Calendar of Events
Happenings in Our Neck of the Woods!
Calendar of Events list compiled from http://www.grahamcountytravel.com/activities.html
Weekly Events
May 23 - August 29
Music On The GroundsEvery Friday Night from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Robbinsville Elementary Gym Parking Lot ~ (828-479-6176) ~ Live entertainment, featuring Bluegrass, Country, Old Time, and Gospel Music Groups; various groups of dancers and cloggers will entertain; street dancing ~ No admission
June 28 – August 30
An Appalachian Evening Dinner & ConcertEvery Saturday Night from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center ~ Authentic Appalachian Dinner (reservations required) Live entertainment, featuring Bluegrass, Country, Old Time, and Gospel Music Groups; Artisans Gallery featuring regional arts and crafts
Whitewater Rafting on Cheoah River
2008 Scheduled Flow Days, 8:00 a.m.-5p.m.February 16,17; March 15,16,17; April 5,6,7,19,20; May 3,4,10,11,17,18; August 17; October 4; November 1; Contact: Graham County Travel & Tourism
May 2008
May 10
Fontana Bluegrass FestivalMusic, singing and dancing in Fontana Village
May 24
Fading VoicesSnowbird Community, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (828-479-1201 or 828-479-3917) a Cherokee celebration of local Native American Culture featuring demonstrations of homemade foods/medicines, arts and crafts; ceremonial dancing and mound building; singing, games; cultural food dishes and handmade crafts available for sale
June 2008
June 21
Mountain Music ChampionshipStecoah Arts Center ~ Individual fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin contests; band competition; workshops; crafts; great BBQ
June 21 - 22
'Trail of Tears' SingingSnowbird Community (828-479-4727) ~ Various Cherokee groups, including groups from Oklahoma Cherokee Tribe singing gospel music; Native American food dishes and drinks available for sale
June 27 - 28
Annual Graham County Artisan Drive-About & Silent AuctionStecoah Arts Center and various Artisan Studios located within the county ~ A self-guided driving tour of artisan studios; some studios will offer demonstrations of their skills; Silent Auction will be held at the Arts Center prior to the Appalachian Evening Concert
July 2008
July 4 -5
Annual Heritage FestivalGraham County Festivals Committee (828-479-6176 or 800-470-3790) ~ Robbinsville Elementary Gym Parking Lot ~ Music, dancing, competitions and contests, races, food, arts and crafts, Veterans’ Parade, antique car and truck show; fireworks extravaganza www.grahamcountyfestival.com
July 4
Fontana Fourth of July Parade & FireworksFireworks and Fourth of July festivities in Fontana Village
July 22
FolkmootStecoah Arts Center (date could change, check with the Center) ~Touring performance of America ’s largest international folk dance group; performers in authentic costumes of their native countries; music, dancing; food and crafts available;
August 2008
September 6 - 7
August 21 - 24
TSALI Triathalon ChallengeSeptember 6-7, Tsali Recreation Area 3 mile lake paddle on Fontana Lake; 4.5 mile trail run on Tsali Trails; 12 mile bike ride on Tsali Trails. No charge for spectators; entry fee for individuals & teams. Contact person w/phone number or e-mail: Nantahala Outdoor Center, 888/662-1662
October 2008
October 19 - 21
Harvest FestivalStecoah Arts Center ~ Harvest campfire, music, dancing, storytelling, food, harvest season activities, country fair, crafts, gospel singing
November 2008
November 1
Tour de NantahalaRoad bike ride in the Mountains takes riders through the Nantahala Gorge to Stecoah Gap and back
November 28 - 29
Holiday Artisan Studio TourArtisan Studio Tour and charitable benefit; visit various studios located within the county; see demonstrations of arts and skills; purchase authentic handmade crafts for those on your Christmas list; a percentage of all sales will be donated to Santa’s Helpers charity program
December 2008
December 6
Annual Christmas ParadeDowntown Robbinsville (800-470-3790) 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.