2012 What's Happenin' in Waynesville:
Apr 28, Sat - "Quick Draw"
Laurel Ridge Country Club. Noteworthy artists create a collectable piece of art in one hour, while event spectators tour the ongoing process. Get to know the artists as they work and bid on their art during the auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres follow - 5:30-9:30pm. Tickets at wncquickdraw.com 828-627-9005
May 4 - Fri - the original "ART after DARK"
the first one of the year! Participating galleries & studios remain open until 9 pm on this evening with special artists showings, displays, and refreshments. Look for the WGA group flag representing the Waynesville Gallery Association.
May 6, Annual RAMP FESTIVAL Sun Noon until…
American Legion Field - live music & entertainment, food featuring ramps, a naturally grown wild onion grown in the mountains, 11am-4pm, 828-456-8691
May 26 - Sat - ROCKIN' BLOCK PARTY
Downtown is Alive at Night, dancing in the street with live bands, children's area, eats & treats, restaurants open, music begins at 7pm, a portion of Main Street is closed.
Jun 1 - Fri - the original "ART after DARK"
Participating galleries & studios remain open until 9 pm on this evening with special artists showings, displays, and refreshments. Look for the WGA group flag representing the Waynesville Gallery Association.
Jun 9 - Sat - APPALACHIAN LIFESTYLE CELEBRATION
Protecting and preserving mountain history through a heritage themed festival. A full day celebration of traditional mountain craft, food, and entertainment. Demonstrations of Appalachian life skills & crafts, storytelling, mountain music & clogging, home-style food vendors. 10am–5pm Main Street.
Jun 22 - Fri - MOUNTAIN STREET DANCES
Downtown is Alive at Night. Put on your cloggin' & square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments available, in front of the historic Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30-9pm.
Jul 4 - Wed - STARS & STRIPES CELEBRATION
Main Street, shops & restaurants open, sidewalk sales, live music & entertainment, refreshments, fun for all ages throughout the downtown area. 11am-3pm.
Jul 6 - Fri - the original "ART after DARK"
Participating galleries & studios remain open until 9 pm on this evening with special artists showings, displays, and refreshments. Look for the WGA group flag representing the Waynesville Gallery Association.
Jul 6 - Fri - MOUNTAIN STREET DANCES
Downtown is Alive at Night. Put on your cloggin' & square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments available, in front of the historic Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30-9pm.
Jul 20 - Fri - FOLKMOOT PARADE OF NATIONS
Main Street, Dancers and musicians from around the world will parade up Main Street from the Haywood County Courthouse after the opening ceremonies of FOLKMOOT USA - 1pm. Opening Ceremony on the Courthouse Lawn is at 12:30pm prior to the parade.
Jul 20 - Fri - MOUNTAIN STREET DANCES
Downtown is Alive at Night. Put on your cloggin' & square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments available, in front of the historic Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30-9pm.
Jul 21 - Sat - NEW DATE - INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL DAY
Main Street, Haywood County Arts Council and FOLKMOOT USA join together to present a daylong extravaganza of music, dance, crafts and food from around the world. 10am-5pm sponsored by Haywood County Arts Council . NEW this year - KIDS DANCE FREE For more info, contact FOLKMOOT USA or Haywood County Tourism Development Authority
Jul 21-31 - 2012 FOLKMOOT FESTIVAL
Folkmoot is one of only three international folklore festivals in the US. Over 300 dancers & musicians from countries throughout the world travel to Waynesville for a 2 week show of costumes, cultural exchange & entertainment. Countries invited to perform this year: Belgium, France, Serbia, Ukraine, Peru, Philippines, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Indonesia & Hawaii. Held for 29 consecutive years, Folkmoot is NC's Official International Festival & also known as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast , by the Southeast Tourism Society. Folkmoot USA attracts 100,000 people to the region & adds more than 4 million into the local economy annually.
Aug 3 - Fri - the original "ART after DARK"
Participating galleries & studios remain open until 9 pm on this evening with special artists showings, displays, and refreshments. Look for the WGA group flag representing the Waynesville Gallery Association.
Aug 3 - Fri - MOUNTAIN STREET DANCES
Downtown is Alive at Night. Put on your cloggin' & square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Refreshments available, in front of the historic Haywood County Courthouse. 6:30-9pm.
Aug 4 - Sat - DOWNTOWN DOG WALK
Aug 18 - Sat - BLUE RIDGE BREAKAWAY
An adrenaline pumping bike ride through the mountains. This event features a century, a metric century, a 40 mile and a 24 mile ride. Visit www.blueridgebreakaway.com for additional information.
Sep 1 - Sat - BLOCK PARTY
Downtown is Alive at Night, dancing in the street with live bands, music starts at 7pm, children's area, eats & treats, restaurants open, a portion of Main Street is closed.
Aug 31-Sep 1 - Fri & Sat - 42nd Annual SMOKY MOUNTAIN FOLK FESTIVAL
Two evenings filled with hundreds of talented artists providing the best in Mountain Music & Dance. "Open tent" begins at 5pm on Fri & Sat, the Main Stage Show follows at 5:30pm until… Tickets available at the Junaluska Administrative Office, Haywood County Arts Council & at the door. Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska, call 452-1688.
Sep 7 - Fri - the original "ART after DARK"
Participating galleries & studios remain open until 9 pm on this evening with special artists showings, displays, and refreshments. Look for the WGA group flag representing the Waynesville Gallery Association.
Oct 5 - Fri - the original "ART after DARK"
Participating galleries & studios remain open until 9 pm on this evening with special artists showings, displays, and refreshments. Look for the WGA group flag representing the Waynesville Gallery Association.
Oct 13 - Sat - 29th Annual CHURCH STREET ART & CRAFT SHOW
Main Street is transformed into an art & craft marketplace for this one-day event; widely known as one of the finest juried art shows in the region. Live mountain music & clogging, entertainment, food. 10am-5pm.
Oct 20 - Sat - 23rd Annual APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Main Street. Live mountain music & dance, craft & demonstration booths, apples, cider, fresh fried pies and other apple delicacies. 10am-5pm.
Oct 31 - Wed - Treats on the Street
Downtown merchants offer treats to young children, 5-7pm
Nov 2 - Fri - the original "ART after DARK"
Participating galleries & studios remain open until 9 pm on this evening with special artists showings, displays, and refreshments. Look for the WGA group flag representing the Waynesville Gallery Association.
Nov 18 - Sun - Holiday Open House
A Holiday Tradition on Main Street. Enjoy the sights, scents & sounds as the holiday season begins in our festively decorated shops and galleries. Noon-4pm
Dec 3 - Mon - Waynesville Christmas Parade
Main Street. 6pm.
Dec 7 - Fri - the original "ART after DARK"
Participating galleries & studios remain open until 9 pm on this evening with special artists showings, displays, and refreshments. Look for the WGA group flag representing the Waynesville Gallery Association.
Dec 8 - Sat - "A Night Before Christmas"
Come share our Holiday Tradition downtown. Live music and caroling, Santa, old-fashioned wagon rides, storytelling, poetry, luminaries & more. Shops, galleries and restaurants remain open until 9pm.
January - 2013 Fire and Ice Winterfest!
The festival will include winter themed activities for all Beer & wine tastings, an ice carving competition, culinary expositions, fashion show and activities for children are just a few of the events that will be offered. Visit www.fireandicefest.com for additional event information. |