Memorial Day Weekend Event: White Squirrel Festival in Brevard NC

May 27 - 29, 2016      White Squirrel Festival   Go Nuts in Downtown Brevard, "Where Music Meets the Mountains". A full weekend of free, live music and nutty family fun with a special evening concert Friday night by Town Mountain. 

The Festival includes more than a dozen free concerts. This year's event promises to be even bigger and better than ever - with the Memorial Day Parade, the Annual Squirrel Box Derby, white squirrel guided tours, white squirrel exhibit, children’s village and white squirrel photo contest. 

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Also back this year is the Annual 5K/10K White Squirrel Race/Competitive Walk, along with a 1-mile kids' fun run. Find out why the White Squirrel Festival was voted "Best Spring Music Festival in Western North Carolina". 

This event is held in beautiful downtown Brevard NC.  

Memorial Day Weekend Events: Maggie Valley Spring Rally

May 27 - 29, 2016     Maggie Valley Spring Rally- Mopars & Hawgs - A Rain or Shine Event with Custom Bikes, Rat Rods, Rat Bikes  and Live Music.

Enjoy the weekend's events including concerts,  bike games, the bike show and trike show, light show,  on site hot air balloon rides, used bike corral, mechanical bull, tours and a variety of vendors. Purchase event T-shirts and enjoy a Special Guest and more.

This event is held at the Maggie Valley NC Festival Grounds.

Memorial Day Weekend at NOC

Head for the hills this Memorial Day Weekend and the Nantahala Outfoor Center to kick off the summer season with a real SPLASH!  Enjoy the excitement of a whitewater adventure on on rapids from class II to V. A variety of trips and locations are offered including two different trips on the pristine French Broad river complete with a picnic lunch.

If you're looking for a multi-adventure package, try the "Ropes and Rafts" combining a fast run down the gorgeous Nantahala River, a riverside lunch and the 40 foot high Zip Line Adventure Park. The day ends with a race down the dual 550' Wesser Zips.

Experienced rafters love the challenges of Section IV of the Chattooga River including the Seven-Foot Falls, Raven’s Chute Rapid and the famous Five Falls, where five Class IV-V rapids unfold in only a 1/3 of a river mile.

Get a list of more NOC whitewater Memorial Day adventures HERE.

In addition to whitewater fun NOC offers paddling, hiking a section of the Apalachian Trail, mountain biking,  riverside dining, train rides, a shop for all your adventure gear and more.

Special Memorial Day Weekend activities:

May 24, 4:30 PM:  Merrell Adventure Dash, open to all ages. Navigate a series of obstacles and choose form a 5K Dash or 1 K Fun Rum along the river. $20 entry fee. Register online or at the event.

May 23,24 at 6PM: Live Concert Series featuring Paul Constantine on Friday and Blue and the Barn Cats on Saturday. NOC's concert Series continues all summer and is held at at Big Wesser BBQ + Brew, an open-air venue west of Asheville.

May 24: Big Wesser BBQ + Brew   Memorial Beer Tasting with Railhouse Brewery.

May 24-25:   NRC Family Whitewater Weekend  For ages 8 and up. A variety of events and competitions are included, register online and get complete details.

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)  offers white water river rafting trips, kayak and canoe instruction and mountain biking. NOC is a a complete outdoor destination with  restaurants and a pub, a fully-stocked Outfitter's Store, the Wesser General Store and Fly Shop and the Nantahala Welcome Center.The Nantahala River  location is  13077 Hwy. 19 W in Bryson City, NC.

NC Memorial Day Weekend Event: Maggie Valley Spring Rally

May 23-25   Maggie Valley Spring Rally   A Rain or Shine Event with Custom Bikes, Rat Rods, Rat Bikes and Live Music. Enjoy the weekend's events including concerts, bike games, the bike show and trike show, light show, on site hot air balloon rides, used bike corral, mechanical bull, tours and a variety of vendors. Purchase event T-shirts and enjoy a Special Guest and more.

This event is held at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds in the heart of downtown Maggie Valley NC.  

Memorial Weekend: Celebrate Mountain Heritage at Fontana

May 25   3rd Annual "A Time to Remember" A celebration to honor the people of Western North Carolina who gave up their homes, land and way of life so that World War II could be won. Hosted by Fontana Village Resort, The Proctor Revival Organization and GREAT (Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team).

As a Time to Remember month concludes, join the celebration at the dance hall at Fontana Village Resort on May 25 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM and and bring the 50's to life. The "Asheville Gentlemen" a 7 piece Swing Band will be performing. They will be joined by the Kennesaw State University Swing Dance Association on Sat. night. Join in the fun by taking part in beginners swing dance instruction both Fri. and Sat. prior to the Asheville Gentlemen. Friday's schedule will be from 7:00pm to 9:00pm with instruction and CDs.

Fontana Village Resort  - offers a range of accommodations: Lodge rooms and suites, cabins. RV & tent camping. Amenities include conference space, WIFI, 2 restaurants, lounge, General Store, gift shops, outfitters, pools, marina, massage and fitness center, bike shop, horseback riding, trails. 

Memorial Day Weekend Events in the Mountains

Kick off the Holiday Weekend on Friday with live music concerts, art and crafts and a classic car cruise in.  Get links for these events and a complete list of Memorial Day Weekend events on the NC Event Calendar.

