Easter Weekend Events in the Mountains: Annual Easter Hat Parade in Dillsboro NC

March 26, 2016   Annual Easter Hat Parade   Make a hat, win a prize, get your face painted, meet the Easter Bunny. This family fun event continues to be a favorite Easter weekend mountain happening.

This year the parade will be led by a fleet of restored antique cars and begins in front of the Town Hall on Front Street in charming downtown Dillsboro NC. Awards will be presented for

the Prettiest, Funniest, Largest, Smallest, Most Unusual, Most Easter-like, Best Smelling, Cutest, Most Outrageous, Best In Show and "Poofiest" hats among other unusual categories. There is even a ribbon awarded to the Best Animal in Show!

Get times and details online.

Dillsboro NC is a small mountain village no longer known for mining and logging, but increasingly for fine artists and crafts. In 1886 Dillsboro was a favorite tourist destination via the railroad. Today, Located in the center of
Western North Carolina, Dillsboro is surrounded by NC's westernmost "outdoor playground" including The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala River, Fontana Lake and pristine forests. A stay in any Dillsboro NC inn or vacation cabin rental is always quiet but never boring.

Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries Showcase NC Mountains Historic Small Town Christmas Celebrations

December 11 - 12, 2015   Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries  Journey back to the days of yesteryear as Dillsboro presents its annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries. Experience the magic as the entire town is transformed into a winter wonderland of lights, candles, laughter and song.

2500 luminaries light your way to unique shops and craft shops and art studios. Horse and buggy rides are available (f0r a fee) each night from 5-8 PM. Shopkeepers provide live music and serve holiday treats with hot cider and cocoa. Enjoy carolers singing and children may visit with Santa at Town Hall.

Learn more about Dillsboro on our
Dillsboro NC Visitor Guide

 

Easter Weekend Events: Annual Easter Hat Parage in Dillsboro NC

April 4, 2015   Annual Easter Hat Parade   Come at 10:30 AM to make a hat (Dogwood Crafters on Webster Street) – or bring your own. Get your face painted.  Meet the Easter Bunny. The Egg hunts begin on Webster Street, every half hour by age group beginning at 10:00 AM.  

Registration begins at 11 AM. The Parade starts from Dillsboro Town Hall at 2:00 PM. Antique cars from the Old Timers Model A Club will lead the parade. Calling all ladies, gentlemen, children and dogs. Grab your hat and join in the fun during Dillsboro’s delightfully unpretentious annual Easter Hat Parade. 

Find links for complete local information on the Dillsboro NC Visitor Guide.