an adventure! NOC will…
Earth Day Festival
Darnell Farms has a multi-year plan in affect to make our farms as eco-friendly as…
NOC Spring Fling
Live Music, Gear Sale and Spring Paddling Deals, Brand Demos, as well as a Local…
Spring Fling at Darnell Farms
Join us at the farm and celebrate Spring!! We will have delicious food trucks…
Strawberry Jam Festival
One of Darnell Farms' largest events is the Annual Strawberry Jam Festival. Features…
Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest is a family-friendly 4th of July event located on Everett Street in…
Return of Singing in the Smokies
Thursday night July 4, 2024: Kingsmen Quartet Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road Chuck…
More Bryson City 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…
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…
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…
Concerts & Live Music
Catch some authentic Appalachian live music at our Farmers Market, or pull up to the…
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