May 24   Cruising the Square   Come cruise the square in Burnsville like we used to do. Bring your hot rod, your bike, or your old trusty truck and show off automotive history. On July 5th, enjoy the fireworks show too.  BURNSVILLE

May 24   RiverMusic Concert Series  Enjoy performers StephaniesID (Indie Pop), Mary Frances & The Dirty Classics (Dirty Organ Soul), Molli Parti (DJ). This is a Series of five Friday nights of live concerts by the French Broad River in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC. RiverLink has teamed up with Heira Productions to assemble a top-notch mix of quality national acts and local favorites.  ASHEVILLE

May 24   Backstreet Park Summer Concert Series  Free summer concert series held every 3rd and 4th Friday nights from May-August, 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Bring your chair, blanket or picnic and enjoy the sounds of traditional, old time, and bluegrass music for ages. Rain locations: the Farmer's Market or the Ashe Arts Center.  WEST JEFFERSON

May 24   4th Friday Gallery Tour An evening of Art, Wine and Food in Downtown Brevard. Every 4th Friday of the month, from May through December. 5-9 PM.  BREVARD

May 24   White Squirrel Festival  special evening concert Friday night by Jupiter Coyote and Sol Driven Train. This concert opens the 11th annual Festival. The concert is 7 PM to 11 PM on the main stage in Downtown Brevard at the corner of W.Main and Caldwell St.  BREVARD

Date: May 24-25   Swain County Heritage Festival This two day festival has it all. Friday night entertainment is loaded with local talent featuring an emphasis on old time gospel music. Saturday entertainment is classic country and bluegrass, clogging and Indian hoop dancing. In addition to music, the festival offers local arts and crafts, food, games for the kids, a log-sawing contest and fun for the whole family. The event takes place form 6 PM - 9 PM Friday and 10 AM to 6:30 PM on Saturday at Riverfront Park on Mitchell Street.  BRYSON CITY
 
May 24-26    Maggie Valley Spring Rally   Memorial Day Weekend Concerts and Entertainment, Vendor Village, Bike shows, BBQ, Area Tours, Cold Beverages. The Ride VIP tent and much more. Open to the public with all welcome. Held at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Road in Maggie Valley, NC.  MAGGIE VALLEY

Memorial Day Weekend: Swain County Heritage Festival in Bryson CIty NC

May 24 - 25   Swain County Heritage Festival   This two day festival has it all. Friday night entertainment is loaded with local talent featuring an emphasis on old time gospel music. Saturday entertainment is classic country and bluegrass, clogging and Indian hoop dancing. In addition to music, the festival offers local arts and crafts, food, games for the kids, a log-sawing contest and fun for the whole family.

The event takes place form 6 PM - 9 PM Friday and 10 AM to 6:30 PM on Saturday at Riverfront Park on Mitchell Street in Bryson City NC.

Memorial Day Weekend Event: Military Special FREE Admission to Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum

May 25-27     Wheels Through Time Memorial Day Celebration   This annual event is held to honor members of the American Military and their service to the United States of America. All those who are currently enlisted or who have served are admitted to Wheels Through Time free and provided with a complimentary two-year membership to the museum. Wheels Through Time is proud to join in this national day of honor and contemplation for all those who have given so much of themselves to our collective well-being. WELCOME TO ALL VETS!

Get a link for Wheels Through Time and other local events on the Maggie Valley NC Visitor Guide

Memorial Day Weekend Events: NC heritage at the Weaverville Roots Festival

May 26-28       Weaverville Roots Festival   A three-day celebration of the culture and heritage of Weaverville, NC. On May 26 Heritage Day will fill the downtown and park areas with music, demonstrations, food and other entertainment. On  May 27 the town will celebrate its Tree City USA status with Arbor Day activities and ceremonies in the nature park, plus entertain visitors with gospel music and other sacred music. On Memorial Day, May 28th, the town roots will be celebrated by honoring those heroes who gave their lives for freedom as well as those heroes who live in the area. There will also be a commemorative ceremony at Lake Louise.

Get a link for the Weaverville Roots Festival and other local information on the Weaverville NC Visitor Guide

Memorial Day Weekend Event: Miner's Heritage Day

May 26    Miner's Heritage Day  The event features a treasure hunt, hikes, live music and mine tours. Kids tour the mines free of charge. Free treasure hunt featuring minerals and crystals as prizes. Black Light Mine Tour in the Bon Ami Mine at 9 PM. Admission for that tour: $15/adults; $10/seniors and children, free.

The event is hosted by Emerald Village located at 387 McKinney Mine Road in Little Switzerland NC. Get a link for Miner's Heritage Day and other local information on the Little Switzerland Visitor Guide.

Memorial Day Weekend Events: 12th Annual Mountain Sports Festival in Asheville

May 25-27     12th Annual Mountain Sports Festival   Experience Springtime in Asheville, NC at the 2012 Mountain Sports Festival. Bring your family and friends to Carrier Park for the outdoor music & sports event of the year!  Start your summer off with 3 days of outdoor sports, live music and beer.

Get more Asheville information and a link for the Mountain Sports Festival on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.