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
Peach Jam
Live music, vendors, food trucks, pie eating contest, bounce houses, and much more!
Watermelon Bash
Come down to Darnell Farms for a Festival that's "One in a Mellon" Join us for our…
2022 Swain County Agricultural Fair
A County Fair-style festival, complete with judging of vegetables, eggs, and flowers…
Guest Appreciation Festival
It’s back! One of our most loved events, Guest Appreciation Festival is returning…
NOCtober Fest
NOCtoberfest, NOC’s annual fall family fun event returns! Enjoy leaf season in the…
Annual Events & Festivals
From celebrations for all holidays and the Polar Express to craft fairs, markets…
Concerts & Live Music
Catch some authentic Appalachian live music at our Farmers Market, or pull up to the…
Railroad Events
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, one of Bryson City’s signature attractions…
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. The Polar Express train…