Awesome insects are everywhere!
Join us on Tuesday June 28th at 11:00 and discover how interesting the study of insects can be (Entomology). All ages are welcome to attend.
Kids ages 8-13 can also learn how to help scientists and earn badges by registering to become an EcoExplorer.
Teachers, students, and the community are welcome to attend “The Virtual Reality Classroom Tour” hosted by zSpace. Join us on Monday, June 27th, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in the HCS Education Center parking lot, located next to Central Haywood High School in Clyde, NC.
Another new event for Festival 2016, our friends and neighbors, the Cherokee people or Tsalagi, will share with our visiting dance troupes and festival attendees the unique experience and often tragic but ultimately victorious history of the Cherokee people. The Cherokee culture and traditions are among the very richest offerings Western Carolina has to the rest of the world.
Marty Stuart, Atlanta Pops, John Driskell Hopkins, Whitewater Bluegrass Company, Lonesome River Band, Balsam Range and more.
Balsam Range is honored and excited to host the Art of Music Festival in their home of Haywood County. The festival will be on the grounds of the beautiful Lake Junaluska Assembly. This two day musical celebration will not only include world class artists but will be an opportunity to attend workshops and visit the many attractions Haywood County and Western North Carolina has to offer.
This event is a Family Friendly event on August 6th at Asheville Harley Davidson to benefit Cancer Care of WNC.
Car and Bike Show ($5 donation to enter)
Food while supplies last (no alcohol)
A Bounce House for the kids
Join us as we celebrate July 4th and Tweetsie Railroad’s Anniversary with the largest fireworks show in the High Country. The Wild West theme park will be open for extended hours from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 pm.
Jameson Redding from the popular kayak fishing show Yakangler‘s Inside and Out will share tips and techniques for smallmouth bass fishing. This class is great fro the novice or experienced angler. One lucky attendee will win a $25 gift card.
This event is free and open to the public. Kids and well-behaved pets with owner on leash are welcome.
Meet Priscilla the Mini Pig and Pop at O.P. Taylor’s this Sunday, June 26th from 12-1:30 p.m.
There will be many types of books (and other items) available during the sale for $1 and up, including but not limited to:
Hardcover and paperback novels
Coffee table books
Cook books
Novelty books
Vintage books
Travel and adventure books
Poetry and literature
Business and technology books
Board games, notebooks, and calendars
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