Date:
October 16 - 17, 2015
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event:
Ghost Train Halloween Festival at Tweetsie Railroad
Advanced ticket purchase is
recommended for this very popular event. Fun for the whole family this
ghastly special event admission includes: all the nighttime
activities in the park - the ride on the Ghost Train, trick-or-treating
for the kids, Haunted House, Tweetsie Palace Spooktacular, the rides in
the Creepy Carnival, and the attractions in "The Boneyard” section,
featuring the Black Hole, 3-D maze, and the “Freaky Forest.”
Date: October 16 - 18, 2015
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event:
Peanuts Pumpkin Patch Express
The PEANUTS gang return
the the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Pumpkin Patch for this annual
family fun favorite. The excursions, which are themed after Charles M.
Schulz's classic story "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," will be
departing from the Bryson City Depot
and arriving at the Pumpkin Patch. Event activities include campfire
marshmallows, a coloring station, temporary tattoos, trick or
treating,
bouncy house, hayrides and live musical entertainment. Two trips per
day
at 12 PM and 3:30 PM.
Date:
October 16 - 18, 2015
NC City: ROBBINSVILLE
Event:
Annual Harvest Festival
Mountain traditions come alive at the annual
Harvest Festival in
beautiful Stecoah Valley at the Cultural Arts Center on the grounds of
the historic Stecoah School. The former community school was built in
1926, and today
is the home of the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, an
organization
dedicated to preserving Southern Appalachian mountain culture.
Tickets for
the Saturday evening concert are on sale now -
Admission-adults $25.00 Students k-12 $10.00. Performing this year
will be
The Cleverlys. The Sunday afternoon concert is free.
Date:
October 16 - 18, 2015
NC City: FRANKLIN
Event:
Annual Leaf-Lookers Gemboree
An Annual
Gem Show with dealers from all over the southeast. Rough
and Cut Gems, minerals, fine jewelry, supplies, beads, door prizes, dealers, exhibits
and demonstrations. Adults: $2; Under 12 Free. Watch for $1 off coupons
in local newspapers. Sponsored by Franklin Chamber of Commerce and Gem &
Mineral Society of Franklin
Date:
October 17, 2015
NC City: DILLSBORO
Event: ColorFest,
Art and Taste of Appalachia
Autumn's colors and flavors take center stage during
this popular annual festival. This arts and food event fills the
sidewalks of Dillsboro with a variety of mountain artisans demonstrating
their skills, plus food vendors serving up a taste of the North Carolina
mountains. Local musicians and street entertainers add music to
festivities, while restaurants and shops are open to serve the crowds
throughout the day. 10 AM - 4 PM.
Date: October 17,
2015
NC City: LITTLE SWITZERLAND
Event:
Black Light nighttime Mine Underground Tour
Black Light is the common name for ultraviolet light because it is
invisible to human sight. Be amazed by the bright colors in the Bon Ami
Mine revealed with short-wave ultraviolet lights. Bon Ami Mine is one of
the few places in the world where you can visit an underground mine at
night and see brightly flowing fluorescent Hyalite Opal and other rare
minerals. No reservations needed. Admission: $15/adults; $10/students
and seniors
Date:
October 17, 2015
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
Asheville Art in the Park
The finest handcrafted art in
the area is on display and for sale at Pack Square in downtown
Asheville. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best
part is- they are local. Muddy Knees Design and Production is proud to
once again offer local artists the opportunity to connect with the
public in Asheville‘s Pack Square Park. This is the last October show
for 2015.
Date:
October 17, 2015
NC City: VALLE CRUCIS
Event: The Valle Country Fair
Enjoy an old fashioned County Fair at the peak
of fall color leaf
season. Activities include crafts, food, mountain music, 150 juried
fine art and crafts booths, an activity area for kids, freshly pressed
apple cider
, Hot-out-of-the-kettle apple butter, Homemade jams & jellies,
Brunswick stew, chili and barbecue.
Date: October
17 - 18, 2015
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event:
Maggie Valley Fall Arts and Crafts Festival Come and spend the
weekend at this annual art and crafts event enjoying the panoramic view of the mountains in Maggie Valley. A
variety of fine handmade crafts created by artisans from throughout the
Southeast including furniture, jewelry, knitting, pottery, quilted
items, painted shirts, floral arrangements, leather work, scroll work,
crochet, soaps and plenty of Food Vendors will be serving all your
favorites.
There will also be chainsaw demonstrations.
Date:
October 17 - 18, 2015
NC City: BANNER ELK
Event: Wooly Worm Festival
The 38th Annual Festival includes the infamous wolly worm
"waces" along with live entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors and
amusement rides. A family-oriented weekend and one of the most popular
NC mountain annual events. Admission is $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for
Children 6-12, Free for 5 and under.
Date: October
17 - 18, 2015
NC City: BLOWING ROCK / LINVILLE
Event: The Colors of Grandfather Mountain
A
guided walk led by Grandfather Mountain's education
staff takes guests out onto the trails of Grandfather to discuss fall
color. Topics include the reasons trees change color and the different
forces that affect fall color. The different species of trees around the
trail will be identified. “The Colors of Grandfather” will visit various
locations around Grandfather Mountain to showcase a spectacular contrast
of stunning autumn hues. The programs begin at 1 PM each Saturday and
Sunday and are included with regular admission. For more information about “The Colors of Grandfather,” call 800-468-7325
Date:
October 17 - 18, 2015
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event:
North Carolina Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show
A popular annual judged show presents hundreds of
chrysanthemum blooming in vibrant and varied colors. The exhibits will
be judged by Accredited National Chrysanthemum judges and strict NCS
standards highlight the exceptional variety in size, shape and
color of these popular fall flowers.
Date: October
18, 2015
NC City: CHIMNEY ROCK
Event:
Naturalist Niche: Simon Says Fall Birdwalk at Chimney Rock State Park
Now is the perfect time to start preparing for winter birding. Grab
your binoculars and field guide to join world-traveled birding expert
Simon Thompson for an early look at which of our feathered friends are
staying around for winter. Limited to 15; advance registration required.
Call 800-277-9611 to reserve your spot.
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